Going to pick 1 up Sunday and was curious if it is a direct fit for my 2013 or are there any other parts required. Thanks

 

Anybody done this?

 

I'm curious, too, if these will fit an '09. Surely we'll start seeing some takeoffs show up for sale soon.

 

It will fit

 

Yeah, direct bolt up 07+. There are a few accessory brackets that come with them, extra tow hooks and hardware. Nice bumpers. Just make sure you get the necessary hardware, there's a bit more than standard Sport bumpers. I've got a set for sale.

 

I bought a 10A front bumper last week and installed it on my 2013 Sahara, no problems. I did have to cut the tape off the right side of the fog light wiring harness, in order to separate the connectors enough to attach them to the more widely-spaced lamps on the 10A. I then covered the exposed wires with additional split loom, and taped it all back together.

The bumper I purchased came with the steel skid plate, but no hardware to mount it.

The skid plate attaches to the front bumper at five points and the frame (?) at two. The front bumper still had the five spring-clip U-nuts installed, but I had to source two more from my local dealer for the frame mounting points. For whatever reason, the U-nuts in the bumper are 3/8", but the ones the dealer sold me are 5/16". The dealer couldn't help with the bolts, so I took the clips to the hardware store, and got matching bolts (1" long) and washers, and bolted the skid plate on with ease.

One final note: if you live in a state where a front license plate is required, and you don't want to drill holes into that pretty plastic Rubicon front cover, I recommend the front plate bracket by Skene Design (No Holes License Plate Bracket). I purchased the Extra Long Bracket version, and replaced the Phillips-head mounting screws with hex-head self-tapping screws for more torque when screwing into the holes I drilled into the underside of the steel bumper.

Now, if I could only find a 10A rear bumper!

 

That was my next ? The front plate. I live in Maryland and a front plate is required thanks for the info. So did u have to drill to install plate bracket? Can u post some pics when u get a chance. Thank you

 

Hi Chad,

Yes, I did have to drill, but it's two small holes on the (steel) underside of the front bumper, which are out of sight. All due respect, please re-read the "One final note" paragraph in my previous post. Also, check out the No Holes License Plate Bracket link I provided, and review the Bracket Size and Installation pages.

The 7/64" drill bit provided by Skene Design is for the plastic bumper covers on most vehicles, but it's not up to the task of drilling through the 10A steel bumper. I used my own drill bit when the provided one failed. (If I ever remove the bracket, I'll coat those two little holes with a rust-proof paint or primer.)

I'm finishing up a major home remodel project right now, but will post photos in the next day or so, if at all possible.

 

Hi Steve,

Do I understand from your post that you have a 10A rear bumper for sale? If so, I'm interested in buying it from you.

I sent you a PM.

Thanks,

Jon

 

Per your request:

Front view:


Top view:


Bottom view:

(I replaced the provided Phillips-head mounting screws with hex-head screws for more torque when screwing into the steel bumper. Of the two I had on hand in the right size, one was silver and one was black, but you have to get under the bumper to even see them.)

Side view:


Note that the position of the plate is adjustable vertically ~ 4 inches. I have mine installed in the highest position.

Once I finish my home remodel project, I plan to paint the bracket and its hardware black (as well as the bolts & washers holding the skid plate in place), using rattle can bedliner spray.