whats on the JT now?Think I answered my own question. EVOs website lists a bumper that is for all three: JK/JL/JT, so it looks like you can port your old wrangler bumpers to the JT. Emailed them to confirm though.
http://evomfg.com/EVO-MFG-Products/Jeep-Gladiator-JT?product_id=488
Love their bumpers! I'm running their bruiser on my JL. Still undecided for my JT build.I am a fan of this poison spider bumper. JL Crawler Front Bumper w/Crawler Skid & Winch
I don't think it will fit. The Mopar part numbers for the Rubicon front bumper match with the JL bumpers for 2018-2019, but not the JK part number. If you're good with fabrication you might make it work, but it doesn't look to be a straight fit.I keep digging to find out if my Rigged Ridge XHD aluminum bumper on my JK will fit but I haven't found anything yet. Probably taking it off my JK before I sell it and if it doesn't fit, I'll just sell the bumper separately.
The reason I think it might work is that most aftermarket bumpers made for JK (but not all) fit the JL. Youtube and the forums have quite a few examples. The bolts line up, but the distance between the frame and the bottom of the grille is different. With JL bumpers also fitting JT, there is reason for optimism. As long as it isn't too thick a bumper (and mine isn't) it should fit.I don't think it will fit. The Mopar part numbers for the Rubicon front bumper match with the JL bumpers for 2018-2019, but not the JK part number. If you're good with fabrication you might make it work, but it doesn't look to be a straight fit.
Well, it was enough for me to look up:Maybe this is a dumb question , but what is the functional purpose of the overarching bar on the bumpers? Does it provide a functional purpose or is it just to add to the rugged looks?
Thank you @JP1 - Learn something new everyday... I do like the poison spider bumper as it is somewhat low profile so that it doesn't block the beautiful Jeep grille in its entirety!Bumper Hoop:
Basically a guard for the radiator and sometimes winch.