You helped me decide... i have a Rubicon rear bumper sitting in my garage. Albeit the plastic version i'm still going to swap it onto my sport instead of gutting and replacing the panel on my sport bumper for the second hook. So thanks!!!
This good fellow pursues modifications and color schemes most probably don't consider. Such options are yet another example of the beauty and engineering of all-things Wrangler.
Thanks for the video! It gave me the encouragement to do it to my Overland. Very tedious, but looks great once completed. The bezel P/N you quoted was a perfect fit. Only problem is that I had one of the allen head screws left over with no idea where it could possibly go. My solution was to store it in the circular bin :)
Rob!! I took me about 3 hrs lots of little detail and you are right plastic will expand...It looks nice !! I have not seen an Overland with 2 tow hooks yet...thanks for the tips for how to
Like others have said, thank you brother for making another helpful video. Parts have been ordered and too will knock this out. Much cleaner and uniform look
@@TXJeepDad Howdy, everything went well and looks great, thanks! However, I realized after the install I should have bought 2 red ones and replaced them both, but black looks good too. Enjoy your day!
I bought a 2021 jeep gladiator sport and just love it but that one hook don't work for me so came across your video and just want to say THANK YOU mine is now installed
Great video. I was wondering how all the bumper pieces were put together. I knew there were multiple pieces according to the Mopar diagram, but I wasn't sure how or if you were able to take them apart. You confirmed that they do come apart and snap back together as long as you are careful with the plastic. Just ordered the bezel and additional tow hook. Thanks a bunch!
I like the mod. Might have to do it to my wife's JT. Definitely have to be careful with the plastic. It CAN break! I got a Gladiator front bumper and was changing out the front tow hook to the red ones. Also wanted to change the fog light bezel from the silver, Sport one to the dark, Gladiator one. Guess what....Broke one of the dark, Gladiator trim bezels. Started removing it from the "wrong end" and snap. Oh well. A good reminder to be careful. Also, hot versus cold days can affect the plastic trim.
Rob did your new tow hook come with the 2 bolts that attached to the frame ? I just ordered mines this morning along with the bezel but I didn’t order any bolts/screws.
Ok you done good! I agree it looks more balanced. Yeah the paint on the hook hadn’t cured. Hate it when paint is dry to the touch but still soft enough to take an impression. I started a board for the bed yesterday. I can go back to painting tomorrow after what I painted has time to cure. Yeah I turned it to soon on saw horse got some impressions. 🤷🏼♂️ Figure it will take a week of painting and curing.
Looks good Rob, Who would’ve thought it would’ve been that hard to switch that trim piece, but It appears that everything went well, looks very awesome not sure why they don’t have two hooks on all the trim levels!!👍😎
@@robmotiveplus Yes it does help a lot, more balanced looking, like it should be!! If you were severely stuck I mean really bad you want to pull from both hooks instead of just one otherwise you can bend the cross members in the frame, not good!!
How close to a factory look do you think it would be if you cut the existing piece instead of putting the new one? Never mind I read some of the responses and I have the answer.
@@robmotiveplus I was looking at the left tow hook on mine and I’m not a big fan of how they did that whole opening. The exposed metal plate looks a little wonky. It looks like they could have made the opening a little smaller and the metal wouldn’t show. I also think if I cut mine I will attach something around the edge to finish it off or add some diamond plate that I’ve got laying around where I could cut the opening and then after attaching the hook finish it with a plate backer on both of them. That would make them look uniform and off-roady!
Well I ordered 2 actually, 1 for a Rubicon and 1 for an Overland, 2 different profiles, oh well they were only $10 but can't seem to track down the one I need,
Looks awesome! I plan on doing this when I finally get a gladiator. But aren’t you worried about scratching the paint anyways if you use the tow hooks?
I just watched your tow hook video and i want to do same but i need the part # for right bezel with hole if you could help thats great thank you your videos are awesome
Rob...that looks awesome! To much work the finished product is like a factory direct...some guys are cutting a hole in the bezel...looks ok but not like yours
You helped me decide... i have a Rubicon rear bumper sitting in my garage. Albeit the plastic version i'm still going to swap it onto my sport instead of gutting and replacing the panel on my sport bumper for the second hook. So thanks!!!
You weren't kidding !
What a pain in the butt for such a minor mod. I did find a few short cuts.
Lol! Worth it in the end…but the process…not so much!!😬
That really wasn’t all bad. About 1.5 hours total start to stop. Well worth the time for a uniform look.
Yup, I love mine👍
Just added the bezel and tow hook to my overland. Looks great, but what a PITA getting the old bezel out and new one in. Your video was helpful!
