The JL/JT Rear Diff Skid (RDS) is designed to provide protection for the vulnerable ribs on JL and JT Rear Differentials, and provides a smooth surface to slide over obstacles.

Looking for a matching Front Differential Skid? Check out our JL/JT M210 Front Diff Skid here.

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JL JT Rear Diff Skid (RDS) for M220

The JL Rear Diff Skid (RDS) is a heavy duty skid designed to protect the vulnerable ribs on the JL rear differential and provides a smooth surface for you to slide over obstacles. All components are CNC laser cut and formed by a CNC press brake for a precise fit. We proudly fabricate and hand-weld this product in the USA.

The new JL Wrangler axles are a fantastic upgrade over the previous models. However, their shape is not ideal for rock crawling. The thin, exposed lip on the back of the housing is a rock grabber. It also creates a potential risk of cracking a housing or fluid loss if hit hard enough or worn through over time.

As any rock crawling enthusiast will tell you, every inch of ground clearance matters. Anything on your Jeep's underside that can be smooth should be, or it's likely to catch on an obstacle. Our JL Rear Diff Skid (RDS) is CAD designed with 3D modeling to retain every bit of possible ground clearance for critical protection you need on the trail. Additionally, you gain clearance to any adjacent skid plates.

If you find yourself watching the Lite Brite YouTube channel, and come across their 2019 King of the Hammer’s videos… this is one of the many pieces of metal you will hear banging against — scratch that, breaking — some of the rocks in Johnson Valley underneath their JL.

You can also check out this install video of the RDS by JL Life Offroad!

Product Details

We build the JL Rear Diff Skid (RDS) from a combination of 1/4" and 3/8" thick steel. This diff skid ties into multiple locations on the differential flange, as well as clamping tight to the snout of the differential. As a result, you will distribute any force -- such as the weight of the vehicle on a rock -- over a much larger area. This skid also extends your coverage to the pinion seal and yoke/flange where the rear driveshaft attaches.

This skid fits both the JL and JT rear M220 Differentials.

*This skid is designed and recommended for use with our HD JL Rear Diff Cover * It has been successfully test fit with TMR, CavFab, Ballistic, Under Cover Fab, and Motobilt Diff Covers by customers. It will *not* work with the Spicer aftermarket covers due to the shape/fin features. Incompatibility has also been found with G2, MetalCloak and Artec/Yukon covers.

Installation with a factory cover is possible but requires a shim/spacer to account for the factory cover's thinner material. While a stack of washers may do the job, we also offer this laser cut spacer for a clean, 1 piece solution. For ultimate strength, protection, and rigidly tying into all 12 mounting points that the axle offers, we recommend using this product in conjunction with our HD JL Rear Differential Cover. 

 

Included with purchase:

(1) Rear Differential Skid Plate with Top Clamp
(2) Hardware Sticks with hardware/bolts
(12) 12 Point Flange Bolts Class 10.9 Chromed (enough for matching hardware all the way around the rear diff cover)

FAQs

• Do I need to empty my differential fluid before installation?
  In our experience, no. The factory gasket in addition to the very thick/ rigid flange on our HD Diff Covers has not leaked any fluid when removing the lower 6 bolts on the cover, as long as the upper 6 bolts are left in place during installation.

 

• This ties into the diff cover; will it cause the gasket to begin leaking fluid if hit hard enough?
  In our experience, that would be unusual. When properly torqued with a good gasket, the clamping force of the differential cover bolts along with a very thick/ rigid flange. This prevents most impacts from compromising the integrity of a good gasket/ seal between the cover and differential. Our diff skid extends so far forward, it arguably offers more leverage than the diff cover itself. This is why the pinion/ snout clamp components and hardware are so substantial.

Our Standard Semi-Gloss Black Wrinkle Powder coat option may add 10 days to lead time prior to shipping. Other colors may add a lead time of 14+ days. Please call for a more accurate lead time.

The JL Front Diff Skid (FDS) is designed to provide protection for the bottom of the JL Front Diff, and provides the differential and pinion a smooth surface to slide over obstacles.

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JL Front Diff Skid (FDS) for M210

The JL Front Diff Skid (FDS) is a heavy duty skid designed to protect the JL front differential's drain plug and provides a smooth surface for you to slide over obstacles. All components are CNC laser cut and formed by a CNC press brake for a precise fit. We proudly fabricate and hand-weld this product in the USA.

The new JL Wrangler axles are a fantastic upgrade over the previous models. However, their shape, and bottom mounted drain plug is not ideal for rock crawling.

As any rock crawling enthusiast will tell you, every inch of ground clearance matters. Anything on your Jeep's underside that can be smooth should be, or it's likely to catch on an obstacle. Our JL Front Diff Skid (FDS) is CAD designed with 3D modeling to retain every bit of possible ground clearance for critical protection you need on the trail.

Product Details

We build the JL Front Diff Skid (FDS) from a combination of 1/4" and 3/8" thick steel. This diff skid ties into multiple locations on the differential flange, as well as clamping tight to the snout of the differential. As a result, you will distribute any force -- such as the weight of the vehicle on a rock -- over a much larger area. This skid also extends your coverage to the pinion and yoke/flange where the front driveshaft attaches.

*This skid is designed and recommended for use with our HD JL Front Diff Cover * It should fit with TMR and Motobilt Diff Covers. It will *not* work with the Spicer aftermarket covers due to the shape/fin features.

Installation with a factory cover is possible but requires a shim/spacer to account for the factory cover's thinner material. For ultimate strength and protection, we recommend using this product in conjunction with our HD JL Front Diff Cover. *Front Diff Cover Not Included*

Included with purchase:

(1) Front Differential Skid Plate with Top Clamp
(2) Hardware Sticks with hardware/bolts
(6) Class 10.9 12 Point Flange Bolts

FAQs

• Do I need to empty my differential fluid before installation?
  In our experience, no. The factory gasket in addition to the very thick/ rigid flange on our HD Diff Covers has not leaked any fluid when removing the lower 6 bolts on the cover, as long as the upper 6 bolts are left in place during installation.

 

• This ties into the diff cover; will it cause the gasket to begin leaking fluid if hit hard enough?
  In our experience, that would be unusual. When properly torqued with a good gasket, the clamping force of the differential cover bolts along with a very thick/ rigid flange. This prevents most impacts from compromising the integrity of a good gasket/ seal between the cover and differential. Our diff skid extends so far forward, it arguably offers more leverage than the diff cover itself. This is why the pinion/ snout clamp components and hardware are so substantial.

Our Standard Semi-Gloss Black Wrinkle Powder coat option typically adds 7 days to lead time prior to shipping if a pre-powder coated unit is not available. Please call for a more accurate lead time.

Hydro Assist Axle Mount for Jeep Wrangler JL & Jeep Gladiator JT
Updated Design As of 9/23/2020 for additional clearance and compatibility with recently introduced steering systems.

