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Mopar Steel Bumper Installation for Dummies?

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Hello! I am looking to swap the front plastic bumper for the three-piece Mopar one on my 2021 JLUR XR this weekend, and was wondering what tools I may need for the job. It seems like I will need a 1/4” drive, 3/8” drive, 8mm socket, 18mm socket, and some extensions (gathered from various videos online). Is this all that it takes for the bumper/steel skid plate and will hand tools do the trick? One video from Extreme Terrain mentioned a 16mm socket but never showed it being used... Any thoughts/comments would be greatly appreciated! I am not a super handy guy and have never done a modification like this to a vehicle before (this is my first Jeep), but I am excited to give it a try!
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Did you buy new or pickup a takeoff from someone? Asking because you need certain hardware.

here is another quick DIY vid

 
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Did you buy new or pickup a takeoff from someone? Asking because you need certain hardware.

here is another quick DIY vid

Thank you for linking that! I bought a new bumper, skid plate, and close out panel from BAM wholesale. I think the new skid should come with the appropriate brackets right?
 

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Ditto what hoag said. There are several threads on here with detailed parts lists. Also, did your new bumper come complete with fogs? I know the Sahara plastic bumper LED fog lamps aren’t a direct swap to the steel bumper. They have different mounting points. I imagine it’s the same for the Rubicon plastic bumpers as well. Something to consider before you start wrenching.
 
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Ditto what hoag said. There are several threads on here with detailed parts lists. Also, did your new bumper come complete with fogs? I know the Sahara plastic bumper LED fog lamps aren’t a direct swap to the steel bumper. They have different mounting points. I imagine it’s the same for the Rubicon plastic bumpers as well. Something to consider before you start wrenching.
Thank you! I will try to find them! Yes I believe that it does come with the LED’s already installed. This is the bumper I ordered.
https://www.bamwholesaleparts.com/o...90YK_4Y6CkchpPvNQZDLYxHAg4h4UtiRoCoCkQAvD_BwE
 

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Oof. Not terribly pricey but certainly a pain! Did you buy a takeoff? That’s what I was going to do but it was going to cost too much to have one shipped. Figured I might as well buy a new one.
 

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Oof. Not terribly pricey but certainly a pain! Did you buy a takeoff? That’s what I was going to do but it was going to cost too much to have one shipped. Figured I might as well buy a new one.
Yes, a takeoff w/ skid plate. Had to buy the above bolts and some $25 fog light adapter brackets. They pop up locally, but not usually until AFTER you drive a few hours to pick one up!
 
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Yes, a takeoff w/ skid plate. Had to buy the above bolts and some $25 fog light adapter brackets. They pop up locally, but not usually until AFTER you drive a few hours to pick one up!
Shoot man! That’s the way it goes isn’t it? That would be my luck too...
 

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Thank you! I will try to find them! Yes I believe that it does come with the LED’s already installed. This is the bumper I ordered.
https://www.bamwholesaleparts.com/o...90YK_4Y6CkchpPvNQZDLYxHAg4h4UtiRoCoCkQAvD_BwE
Should have everything you need. I believe the skid plate comes with all hardware. You will see in vid I attached, insert rivnuts, tighten them down to squeeze the rivnut to frame then remove bolt, then install brackets. Hand tools will do the job. They may even show what sizes needed on instructions. 👍🏻
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