Gladiator Rubicon Corner Guards Modified to Work with EVO Rear Bumper

[wayoflife]

While it may not be the sexiest looking mod I've done on our Gladiator, it's one that I should have done a long time ago. Essentially, I took the factory rear corner guards that come on a Rubicon model JT, hacked off the brackets that would normally attached to bumper and then reinstalled them on to the frame rails for trail use. Needless to say, they work with our EVO rear bumper and I would imagine they would work with other bumpers as well. Best part is, they can be removed with ease for those times when they aren't needed. Anyway, here's a few shots of what I did.

Cutting off the bumper brackets.

Using a flap disk to smooth out the remaining welds.

Shot of the bracket after being cut off.

Painted up and ready for install.

And, this is what they look like installed.

Again, I know they aren't the sexiest things in the world but if they'll help out on the trail, I'll be happy to have them.

 

[wayoflife]

Oh, another thing I was considering was to just leave the tube part off. The frame brackets are a lot less noticeable and will still protect the pinch seam. And really, that's been our biggest problem.

 

[WJCO]

I don't think it looks too bad. Functional idea.

 

[MericaMade]

Good idea, I think the tubless look a lot better.

 

[Elroy231]

I think those will suit there purpose well. While I might agree sexy isn't the word of choice, they don't look bad at all.

 

[Jsouder53]

That doesn’t look bad at all!

 

[JT@623]

I like it without the tubes but it don’t look bad with them

 

[benatc1]

Looks good, function over form, besides no one is going to focus in on those when they see your Gladiator lol

 

[wjtstudios]

I agree with out the tubes looks better, but I wouldn’t sacrifice the protection they offer if you’d think they’d help

 

[RCC]

Great job as always. Wish Evo would release the rear bumper.

 

[Bear_JT]

They don’t look bad at all and function beats out looks for this mod in my opinion.

 

[wayoflife]

LOL - who knew you guys would all be okay with it! Thanks! Here's a few more shots, you can hardly tell they're there.

 

[JT@623]

LOL - who knew you guys would all be okay with it! Thanks! Here's a few more shots, you can hardly tell they're there.

I doubt anyone will notice looking at the rest of that rig . One of my favorite JT’s just need to convince Motech to do the swap

 

[J&k_Overland]

Sweet lil mod. I like the bar on.

 

[Bullwinckle]

The corner guards look pretty good! To me they don't look like too much of an eye sore and honestly if you didn't say anything I wouldn't of noticed.

 

[2007 JKU CANADA]

They turned out good

 

[19YJ94]

I agree, definitely worth the added protection. But they really aren't that noticeable on a build like that. Great job on modifying a part you already had.

 

[cozdude]

Having the tube there is the way to go IMO. The functionality of it is worth it

 

[CalSgt]

I like it... I'm all about factory parts (when they work good enough) and re-using stuff whenever I can.

 

[jesse3638]

Function over form. Hopefully it does the trick