Yes we've taken it off road and done some rock climbing with it and the rock sliders have some gouges in them. They will hold up great because they mount to the pinch seem and they also mount to the 3 body mount bolts so they aren't going anywhere. The front wheel does not make contact with the bumper during flex, not even remotely close.
Not yet, the rear bumper was finally released. With Christmas around the corner we are holding off on ordering the rear bumper until early next year. We are going to go with the aluminum rear bumper and the tire riser. We are not doing the full bumper with swing out tire carrier, we like one handed operation to open the tailgate and we are only on 35's so the tailgate is strong enough to hold it. We will eventually do rockhards' tailgate reinforcement kit or buy a used mopar one if someone sells it.
It was straight bolt on. Since this is a JL and not a JK there was no need to relocate the vac pump. This bumper also comes with the rubicon axle disconnect skid plate which most other bumpers do not and they upcharge you for that skid where the RH front bumper has it included.
Right on. I think this is the exact same route I will take. As soon as I have a Jeep to put it on. Will wait until OEM tires wear out to go with 35s so that may not be until late next year for the spare tire bracket.
Looks great, dumb question as I'm about to install my RH front bumper and winch. any issues with fitment of the winch when installing the bumper first - does it drop right in? thanks
