Wrangler 2021 Bumpers

[ROUGHRIDER3]

Which model (s) of 2021 Wranglers have steel bumpers instead of plastic. I am looking to buy a 2021.

Thanks

[lrgomez1976]

I think they all have plastic covers. You will need your mounts to go directly to the frame. Either you purchase a full steel framed bumper or system such as Roadmaster with direct frame mounts. I installed the Roadmaster system / mounts to my 2012 F-150 all by myself... I was proud of myself!! LOL. So far after over 10,000 miles of my truck being my toad... All is good!! I believe if you check e-trailer for example you will find mounts made for your application versus having to have custom mounts made up for an aftermarket bumper. Also, think about a braking system. Hope this helps, Happy Trails!!

[Down South]

As mentioned, I think they all have plastic covers. I was looking at new Jeeps just a few days ago and I don't remember any of them having a solid metal bumper.

What I wish that I had did when I set my 2020 Wrangler up for towing was to purchase a metal bumper such as a Rock Hard or something similar.
You will have to purchase base plates or a bumper that has the tow bar brackets on it.

[theroc]

If you are ordering a Rubicon, you can specify the "Steel Bumper Group" for $1,645 as an option package.

I believe (but not entirely sure ...but we can check) that the Rubicon is the only model that you can get the steel bumpers from the factory. Other models you'll either have to order them separately and have the dealer install or do it yourself after delivery.

I'm in the process of configuring an order for either a Rubicon or Sahara so those are the only models I'm concentrating on ...I'll probably go with a Sahara as I'm not planning on doing much off-roading.

Here's a Rubi with the steel front bumper option shown from a Roadmaster photo ...go HERE

And a Rubicon with a standard plastic covered bumper ...go HERE

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[theroc]

I just went to the configuration pages and it appears to me that the Rubicon is in fact the only model that can apparently be configured with factory steel bumpers. So again, otherwise, you would have to order them and retrofit yourself or find an after-market alternative that would be appropriate for your needs.

To repeat showing the difference in the front steel bumper compared to the standard bumper ...go HERE for a JLU Rubicon with the standard and HERE for the steel bumper on a JLUR.

[kdnash]

We bought a 2019 Rubicon with steel bumpers which accept a winch. We installed maximus 3 tow hooks which work great. If you aren't going to install a winch I think that the standard bumper is fine since the tow bar equipment bolts to the frame and not the bumper. My .02

[Down South]

I'd still rather go aftermarket with a steel or aluminum bumper that had the tow bar brackets built into the bumper.

The link is to Rock Hard and this is just one of the many bumpers for Jeeps they make. You choose which tow hooks you want when you order.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90211.htm

[Laserchrome]

I bought the full width Rock Hard steel with Roadmaster mounts about a month ago for my 2019 Wrangler. Has the dedicated Roadmaster mounts, two shackle mounts and a winch mount. It is beautifully built and a beast out of 1/4" steel plate. Easy to hook up. FYI, they build them to order so plan on a month to get it by freight... worth the wait.

[CaptLou]

I have a 2019 JLU Rubicon that I use as my TOAD. The bumper that came with the vehicle did not factor into anything to do with towing it since the tow bracket I use is bolted directly to the frame UNDER the bumper. I had to make a couple of cuts to the plastic covering under the bumper, but the cuts are not visible, even when the tow system is not rigged.