Removed my JL Sport "Euro" Bumper Pieces

[Swanny297]

Hi all!

It was recommended I posted this in the show and tell section. I have not seen much information on this topic but am very satisfied!

During launch I read about the sport bumper/fender connection pieces and how FCA confirmed they were removable. I received my JL yesterday and I would be lying if I told you I didn't lose sleep over the thought of those ugly things. Today I was able to remove them, what do you all think? Do you think these connections should not be exposed to the elements? The bumpers were tightly connected threw 6 screws on each side but I would assume water would make it in especially at the recommended water height of 30" from the tailgate plate. What are you thoughts?

Thinking of doing mine this weekend, any issues now that they have been off a while? You mentioned 6 screws are they all easily accessible from the tire well without taking anything else off?

Looks good

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[carrma]

I want to do this to mine as well. I do have a random question - why are these on the Sports and not the Rubicons? I assume it's because the Rubis have steel bumpers and some other protection to the wires? Thanks! Mike

 

[steelerpsugirl]

Thinking of doing mine this weekend, any issues now that they have been off a while? You mentioned 6 screws are they all easily accessible from the tire well without taking anything else off?

Looks good

Mine have been off for a few months with no issues (even with aftermarket LEDs being installed)!

 

[mquinn13]

Thinking of doing mine this weekend, any issues now that they have been off a while? You mentioned 6 screws are they all easily accessible from the tire well without taking anything else off?

Looks good

Everythig was pretty easy! Don’t be afraid to use some muscle it’s just plastic. Don’t forget in addition to the 6 screws per side the plastic pins! Goodluck let me know if you have any problems!

 

[carrma]

Everythig was pretty easy! Don’t be afraid to use some muscle it’s just plastic. Don’t forget in addition to the 6 screws per side the plastic pins! Goodluck let me know if you have any problems!

Pictures?

 

[carrma]

Pics?

 

[mquinn13]

Pictures?

Sorry! I forgot to update this page this is the message I’ve sent to a few PM also there is 7 screws! Whoops it’s been awhile!

Hello! Of course so you’re correct there should be 7 screws per side. After i had to remove two of those plastic pins per side (see photo below) and then I yanked and did have to use some force to get it out let me know if that helps! Or send me a photo of your progress

 

[TheRealTVGuy]

These were the second things I took off (first were the stock side steps). One note: In order to access the bottom-most screw, I found it easier to remove the plastic skid plate.

It was really simple, there are 6 or 7 pop out plastic clips and two screws on the skid plate. Afterward, both the screws and the clips go back into place.

So far so good as far as the lights go. On my JK my fog light connections were exposed (I even had anti-flicker harnesses installed) and never had an issue with rain or water fording affecting the lights.

 

[ThirtyOne]

I followed the quadratec video which had me remove the plastic air dam first. I think that made it a lot easier.

 

[OnNightfall]

I took a dremel to the part and have it closed off. I have a question, I noticed Rubicon’s do not have this. Do the Rubicon’s come with that part off from factory or do they have something covered back there?

 

[mquinn13]

I took a dremel to the part and have it closed off. I have a question, I noticed Rubicon’s do not have this. Do the Rubicon’s come with that part off from factory or do they have something covered back there?

I believe someone had posted a photo cause that’s a good question. The Sahara and Rubicon both have a cover there. It looks nicer, but I haven’t heard any reports of failed fog lights.

 

[OnNightfall]

I stopped by my local dealer and looked at some Saharas and Rubicons and they are closed off and its very similar to Sport one. The difference is rather than being held by screws they are being help by clips. I think that part can be used interchangeably but I need to look up the part #. Where the clips were they are very close if not the same as where the screws are for the Sport version. Worst case you can make holes and use a washers. This might be something to look into.

 

[ThirtyOne]

I took a dremel to the part and have it closed off. I have a question, I noticed Rubicon’s do not have this. Do the Rubicon’s come with that part off from factory or do they have something covered back there?

The rubicon and Sahara have a different bumper altogether.

 

[WalkingJL]

Looks way better.

 

[Mad Beach]

Hi all!

It was recommended I posted this in the show and tell section. I have not seen much information on this topic but am very satisfied!

During launch I read about the sport bumper/fender connection pieces and how FCA confirmed they were removable. I received my JL yesterday and I would be lying if I told you I didn't lose sleep over the thought of those ugly things. Today I was able to remove them, what do you all think? Do you think these connections should not be exposed to the elements? The bumpers were tightly connected threw 6 screws on each side but I would assume water would make it in especially at the recommended water height of 30" from the tailgate plate. What are you thoughts?

I removed mine this weekend. I live in Florida and definitely was concerned with elements getting to the lights, rain every other day thru summer and it looks like housing wires around the bulbs is not waterproof. I took a dremel tool with a general cutting bit and tightly cut around the line that meets with the back of the bumper. Was a little tricky and took my time, had to sand the edges a little in the end, but looks good now and still covers the fog light backs.

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