New Rubicon Steel Rear Bumper Install on JL Wrangler
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- New Rubicon Steel Rear Bumper Install on JL Wrangler. On this video we install a Rubicon steel rear bumper on my 2018 JL Jeep Wrangler. I like this bumper because it retains my backup sensors and license plate location. I also like how it now matches up with my Rubicon high clearance fenders, so no more funny gap with the plastic Sport bumper. We did run into a couple challenges but came up with some good solutions. Overall I’m really happy with this new addition to the Jeep!
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Thank you sir! This video has reassured me that I can make the swap by myself! Your tutorial was very helpful!
No problem I’m glad it helped, it’s really a pretty easy install. Thanks for watching!
I hit the same snag, moving to the rubicon bumper pretty much everyone who had plastic will need those carriage bolts to hold the bumper properly. Just did this install recently.
Yeah it wasn’t too bad just unexpected, hopefully this video helps people out with that. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I ran into the same problem and think cutting the top of flat lip is the best option.
No problem, yeah thanks for reminding me, I need to get that cut before I smash it up too much!
Shane. @11:30 How much of that lip near the hitch did you cut off? Flat to the bumper? Thanks
Your video was very helpful.
Thank you.
No problem, glad it helped you out, thanks for watching!
Thanks for this, my bumper only came with how to install, nothing good for removing existing. BTW, that thing floating above the sensor was tripping me out LOL 9:45
I’m glad it helped you out, yeah the spiders moved in while it was sitting in my garage lol. Thanks for watching!
Dude I ordered the steel bumper option when I ordered my JLUR
Even though I saw on TH-cam other JL owners getting body damage from the rear bumper. I was like oh it won’t happen. Guess what it’s a real thing after coming down a ledge at Valley of the moon I hit a rock with the bumper and the bracket on the inside of the corner crushed into the body tub. The design is flawed The bumper is way to close to the body. I guarantee it will cause damage. I ordered an LoD rear bumper that can take a hit. If your not doing any hard trails or rock crawling you will be ok. Good luck I really enjoy your channel
Thanks man for watching, yeah I figure if it happens I’ll address it. I got this bumper second hand pretty cheap so I’ll run it until I find an aftermarket one I like. I really like the Cavfab full width bumper but I don’t really want to run the plate on the tire carrier. Maybe something like the Rebel Off-road bumper with the plate in the JK position, we’ll see.
Great video. Very thorough.
Glad it was helpful!
Looks good nice job.
Thanks, I really like it so far!
Thanks for the video. It helped me a lots. You bought your carriage bolts 7/16) at Ace hardware? I could find any 7/16 carriage bolts at Homedepot or McClendon. They only have 5/16 . I also live in Washington
Yeah I went to Ace for the bolts, Parkrose Hardware also has a big selection. I’m glad the video helped, it’s cool local people are enjoying the channel. Thanks for watching Tomas!
A brief shot of some rubber plugs. Did those come with the bumper? I got a bumper with parking sensors, but I don't have them. I might wire up some lights, but not right now.
I don’t believe they come with the bumper, you can probably find them at a local hardware store with a little trial and error. Let me know if you have any more questions, thanks for watching the video!
I installed this bumper on a 2019 MOAB. Upgrade from a plastic bumper. Now I'm currently sourcing the bezels and brackets for the sensors. I noticed you have one bracket X4 for the sensors, is that true? Is that preferred or does it matter? Also for underneath the bumper for the two bolts doesn't matter what size? Do you or any of you really needs messages know of incaps that are slimmer to line up with the Sahara version of Moab of the fendar flares?
I ordered my stuff from Quadratec and the outside brackets are side and position specific. The inner retaining clips are all the same. I just used whatever carriage bolts fit from my local hardware store. As far as the end caps, I just took them off I don’t think anyone makes ones that will work. Let me know if you have any more questions, thanks for watching!
@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD thank you I ordered all the parts from the dealer because quadratic charges phenomenal prices coming to Hawaii, over $100 for these little parts. The two bolts holes under my vehicle seem to be threaded. So I am wondering if maybe I could just find the right bolt to thread into it. Guess I'll have to do some trial and error with my local hardware shop. Thank you.