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Hydro Assist Steering - Axle Mount for JL Wrangler & JT Gladiator

These are laser cut, cnc formed, and hand welded with pride right here in the USA from 1/4" A36 Pickled and Oiled Steel.

This bracket ties into 2 factory mounting points: the sway bar and the lower trackbar mounting position. This requires no drilling or welding, and includes the longer bolt required for proper thread engagement of your lower trackbar bolt. This bracket uses a 1" mounting width and 5/8" bolt hole for ram mounting.

Shipped bare metal unless ordered with powder coat. Bare metal products may have scratches/surface imperfections from raw material handling/manufacturing/fabrication that are easily covered up with a textured powder coat. Additional finishing/sanding/prep work will likely be required if you wish to have them finished in a smooth coat or paint.

Lead time on these right now is 2-3 days typically but you can call or e-mail us for more up to date lead times if you would like!

HD Diff Cover for Dana M210 (2018 JL Rubicon and JL Rubicon Unlimited Front Differential Cover)

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These are heavy duty differential covers ready for the next generation of Jeep, and whatever the trail can throw at it! Upgrading to heavy duty covers are a must for "heavy users" or anyone looking to protect their axles while playing near rocks. We focus on having the best product to market rather then the first to the market, but this product happened to be both! We pride ourselves on these because of the (not so) minor detail of machining the mating surface flat unlike many of the other fabricated covers we've seen out there. A good weld will leave covers warped unless machined post welding.

CAD designed using 3D models for a precise fit, and to maximize clearance to the trackbar/steering. These are constructed from a 3/8" steel laser cut flange, and 1/4" steel laser cut and CNC formed body. These are beautifully hand welded inside and outside for the utmost strength.

These are decked flat/drilled in one of our in-house CNC mills *after welding*. This ensures that the mating surface is flat, and the bolt pattern is a precise match, regardless of any heating/cooling/warping that would be the result of the welding process. Because of this, RTV sealant is optional, and a factory style re-usable gasket can still be used.

Hardware kit and fill plug are included. Made with pride in the USA.
*Some photos may be of early prototypes; actual product may differ slightly visually - but are functionally the same*

We now stock these in bare metal, textured black powder coat, hammertone gray and a smooth red powder coat; there is typically no additional lead time for these colors. If you want a different color, call us for a lead time.

*Verify that your vehicle is equipped with an M210 Front Differential Housing*
The Dana Spicer M210 Front Differential is standard equipment for the all new 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL, and 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon JL. This cover will most likely *not* fit factory front differentials in Sport, Sport S, and Sahara trim's of the Jeep JL. This item will *NOT* fit 2018 Jeep Wrangler *JK* models of any trim.
You can look on your build sheet for "Dana M210 Wide Front Axle" or the window sticker for "3rd Generation Dana® 44 HD Wide Front Axle.

FAQ:

What is the torque spec for the included M8 Grade 12.9 bolts? It is 34 ft lbs as measured on a torque wrench.

Where is the drain plug on this thing? Do you have to remove the diff cover to drain it?
Removing the cover/pumping is unnecessary. Unlike the earlier JK Dana 30 and 44, these new axles already have a drain plug/boss cast into the pumpkin. Removing the cover for a thorough inspection and wiping down any residual used oil may be beneficial though.

Do I need to use the factory gasket?
Yes. The reusable factory gasket is quite thick and this cover is designed for use *with* it. Clearance to internal components may be decreased without it.

I see that the logo is bare metal on the powder coated diffs; will that rust without coating?
No, it is made of stainless steel and will not rust.

Is this available with a raised fill hole?
Yes, please just give us a call! A raised fill plug is not necessarily recommended for most configurations. There is some simplicity to using the bottom of the fill plug as the “full level” like the factory covers; but we can certainly build them with a raised fill plug for those of us with pinion angles that have been rotated significantly. Most JL’s running 0 to 3″ of lift will not have a significant rotation of the rear pinion angle and therefore will have a “fill level” that is very close to factory.

 

Jeep®, Wrangler, Rubicon, and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Next Venture Motorsports, has no affiliation with FCA. On the site, the terms Jeep®, Wrangler, MOPAR®, & Rubicon are used for identification purposes only.

Dana, Dana Limited, Spicer, SPL and Ultimate Dana are registered trademarks of Dana Limited. Next Venture Motorsports, has no affiliation with Dana Limited. On the site, the terms Dana, Spicer, SPL and Ultimate Dana are used for identification purposes only.

HD Rear Diff Cover for Dana M220 (Advantek Dana 44 Rear/2018 JL Jeep Wrangler 12 Bolt Differential Cover)

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These are heavy duty differential covers ready for the next generation of Jeep, and whatever the trail can throw at it! Upgrading to heavy duty covers are a must for "heavy users" or anyone looking to protect their axles while playing near rocks. We focus on having the best product to market rather then the first to the market, but this product happened to be both! We pride ourselves on these because of the (not so) minor detail of machining the mating surface flat unlike many of the other fabricated covers we've seen out there. Good hot welds will leave covers like these warped unless machined post welding.

CAD designed using 3D models for a precise fit, and to maximize clearance to the trackbar/suspension. These are constructed from a 3/8" steel laser cut flange, and 1/4" steel laser cut and CNC formed body. These are beautifully hand welded inside and outside for the utmost strength.

These are decked flat/drilled in one of our in-house CNC mills *after welding*. This ensures that the mating surface is flat, and the bolt pattern is a precise match, regardless of any heating/cooling/warping that would be the result of the welding process. Because of this, RTV sealant is optional, and a factory style re-usable gasket can still be used.

Hardware kit and fill plug are included. Made with pride in the USA.

This differential cover can be used standalone, but is also designed to work with our NV JL Rear Diff Skid for even more coverage, and to provide your axle with a smooth surface to slide over rocks/obstacles.

We now stock these in bare metal, textured black powder coat, hammertone gray and a smooth red powder coat; there is typically no additional lead time for these colors. If you want a different color, call us for a lead time.

*Some photos may be of early prototypes; actual product may differ slightly visually - but are functionally the same* Current units ship with the stainless steel NV Trail Eagle badge.

We have all heard this conversation on the trail:
Driver:"What am I stuck on?"
Spotter: "A rock!"
Driver: "No, what part of the Jeep?!"
Often times, the answer to that question is the lowest hanging part of your Jeep - your differential. The factory covers do a great job of keeping fluid inside where it belongs, and dirt/debris outside. Where they don't always excel is rock crawling... where a factory cover flange can be peeled away from the cover and break the seal. Not only is cleaning that gear oil up off the trail time consuming, the damage done to your ring and pinion or bearings due to lack of lubrication can ruin your day too!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the torque spec for the included M8 Grade 12.9 bolts? It is 34 ft lbs as measured on a torque wrench.

