2012 jk rugged ridge xhd issues??
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2012 jk rugged ridge xhd issues??
I'm looking to buy the xhd winch bumper and can't tell if it will fit on a 2012 without any issues. Several sites say it won't fit a 12 and some say yes. Easiest way to clear this up is to hear the answer from some one who has put one on a 12. Thanks
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Only issue is you have to make sure when you order to ask for the 2012 version as it comes with an extra bracket setup for the little vacuum pump thingy. You have to saw/grind/hack off a small piece of metal that the pump normally bolts too for clearance. Let me see if i can find some pics
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Originally Posted by hombredelassrtas
Only issue is you have to make sure when you order to ask for the 2012 version as it comes with an extra bracket setup for the little vacuum pump thingy. You have to saw/grind/hack off a small piece of metal that the pump normally bolts too for clearance. Let me see if i can find some pics
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Yup, the bumper was super easy to install. The RR skid plate however is a completely different story. It does not fit on the 2012 without doing some extra work. IE grinding, cutting, drilling and in my case using a plasma cutter to make new holes. I finally got the damn thing on, but it was a huge pain in the arse.