How do the rear vertical bars mount to the Jeep? Does it mount to the frame or the bumper? Do you think an aftermarket rear bumper will interfere?
1875492
Don't know about an aftermarket rear bumper. On a standard bumper, remove the two bolts connecting the standard number to the frame and feed the bracket between the bumper and the body. Before you connect the bracket to the frame make sure you connected the cage brackets to the frame bracket (d0 not tighten). Use the replacement frame bolts supplied with the cage.
1875493
There is a bracket that mounts to the frame with the two bolts that hold the bumper. The bracket sneeks through the small opening between the body and the bumper. Mine fit perfectly, and the whole thing went together easily. It helps to have one more person to handle the awkward lifts of some of the tubing.
1875494
It bolt to the same mounts as the factory bumper. If you have an aftermarket bumper you will likely have to do some cutting
298869
The front cross bar fit absolutely perfectly. The rear cross bar was not a perfect fit. The only way I can describe the fitment is it almost looked as if the rear rail was warped. One screw hole on each end of the bar was about a quarter inch bent in. When you put the screw through the cross bar and then the existing rail, the "warped fitment" is pulled out and sits flush. It's odd that it would lay that way initially, but the problem is corrected once the the screws are in place.
565095
I have a 2013 4 door, they may have changed the bolt holes along the seem on the bottom of the jeep. That seem is where the nerf bars bolt to. I would call N-Fab and talk with their folks, they helped me during my install.
2126950
There's nothing about the tow bar itself that is special for a Jeep. It could in theory be fastened to just about any vehicle. However, in most cases, that would be a bad idea. (1) Most cars don't have a steel bumper. If you fasten the tow bar to the typical fiberglass or plastic bumper, it'll just tear it apart when you try to tow. (2) Most cars don't have four-wheel-neutral. The Jeep Wrangler, like many vehicles with four-wheel drive (but NOT like many vehicles with "all-wheel-drive") has a "Neutral" for the *transfer case*, which is different than shifting the transmission into Neutral. When the transfer case is in neutral, that disconnects the transmission from the wheels. If you cannot disconnect the transmission from the wheels, then towing the vehicle on all of its wheels can damage or destroy the transmission. When towing a "normal" car, either you put it on a towing dolly which lifts the drive wheels (front if its front-wheel-drive, rear if it's rear-wheel-drive) so they don't spin, or you get underneath it and disconnect the drive shaft. My father's GMC pickup has an "N" setting on its 4WD controls. If we could find a way to connect the tow bar to the chassis so that we had a secure connection that could take the strain, this tow bar could be used to tow that pickup. Personally, I wouldn't try it. Chrysler offers a factory option for a front-bumper-mounted winch for Jeep Wranglers, so I know that they made sure the structure of the front bumper can handle the force necessary to pull the entire vehicle out of a mud pit. I have no way of knowing if the GMC pickup's bumper support could handle the same. Most bumpers are intended to protect against too much force being *pushed,* and don't have any reason for great strength when being *pulled.* So *could* you? Probably. *Should* you? Probably not.
58134
Hi,You may use the accessories from your stock bumper to complete and install this rear bumper on your pickup. Sorry installation instructions are not included, we recommend to have someone professional help you during installation.
2206264
It does not connect the the bumper there are brackets that connect to the frame. It will work with an aftermarket or factory rear bumper. Thank you!
265306
Yes. This bracket drops the frame side of the track bar about 1" more than stock. This is a very well built piece. Combined with the RE1670 brace this is a significant upgrade over stock. See this link for pictures of these parts installed on my jeep. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-cherokee/1313746-made-few-upgrades-my-xj.html
1325311
This bar comes with brackets that bolt to your front bumper. Unfortunately most front bumpers are not strong enough to tow without reinforcing. This is the case with my 1999 Jeep wrangler. I have looked at different brackets that mount to the frame, but it would be difficult to mount to this tow bar. I have decided that I will get a tow bar that has brackets designed for my vehicle. It will be more expensive, but taking the tow bar to a fab shop and having this bar custom fit will be as expensive as buying the higher priced bar.
1357647
i really do not know, as i used a small bracket though the frame end that was bolted horizontally, and vertically. i just needed to cut one small hole in the lower rear plastic.i am now changing to the same bumper as pictured. i will remove the other one. i dont need it hanging down.
2048604
It's designed to go around an OEM bumper. If your bumper is either very similar to the stock jeep bumper or can be modified slightly to conform around the guard. It truly depends on the non OEM bumper you have on your jeep.
1930106
The rear sight is a simple install since the receiver is tapped (mine is tapped too) however the front can be tricky. Mine had the standard bead sight and all i did was JB weld the new front sight on after scruffing up the barrel a bit where it was going to fit. Im not worried about the JB weld holding, because the first time i did it it set crooked and i had to remove it...with a hammer and a screwdriver....and reinstall. Perfect now and looks awesome. Works perfect.
1703715
I purchased mine through Amazon. They had a a drop down bar when ordering the steps that will as for your vehicle make and model. I put my info in and it told me the brackets neededfor my jeep. Sorry I can't be more helpful, but try it and best of luck.Debi
2206261
The rear of the rack attaches to the frame before the frame reaches the bumper. The rack then goes between the bumper and the body. It does not lay on the bumper at all. The picture doesnt really provide a good reference.
1522643
They have a nut and bolt on the bottom, so they will simply bolt on top of a bumper, assuming you have space. If mounting IN a bumper, then I guess you would have to modify the bumper somehow. Knowing what vehicle would help with the answer.
1992378
Hi, it mounts to the frame in front by way of the windshield bracket/cover. The cover is replaced by the cover provided by the product. It mounts to the rear by way of the same brackets that are used for the bumper. It's pretty genius. Make sure you get the right size as I got the one for the four door, but I have a two door. A band saw fixed this issue for me.
1522644
I mounted these on my Jeep Wrangled TJ and they fit into the factory bumper when you remove the factory fog lights. And I later got a smittybilt src bumper (I think that's the one) which is like a grille guard and a bumper and has 4 spots to mount lights and they also fit in that without any modifications.
1264228
This Receiver mounts directly to the factory bumper using the existing holes. No brackets or drilling. Simply slide it under, align the holes and feed the bolts through. Hope you have skinny fingers as theres not much room for the nuts between the steel bumper and the outer plastic bumper shell.