Where is the drain plug on this thing? Do you have to remove the diff cover to drain it?
Removing the cover/pumping is unnecessary. Unlike the old Dana 44, these new axles already have a drain plug/boss cast into the pumpkin. Removing the cover for a thorough inspection and wiping down any residual used oil may be beneficial though.

Do I need to use the factory gasket?
Yes. The reusable factory gasket is quite thick and this cover is designed for use *with* it. Clearance to internal components may be decreased without it.

Is this available with a raised fill hole?
Yes, please just give us a call! A raised fill plug is not necessarily recommended for most configurations. There is some simplicity to using the bottom of the fill plug as the "full level" like the factory covers; but we can certainly build them with a raised fill plug for those of us with pinion angles that have been rotated significantly. Most JL's running 0 to 3" of lift will not have a significant rotation of the rear pinion angle and therefore will have a "fill level" that is very close to factory.

Jeep®, Wrangler, Rubicon, and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Next Venture Motorsports, has no affiliation with FCA. On the site, the terms Jeep®, Wrangler, MOPAR®, & Rubicon are used for identification purposes only.

Dana, Dana Limited, Spicer, SPL and Ultimate Dana are registered trademarks of Dana Limited. Next Venture Motorsports, has no affiliation with Dana Limited. On the site, the terms Dana, Spicer, SPL and Ultimate Dana are used for identification purposes only.

Jeep TJ/XJ Full Width Front 44 Swap Kit/Truss

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Full Width Dana 44 Swap Kit (For TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ)

The early Ford Dana 44 is a popular option due to it's wider width, availability with a matching 9" rear, driverside drop, factory disc brakes (76+), many steering options, available locking hub options, and increased strength over the Dana 30 found in most TJs/XJs. Factory style adjustable front suspension, 4 links, 3 links, or radius arm ("Y-links") can be used along with this truss for a great front axle swap. This truss is laser cut from a combination of 1/4" and 3/16" steel. This kit includes: lower control arm mounts, upper control arm mounts, and left/right spring/shock combo mounts (passenger side/right mount has built in panhard/trackbar mount for use with factory style/aftermarket TJ/XJ panhard bar.

Truss, upper control arm brackets, panhard and coil/shock combo brackets all feature locating tabs that interlock for easy self-jigging/assembly. No measuring required to set the upper control arm mounts properly in relation to each other!

Our machined coil correction plates and coil retainer's are included! These prevent spring bowing (usually associated with the coil sitting on a flat surface) and retain the coil even under full extension of your suspension travel. These are weld on so you're free to position them front to back as you please to best suite your configuration. The retainer plate is fastened through the coil correction plate - which comes pre tapped to 1/2"-13 - hardware included!

Wheel spacers or different wheels may be required to maintain turning radius without having tires rub on the lower control arms depending on your tire size/configuration.

Upper control arm mounts are placed a bit higher (due to the geometry of the larger Dana 44 center section vs the Dana 30 center section) in relationship to the axle tube. Adjustable upper control arms are highly recommended. This truss will work with most front "Y-link"/radius arms that have the upper control arm affixed to the lower control arm.

Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit. Instructions for setting caster properly etc is e-mailed at the time of your order.

Not sure how to choose a front housing or need help identifying one? Check out The Ranger Station!

Re-tubing of axle housing will likely be required for 1978-1979 Ford housings that have "cast wedges"; we highly recommend finding another axle housing if you already have a 78-79 housing (does *not* apply to housings from leaf-sprung trucks)

*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*

*Front Truss+Accessories only; you will need to source an axle housing of your own* Upper control arm bushings will be required as well and we carry them here.

*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL & UNWELDED*

A installation summary can be found by clicking here.

Full Width Ford Front High Pinion Dana 44 Truss - Truss Only

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Full Width Ford High Pinion Dana 44 Truss (Truss Only)

The early Ford Dana 44 is a popular option due to it's wider width, availability with a matching 9" rear, driverside drop, factory disc brakes (76+), many steering options, available locking hub options, and increased strength over the Dana 30 found in most TJs/XJs. This truss is laser cut from 1/4" Mild Steel.

This is *not* our complete swap kit -- this product is the truss and only the truss. No brackets are included.

Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit. Instructions for setting caster properly etc is e-mailed at the time of your order.

Not sure how to choose a front housing or need help identifying one? Check out The Ranger Station!

Re-tubing of axle housing will likely be required for 1978-1979 Ford housings that have "cast wedges"; we highly recommend finding another axle housing if you already have a 78-79 housing (does *not* apply to housings from leaf-sprung trucks)

*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*

*Front Truss Only you will need to source an axle housing of your own*

*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL & UNWELDED*

The big bold boxy rear factory tail lamps on the JL are a hit for style; and unfortunately a hit on the trails rocks, trees, and obstacles far too often. We've had our share of duct taped on factory plastic tail lamps that are cracked and filling up with water; so we came up with these slimmer metal housings that bring the tail lamp in much closer to the body. As a bonus, the rubber gasket that holds the LED in place is flexible, decreasing the risk of cracking them to pieces.

Pair these with our rear corner armor, and you should be set for hitting the trails and driving home without having to duct tape anything back onto your JL or worrying about rear corner damage.

• Installation uses existing factory mounting points
• No exposed hardware
• No drilling required
• Some wiring/splicing is required
• Separate backup lamps recommended for use with LED lamps shown here (such as rear bumper mounted lights)
• Ships bare metal
• Sold as a pair of Left/Right housings; LEDs sold separately here.

Our JL License Plate Relocation Bracket kit safely relocates your license plate off the bumper and away from trail damage, to the center of the spare tire.

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JL License Plate Relocation Bracket Kit

When installing most aftermarket rear bumpers, a license plate relocation bracket kit is often necessary. And, if you're a "hard user" of your bumpers, you don't want your license plate down there anyway! Our JL License Plate Relocation Bracket kit safely relocates your license plate off the bumper to the center of the spare tire, away from potential trail damage.

Product Details

This license plate relocation kit features a two-piece design: a base plate (1/4" steel) that sits between your tire carrier and spare tire/wheel, and an outer bracket to hold your license plate. This bracket requires no drilling or cutting, and your back up camera can remain where it is with *no modification*!

This product will work for 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler JLs & 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JKs. We laser cut, CNC form, and hand-weld these in the USA.

Additional Details

Installation: Simply unbolt the spare tire, and place the base bracket over the three mounting studs. After you reinstall the spare tire, the outer bracket then bolts to the base plate with the included stainless steel hardware.

Lighting Options: You can choose any license plate lamp or "bolt lights," for example see those that are pictured. Some wiring is required. We recommend running the wiring through the inside of the tailgate, tapping off of the right rear tail lamp. This requires the removal of one bolt that holds in the tail lamp and the interior panels.