@@DaddyTokyo yeah I imagine shipping can get expensive. Mine were just holes, that’s nice yours are tapped already. Good luck with the install 👍
Hey man, I have a question, I’m in a similar position, bought mine second hand and just got the bumper, my question is did you re use those side brackets from the sport? Or did you had to buy new ones? Thanks!
Keep up the good videos
Thanks for watching Hector, my bumper came with the Rubicon plastic end caps already on it. I do have Rubicon fenders so everything lined up, I have seen people just run them without the plastic so that’s an option. Hope this helps, good luck on your build!
Hey Hector, did you end up having to get new side brackets? I did the same as you and mine steel bumper didn't come with side brackets. Thanks!
Could you tell me exactly which bolts you bought to get this done? I have same problem with my install. Thanks.
I don’t recall the exact size, I just went to a local hardware store and got carriage bolts that were the correct length.
How’s it going. Do you recommend disconnecting battery to avoid any faulty codes ??
It’s not necessary for a bumper install, the new Jeep’s have two batteries so it’s kinda a pain to disconnect both, just something to be aware of. Hope this helps, thanks for watching Alex!
Hi can you let me know the wiring harness who stick on the body not on the rear steel bumper please
Because I just buy rear steel bumper with parking sensor on it
And the wiring harness is different
So the parking sensor not working
Until I have to change the wiring harness
Thank you
I had the backup sensor package on my Jeep already so just swapping the harness over was all I had to do. In your case I imagine it’s a lot harder to implement the swap, just because the wiring you have is only for the plate light and not for the sensor harness. I would look at the Jeep forums and see if anyone has done the swap before and then go from there. You might be able to get the harness from the dealership and have them flash the computer to make it work.
why you replace park bezels? it's not reusable from old plastic bumper? and another one question, you got this steel bumper already with sockets under park sensors or someone drill it? thx
The plastic bumper uses a different style bezel that’s fused into the plastic bumper, you do need to replace them with the steel bumper bezels to make them work correctly. My bumper was used off a Rubicon that came with the sensors as well, so I didn’t have to drill anything. I did look for a long time to find one that would be as simple as possible to swap. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video it’s been amazing! My question is, the brackets that hold the sensor in on the back, how did you get those on? They’re tough. Already broke one. Also, the dealer gave me 4 different part nine era for those. I see you only have 4 of the same. Is that accurate? Thanks in advance
All the part numbers I used in the video worked great, if you order the ones I purchased you shouldn’t have any issues. Those retaining clips are a little weird but it just takes a little patience and they’ll go together just fine. Let me know if you have any more questions, thanks for watching the video Katherine!
Thanks for the reply! Ok cool. So just to make sure, all 4 retaining clips in the back all had the one part number you had?
@@katherinebeach7597 correct, the housing for each sensor is a different part number but the retaining clips were all the same.
Do you know what the part number for the sensor is?
For the sensor itself it’s Mopar Part #: 6BD56RXFAA. If you need any other other supporting parts I do show them in the video. Thanks for watching Hector!
Nice video thanks.
Where did you buy the bumper from? I'm in Australia and my dealer says they can't order my Rubicon with steel rear bumper (with sensors). Only without sensors.
Is the one you bough a Jeep or Mopar brand? Can you share the model number or link to where you purchased it?
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! :)
Thanks for watching the video! I bought mine second hand off a guy here locally. I did have to look for awhile to find one that had the holes for the sensors. From what I can tell all the major online retailers only sell the ones without the holes and state that you will have to drill your own. Too bad shipping is probably outrageous from the US to Australia.
@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Ok thanks for that info. Helps me a lot. I’ll look for local options here in OZ. Sounds like the drill is coming out at some point. Thanks
@@mrbluepencil_ no problem, good luck with your search!
I am doing this exact same project. Is it essential to order those new sensor retaining brackets and external bezel housing or can you just reuse the ones from the plastic bumper?
The brackets are necessary for the swap, the plastic ones are molded into the bumper. It’s important to note which sensor went where to avoid an issues after the install. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video!