Debuted one of the most looked upon launches in Jeep's history is the almighty Gladiator. With this master rock crawler and ruler of the backcountry, we are going to need some great armor to keep mother nature at bay. So with that armor, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a Jeep is the bumper. The options are endless in the aftermarket bumpers available for the Gladiator. From Smittybilt's XRC model for a classic legacy armored from the bumper with winch, or are we looking for something a bit more upbeat? With the aggressive bumper from DV8 the FS-6 model with a recovery set up on the front from the spot for the 36 LED light to the winch and shackles. This bumper means business in the backcountry and will help you in those rigging situations.
What type of bumper are you looking for?
First, you need to decide what kind of bumper you are looking for on your Gladiator. Do you have any aftermarket modifications that you need to put on your bumper? As in an LED light setup, shackles, tow strap, or a jack. All these things can be mounted to your bumper but you have to know what you have now or what you are wanting to get in the future. With your bumper on your Gladiator really setting the mood for the rest of the vehicle and the investment that it requests of your pocketbook.
Most bumpers will be made of steel but the welds and width of that steel will be the difference in the models. With the FS-6 from DV8, the steel is 3/16 and steel so that is a very durable width to withstand the backcountry with your adventures. So make sure to take that into consideration when picking your bumper and then onto the next modification for your Jeep Gladiator!