The JL License Plate Relocation Bracket kit is shipped bare metal unless ordered with powder coat. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you wish to also have them finished with a smooth powder coat or paint.

Lead time is typically 2-3 days. Call or e-mail us for current lead times!

As anyone who has repaired trail damage and replaced sheet metal on a Jeep will tell you, it's not a big deal to replace a fender, the hood, or a door since they were meant to unbolt anyways. The body tub technically can be unbolted from everything and replaced; however it is bolted to everything from the frame, to your steering, brakes and electrical harnesses. The good news is you can now protect and strengthen the largest and most integral piece of sheet metal you have with our rear corner armor.

Unlike previous Wranglers, the JL really has some curves, so we've done everything we can to wrap tightly around them with this corner armor. About the only thing they won't protect on the corner is the tail lights themselves. We've had our fair share of cracked, broken, and even water collecting JL tail lamps at this point and recommend our upcoming JL/JLU HD Replacement Tail Lamps to go along with these corners. HD Replacement tail lamps are not included.

Drilling of the body tub/sheetmetal and placement of 1/4"-20 "rivnuts" are required for installation on many of the mounting locations as they are not easily accessed from the backside/inside. Some can be accessed on the backside via the fuel door or tail lamp cutouts.

These are designed, laser cut, precision CNC formed, and finish welded with pride in the USA.

These ship direct from our location in Grand Junction, Colorado via UPS unless requested otherwise. Please call or email ahead if you would like to arrange for local pickup.

High Clearance rear bumper with 2"x2" receiver for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wranglers
1997-2006 TJ 1987-1995 YJ and 2004-2006 LJ (TJ Unlimited)

Bumper mounts to the stock rear cross member using (10) grade 8 bolts (4 holes must be drilled in the cross member)

Features:

• Components are CNC Laser Cut from 3/16" and 1/4" A36 HRP&O Steel

• CNC Formed for a perfect fit everytime

• 2"x2" receiver

• Ships Fully welded

• Wraps around rear crossmember

• 2 High clearance recovery points. Each recovery point is welded 3 times from the backside for improved strength.

• Works with and without body lifts

• Use with our optional frame tie in's for a total of 16 mounting points to your Jeep's frame!

• Made in the USA!

 

Bumper is shipped bare and includes hardware

Looking for a TJ/YJ/LJ Bumper without the hitch? Here you go!
https://nextventuremotorsports.com/product/tjlj-ultra-high-clearance-rear-bumper/

Concealed Fuel Door Air Fitting Kit for 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL

Adding on board air to your Jeep JL and looking for a convenient place to mount an air fitting? This kit mounts a push-button style air hose socket inside your JL's fuel door for convenient access that's hidden and keeps your air fitting out of the way and out of the elements. 

This kit includes a stainless steel fuel door plate, push-button style air hose socket, bulkhead through wall fitting, mounting hardware, and a reducer to allow the bulkhead fitting to work with the most common size lines used to supply air. Your factory fuel cap, and fuel door are reused.

We prefer the push-button air socket over the common "push to connect" style fitting. We love how easy they are to use, so they're attached to every airline inside our shop and on our rigs.

Installation takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Use of a drill and a dremel tool/rotary tool for trimming some plastic using the included trimming template are recommended.

This kit doesn't include an on board air supply. If you're looking for a complete on board air solution, check out our JLU On Board Air Kit

Lead time on these right now is 2-4 business days typically but you can call or e-mail us for more up to date lead times if you would like!

A pair of Upper Control Arm Bushings for use with our Dana 44 truss systems and front axle swap kits.

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We offer this pair of Upper Control Arm Bushings for use with our Dana 44 truss systems/swap kits for the TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ/ZJ. These are high quality rubber bushings inside of metal shells.

These Upper Control Arm Bushings Fit the following vehicles -- equipped with the factory Dana 30 or a Dana 44 equipped with our swap kits mentioned above:
Jeep Cherokee XJ 1984-2001
Jeep Comanche MJ 1986-1992
Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ 1997-2006

Looking for our Rimrocker Series styling in a light weight but stout package? We have modified our Rimrocker Series bumpers, by changing out nearly every component for a slightly thicker, however lighter weight aluminum component. Let us introduce our Featherweight Series!

This front bumper is laser cut, CNC formed, fabricated, and hand TIG welded with pride in the USA. Crafted from a combination of 1/4" and 3/16" Aluminum, along with 1" thick steel recovery points welded to a 1/4" thick steel inner winch tray, this rear bumper is both lightweight and stout-where-it-counts so that you can hit the hardcore trails with confidence!

This bumper can be run by itself, as an ultra high clearance bumper, or configured with the lower front skid as shown. The lower front skid fully protects the Rubicon sway bar disconnect motor -- many on the market only appear to but leave the very bottom or back exposed.

FAQ:

Question: Can I use this Front bumper with my factory front skid plate that came with my steel bumper package?
Answer: No. Due to the increased approach angle and clearance we were after, the bottom of this bumper sits much higher then the factory bumper and leaves a significant gap. The factory steel bumper package front skid that bolts to the bumper simply doesn't reach high enough to bolt in place.

Question: What does this bumper weight?
Answer: 42 lbs. The majority of this weight is found in the steel winch tray inside the bumper.

Question: Can I flat tow using the recovery points on this bumper?
Answer: Yes. The recovery points are machined to match the size of most tow bar pins -- thus eliminating the need to bolt on adapters anywhere. The recovery points are connected directly to the frame via the steel winch tray and do not rely on the aluminum bumper body whatsoever -- the aluminum bumper body takes no load while towing.

Can I order this bumper Powder Coated?
Yes, however the lead time can vary greatly depending on the choice of powder coat and other things in the queue. Please call us if you would like to order this bumper powder coated.

This bumper is shipped in a bare metal finish unless ordered otherwise. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you wish to also have them finished with a smooth powder coat or paint.

JL/ JT Front Bumper, featuring heavy duty steel construction, aggressive approach angles, built-in recovery points, and light provisions...

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JL/ JT Front Bumper - Adventure Series Mid Width Front Bumper for Jeep JL Wrangler and Jeep JT Gladiator

Our JL/ JT Front Bumper is laser cut, CNC formed, fabricated, and hand-welded with pride in the USA. Crafted from a combination of 1/4", 3/16" and 1" thick steel, this front bumper is both lightweight and stout-where-it-counts, so you can hit the hardcore trails with confidence!

Product Details

The JL/ JT Front Bumper has 1" thick machined recovery tabs directly connected to the frame rails via the Winch Tray. As a result, you gain two recovery points and the ability to flat tow your rig behind your Motorhome, RV, or truck without any additional adapters or brackets. In contrast to a winch mounted on top of a bumper, our 1/4" steel Winch Tray locates the winch between the frame rails, giving you unimpeded airflow to the radiator and a lower center of gravity. Without a winch, we recommend the optional Winch Delete Plate for a more "complete look".

