Jeep Wrangler Barricade Adventure HD Front Bumper (2018 JL) Review & Install

Item J107329-JL
MPN# J107329-JL

Looking for more protection on your Wrangler? Check out our review and install of this Barricade Adventure HD Front Bumper, made for all 2018 JL Wranglers. This bumper is equipped with a winch plate and D- Ring mounts addeing protection for your off-road adventure. Not only does this bumper give you added protection, it also gives your Wrangler and aggressive look. The bumper does use your factory fog lights and comes with additional tabs for other off-road lights.

This is the most affordable bumper currently on the market for your new Wrangler. Compared to other models, and for what you get, this is very budget friendly.

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[jnichter]

Installed this bumper on a 2021 Wrangler Sport JL 2 dr on 9/30/23. Additional tools required: Die Grinder (to enlarge one bolt hole), Gorilla Mounting Putty (to be explained), Rubber Mallet (to center bumper once loosely bolted on), 9" Needle Nose Plyers (to grab bolts when barely fed through hole when attaching bumper) and a very talented mechanic (AKA my boyfriend). Install took about 2 hours including a break due to frustration upon putting the bumper on once the fog lights were in. The stock fog lights fit fine. Lifting the bumper on is when the Gorilla Putty saved us. This is "Step 7" in the included instructions. The "nut/bolt plates" DO NOT STAY IN PLACE. I'm guessing this is why this video goes straight to putting the bumper on. One bolt hole, lower hole, passenger side, did NOT line up hence the Die Grinder. We made it work. The front plastic/stock skid plate will go back on w/ some custom metal plates, the original plastic clips and some cutting to fit. This video was extremely helpful to me. I'm not mechanically inclined, knowledgeable w/ tools and this is my first Jeep. My boyfriend has been a mechanic/engineer since his late teens and has owned numerous Jeeps. Get one of those or have one on speed dial! I wish I could upload a before/after pic b/c I really like this bumper. I researched them quite a bit and am 100% satisfied with this one. Purchased through 4x4 Outfitters. Great customer service and shipped in about 3 days!

[BiOHazarD]

Love the in depth installation. Wish all the old JK videos were this in depth!

[rwagner]

This bumper has changed a lot since this video. For starters, this bumper does not work with OEM LED fog lights from a factory steel bumper. The allen head screws used for the fog lamp bracket aren't great because the bumper is sprayed after assembly, and the screw holes are covered in coating. Ended up going with 7mm bolts instead of the screws. The actual install is pretty simple but the bolt/mounts are not welded on they are four pieces (one bolt, one nut on each) so highly recommend you have a second set of hands around to help you out. If you don't you'll constantly be taking the bumper off to try to realign the bolts, as they float around in the mounting plate. The fit, once on, is great and the bumper is relatively light. Biggest gripe was the instructions are terrible, almost not worth reading because they blend JK/JL together as if the two are identical. You will not be using the mounting hardware from your old bumper (if replacing an OEM steel bumper on a JL), so keep that in mind because it isn't called out. I was happy with the overall build quality but it is somewhat silly there isn't a skid plate for this bumper.

[SopwithAviator]

Shouldn't the front skid plate have been reinstalled?

[jamesandrews]

Ordered this bumper September 2. Installed today. Video was quite a bit off from what the actual install consisted of. She shows using those chips for the fog light screws. No. This one had a bracket on each side to install and use these little screws and try with your fingers to hold the not underneath it and tighten them down. Very frustrating. Second the bumper required some hokey brackets using plastic threaded cards to keep them in place while mounting the bumper to the frame. Took 2 people to keep everything aligned and from those bolt brackets and bolts from flopping around too much to get them into the front frame holes. Took 3 attempts. Either this video shows an upgraded bumper which is I thought I was ordering and I got an older type of design. Wasn't too happy with the install. Not like portrayed here. It looks very nice on the Jeep now but took double the time it should of. I give it a 2 out of 3 stars on the install rating. Buyer beware.

[jreilly]

I noticed three changes of nail polish color. Just an observation. Well done regardless. I'll be replacing mine tonight.

[parkersmith]

I liked that a woman installed this. It gives a better sense to the weight of the bumper, honestly. Smart choice when weight is a serious consideration for daily-drivers.

[dunnoyolo]

It’s awesome watching you do installs wish more women were like you 😊

[gs]

So I ordered a JL and got the JK version. They say it’s the same thing on the phone. I will watch the JK video and go from there, but it would be much nicer if when you place an order in this video link you got this bumper version, as it seems quite a bit easier to put in.

[Heartlanddualsport]

Sweet, thanks for sharing this with us and I hope you have a blessed week.

[crissypooh]

I got the same bumper for my 2020 unlimited sport s but my fogs have 3 point instead of 4...what kind of bracket do I need to make the fogs work with this bumper

[gcjctc]

Great video, now come and install mine!

[Dustin-Holstein]

I put this bumper on my JL Rubicon and I do not have the LED package. My fog lights fit perfectly. On the product page, my jeep is the silver one with the red fairlead if you dont believe me.

[pasav]

Can I use the wiring harness from the halogen fog lights for aftermarket or OEM LED fog lights?

[Perfektliflawedd]

Yeah except they changed the bumper, and now it’s almost impossible to line up the damn bolts with the frame.

[spence]

Any idea how much further this sticks out than the stock bumper? For a gladiator, I have concerns about my JT fitting in the garage with this bumper.

[palewindtv]

Tried ordering this and following this video. Got all the way to the end until it was time to insert the fog lights before I realized you guys shipped me a JK bumper and not a JL version that I ordered. Fog light brackets are not correct and not the right mounting hardware for the final two steps. Incredibly frustrating!

[phillipcraggs]

Is there a filler plate to cover the winch area? And what do you do if one does not have the LED package?

[virgilsmith]

Can you flat tow with this bumper? How do I contact EAG?

[goyo]

Hey Merideth do you have a twin? Because when you were removing the fog light harness you had or your "twin" had different nail polish! Lol. Just curious! Great videos!