You’re not kidding!! It was tedious for sure😬
This good fellow pursues modifications and color schemes most probably don't consider. Such options are yet another example of the beauty and engineering of all-things Wrangler.
Thanks Brian👍
Thanks for the vid! I just did my 21 Willy's this evening. Wasn't hard, but like you had said "Tedious"
Yup..definitely a tedious job😐
It looks great Rob. The Gladiator doesn't look odd in the rear as the balance is evident in the front and rear. 😇🤠😎🥳🤙👍👍👍
Thanks Ryannew 👍
Thanks for the video! It gave me the encouragement to do it to my Overland. Very tedious, but looks great once completed. The bezel P/N you quoted was a perfect fit. Only problem is that I had one of the allen head screws left over with no idea where it could possibly go. My solution was to store it in the circular bin :)
It is tedious for sure! But, like you said, worth it in the end! 👍
Rob!! I took me about 3 hrs lots of little detail and you are right plastic will expand...It looks nice !! I have not seen an Overland with 2 tow hooks yet...thanks for the tips for how to
Lol! It’s tedious for sure!! Love the look though👍🤔
Like others have said, thank you brother for making another helpful video. Parts have been ordered and too will knock this out. Much cleaner and uniform look
Glad to help. This is one you’ve just gotta do👍
I agree great video big help. I just picked up my hook, bezel and bolts from Mopar and installing now!
Nice👍👍
@@RimRig_AZ how did the install go?
@@TXJeepDad Howdy, everything went well and looks great, thanks! However, I realized after the install I should have bought 2 red ones and replaced them both, but black looks good too. Enjoy your day!
I bought a 2021 jeep gladiator sport and just love it but that one hook don't work for me so came across your video and just want to say THANK YOU mine is now installed
Awesome! Glad to help👍
Great video. I was wondering how all the bumper pieces were put together. I knew there were multiple pieces according to the Mopar diagram, but I wasn't sure how or if you were able to take them apart. You confirmed that they do come apart and snap back together as long as you are careful with the plastic. Just ordered the bezel and additional tow hook. Thanks a bunch!
Glad to help. Just take your time and take note of how things come apart👍👍
Hey Rob - could you post the part # for the bezel that you purchased - I see it has the tow hook cutout already done - Thanks so much!!
Have a look in the video description 👍
I like the mod. Might have to do it to my wife's JT. Definitely have to be careful with the plastic. It CAN break! I got a Gladiator front bumper and was changing out the front tow hook to the red ones. Also wanted to change the fog light bezel from the silver, Sport one to the dark, Gladiator one. Guess what....Broke one of the dark, Gladiator trim bezels. Started removing it from the "wrong end" and snap. Oh well. A good reminder to be careful. Also, hot versus cold days can affect the plastic trim.
So true! I broken many a part in my days😑
Looks GREAT! It's the way it should come from the factory.
I agree. It would be so simple for them to include too!!🤔
agree.
Rob did your new tow hook come with the 2 bolts that attached to the frame ? I just ordered mines this morning along with the bezel but I didn’t order any bolts/screws.
I believe it did…but I don’t recall for sure🤔
@@robmotiveplus Ok thanx for responding bud.
Just asking... would it be easier to just dremel out the old panel vs. taking it all apart? I was thinking of just doing this.
In my experience, it would not come out looking as good as adding the piece.
Nice job, looks great! Satisfies my OCD 😜
Lol! Much more balanced now👍
Ok you done good! I agree it looks more balanced.
Yeah the paint on the hook hadn’t cured. Hate it when paint is dry to the touch but still soft enough to take an impression. I started a board for the bed yesterday. I can go back to painting tomorrow after what I painted has time to cure. Yeah I turned it to soon on saw horse got some impressions. 🤷🏼♂️ Figure it will take a week of painting and curing.
It looks so much better! Drag about the paint! Future project I guess! I’m curious to see how your board turns out👍
Looks good Rob, Who would’ve thought it would’ve been that hard to switch that trim piece, but It appears that everything went well, looks very awesome not sure why they don’t have two hooks on all the trim levels!!👍😎
They certainly didn’t make it easy!! I love the new look👍
@@robmotiveplus Yes it does help a lot, more balanced looking, like it should be!! If you were severely stuck I mean really bad you want to pull from both hooks instead of just one otherwise you can bend the cross members in the frame, not good!!
Great advice!!!!👍👍
Hi. I love the video. Can you please tell me de bezel part # thank you
See the video description 👍
How close to a factory look do you think it would be if you cut the existing piece instead of putting the new one? Never mind I read some of the responses and I have the answer.