The JL/ JT Front Bumper also features light provisions designed for a 3x3 LED Cube. We recommend and offer the Rigid D-Series Pro Flood Beams. In contrast, if you'd like to run this bumper without lights, we also offer Light Cube Delete Plates.

The JL/ JT Front Bumper is shipped in a bare metal finish. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you want a smooth powder coat or paint finish.

The Winch Delete Plate, Skid Plates, Winch, Winch Fairlead and lights are *not included*. However, images of these products are displayed in this listing to demonstrate how fellow Jeepers have configured their front bumpers.

Bolt In/Jeep TJ Specific Battery Box for mounting a single Odyssey 34/78-PC1500 Battery.

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Keep your battery where it belongs over the toughest trails! This battery box is designed specifically for the Jeep TJ/LJ Wrangler platform. This box replaces the factory battery tray and is a direct bolt in item. It is laser cut and CNC press formed for an exact fit out of 1/8" steel. Pemnuts come pre-installed along with hardware to clamp your battery securely in the mount in addition to the side tabs that your battery slides over to prevent lateral movement. Hardware for mounting the battery box to your vehicle is not included.

This product ships bare metal, and will require paint prep/sanding prior to painting or powder coating.

Battery not included!

Truss/Bracket Kit for swapping Ford 9" Rear Axle Housing into 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ

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This swap kit includes all the brackets necessary to install a Ford 9" axle into your Jeep TJ/LJ using factory suspension geometry. The upper control arm mounts, sway bar mounts, and panhard/track-bar mount* are integrated into the truss. Nearly every part in this kit tabs interlocks/keys off of the truss once placed (the shock mounts require measuring; we recommend an angle finder to place these properly.)

An assembly guide can be found by clicking here.

*Both factory and raised trackbar positions are pre-cut into this kit.

Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for an ideal fitment.

**Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle**

***Truss/brackets only - you will need to source an axle housing of your own***

This kit may require grinding/welding/fabrication! This is not a "bolt in" product.

*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL*

Rocker Armor for C101 Jeepster Commando and C104 Jeep Commando 67-73

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Rocker Armor for C101 Jeepster Commando and C104 Jeep Commando 67-73

Next Venture Rocker Armor is trail tested, heavy duty, and second to none on the market! Protect your tub with our 3/16" armor and give your Jeepster the strength to pivot and slide over any rock obstacle with confidence!

• Laser Cut from 3/16" A36 HRP&O Steel

• CNC Formed from a single piece

• Sold as a pair left/right

• Works with all body lifts

• Mounting holes for use with 1/4" hardware are precut (rivnuts/nutcerts and install tool may be required)

• Available 'Rock Rail Option' is 1.5" OD x 0.120" wall DOM tubing.

• Measure 65" in length for C101 models and 69" for C104 models; cutting/grinding/fab work may be required for the desired fit if you require more tire clearance.

• Ships bare metal. Surface scratches will be present; but nothing some sanding/priming/paint or bed liner won't cover up. If you're *really* using these, you'll scratch the paint off anyways; pair these with our rear bumper for even more tub protection!
  https://nextventuremotorsports.com/product/c101c104rearbumper/

*These are built to order; we stock everything to build these on our shelves, but typically take 3 weeks for orders that include rock rails*

Ultra High Clearance rear bumper for 1997-2006 TJ and 2004-2006 LJ (TJ Unlimited)

Bumper mounts to the stock rear crossmember using (10) grade 8 bolts (4 holes must be drilled in the crossmember)

Features:

• CNC Laser Cut from 3/16" Steel
  CNC Formed for a perfect fit everytime


• Fully welded


• Wraps around rear crossmember


• 2 High clearance D-ring clevises - machined with pride in house!


• Works with and without body lifts


• Made in the USA!

 

Bumper is shipped bare metal unless ordered otherwise and includes hardware. Bare metal products will require some sanding/paint prep before painting.

Looking for this bumper with a hitch? Check it out here!
https://nextventuremotorsports.com/product/tj-457/

 

*Aluminum* Slim Full Width High Clearance Wrap Around Rear Bumper for the JL Jeep Wrangler. This bumper features aluminum construction, improved departure angles, built-in recovery points, and optional light provisions.

Want a matching Aluminum Front Bumper? We've just released that - and you can find it here.

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JL Rear Bumper - Featherweight Series

Looking for our Rimrocker Series styling in a light weight bout stout package? We have modified our Rimrocker Series bumpers, by changing out nearly every component for a slightly thicker, however lighter weight aluminum component. Let us introduce our Featherweight Series!

This Slim Fitting Full Width/ Wrap Around JL Rear Bumper is laser cut, CNC formed, fabricated, and hand TIG welded with pride in the USA. Crafted from a combination of 1/4" and 3/8" Aluminum, and 1" thick steel recovery points, this rear bumper is both lightweight and stout-where-it-counts so that you can hit the hardcore trails with confidence!

The machined 1" thick recovery tabs extend inside the bumper; they are bolted through the mounting brackets that attach the bumper to the frame of the Jeep.

The bumper can accommodate up to a 38" tailgate-mounted spare tire without raising the spare tire mount (and a 40" tire if you do want to raise up the spare). The spare tire recess also doubles as a step at the rear of the Jeep -- with dimple died holes to give your boots some grip!

The Featherweight series JL Rear Bumper features up to 10 mounting points on the sides and bottom of the frame rails, which prevents unwanted rotation of the bumper into the body tub if you take a real hit on the trail.  Our design also accommodates the factory hitch receiver, so you maintain your OE rating while towing. Finally, the JL Rear Bumper also features optional light provisions designed for a Baja Designs S2 flush mount lights. Also included is an aluminum backing plate that locates behind our logo cutout (shown here with orange vinyl on it in some demo photos.)

We highly recommend relocating the license plate from the bumper -- if you're out there on the trail, it's bound to be pulled off by rocks. For this modification check out our License Plate Relocation Brackets.

 

FAQ:

Question: What does this bumper weight?
Answer: 34 lbs

Can I order this bumper Powder Coated?
Yes, however the lead time can vary greatly depending on the choice of powder coat and other things in the queue. Please call us if you would like to order this bumper powder coated.

This bumper is shipped in a bare metal finish unless ordered otherwise. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you wish to also have them finished with a smooth powder coat or paint.

Slim Full Width High Clearance Wrap Around Rear Bumper for the JL Jeep Wrangler. This bumper features heavy duty steel construction, improved departure angles, built-in recovery points, and optional light provisions. 

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JL Rear Bumper - Rimrocker Series

Moving to the Colorado/Utah border has adventure calling to us more then ever. This bumper design has been inspired by just that. The name "Rimrocker" comes from the Rimrocker Trail -- an Interstate overland trail that connects the rock crawling of Moab Utah to Montrose Colorado. From hardcore crawling at both ends -- to anything between the two, is what we build these for.

