Thanks for the video. Just added this. You're spot on about the Rubicon. It's $20k of MOPAR stuff you'll take off and replace with $7k worth of other stuff anyway. And I agree; the Sahara is the perfect trim level for a daily driver. But that bumper is the one piece of Rubicon kit that beats the rest. Like someone else said, try it with the end caps off. Takes 5 min with a torx and you can just put them back on if you don't like it.
It looks good with that bumper especially with the red tow hooks against the blue background. I've been contemplating the same purchase or an aftermarket aluminum bumper. Thanks for s!haring
Great Job, nice Sahara color too. I have the 19 Blk Rubicon & I'm trying to decide which steel bumper I'll be upgrading to. You actually made the install look too easy.
Those riv nuts you got, looked far easier to install than the ones that I installed on my 2014 RAM, when I bought the factory wheel to wheel side steps that I installed after I bought it.
I like that bumber,can you tell me more about asking 20% off and did the bull bar come with the bumper or is it extra,and the skid plate .about how much did you spend total,,my son has a 2018 jeep wrangler and the front bumper plastic is dry and looks like it wants to crack.i like to do it for him. Thank angel baez
I’m a new Wrangler owner. Going to do the same to my 2021 Sport S. Quick question. I recently bought a Milwaukee m12 fuel ratchet, what size sockets and bits do you think I will need to do common modifications on my Jeep (ie Remove Top, replace bumper, maybe replace headlights)?
Does the Sahara have LED headlights and fog lights? Does the Rubicon bumper come with LED fog lights? Is the rubicon bumper and lights compatible with a Sport or Sport S with Halogen fog lights?
Thanks for the video, I'm about to install Mopar steel bumper on my Sahara JL, but I was wondering if that results in noticeable car height reduction on stock suspension? I offroad in the sand weekly and losing height is not the best option.
The Rubicon front steel bumper is excellent for the wranglers your install looks beautiful good choice. Do you know if JK revision fits on a JL or vice versa? They pretty much look very identical.
Have you gotten your steering problem taken care of yet? Just learned that the JL’s are coming from the factory with the wrong programming, causing this problem. It’s programmed for a two door, not the unlimited. The dealer can update the pcm to correct the problem. Found this out by another person with a JL.
Looks great! I purchased an Ocean Blue Sahara three days ago and am looking to make a few mods. The red accents from the bumper and decals look great on the blue. Would you mind sharing where to find the decals?
Thanks for sharing the bumper and skid plate upgrade. Can you share the tire brand/model and size you are running please. Looking to upgrade my stock 2019 JL Sport. Thanks 🙏🏻
Awesome video ! any info or part number on skid plate bracket or threaded insert riv nut ? please help !! any help ,tried dealer and all diagrams , nothing shiows the bracket that bolts the skid plate to frame .. thank you and great vids..
I know its been a while since you posted, but do you know the part numbers you used? Some vendors are telling me the part number for the bumper doesn't include the fogs but I disagree as you proved. thanks!
Great video! Do you happen to have the exact part number you had ordered from the dealer? Looks as though you bolted right on & plugged in LED fog lights. My dealer is trying to have me part for piece by piece of the bumper
I didn't buy a Rubicon for the same reasons . Who the hell would spend 45k or more for a off road toy . I have a off road beast of a jeep . It sucks to drive everyday. I love my jl sahara . Would drive it any day over my 2016 explorer .
Thanks for the vid, I'm doing this later in the week so this was very useful. Just an FYI, those compression nut are called RIVNUTs. If you get a Rubicon steel bumper, you may not get the rivnuts. They are cheap and you can order them here: parts.allmoparparts.com/chrysler-complete-mopar-rivnut-6511076aa
I have sold mine now but I had no problems with my steering it was very tight. I couldn't stand the electronic crap on it. I purchased a new jk and jl at same time decided to sell the jl.
Do you have the part numbers of the bags of nuts/bolts for the skid plate? I can't seem to find the instructions of the skid plate anywhere. Do you still have the skid plate instructions by chance?
