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Have you ever found the "perfect bumber" only to find out it only fits a newer model Wrangler? Smittybilt has the products for you. This adapter enables you to mount most late-model YJ/TJ bumpers onto your CJ or JL Wrangler rear bumpers onto your Gladiator JT. Easy bolt on design.
The bracket does work. However the options for a license plate are limited and not practical for use of tailgate. . Also the bracket doesn’t allow for the new bumper to sit flush. When mounted it leaves some gapping between tailgate and bumper. Possibly including a cheap insert/space filler would be a good option.
I had been waiting for Poison Spyder to release a Gladiator Bumper to match my PSC Bruizer front bumper. I called them a few months ago and they told me they were just going to make an adapter to use a JL bumper. Well looks like Smittybilt beat them to it. Pretty simple install. Works great. You do have to relocate your license plate. But theybprovide a mount and lights with the kit.
Easy installation. Required enlarging a couple of holes on the frame. Direct bolt up, plenty of hardware included. Only wish similar brackets were made for the rear.
I put a YJ front bumper onto a CJ using these. There is VERY few good looking bumpers for a CJ!! And thankfully I found this adapter!! So now I got the bumper I WANTED!!! Thank you very much!!!!!!!!
Q: Would this allow for a tire carrier bumper and the tailgate to function properly? Answer this question
A: No, We do not have/offer a tire carrier for the JT.
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 03/30/2021
Q: What about tow ratings? I am very interest in this due to the fact there are very few rear bumpers being built today for the JT with a tire carrier that can safely accommodate a 39-40" tire that won't block the rear tail lights. Towing is critical to me Answer this question
A: The 78701K maintains the vehicles tow rating, it would be the bumper that you mount to it to be concerned about.
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 11/18/2020
Q: Will this adapt a front bumper to a 1968 CJ5? Answer this question
A: Boston- Thanks for the question. This Smittybilt front bumper adapter will not fit your 1968 CJ5.
Answered by DP on 04/07/2014
Q: Will this work on the rear bumper on 84 cj 7 I bought a rear bumper a couple of years ago and s/b didn't have the brackets so made my own. Want the right ones. Answer this question
A: Andy- Thanks for the question. These Smittybilt Front Bumper adapters will not work on a rear bumper.
Answered by DP on 01/13/2014
Q: Why doesn’t this fit the 80th anniversary edition? Answer this question
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