This Slim Fitting Full Width/ Wrap Around JL Rear Bumper is laser cut, CNC formed, fabricated, and hand-welded with pride in the USA. Crafted from a combination of 3/16", 1/4", 3/8" and 1" thick steel, this rear bumper is both lightweight and stout-where-it-counts so that you can hit the hardcore trails with confidence! 

The machined 1" thick recovery tabs extend inside the bumper; they are welded directly to the mounting brackets that attach them to the frame of the Jeep. Additional reinforcements can be found gusseting the inside of this bumper from the wingtip to the frame mounts.

The bumper can accommodate up to a 38" tailgate-mounted spare tire without raising the spare tire mount. The spare tire recess also doubles as a step at the rear of the Jeep -- with dimple died holes to give your boots some grip!

The Rimrocker series JL Rear Bumper features up to eight mounting points on the sides and bottom of the frame rails, which prevents unwanted rotation of the bumper into the body tub if you take a real hit on the trail.  Our design also accommodates the factory hitch receiver, so you maintain your OE rating while towing. Finally, the JL Rear Bumper also features optional light provisions designed for a Baja Designs S2 flush mount lights. Also included is an aluminum backing plate that locates behind our logo cutout (shown here with orange vinyl on it in some demo photos.)

We highly recommend relocating the license plate from the bumper -- if you're out there on the trail, it's bound to be pulled off by rocks. For this modification check out our License Plate Relocation Brackets.

This bumper is shipped in a bare metal finish unless ordered otherwise. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you wish to also have them finished with a smooth powder coat or paint.

XJ Unibody Stiffeners (Main) reinforce your XJ to prevent the Jeep Cherokee's unibody from bending, cracking and twisting on hardcore trails.

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XJ Unibody Stiffeners (Main)

The XJ Unibody Stiffeners (Main) reinforce your Jeep Cherokee XJ's unibody to prevent bending, cracking and twisting on hardcore trails. The venerable XJ platform isn't equipped with a traditional ladder frame like many other platforms, which hasn't stopped the well established XJ community from beefing them up and making them last longer.  We equip our own Jeep Cherokee XJ projects with frame stiffeners in the early phases of builds for this reason. These Unibody Stiffeners are laser cut and CNC formed with pride in the USA.

Product Details

We laser cut the XJ Unibody Stiffeners (Main) from 3/16" thick A36 Pickled and Oiled steel plate and also CNC press form them for a perfect fit every time. These parts are designed to be welded onto the unibody's main channel/ uni-frame/ mid-frame section. The design also includes precut rosette weld holes to provide additional strength in bonding the unibody to the stiffeners with plug welds.

The XJ Unibody Stiffeners (Main) extend from behind the front lower control arm and mount up to the front of the rear leaf spring mount. These items are sold as one pair: one left and one right main channel. Two pairs are pictured in this listing to show the inside and outside profiles better.

If you are working on a 84-86 XJ, you may need to remove extra material during installation.

Additionally, if you are looking for reinforcement on your XJ's front unibody, we offer XJ/ MJ Unibody Stiffeners (Front) that mate up with the front of the XJ unibody.

We ship these parts in a bare metal finish. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you want a smooth powder coat or paint finish.

 

05+ Super Duty Dana 60 Swap Kit (For TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ/ZJ)

The 2005 and newer Super Duty Dana 60 axles (commonly found in Ford F-250 and F-350s) are a popular one ton swap for Jeeps: They're tough enough for most any tire you can mount up, have a driverside drop pumpkin/center section, they are high pinion housings, and they come with massive factory disc brakes.

This axle truss swap kit is built from a combination of 3/8" and 1/4" laser cut, CNC formed mild steel.

This kit includes: lower control arm mounts, upper control arm mounts, and left/right spring/shock combo mounts (passenger side/right mount has built in panhard/trackbar mount for use with factory style/aftermarket TJ/XJ panhard bar. Shown but not included is our optional raised adjustable panhard/trackbar mount for use with high steer and other custom steering needs; sold seperately here.

Truss, upper control arm brackets, panhard and coil/shock combo brackets all feature locating tabs that interlock for easy self-jigging/assembly. No measuring required to set the upper control arm mounts properly in relation to each other!

 

Our machined coil correction plates and coil retainer's are included! These prevent spring bowing (usually associated with the coil sitting on a flat surface) and retain the coil even under full extension of your suspension travel. These are weld on so you're free to position them front to back as you please to best suite your configuration. The retainer plate is fastened through the coil correction plate - which comes pre tapped to 1/2"-13 - hardware included!

Wheel spacers or different wheels may be required to maintain turning radius without having tires rub on the lower control arms depending on your tire size/configuration.

Upper control arm mounts are placed a bit higher (due to the geometry of the larger Dana 60 center section vs the stock Dana 30 center section) in relationship to the axle tube. Adjustable upper control arms are highly recommended. This truss will work with most front "Y-link"/radius arms that have the upper control arm affixed to the lower control arm.

Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit. Instructions for setting caster properly etc is e-mailed at the time of your order.

 

*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*

*Front Truss+Accessories only; you will need to source an axle housing of your own* Upper control arm bushings will be required as well and we carry them here.

Because of the larger axle center section, the coil spring perches are each moved further out from the center by 1.5 inches. This will result in a slight spring bow. This is typical of any 2005+ SD Axle swap into these Jeeps. The shock mounts are located to match this at 1.5 inches wider then factory Jeep geometry as well.

Cutting and grinding of the Dana 60 axle is required in order to remove the factory brackets -- the factory driverside mounts are cast into the center section. More then a few cut off wheels will be required.

*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL & UNWELDED*

A installation summary can be found by clicking here.

JL Scout Series Rear Winch Bumper with Tire Carrier

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If you want to lead the group and scout ahead, you'll want to be the utmost prepared for anything. Our Scout Series bumper is the Swiss army knife-life multi-tool and heavy duty protection you've been looking for. If you find yourself in too deep of snow, or too craggy a canyon, the rear mounted winch has you covered for pulling line backwards. It's not retreating -- it's just advancing the opposite direction so you can find a better way to push through. The ability to get back out of a situation can be indispensable. With the rear facing winch, 2 additional recovery points, and the ability to mount a pair of rear facing LEDs, this bumper has you ready for night recoveries too.

Looking to run larger then stock tires? This bumper has a swing arm dedicated to supporting the weight of your spare -- and will take the stress off of your JLs factory tailgate. The swing arm opens with your factory tailgate as well -- instead of using an additional latch. This preserves the convenient single step, one handed opening and closing of your cargo area. With the raised position of the spare tire, and aggressive angles on this winch bumper, we've designed this to retain as much departure angle as possible -- nearly identical to the factory departure angle in most scenarios depending on your tire size.