I have a 2017 Sahara JKU that I want to replace the OEM plastic bumper with a steel bumper. Does anyone know if the 2018 steel bumper from a rubicon will fit onto my 2017 Sahara?
Holes line up either way, the base of the bar does not jut out into open space when it’s installed correctly. Also the directions clearly illustrate with a huge arrow which way to install it, just sayin’
I had a couple questions, seeing if you have experienced these yet, 1. Alpine "Crackling" sound, notable on talk radio. 2. Whine from either the engine or transmission
No whine from the transmission. I will say you can here a slight droning noise from the rear exhaust when letting off the throttle when stopping or going around a corner. Its very minor and just due from what appears to be a larger muffler than the JK. The Audio Crackling issue I did have. I call it a moderate vibration. And mine was bad enough you could feel it through the steering wheel as if the speaker was directly mounted to the steering wheel. Many people have said the fix was putting foam and sealant around the drivers side front speaker connector and gray plastic piece. Oddly enough I brought this to my service manager when we first looked at the steering issue. While duplicating the issue he notice the plastic panel that you remove when taking the door off, was rattling really bad. He temporary put a piece of foam wedged between the plastic piece and the drivers door connector and my vibration is gone for the most part. If I crank my stereo up to the near max with some thumping music I can feel a minor music vibration out of the steering wheel which I feel is expected at that level.
Okay ill see If I can have that looked at with my service guy this week as it sounds more frontward then exhaust end. Ive seen it called multiple names but glad to hear its not just me, probably some bad batch of speakers from Alpine, I see what they can say other than that this jeep has been awesome these first 500 miles and cant wait to start seeing the mods roll, definitely looking forward to your mods for some possible ideas.
I owned my 12 JKU for 6 years tight as can be. The JL's built after a certain date have loose steering boxes. And some of us lucky ones had loose ball joints as well.
NutterButter it’s a commuter vehicle like mine. There is no reason to pay the extra for an off-roader when you cruise pavement. He just liked some cosmetic elements.
The Grille guard is supposed to go on face in the other direction. other than that it looks good.
Looks awesome! I dig the red tow hooks with the Ocean Blue!
Nice job, I got my steel Rubicon bumper also mounted on my JL, greetings from The Netherlands 👍🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸✌️
Thanks for the video. Just added this. You're spot on about the Rubicon. It's $20k of MOPAR stuff you'll take off and replace with $7k worth of other stuff anyway. And I agree; the Sahara is the perfect trim level for a daily driver. But that bumper is the one piece of Rubicon kit that beats the rest. Like someone else said, try it with the end caps off. Takes 5 min with a torx and you can just put them back on if you don't like it.
Looks good. When I started watching was thinking why? It looks good with original bumper. After you finished, wow. Now I am thinking about doing same.
It looks good with that bumper especially with the red tow hooks against the blue background. I've been contemplating the same purchase or an aftermarket aluminum bumper. Thanks for s!haring
Can you get the bumper with out the red?
Great Video! I have this Bumper installed on my 2016 JKU and I love it!
Great Job, nice Sahara color too. I have the 19 Blk Rubicon & I'm trying to decide which steel bumper I'll be upgrading to. You actually made the install look too easy.
Bumber looks really good, thanks for sharing.
Nicely done. Have a look at the bumper with the end caps removed. I prefer it that way on mine. You can always put them back on if you like.
Those riv nuts you got, looked far easier to install than the ones that I installed on my 2014 RAM, when I bought the factory wheel to wheel side steps that I installed after I bought it.
My respect you make it look so simple 😮
Ocean blue, man that color looks incredible!!!
Nice video! The steel bumper is the one option I wish I had added to my JLUR order. I’ll probably add one eventually.
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Very good video! Looks awesome!
Love the color, nice Jeep.
That Ocean Blue colour is the bomb
Swap the black hooks from your plastic.
Great video. What the Mopar part # for the complete front bumper?
I like that bumber,can you tell me more about asking 20% off and did the bull bar come with the bumper or is it extra,and the skid plate .about how much did you spend total,,my son has a 2018 jeep wrangler and the front bumper plastic is dry and looks like it wants to crack.i like to do it for him. Thank angel baez
You mounted the bumper grille guard backwards, it's supposed to lean forwards. Maybe you like it that way? If that's the case then ignore my comment.
