2025 Willys plastic front bumper

[X35]

As far as parts ordering is concerned, am I correct that I should order parts specific to the Sahara/Rubicon plastic bumpers??? See pic of my bumper below:

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[MauiSteve]

What are you trying to order? A new plastic bumper?

 

[X35]

What are you trying to order? A new plastic bumper?

Reading comprehension would lead one to believe that I was asking to specific parts to fit my bumper Such as fog lamp bracket mounts for example

 

[The Last Cowboy]

As far as parts ordering is concerned, am I correct that I should order parts specific to the Sahara/Rubicon plastic bumpers??? See pic of my bumper below:

What you’re thinking when you type a message, vs how it’s perceived are sometimes two separate things. I had no idea what you where asking either.

Anyway, not a lot out there in the way of accessories for plastic bumpers. Most people replace them with a metal one in order to mount winches, lights, etc

@Diode Dynamics does make an excellent set of plug and play fog or driving lights with a mounting kit that will fit the bumper, replacing the factory fog lights.

And yes, the Willys, Rubicon and Sahara have the same plastic bumper with minor trim differences. The Sport bumper is different.

 

[Ratbert]

Reading comprehension would lead one to believe that I was asking to specific parts to fit my bumper Such as fog lamp bracket mounts for example

Look at the title of the thread, then look at what you wrote. It's understandable that some of us misinterpreted what you were looking for, especially since I'm not sure that I've ever heard of someone wanting to actually keep their plastic bumper (?!?!) and build on it.

Is there a reason you're wanting to stick with the plastic bumper? It's pretty lame in comparison to the hundreds of alternatives out there that would make a great platform to build on.

 

[Blckdog]

Swapped my Willys plastic bumper out right away to add lights. Looks a lot better with metal.

 

[Gio]

Reading comprehension would lead one to believe that I was asking to specific parts to fit my bumper Such as fog lamp bracket mounts for example

Reading comprehension?

Does the above mean that you were asking About specific parts to fit your bumper?

You may want to check your sentence structure and wording before you trot out the "reading comprehension" comments targeted at people trying to help you.

 

[ASSFROW]

Let me save you from posting another poorly asked question. Angry grills fit all the JL models.

 

[X35]

Sorry, I thought my question made sense. Anyway, thanks for the replies. I’m not looking to change to a metal bumper at this time unless I come across an OEM takeoff at a good price.

The OEM led fogs don’t do much in my opinion. I was thinking of maybe adding the KC Flex 3 fog/spot combo lights in the bumper. Their kits specify different brackets for Sport VS Sahara/Rubicon plastic bumpers. From the replies I believe I should order the kit for the Sahara style bumper. Link to lights I’m considering:

https://www.kchilites.com/kc-flex-e...eep-sahara-jk-jt-jl-plastic-bumper-97146.html

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Swapped my Willys plastic bumper out right away to add lights. Looks a lot better with metal.

Replacing is the way to go

 

[Gio]

Replacing is the way to go

Nice looking replacement!
X35, if you don't go aftermarket, I can say I'm very happy with the Rubi steel bumper and you may like it as well.
We opted to have it added at the dealership before we took possession of the Willys.

I haven't taken the end caps off yet, but the option to do so makes it pretty versatile and removing them will lighten the front end.
It has a nice space to sink in a winch and looks pretty good IMO.

There was an aluminum bumper made by Rival that I was looking at for our last Wrangler, but we turned it back in after the lease so we never bought the bumper.

Our rear bumper is still the plastic one and at this point we are keeping it until it gets damaged, if that day ever comes.

 

[X35]

Gio, thanks for those pics. The Rubicon steel bumper looks good on your white Willys. I’m going to start searching locally and hopefully can find a new takeoff.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Nice looking replacement!
X35, if you don't go aftermarket, I can say I'm very happy with the Rubi steel bumper and you may like it as well.
We opted to have it added at the dealership before we took possession of the Willys.

I haven't taken the end caps off yet, but the option to do so makes it pretty versatile and removing them will lighten the front end.
It has a nice space to sink in a winch and looks pretty good IMO.

There was an aluminum bumper made by Rival that I was looking at for our last Wrangler, but we turned it back in after the lease so we never bought the bumper.

Our rear bumper is still the plastic one and at this point we are keeping it until it gets damaged, if that day ever comes.

Damaging the rear is how I wound up with new ones, front and back. I figured I might as well get them both.

 

[jadmt]

Nice looking replacement!
X35, if you don't go aftermarket, I can say I'm very happy with the Rubi steel bumper and you may like it as well.
We opted to have it added at the dealership before we took possession of the Willys.

I haven't taken the end caps off yet, but the option to do so makes it pretty versatile and removing them will lighten the front end.
It has a nice space to sink in a winch and looks pretty good IMO.

There was an aluminum bumper made by Rival that I was looking at for our last Wrangler, but we turned it back in after the lease so we never bought the bumper.

Our rear bumper is still the plastic one and at this point we are keeping it until it gets damaged, if that day ever comes.

ditto on the rear bumper.

 

[Gio]

Damaging the rear is how I wound up with new ones, front and back. I figured I might as well get them both.

I've read more than a few posts discussing the OEM, steel, rear bumper. It sounds like if it gets hung up on rocks it can push into the body a cause a lot of damage.
I had considered both front and rear Rubi bumpers but decided against the rear. I don't know that I'd wheel hard enough to cause the issues some have had, but saving a little weight was OK with me.
What do you run on the back? I assume the parking/back-up sensors don't incorporate into non-factory equipment. I don't know that I'd miss the noises so it isn't a deal breaker if we decide to change out the rear, although I suppose I could always get another plastic one if we ruin this one.

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