Pre-2024 Crush Caps Compatibility

[jax501]

You could also eliminate the crush cans entirely..

Here's that option.

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[Starboard M]

I'm no expert on this, but I think it's more "legal theater" than anything. Legally there is probably some issue with selling a vehicle where a "component" like the fairleed or shackle mount protrudes further than the bumper from the factory. The solution? Make the bumper bigger, even if it's just plastic (which most bumpers are anyway)

Check out the Bugatti Chiron. It has something similar with needing bolt on rubber pads to "increase bumper surface area" or some BS for US regulations. I tried finding a video of them, but they're effectively rubber pads that come attached to the rear bumper from the factory... which are promptly removed by the dealership upon receipt of the vehicle...

Edit: legally you can do a ton of modifications that can't be sold as factory standard equipment. A Safari JXL extension is legal to add to your Jeep, but would NEVER be a factory option.

I would imagine its also similar to why you as an end consumer can unbolt the front bumper wings but from the factory they cannot.

Personally I would not think those bullet boobs would add any measurable difference in a crash where airbags deploy.

 

[hoodie]

Using Tyler’s video as a guide, I was able to get rid of the Viking horns. Took about an hour start to finish. Much better.

 

[PotterJLUR]

Using Tyler’s video as a guide, I was able to get rid of the Viking horns. Took about an hour start to finish. Much better.

Nice they looks SOOOOO much better with the normal trim on them. I was darn near embarrassed driving around with those hanging off the front of my jeep!

 

[MojitoWilly]

How hard is it to replace the extended crush cans with the shorter version ?

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