Nice Jeep! Love your videos. Been awhile since we’ve seen the Bayliner.
What would be needed if you had to have the front license plate mounted?
Do you need an adapter or spacer to install bumper I bought it new online it came with no hardware trying to see what I need to buy additional
you didn't wanted to keep your black hook instead of the red one?
I’m a new Wrangler owner. Going to do the same to my 2021 Sport S. Quick question. I recently bought a Milwaukee m12 fuel ratchet, what size sockets and bits do you think I will need to do common modifications on my Jeep (ie Remove Top, replace bumper, maybe replace headlights)?
Does the Sahara have LED headlights and fog lights? Does the Rubicon bumper come with LED fog lights? Is the rubicon bumper and lights compatible with a Sport or Sport S with Halogen fog lights?
Thanks for the video, I'm about to install Mopar steel bumper on my Sahara JL, but I was wondering if that results in noticeable car height reduction on stock suspension? I offroad in the sand weekly and losing height is not the best option.
Great video ! Thank you for the information!
The Rubicon front steel bumper is excellent for the wranglers your install looks beautiful good choice. Do you know if JK revision fits on a JL or vice versa? They pretty much look very identical.
Great Job please do a rear bumper when they become available
When I grow up I want to be a Rubicon.
just wait little man you'll just have to be a good SPORT for now.
Have you gotten your steering problem taken care of yet? Just learned that the JL’s are coming from the factory with the wrong programming, causing this problem. It’s programmed for a two door, not the unlimited. The dealer can update the pcm to correct the problem. Found this out by another person with a JL.
does the 2017 JK rubicon steel bumper fit on the 2018 JL sport ?
Beautiful
Looks great! I purchased an Ocean Blue Sahara three days ago and am looking to make a few mods. The red accents from the bumper and decals look great on the blue. Would you mind sharing where to find the decals?
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Thanks for sharing the bumper and skid plate upgrade. Can you share the tire brand/model and size you are running please. Looking to upgrade my stock 2019 JL Sport. Thanks 🙏🏻
Awesome video ! any info or part number on skid plate bracket or threaded insert riv nut ? please help !! any help ,tried dealer and all diagrams , nothing shiows the bracket that bolts the skid plate to frame .. thank you and great vids..
Definitely a better look
If my JL has the led lightning group. Would the steel bumper come with LED fog lights or do I need to swap them from my factory bumper ?
No need to swap. The oem steer bumper comes with LEDs installed
Looks great. Do you know how to change the license plate light?
GREAT VIDEO 👍
I know its been a while since you posted, but do you know the part numbers you used? Some vendors are telling me the part number for the bumper doesn't include the fogs but I disagree as you proved. thanks!
So did you leave on the end caps or overtime, opt to take them off? Just curious, I prefer the look with them off.
Great video! Do you happen to have the exact part number you had ordered from the dealer? Looks as though you bolted right on & plugged in LED fog lights. My dealer is trying to have me part for piece by piece of the bumper
Looks good, but 1k seems steep. Better to go with a good steel bumper at that price point IMO.
I didn't buy a Rubicon for the same reasons . Who the hell would spend 45k or more for a off road toy . I have a off road beast of a jeep . It sucks to drive everyday. I love my jl sahara . Would drive it any day over my 2016 explorer .
Hi I have a uk jlu and was just wondering does yours come with front parking senors and if so what did you do to realign them ?
Are the wire expose
In the back of the bumper ?
thnx, great video.
Where you buy the wrangler hood decal ?
Thanks
Thanks for the vid, I'm doing this later in the week so this was very useful.
Just an FYI, those compression nut are called RIVNUTs. If you get a Rubicon steel bumper, you may not get the rivnuts. They are cheap and you can order them here: parts.allmoparparts.com/chrysler-complete-mopar-rivnut-6511076aa
I have sold mine now but I had no problems with my steering it was very tight. I couldn't stand the electronic crap on it. I purchased a new jk and jl at same time decided to sell the jl.
