2026 model year frame bracket change

[Upnover]

I got a 26 Moab and it has the older single bracket on the passenger side. Weird they are all different.

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[gato]

I got a 26 Moab and it has the older single bracket on the passenger side. Weird they are all different.

It just depends on when yours was built. It was a running change at the very begining of the 2026 MY. I think anything built from December on has the new style brackets and, some November builds are mixed.

 

[gato]

No, but each bolt weighs about 6 oz. according to my wife's cooking scale. So about 5.25 lbs for 14 bolts.

Thanks for weighing it.

You should keep the bolts in the Jeep. If you ever driving over a bridge or other large steel structure that is about to fail, you can just use those bolts to keep it together - the 4 black bolts alone could probably anchor any bridge in America.

 

[Atomic5]

The welded frame nuts for the brackets are 24 mm. One of mine broke loose and luckily I was able to get a wrench on it.

 

[daytoncarter]

I think I discovered the purpose:

 

[Richard_JL]

My 2026 luckily doens't have that ugly thing. Build date was October 2025.

 

[daytoncarter]

My 2026 luckily doens't have that ugly thing. Build date was October 2025.

If you hit a tree pls report back and let us know if it tipped *hope you don't hit a tree*.

 

[BCTrails4x4]

Mm. We'd first want to confirm their purpose. Perhaps rollover mitigation?

That knowledge would allow owners to make an informed choice about the brackets' removal, if they interfere with accessory installation.

i think if it’s a safety issue like all other recalls, then Stillantis should be doing a massive recall to install this bracket. One shouldn’t have to think to buy a ’26 just for this upgrade.

 

[daytoncarter]

i think if it’s a safety issue like all other recalls, then Stillantis should be doing a massive recall to install this bracket. One shouldn’t have to think to buy a ’26 just for this upgrade.

Despite flipping the driver injuries were low! Many cars perform worse with broken legs, heads, etc.

 

[ag4ever]

My 2/14/26 built Moab has the old style bracket.

 

[BCTrails4x4]

If it's a safety modification (which seems likely), I'd like to add it if possible. I'm all for a safer Jeep. I was a little bummed when I saw that side curtain airbags were added the year after I bought mine.

i would agree, safety upgrades should never be an upgrade for you to buy, it’s should always be a recall. I think the way they look at wranglers is that it’s customizable and this is just like an add on feature(at least that’s how they’re categorizing it).

 

[link3721]

i think if it’s a safety issue like all other recalls, then Stillantis should be doing a massive recall to install this bracket. One shouldn’t have to think to buy a ’26 just for this upgrade.

Since this is an IIHS (insurance company group) test it's not something they'd do a recall of. If it was an NHTSA (federal govt) test then yes a recall is a potential remedy. So really the additional bracket will help insurance rates be lower on newer Wranglers.

 

[2nd 392]

My 2/14/26 built Moab has the old style bracket.

Hmm - perhaps they don’t work with the 392 frame reinforcement ? See the green highlight

 

[gato]

i think if it’s a safety issue like all other recalls, then Stillantis should be doing a massive recall to install this bracket. One shouldn’t have to think to buy a ’26 just for this upgrade.

The brackets are *NOT* retrofittable to earlier frames. There are a lot of changes to the frame with extra holes with captured nuts inside, hanger pins, etc. It is really a frame redesign.

 

[jldby]

I have been looking for side steps or rock rails and several manufacturers have said theirs don’t fit including rock hard LOD and Rough Country.

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