We've designed this bumper with maximum coverage in mind. The wrap around features of this bumper have your Jeep's body tub covered from rear wheel well to rear wheel well. This bumper is constructed from a combination of 3/8", 1/4" and 3/16" laser cut steel where appropriate to save some weight, but still give you the strength where it matters to support the weight of your rig.

This bumper is designed to work with the following:

• Up to a 38" Spare Tire

• A pair of 3" Flush Mount LEDs (shown here with Rigid 3" flush mounts)

• Warn M8000 or Smittybilt Gen2 9-12.5k Winch*

• Factory/Mopar JL 2" Receiver Hitch

*other similarly sized winches may work so long as they have a controller/solenoid box that can be remote mounted

Installation Instructions can be previewed here.

What's shown here currently is a pre-production unit and may have some slight cosmetic differences from production units; however they are functionally the same.

Full Width Wrap Around Rear Bumper for JL Jeep Wrangler. Trail ready, this bumper features heavy duty steel construction, improved departure angles, built-in recovery points, and optional light provisions.

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JL Rear Bumper - Adventure Series

Our Full Width/ Wrap Around JL Rear Bumper is laser cut, CNC formed, fabricated, and hand-welded with pride in the USA. Crafted from a combination of 3/16", 3/8" and 1" thick steel, this rear bumper is both lightweight and stout-where-it-counts so that you can hit the hardcore trails with confidence!

Product Details

The machined 1" thick recovery tabs extend inside the bumper; they are welded directly to the mounting brackets that attach them to the frame of the Jeep. The bumper can accommodate up to a 38" tailgate-mounted spare tire without raising the spare tire mount. The adventure series JL Rear Bumper features eight mounting points on the sides and bottom of the frame rails, which prevents unwanted rotation of the bumper into the body tub if you take a real hit on the trail.  Our design also accommodates the factory hitch receiver, so you maintain your OE rating while towing. Finally, the JL Rear Bumper also features optional light provisions designed for a 3x3 LED Cube. We recommend and offer the Rigid D-Series Pro Flood Beams. In contrast, if you'd like to run this bumper without lights, we also offer Light Cube Delete Plates. 

 

We highly recommend relocating the license plate from the bumper -- if you're out there on the trail, it's bound to be pulled off by rocks. For this modification check out our License Plate Relocation Brackets.

The JL Rear Bumper is shipped in a bare metal finish. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you wish to also have them finished with a smooth powder coat or paint.

External Links

The JL Rear Bumper can also be found on the JL Wrangler Forum website and community forums. Here you can find outside reviews and see how fellow Jeepers have outfitted their adventure series rear bumpers. In addition, behind the scenes photos can be found in our vendor forum here.

High Clearance rear bumper with 2"x2" receiver for C101 and C104 Jeepsters/Jeep Commandos

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High Clearance rear bumper with 2"x2" receiver for C101 Jeepster Commando and C104 Jeep Commando 66-73

Bumper mounts to the stock rear cross member using 8 grade 8 bolts (4 holes must be drilled in the crossmember)

Features:

• Components are CNC Laser Cut from 3/16" and 1/4" A36 HRP&O Steel 

• CNC Formed for a perfect fit everytime

• 2"x2" receiver

• Ships Fully welded

• Optional tire carrier with double shear mounting for strongest bumper mounted spindle possible. (does not apply to bumper without carrier)

• Optional LEDs upon request. Please e-mail or call us to finalize those details.

• Wraps around rear of tub; cutting not required may be desired to gain clearance as shown in pictures.

• Made in the USA!

 

Bumper is shipped bare metal, ready for sanding/priming and includes hardware. Install requires basic hand tools and a drill motor/bit. Shipped via freight on a pallet. Item is built to order; lead time is usually 6-8 weeks on this item, but contact us for a more accurate lead time.

Bolt on rock sliders for 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ.

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Bolt on rock sliders for 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ. Only Next Venture offers Jeep Cherokee rock sliders with an adjustable pinch seam mounting system to keep correct fitment with unibody stiffeners. Unibody stiffeners and rock sliders are among the most popular for our XJ's - you shouldn't have to modify them to make them work together!

Next Venture's Rock Sliders are trail tested, heavy duty, and second to none! Protect your Cherokee's rocker panels and give it the ability to pivot and slide over any rock obstacle with confidence.

• Main slider body is made from 2x2 by .188 wall structural steel square tubing

• Pinch Seam mounting position is adjustable to make room for unibody stiffeners/frame plating whether you have them installed already or install them later on.

• Rock rail tubing is .120 wall DOM (much stronger then hot rolled electric welded tubing used by many others)

• All installation hardware and instructions included. Installation requires only a drill and hand tools.

• Sliders use 13 mounting points per side. 5 pinch seam bolts and 8 uni-frame bolts.

• All products ship bare metal and will require painting or powder coating.

• Custom cutting of text or graphics on spanner plates is available upon request!

Want something out of the ordinary? Just e-mail Dan@NextVenture.Co

Front High Clearance Hitch for 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runners with stock "fat lip" bumper 99-2002

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Looking for a way to mount a front winch plate, carry an additional cargo basket, or just get a sturdy centered recovery point on the front of your 99-2002 3rd Gen 4Runner? Look no further! Next Venture Motorsports has you covered for your next adventure with this high clearance, frame mounted, front hitch!

CNC Laser Cut and CNC Press Formed Brackets tie a 3X3 formed crossmember with a 2" receiver into the front frame rails of your 4Runner while allowing you to retain the factory front bumper.

• Minimal ground clearance loss - everything sits up higher then the bottom of the factory tow hook.

• Brackets tie into the stock tow hook mounting locations, and bumper mounting locations.

• Installation requires removal of 4 of the existing bumper mounting nuts with a grinder or drill. 2 existing holes may need to be drilled out to larger size per side. The remainder of the installation can be completed with hand tools. Clearance in the bumper for the hitch can be completed using a utility knife.

• License plate can still be installed in factory location over bumper to hide receiver.
  
  

• All hardware (metric, Class 10.9 Steel and Standard Grade 8 where applicable) is included.
  
  
• Instructions can be viewed be clicking here. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzivDuUVTYiKZ0JjWkhwMU9iam8/view?usp=sharing)

*Factory Foglight Variant of our* Adventure Series JL/ JT Front Bumper, featuring heavy duty steel construction, aggressive approach angles, built-in recovery points, and light provisions.

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JL/ JT Front Bumper - Adventure Series Mid Width Front Bumper for Jeep JL Wrangler and Jeep JT Gladiator - *With Factory Foglight Mounts*

Our JL/ JT Front Bumper is laser cut, CNC formed, fabricated, and hand-welded with pride in the USA. Crafted from a combination of 1/4", 3/16" and 1" thick steel, this front bumper is both lightweight and stout-where-it-counts, so you can hit the hardcore trails with confidence!