Do a soft top installation video
what is the width of just the bar for lights ?
To replace from plastic bumper to stell bumper is have to install the stell skid plate also or no ?
Thanks
The bumper will mount up and secure just fine but it is best to convert the skid guard while you are at it.
The little guy is Awesome lol ☺
Good, and what about the Chrysler Carvel?
Can you feel the extra weight on front while driving it now?
Do you have the part numbers of the bags of nuts/bolts for the skid plate? I can't seem to find the instructions of the skid plate anywhere. Do you still have the skid plate instructions by chance?
I do not. What issues are you having. It was pretty simple unless you bought it used then that might be an issue.
Next is the Hard Rock hood :) so sexy
Please provide part numbers for the metal Rubicon bumper and the winch bar.
82215121AB Front Bumper
82215183 Skid Plate
82215351 Grill Winch Guard
Thank you!
I have a 2017 Sahara JKU that I want to replace the OEM plastic bumper with a steel bumper. Does anyone know if the 2018 steel bumper from a rubicon will fit onto my 2017 Sahara?
JDHogfan - Yes, it will fit. You will need to buy Fog Light Brackets.
Dude, you put the bull bar on backwards.
not really , in a free country you can turn it any way you wish
I the grille bar is backwards as per Mopar instructions. That’s why some of the steel is not flush to the bumper. Easy fix though.
You mounted the bull bar backwards lol
yuppppp....... Thank you Sir!!! Its crazy the screw holes lined right up too.
luck of the Irish lol 😂
I mean the dang holes lined up. I figured hey its good to go. smh!!!
Holes line up either way, the base of the bar does not jut out into open space when it’s installed correctly. Also the directions clearly illustrate with a huge arrow which way to install it, just sayin’
The Winch bar fits both ways
What's the long thin piece called that fills in the gap behind the bumper?
Man I use to know what it was called. bumper filler or something like that.
Front Bumper Closeout Panel
The easiest way is to buy a rubicon hahaha wahahahahahaha
Just kidding I like it and really really like the pull bar I need one asab👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤯
Did you sell your old one ?
Can those bumpers accept it on the JK’s
Josue Lopez - Yes. I put this exact same Mopar 3-Piece Steel Bumper on my 2016 JKU.
I had a couple questions, seeing if you have experienced these yet,
1. Alpine "Crackling" sound, notable on talk radio.
2. Whine from either the engine or transmission
No whine from the transmission. I will say you can here a slight droning noise from the rear exhaust when letting off the throttle when stopping or going around a corner. Its very minor and just due from what appears to be a larger muffler than the JK.
The Audio Crackling issue I did have. I call it a moderate vibration. And mine was bad enough you could feel it through the steering wheel as if the speaker was directly mounted to the steering wheel. Many people have said the fix was putting foam and sealant around the drivers side front speaker connector and gray plastic piece. Oddly enough I brought this to my service manager when we first looked at the steering issue. While duplicating the issue he notice the plastic panel that you remove when taking the door off, was rattling really bad. He temporary put a piece of foam wedged between the plastic piece and the drivers door connector and my vibration is gone for the most part. If I crank my stereo up to the near max with some thumping music I can feel a minor music vibration out of the steering wheel which I feel is expected at that level.
Okay ill see If I can have that looked at with my service guy this week as it sounds more frontward then exhaust end.
Ive seen it called multiple names but glad to hear its not just me, probably some bad batch of speakers from Alpine, I see what they can say other than that this jeep has been awesome these first 500 miles and cant wait to start seeing the mods roll, definitely looking forward to your mods for some possible ideas.
I got a 2014 steering is tight on it sorry you're having problems
I owned my 12 JKU for 6 years tight as can be. The JL's built after a certain date have loose steering boxes. And some of us lucky ones had loose ball joints as well.
Buy it on quadratic!
They charge shipping.
turn off the tracking control then try it
Nope
Why didn't you just get a Rubicon to begin with? Couldn't afford it or...
NutterButter it’s a commuter vehicle like mine. There is no reason to pay the extra for an off-roader when you cruise pavement. He just liked some cosmetic elements.
This guy looks like been drink too much😖