New Motobilt Rear Bumper Install For The JL Wrangler

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New Motobilt Rear Bumper Install For The JL Wrangler. On this video we install a new Motobilt Crusher Series rear bumper on my 2018 JL Wrangler. This is Motobilt's new version of the Crusher Series JL rear bumpers part# MB1092 that includes provisions for the factory backup sensors. It also comes with a spare tire cutout as well as cutouts for adding LED pod lights in the bumper! I painted the bumper in Steel-It black, which is a very durable powder coat like paint that can also be welded! I think it turned out great and having the option to touch it up down the road is a plus. The install of this bumper is pretty straight forward and the amount of protection it offers over the Rubicon steel rear bumper is definitely a welcomed upgrade to the Jeep! Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out the links below if you want to do this same setup.
Frostbite Off-Road Merch: frostbiteoffroad.com/
Motobilt Crusher Rear Bumper W/O Lights: amzn.to/2UDJsEw
Motobilt Crusher Rear Bumper W/ Lights: www.northridge4x4.com/part/re...
Steel-It Black Paint: amzn.to/3j2JP4U
Paint Respirator: amzn.to/3k9E4lg
EVO MFG Jeep Wrangler JL / JLU License Plate Relocation mount:www.northridge4x4.com/part/li...
Artec License Plate LED Light and Harness Kit: www.northridge4x4.com/part/li...
Milwaukee Electric Ratchet 3/8": amzn.to/3s1jfMj
Quick Air Chuck: amzn.to/2YWFCbB
Instagram page: / frostbite_jl
Amazon store link: www.amazon.com/shop/frostbite_jl
00:00 Intro
0:18 New Bumper
1:30 Steelit Paint and Supplies
4:00 Removal of Stock Bumper
6:05 Body Damage
6:59 Evo Pate Bracket
9:20 Prep & Paint
11:46 Backup Sensor Wiring
14:21 Bumper Install
17:01 Outro
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@punknjl8722 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. i have been looking at that bumper for a while. I like the tip with the long bolt for the passenger side tab, great idea. The plate lights look good. i cant wait to see the rubicon trip video.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, yeah I’m happy with the new setup! I’m excited about the Rubicon as well is has been postponed a month due to fires but we’re still planning on going in October!

@JustaDudenaJeep Жыл бұрын

Great video! Quality of material used and your expertise have made up my choice. Thank you!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

No problem, I’m glad the video helped with your decision. Thanks for watching Dalton!

@Overlandfriendly 2 жыл бұрын

Great in-depth review and install! Keep it up

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip, I’m glad the video helped you out!

@jonnyfsilvers 3 жыл бұрын

That bumper came out so clean!! Good video brotha 👍🏼

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I’m really happy with how it turned out!

@persicon_jl 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man. I just got the no spare one looking to replace my factory Steele one.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed, thanks for watching man 🍻

@markcaruana2697 2 жыл бұрын

I just got the smittybilt hd pivot tire carrier and I'm gonna get the motobilt crusher bumper. Nice video.

@loriharton271 8 ай бұрын

I have the same tire carrier. Any issues with the motobuilt bumper? What did you do for licence plate?Ty

@markcaruana2697 8 ай бұрын

@@loriharton271 I didn't end up getting the motobilt bumper. I got the Westin wj2 instead it was already powder coated and came with the kit to mount license plate.

@stinkymcstinkerton1854 Жыл бұрын

I recommend VHT Roll bar and Chassis paint instead. From what I’ve seen, Steel it fads over time. Looks good!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

It’s still holding up pretty good, I have that VHT paint as well used it for my truss and ram mounts. Thanks for watching!

@rndorseg 2 жыл бұрын

Great video did you happen to see how much the bumper weighs Thanks

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah that rear bumper is 55lbs. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@andygiametta517 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been checkin out that evo bracket for a bit. Have you had anyone drive behind you to see if the plate flaps in the wind? I am worried it will flap and hit the tub but cant find any reviews on it. Thanks!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 3 жыл бұрын

I thought of that as well, so far I haven’t had any issues or signs of it moving around on me. I might have to have someone follow me on the freeway to make sure. Thanks for watching 👍

@loganmumma4506 2 жыл бұрын

Will the stock plastic sensors work ? Ik you upgraded the clips to work in the steel rubicon bumper.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

You do need to purchase the specific clips for the steel bumper, the plastic ones would have to be cut out and glued to make them work. It’s been done but it’s not a super clean look and could be an issue down the road. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

But yes the sensors are all the same just need to swap them over.

