I had the exact same thought when I installed the bumper, and fully expected to replace broken bolts at some point. After years of off road abuse I have been very impressed that none of the bolts have broken.
That is a good question, I wish i still had my old trailer hitch to give you a solid answer. I think it will not work, the trailer hitch would need to share a bolt hole with the eag bumper which would put the trailer hitch too low to align with the holes on the frame (I think). I did do some light towing with this bumper and it was ok ( see that in the review video: ua-cam.com/video/X2TES9KacJo/v-deo.html ) Thank you for watching and commenting , Great Question!
@@MotorMaintenance thanks I will check that video out. I do tow a kayak trailer and a small utility trailer on occasion. So I was curious. I'm planning on buying this bumper for my TJ. And i will do the installation on my channel. Thanks for the feedback!
Unfortunately, the bumper has started to show a little bit of rust under some peeling paint (I blame Ohio for that more than EAG). To it's credit it is still structurally solid even after beating it on rocks in Moab. I would purchase it!
The price seems to be on the rise, I bought mine for 3 hundred-something, but it is still cheaper than bumpers of any other brand. The Rough Country is $100 more for the same bumper! www.quadratec.com/p/rough-country/classic-full-width-rear-bumper-tire-carrier-jeep-wrangler-yj-tj-10592a Thanks for watching an commenting!
Thanks for the video. My bumper is on the way.
It now has adjustment up and down on the tire carrier.
Yup! I will say that although I thought it was mounted too high, it was needed in Moab; videos coming soon...
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very nice video
Thank You! I'll try to keep it up
Grade 8 bolts always
I had the exact same thought when I installed the bumper, and fully expected to replace broken bolts at some point. After years of off road abuse I have been very impressed that none of the bolts have broken.
how Can I put the light rear if the tire is big now ?
Is it possible to leave the trailer hitch on with the new EAG bumper? Since the eag Bumper is not tow rated...
That is a good question, I wish i still had my old trailer hitch to give you a solid answer. I think it will not work, the trailer hitch would need to share a bolt hole with the eag bumper which would put the trailer hitch too low to align with the holes on the frame (I think). I did do some light towing with this bumper and it was ok ( see that in the review video: ua-cam.com/video/X2TES9KacJo/v-deo.html )
Thank you for watching and commenting , Great Question!
@@MotorMaintenance thanks I will check that video out. I do tow a kayak trailer and a small utility trailer on occasion. So I was curious. I'm planning on buying this bumper for my TJ. And i will do the installation on my channel. Thanks for the feedback!
@@jones_edition Kayak shouldn't be a problem but the utility trailer ehhh guess it depends on weight? Best of luck to you!
@@MotorMaintenance thanks for the information!
How’s the bumper holding up? Thinking of getting it
Unfortunately, the bumper has started to show a little bit of rust under some peeling paint (I blame Ohio for that more than EAG). To it's credit it is still structurally solid even after beating it on rocks in Moab. I would purchase it!
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Are you interested in selling the old bumpers if you still have them?
I actually sold them to a guy building a Jurassic Park look-alike! Sorry, thank you for asking!
Thanks!
Where did you get the jerry can bumper?
It is this bumper with jerry can mounts on it. I believe they are these ones www.quadratec.com/products/12066_90X_PG.htm
Thanks for the question!
Cheap?! Its $410!
The price seems to be on the rise, I bought mine for 3 hundred-something, but it is still cheaper than bumpers of any other brand. The Rough Country is $100 more for the same bumper! www.quadratec.com/p/rough-country/classic-full-width-rear-bumper-tire-carrier-jeep-wrangler-yj-tj-10592a
Thanks for watching an commenting!