Barricade X-Series Rear Bumper; Red Inserts (18-25 Jeep Wrangler JL)

Nice bumper but directions didn’t match my jeep so I had to just keep taking stuff off until it came free

The bumper was easy to install (can be done by yourself). Took longer to take the old one off than it did to install the new one. Some people (as well as the install video on this site) state that your tow hook is not comparable, it is. I dont really like the license plate bracket and LED lights ( I cut the old harness off the old bumper and spiced it into these wires). But it will work for now. Over all very pleased. It feels of decent quality. Only time will tell as to how well it holds up. (Takes a couple hours to install)

I was forced into this mod. On vacation in the OBX someone hit me in a parking lot and drove off. So I now have this on the back of Ruby and it looks great.
1 note the Rubicon recovery hook DOES fit with this bumper. without adding the hook the fitment will be off. make sure you install your recovery hook.

The bad things first so readers don’t miss the info.
1. The instructions are OK, but the pictures are so faded that they are unusable. CT needs to update these with sharp clear pictures.
2. Due to bad pictures in the instructions, I defaulted to the video from XT. WRONG. The video is out dated and incorrect in a few places. It’s easy to figure out the differences, EXCEPT that it claims the tow hook s not comparable. WRONG. If you don’t install the two hook, there will be a tow hook sized gap between the bumper and the frame. Install the tow hook.
3. The license plate bracket is an afterthought. It’s OK, but it hangs out the side of the Jeep. Also, install it before putting the bumper on the Jeep. Trust me, it’s much easier than fighting it afterward.
4. Finally, my Jeep is a stock 2020 2-door Sport with stock tires.
The tire clears the cutout in the bumper by 1/4”. If you have larger than stock tires, you’ll need a mounting solution.
The tire contacts the bumper when closing the gate. You’ll need to add washers to the three studs to push the tire aft a little for proper clearance.

The bumper is very well made and looks great. The fit was fine other than the tire thing.
The bumper fits with the stock hitch receptacle.

Judgement?
I’d but it again. Especially the discounted version with the red vents. If you don’t like the red, they are easily removable for paint or powder coat.

I've had my JL Rubidooder for about a year and a half now, adding Mods has always been a little intimidating due to my being less than mechanically inclined to say the least! But, about a week ago, I found myself up late in a Tylenol PM stupor and a false sense of confidence I thought to myself, 'you know, I could install all the stuff I'm seeing on here! HOW HARD CAN IT BE?' Well, after nearly $5k in parts ordered and deliveries made to the house (some of which was driven by that false sense of confidence) I began to open boxes! The parts were all pretty well identified and the instructions were okay? I ultimately used my intuition to get the stock bumper pulled apart for the sensors and get them installed on the new one. After a brief look at what I needed to do I then threw out the instructions (because murica) and continued my installation journey sans poorly photo copied guidance. Everything went pretty well aside from forgetting to reinstall the tail hook and tightening the bolts to squeeze that gap between the bumper and the frame shut (I'll deal with that later) things went pretty well! I look forward to installing the rest of the laundry list of parts that I have waiting for my in the garage and have enjoyed this process so far! One thing I'll say about owning a Jeep is that sooner or later that modification bug will find you! Look forward to sharing the journey as each installation goes! Bumper looks great and I had the best time installing it!