Product Details

The JL/ JT Front Bumper has 1" thick machined recovery tabs directly connected to the frame rails via the Winch Tray. As a result, you gain two recovery points and the ability to flat tow your rig behind your Motorhome, RV, or truck without any additional adapters or brackets. In contrast to a winch mounted on top of a bumper, our 1/4" steel Winch Tray locates the winch between the frame rails, giving you unimpeded airflow to the radiator and a lower center of gravity.

The JL/ JT Front Bumper also features light provisions designed to re-use your factory foglights.

The JL/ JT Front Bumper is shipped in a bare metal finish. Bare metal products may have scratches or surface imperfections as a result of raw material handling, manufacturing, and fabrication. However, these imperfections are easily covered up with a textured powder coat finish. Additional finishing, sanding, and prep work may be required if you want a smooth powder coat or paint finish.

The Winch Delete Plate, Skid Plates, Winch, Winch Fairlead and lights are *not included*. However, images of these products are displayed in this listing to demonstrate how fellow Jeepers have configured their front bumpers.

***UPDATE: We now require the model year of JL, as Jeep has made some changes for 2021 to the motor mounting brackets welded to the frame of the JL -- and our engine/oil pan skid does tie into these brackets*

Want to make these skid plates slippery and even more impact resistant? Check out our Belly Skid UHMW kit here!

When you want to be ready for any trail any time, skid plates are important. They protect your JL's most critical components -- and you want your engine, transmission, transfer case and fuel tank in good shape while you're tackling tough terrain, technical obstacles, and of course for the ride home.

Given all of the added protection these offer over factory pieces, full belly skids become the largest piece of real estate to consider on or under your Jeep when you're looking to save weight. We chose to build these out of 5052 Aluminum for it's superior formability and strength compared to many other alloys -- as the design and shape of the skids largely determines how rigid they will stay over time. We designed these belly skids to locate bolt heads up and out of the way where possible as can be seen on the rear crossmember and fuel tank skids. The skids shown here are a pre-production unit; production units are countersunk on all the bolt holes on the bottom faces of the skids.

Weight comes in at 85 lbs for the skids, including the steel crossmember and brackets/hardware. Removal of the factory gas tank skid is required and nets you a 3/4" gain in ground clearance; in addition you also lose the weight of the factory steel gas tank skid.

We also designed these pieces with compatibility in mind for popular aftermarket suspension kits (such as the Rock Krawler Long Arm Suspension), larger axles, and multiple engine choices (such as the Hemi 6.4 seen in these photos.)

*If you completed an engine swap on your JLU, please contact us before ordering so we can get everything right! We are working on JLU EcoDiesel Skids, JT Models, and JL 2 Doors, however don't have them yet. Keep an eye out for an update on our website for those!*

 

Sterling 10.25/10.5 Axle Truss

The 2005 and newer Super Duty Sterling Rear axles (commonly found in Ford F-250 and F-350s) are a popular one ton swap for Jeeps.

This axle truss swap kit is built from a combination of 3/8" and 1/4" laser cut, CNC formed mild steel.

This product listing is the Sterling Rear Axle Truss only. Optional U-Bolt Eliminator Kit, and other brackets shown are not included and displayed for demonstration purposes only.

Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit. Instructions for setting caster properly etc is e-mailed at the time of your order.

*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*

*Rear Axle Truss Only -- you will need to source an axle housing of your own* 

Minor grinding may be required for satisfactory fitment prior to welding.

*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL & UNWELDED*

Pair of JL Fender/Vent Pocket Stickers

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One of our first JL specific pieces of swag! These sit inside the recessed JL and JT vent pockets; cut from a brushed metallic reflective vinyl that changes appearance for a subtle but striking visual effect. Available in black metallic, gray metallic, or blue metallic. Other colors available upon request.

We are happy to cut both sides in the same pattern or provide the combination shown here.

We will include these in stocked colors absolutely free upon request with the purchase of any of our JL or JT products!

Next Venture's JL On Board Air Kit - As Seen on the LiteBrite YouTube channel!

 

If you are going to travel off-road, you're going to want to air down your tires. It lets your off-road tires do what they do best - conform to obstacles, grip terrain, and smooths out the ride. When it's time to hit the highway, it's time to air up. If you're done searching for the nearest gas station with air after a long day on the trail, this setup has you covered!

This kit mounts the included twin Viair 444c compressors and 2.5 gallon air tank underneath your 2018+ *non-e-torque equipped* JLU. The compressor/tank combo boasts a 3.53 CFM rating, 100% duty cycle, 200 PSI working pressure, and an IP67 waterproof rating to boot. That means fast air, enough duty cycle to air up your friends tires after you're done, ample PSI to operate air tools and re-seat tires, and no worrying about the occasional water crossing on the trail. Good for up to 40" tires.

The skid plate that encloses this system mounts to 2 of the crossmembers under your JL as well as tying directly into the driver side frame rail to ensure your on board air setup is protected on the trail. The skid is laser cut, cnc formed, and hand welded in the USA from a combination of 3/16" and 1/4" steel. An aluminum heat shield is also included to keep things safe from your Jeeps exhaust.

*JLU Specific Installation kit (wiring harness and air tank fittings) is included*
Also included, but not shown: Remote inlet/air filter bracket (to keep the air compressor inlets high), relay and air regulator mounting brackets.
Installation and appearance may differ slightly from pre-production units shown in YouTube videos and in photos. Functionality is the same.
Installation of the skid is almost entirely bolt on; 1 additional hole is drilled for installation.

*Now includes our JL Fuel Door Air Fitting Kit!*

2018+ JL Unlimited Wrangler 4 Door Models Only. This kit is designed to work only with JLUs *not* equipped with e-torgue.

Compatability has been confirmed with Artec Belly Skids and Metalcloak Belly Skids. Rockhard 4x4 and Rusty's belly skids require removal of the exhaust portion of the skid assemblies in order to properly clear this installation.

Sage Off-Road "Air Command" bluetooth air up/down units are sold separately.

While our Next Venture Motorsports skid plate, mounting brackets, air fitting plate and all other Next Venture Motorsports components are designed, laser cut, CNC formed, hand welded, and assembled in the USA, at the heart of this kit there is a pair of Viair compressors and a Viair air tank. We do not make any claims as to the origin of materials, labor or components supplied by Viair Corporation, and thus cannot guarantee what percentage of this particular kit may be sourced globally as opposed to sourced from North America or otherwise.

Jeep®, Wrangler, Rubicon, and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Next Venture Motorsports, has no affiliation with FCA. On the site, the terms Jeep®, Wrangler, MOPAR®, & Rubicon are used for identification purposes only.

Dana, Dana Limited, Spicer, SPL and Ultimate Dana are registered trademarks of Dana Limited. Next Venture Motorsports, has no affiliation with Dana Limited. On the site, the terms Dana, Spicer, SPL and Ultimate Dana are used for identification purposes only.