@Sean-sj4hv 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance an aftermarket backup camera could be mounted in one of those slots?

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you could, I’ve see people mount flush lights in those slots.

@Sean-sj4hv 2 жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Thanks for the reply.

@markcaruana2697 2 жыл бұрын

How does the steel it black match the factory steel front bumper?

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the Steel-It coating, it’s a nice black color with a smooth texture. It does look good on the Jeep but it’s different than the factory bumper texture, the factory color is more flat with some texture to it. You could always have it powder coated to match if that’s important to you, thanks for watching Mark!

@cemab1651 2 жыл бұрын

So you still have the steel rubicon bumper

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

No I sold it recently to a local JL owner.

@jonathanandersen5640 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the same bumper and I’m having issues with the back up sensors. Do you have any issues with them? My jeeps telling me that they are dirty and to “wipe” them ever since install of the bumper. Thanks!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

I haven’t ever received an error message about the sensor’s, every now and then I get some phantom beeping. I believe it may be due to my spare tire but it’s never really bothered me. What year is your Jeep, I wonder if it’s a newer error message?

@jonathanandersen5640 Жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2022. Could be. I’m thinking it’s either the spare or the sensors may not be at the correct factory angles in the Motobilt bumper? Working theories here; not sure yet. First step will be to take the spare off and see if it goes away and then adjust it up. I’ll report back. Thanks!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanandersen5640 yeah I’m curious what it could be on the newer ones, let me know what you find out.

@Freaky61 2 жыл бұрын

Do your back up sensors work? I'm struggling to get mine to work right.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they work just fine, every now and then I get a phantom beep but nothing bothersome. Did you put them back in the same position as factory?

@Freaky61 2 жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD yes I did. When I reverse the dash warning system starts flickers and the beeping starts. I contacted motorbilt but the troubleshooting advice I received did not correct the problem.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

@@Freaky61 that’s interesting, do you have a low hanging spare or shackles on the bumper? Mine only phantom beeps when I back out of the garage, if I’m in a wide open parking lot it works great. Maybe try plugging the harness in again and test it in a wide open area 🤷‍♂️

@Arcticcat843 2 жыл бұрын

So did you actually order your bumper using that exact link from northridge? I ask because I ordered that exact bumper 3 days ago from northridge and I'm really hoping I get the "upgraded" one with the sensor holes. I see the picture is the older one without. Hopefully I don't get one that's been sitting on the shelf for a year or something.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I ordered mine from Northridge 4x4 they are in the same state so shipping is usually really fast. They should send you the updated one they are a pretty high volume shop, let me know how you like it once it shows up 👍

@Arcticcat843 2 жыл бұрын

I got my bumper and it does have the sensor holes. Phew. I was nervous. Haven't had a chance to install it yet or even paint it but it looks awesome. Very well built. Have you ran any steel-it painted products on salted roads in winter yet? I'm wondering how it would hold up to Michigan weather. I love the look of the finish.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

@@Arcticcat843 that’s great you got the new version, they definitely are well built! They do salt the roads in Washington sometimes so we’ll see how it holds up through winter. I imagine the paint will last a long time, it’s a really hard coating and has stainless steel mixed in. Let me know how the install goes 👍

@Sean-sj4hv 2 жыл бұрын

So how has the Steel-It paint held up over time?

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 жыл бұрын

It’s still holding up great, I like that I can touch it up if I ever bash it on some rocks. I think it’s definitely worth the time and investment over other spray on options, thanks for watching Sean!

@Sean-sj4hv 2 жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Thanks for getting back to me Bryan.

@mackies9151 2 жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD thanks for letting us know I'm getting ready to paint mine. Still debating on that paint vs cheap Rust-Oleum hammered.