Frame Rubber Plugs

[EZPower]

Black Fork Tool Front Frame Hole Cover Plug Kit Compatible with Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator JL/JLU/JT 2018-UP
and

Upper Bound Front Frame Tube Hole Cover Plugs Accessory fits all Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator 2018 and later models

Saw these in Amazon. Wondering if there is any benefit or detriment in using these. I did see where they would go on my jeep.

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[Heimkehr]

@EZPower
I purchased a similar set. Not all of them fit, and those that did went missing soon enough. Not recommended, personally.

 

[CWRUYOTE]

I have the Black Fork plugs. They fit securely, are made in the US (OH) and cheaper on their website:

https://www.blackforktool.com/produ...-plug-kit/7?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

 

[EZPower]

I can always weld them in. But why would you use them. Is it for trails to keep mud out as much as pousible?

 

[Bulletbill]

I’d be worried that it would:
a) Cause condensation that would have no where to escape resulting in rust
b) Trap existing water in the frame causing rust
c) have them fall out while off-roading as @Heimkehr stated making them a waste of money.

 

[Mikester86]

I’d be worried that it would:
a) Cause condensation that would have no where to escape resulting in rust
b) Trap existing water in the frame causing rust
c) have them fall out while off-roading as @Heimkehr stated making them a waste of money.

 

[Steph1]

The reason these holes are there is to allow air circulation and therefore dry any humidity. Plugs will trap that humidity and allow your frame to rot , wether it be with water infiltration or condensation.

 

[EZPower]

Good to know. thanks

 

[Jim1964]

I hose the frame inside and out with Fluid Film.

I’m more concerned about the 6 holes each side in the body floor behind the rocker panels. Prime targets to collect mud in the body void. I’ll be finding plugs or covering those with eternabond tape after fluid filming the cavity.

 

[Steph1]

Good to know. thanks

It does seem to make sense however to put them on just before trail day to avoid most mud and grime to get inside the frame and removed immediately after post trail wash to allow air circulation again. Yeah, that makes sense to me.

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