Steel bumper restriction.

[Heathsrow]

Any updates on this? @spenchey @Travis@TriCityJeep

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[Slapping_Rabbits]

So if it won't handle a crash but its necessary for a winch then what do you do if you need a winch?!

 

[smlobx]

If that is the case and the steel bumpers do not meet the NHTSA 2.5 MPH bumper crash rating for the Gladiator, then there would be a recall coming down the line for what has already been delivered.

If the steel bumpers don’t meet the crash testing requirements how do you think the plastic bumpers will fare?

I don’t think that’s the issue...

 

[Slapping_Rabbits]

If the steel bumpers don’t meet the crash testing requirements how do you think the plastic bumpers will fare?

I don’t think that’s the issue...

Well the steel ones don't crumple like plastic ones right?

 

[DamonC64]

Anyone have any updates on when these will be available at the time you order?

 

[LongTimeListener]

Anyone have any updates on when these will be available at the time you order?

No. Nobody knows anything. I didn't wait for them to become available again. Now I have an excuse to buy the much nicer AEV bumper when it drops.

 

[Hootbro]

If the steel bumpers don’t meet the crash testing requirements how do you think the plastic bumpers will fare?

I don’t think that’s the issue...

The plastic bumpers actually have a thick steel subframe under the plastic cover. I do not see a similar structure for the steel bumper. Regardless I am not hanging my hat on that theory

 

[lukem80]

I think the steel bumpers are due to a 3rd party shortage. You know "Jeep" doesn't make the dash, seats, carpet, or a zillion other do-dads in your "Jeep". thats my opinion of it.

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