Depends on how good you are with the cut and how attention to detail you are up close. I've seen a few that were cut and they weren't great😬
@@robmotiveplus I was looking at the left tow hook on mine and I’m not a big fan of how they did that whole opening. The exposed metal plate looks a little wonky. It looks like they could have made the opening a little smaller and the metal wouldn’t show. I also think if I cut mine I will attach something around the edge to finish it off or add some diamond plate that I’ve got laying around where I could cut the opening and then after attaching the hook finish it with a plate backer on both of them. That would make them look uniform and off-roady!
I ordered the same bezel but it doesn't fit. Mine has a a radius on the top left not a bevel like yours. Can't buy this part number in Canada I guess.
Well that's a bummer! Hope you were able to return the wrong part😬
Well I ordered 2 actually, 1 for a Rubicon and 1 for an Overland, 2 different profiles, oh well they were only $10 but can't seem to track down the one I need,
What's your preference the Gladiator or the Tundra you had ? Came across a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon used 1800 miles....48,500.00 jump or not to jump ?
Depends on your needs. The Gladdy is a great alternative to a full-size truck. Plenty of power and more interior room than the Tacoma👍
Looks awesome! I plan on doing this when I finally get a gladiator. But aren’t you worried about scratching the paint anyways if you use the tow hooks?
I hope to never use them! Pretty easy to do a quick touch up if needed👍
I just watched your tow hook video and i want to do same but i need the part # for right bezel with hole if you could help thats great thank you your videos are awesome
See the video description.
It does not show part #
I found it thank you
Just did mine! No fun, but looks great! Thanks for the video and direction!
I can relate! The finished product is awesome...but the journey to get there is no fun!!😬
Here it is,,,,, looks great!
Thanks!👍
Getting ready to do this mod, where'd you get the bezel from?
See the video description 👍
Would it be possible to mount the hook the other direction? So I could make the opening of the hook points out on both sides?
Not sure. You’d have to pull the hood existing hook and try it. The hook is universal (you flip it for the other side).
I just might have to try it!
The only thing stopping me was that bumper bezel nightmare. Might give it a try now.
It is a bit challenging for sure! Just tackle it when you are in a calm frame of mind!! 😬
I think you have way too much patience. I don’t. Lol. Do you think is easy to just cut it???
It’s tedious and patience is required. If you don’t care what it looks like then cutting works too.
@@robmotiveplus i think I’ll just cut it lmao but I’ll try to do a nice job
Looks better. Why Jeep didn't do this with all the gladiators, I don't know. One more little psychological push to get the rubicon.
That's exactly why I think. Want two tow hooks...buy a Ruby!!😬
Rob - can you confirm that tow hook (with that part number) came in rubi red? I mean I know you painted it...but did it come red or black? Thanks!
You can get it in either red or black. I ordered mine in black👍
I give them a call to verify or buy from another site👍
@@robmotiveplus I found it...the black one is actually: 68351561AA
Looks great! Thanks and I’ll definitely do this mod
Take your time on the bezel swap. Not difficult..but time consuming 👍
Looks great Rob
Thanks Chad👍👍
Rob: How high is the ceiling in your garage? And, what brand of garage lift is that?
My ceiling is 13 feet. The lift is from Nationwide.
Thanks for sharing !
I plan to do this to my sport s as well!
I really like the look of the second hook👍
Agreed and glad I found this, just ordered the parts so may be my weekend project !
Sounds like fun to me! Let me know what you think of the install👍
good stuff,,, be well out there!
Thanks John. You too👍
Really awesome
I would or used a router bit with a Dremel after I removed the bumper.
Some people have and the result is subpar. I prefer the factory look👍
Very, very nice!
Thanks👍👍
Looks good 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Rob...that looks awesome!
To much work the finished
product is like a factory direct...some guys are cutting a hole in the bezel...looks ok but not like yours
Thanks Luis. I could have just cut the hole, but I really wanted a factory finished look. I love how it came out👍
@@robmotiveplus ...let us know when you find a skid plate that fits your new bumper...
Where did you get this for $70.00? I was quoted $150.00 from my dealer.
See the video description 👍
@@robmotiveplus I just read it 3 times and can’t find anything about the replacement bezel.
Rob, would you be so kind and share part no.
Thanks again Mark
Have a look at the vid description 👍
Finally all is right with the world!! Lol 👍
Amen👍
👍👍👍👍👍
Looks like it would of been easier to cut a hole once you got the bumper off
Sometimes the easy way is not the best way👍