So the front JK bumpers look to fit on the JL? That would be awesome. I figured rear bumpers would be less likely to be compatible with the lower spare. And I curious what manufacturers are going to do with the license plate.So we've found out that the only thing that swaps over from the JK is the front bumper unfortunately...
-Jake
We should start carrying parts very very soon! Make sure to keep an eye out@XTJake when are you guys going to start selling parts?
Would also be cool if you guys tried on various JK front bumpers. I’m thinking of getting a Fab Fours Vengence.
A majority of front bumper do bolt up directly to the JL! The only issue would be styling ques, and whether or not JK bumpers will follow the body lines of the new JL. The rear frame of the JL is actually wider than the JK so no JK rear bumpers will cross-over to the JL unfortunately. I'm also excited though to see what companies will do about the location of the license plate! I know a majority of people don't necessarily like mounting on their spare tire, so it should be interesting to see what happens.So the front JK bumpers look to fit on the JL? That would be awesome. I figured rear bumpers would be less likely to be compatible with the lower spare. And I curious what manufacturers are going to do with the license plate.
The JK hitch will not fit the JL. The wiring is on the opposite side and the hitch itself needs some changes made. Some of the info that go release is wrong and got put out. We are working on a hitch and hope to have it soon, but we do not have anything that will work at this timeSo, JK sidesteps won't mount directly to a JL?
How about a JK vs JL hitch? This Rugged Ridge hitch suggests they are identical. Is it a direct match, both mechanical & electrical?
http://www.ruggedridge.com/hitch-kit-2-inch-ball-11580-54.html
Thanks for answering.The JK hitch will not fit the JL. The wiring is on the opposite side and the hitch itself needs some changes made. Some of the info that go release is wrong and got put out. We are working on a hitch and hope to have it soon, but we do not have anything that will work at this time
There are a few issues that we do not want the average consumer to have to deal with, this is why we say it does not fit. We already have one specific for the JL in the works that should be here as soon as we can get them (updates to make the install easier). The wiring is not even close as the JL wiring is on the passenger side and that harness is for the driver side. To my knowledge the wires and plugs are different as well.Thanks for answering.
But, I've already ordered the hitch and planned to put it on this weekend. I'll tinker anyway & post my findings.
EDIT: I just installed a JK hitch on my JLU. It physically fits. I'll check wiring later this weekend.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JZQXJ3K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I was told that although a JK front bumper will probably fit the attachment points of a Jl, there is an extension on the front end that will interfere slightly with many JK winch plates. Could the winch plate be cut down to miss the extension?