Mopar/Rugged Ridge light bar

[Hobolobo]

Has anybody installed one of these light mount bars for the stock bumper? I just picked up my '14 JKUR the other day and since it took so long to get here, I talked the dealer into throwing one in for free. My question is, do i have to remove that little horizontal plastic piece that sits between the bumper and grille to put this on? Pics would help if you have them.

 

[olram30]

Has anybody installed one of these light mount bars for the stock bumper? I just picked up my '14 JKUR the other day and since it took so long to get here, I talked the dealer into throwing one in for free. My question is, do i have to remove that little horizontal plastic piece that sits between the bumper and grille to put this on? Pics would help if you have them.

I don't buy from quadratec , mainly because nr4x4 has better prices and a forum discount, but they usually have installation instructions on these things. I think you have to remove it. If I remember it bolts up on the side of the frame. It's about the only thing I go there for.

 

[Hobolobo]

I don't buy from quadratec , mainly because nr4x4 has better prices and a forum discount, but they usually have installation instructions on these things. I think you have to remove it. If I remember it bolts up on the side of the frame. It's about the only thing I go there for.

I don't really buy from them either, I got this through the dealership, but I'll check it out.

 

[olram30]

I don't really buy from them either, I got this through the dealership, but I'll check it out.

If I remember, it's a easy install.

 

[gt88norm]

The dealer isn't going to install it? C'mon really?

Norm

 

[Emptybrass]

Yes the trim piece will have to be drilled or cut. Need to remove the front bumper as well.

 

[WhiteShadow]

Yes I installed a light bar this past winter. I like the look and planned on getting lights but I haven't yet and have since changed my build plan up so this one will be going on sale soon most likely

 

[WhiteShadow]

And to answer your question yes and it was very easy to remove that piece from the bumper

 

[JayKay]

Has anybody installed one of these light mount bars for the stock bumper? I just picked up my '14 JKUR the other day and since it took so long to get here, I talked the dealer into throwing one in for free. My question is, do i have to remove that little horizontal plastic piece that sits between the bumper and grille to put this on? Pics would help if you have them.

I didn't remove mine :idontknow: the side brackets have a "U" shape in them that goes around the panel. I'll get some pics in a bit for you if you need them

 

[Hobolobo]

I didn't remove mine :idontknow: the side brackets have a "U" shape in them that goes around the panel. I'll get some pics in a bit for you if you need them

Thanks, but i got it on last night. Took me a bit. I thought i had to remove the panel, and to do that i had to take the grille off. So, long story short, after i installed it, i had to take it all off and do it again with things in place that i shouldn't have taken off in the first place.

TL;DR: i'm an idiot and did it twice.

 

[JayKay]

Thanks, but i got it on last night. Took me a bit. I thought i had to remove the panel, and to do that i had to take the grille off. So, long story short, after i installed it, i had to take it all off and do it again with things in place that i shouldn't have taken off in the first place.

TL;DR: i'm an idiot and did it twice.
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Looks good! I'm not a huge fan of the light bar, but it's getting me by until I decide on a front bumper. I needed the bar so I could install some aftermarket lights with the amount of back roads I drive at night. The stock JK headlights suck, especially after lifting it IMO.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Looks good! I'm not a huge fan of the light bar, but it's getting me by until I decide on a front bumper. I needed the bar so I could install some aftermarket lights with the amount of back roads I drive at night. The stock JK headlights suck, especially after lifting it IMO.

If you aim your lights properly they will be a little better. I agree that the stock lights suck, but your issue with them being worse after lifting is because you need to aim them.

 

[JayKay]

If you aim your lights properly they will be a little better. I agree that the stock lights suck, but your issue with them being worse after lifting is because you need to aim them.

I did, but they just don't have very good distance

 

[Jay_r24]

Yes I installed a light bar this past winter. I like the look and planned on getting lights but I haven't yet and have since changed my build plan up so this one will be going on sale soon most likely View attachment 94673

I have been lookin Into this exact bar..I'll take it off your hands when your ready to sell