Reviews: Smittybilt XRC Gen2 Rear Bumpers

Very well designed to complement the JK body style and improve protection infinitely better than the stock plastic(!) bumper. The sacrificial sliding pads on the exterior surfaces are a game-changer; looking forward to trying them out in Moab. The hitch is literally worth more than a hundred dollars on its own and the bumper price doesn’t seem inflated to take advantage of that. The strength of and access to the hooks is as good as it gets.

I bought this bumper to replace my Rubicon factory bumper. The steel construction with double D-rings, hitch and back-up lights greatly enhance the jeep's functionality. Only slight disappointment was that the wiring for the backup lights was too short -- even for my 2-door. Easily fixed with some simple splicing - but how does a manufacturer mess up that measurement?

Extremely simple installation on my 2013 JK would recommend this very highly.

I like this bumper .. easy to install.. i recommended

Installed without any issue. Fit and finish is awesome!

Added this to my 2018 JLU Sport (I did not personally install) and very happy with it. I echo the other reviewers - - definitely heavy duty and love the "aggressive" look. My pic does not really do it justice. FYI - I had the upgrade tire carrier installed as well. Also from 4WP. I think the 2 compliment each IMHO.

I love the XRC bumper. It was a fairly easy install, the bracket that fits in the frame rail didn’t go in easy on my 09 JKU but I got it in there, probably permanently! Finish is great and the high mount lift points are great. The Class III Receiver hitch Mount is a huge deal. Many other comparable priced bumpers are not rated!!

This bumper looks great! Pretty easy to install and fits the Jeep perfectly. Teraflex definitely did their homework on the design of this bumper

Eventually mounted up very well. Would have been easier if I'd thrown the instructions out the window on the way home from picking up the bumper/carrier. Lay out all the parts, try to distinguish what the part numbers are, and maybe label them through elimination. There is an unmentioned smaller bolt packet, I'm assuming meant for the LEDs. Those have no instructions as far as mounting and wiring to a Jeep. Some of the steps are in poor order, especially if mounting the tire carrier as well. Leave everything loose until it's time to line up the tailgate bracket to the bumper.

The bumper is easy to install. The lights? That is a whole different ball game especially if you want them to work as back up lights and for back lighting. Instructions a bit vague on connecting the lights. Look up a YouTube video to make it easier. You can also go to Smittybilt website for more detailed instructions but still not that great.