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Mike U.
Will this bumper fit the badlands 12000 apex wench. Is there any mods needed for the factory skid plates?
The Quadratec QRC Front Winch Ready Bumper is a strong match for your Jeep, and while it generally accommodates the Badland Apex 12,000 lb. Winch, there are some specific details regarding the tight fit and your factory skid plate that you should know before installing.
The Badland Apex 12,000 lb. Winch uses a standard 10" x 4.5" mounting bolt pattern, which matches the integrated winch plate on the Quadratec QRC Bumper.
Tight Clearance: User reviews specifically mention that the Badland Apex 12K is a tight fit in this bumper. The winch sits very close to the Jeep's grille.
Wiring: Pay close attention to your power wire routing; because the winch sits so close to the grille, you may need to angle the cables carefully to avoid rubbing.
The QRC Front Bumper is a direct bolt-on. However, many users report that the factory plastic air dam (skid plate) cannot be reinstalled without significant cutting or may not fit at all because the new bumper's winch plate hangs lower than the stock bumper.
Mojave Owners: The heavy-duty factory steel skid plate can be reused with minor trimming (about 1 inch) to clear the new bumper's brackets. Some owners have also successfully used a floor jack to provide slight pressure to align the holes without cutting, though trimming is the "official" recommendation.
Rubicon Owners: The factory steel skid plate from a Rubicon typically does not fit this bumper without custom modification or brackets.
The Badland Apex 12,000 lb. Winch uses a standard 10" x 4.5" mounting bolt pattern, which matches the integrated winch plate on the Quadratec QRC Bumper.
Tight Clearance: User reviews specifically mention that the Badland Apex 12K is a tight fit in this bumper. The winch sits very close to the Jeep's grille.
Wiring: Pay close attention to your power wire routing; because the winch sits so close to the grille, you may need to angle the cables carefully to avoid rubbing.
The QRC Front Bumper is a direct bolt-on. However, many users report that the factory plastic air dam (skid plate) cannot be reinstalled without significant cutting or may not fit at all because the new bumper's winch plate hangs lower than the stock bumper.
Mojave Owners: The heavy-duty factory steel skid plate can be reused with minor trimming (about 1 inch) to clear the new bumper's brackets. Some owners have also successfully used a floor jack to provide slight pressure to align the holes without cutting, though trimming is the "official" recommendation.
Rubicon Owners: The factory steel skid plate from a Rubicon typically does not fit this bumper without custom modification or brackets.
Chris C.
Can you recommend a front skid plate that fits with this bumper
Thomas L.
Can this bumper be used with flat towing behind an RV with a blue ox system? Another way to ask this is Will this bumper interfere with the Blue Ox system.
The Quadratec QRC Front Winch Ready Bumper (12057-0141) will physically bolt onto the frame of your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT, but there are critical factors to consider regarding interference and compatibility with a Blue Ox flat towing system.
Mounting Point Interference
The Blue Ox baseplate (like the common BX1139 for the JL/JT) and the QRC bumper both use the eight primary mounting holes on the frame horns.
The Problem: Most aftermarket bumpers are designed to sit flush against the frame horns. If you install a Blue Ox baseplate, it adds roughly 1/4" to 3/8" of steel to that mounting surface.
The Result: This often causes the bumper to sit slightly further forward than intended. You may need longer Grade 8 mounting bolts than what Quadratec provides, and you might have to slightly trim the plastic "air dam" or trim pieces that come with the bumper to clear the Blue Ox attachment tabs.
WARNING: The D-ring tabs on the QRC bumper are for recovery only and are not rated for flat towing.
Mounting Point Interference
The Blue Ox baseplate (like the common BX1139 for the JL/JT) and the QRC bumper both use the eight primary mounting holes on the frame horns.
The Problem: Most aftermarket bumpers are designed to sit flush against the frame horns. If you install a Blue Ox baseplate, it adds roughly 1/4" to 3/8" of steel to that mounting surface.
The Result: This often causes the bumper to sit slightly further forward than intended. You may need longer Grade 8 mounting bolts than what Quadratec provides, and you might have to slightly trim the plastic "air dam" or trim pieces that come with the bumper to clear the Blue Ox attachment tabs.
WARNING: The D-ring tabs on the QRC bumper are for recovery only and are not rated for flat towing.
William S.
Will this bumper setup allow for a tow bar to be attached so it can be towed behind an RV
This bumper is not rated for flat towing. We do, however, carry LoD, which is rated for flat towing with a few add-ons:
LoD's full line of bumpers
LoD Tow Bar Adapters
LoD Frame Tie In
Ralph G.
Can I us my skid Plate on my 2025 Robicon with the QRC front bumper
The factory skid plate will not work with the QRC bumper.
Brian D.
Hello, would this skid plate work for this bumper?
LoD Offroad JSP1881 Black Ops Front Bumper Skid Plate https://www.quadratec.com/p/lod-offroad/black-ops-front-bumper-skid-plate-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt-JSP1881
No, it will not. That particular skid plate is designed to work with LoD Offroad Black Ops front bumper.
SCOTT P.
Does the factory skid plate fit on the bumper for a 2021 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited? I would like to re-install the skid plate with the new bumper.
The factory skid place will not work with the QRC bumper.
Roger S.
Is there provision to mount a front license plate?
Yes and no. It's not on the bumper directly. You can use either a Hawse Fairlead or a Roller Fairlead license plate bracket to keep your front license plate holder. Example: Rugged Ridge Hawse Fairlead License Plate Mounting Bracket
JM G.
The fog lights you recommed if needing to replace are out of stock - do you have any other fog lights in stock that would fit with bumber without additional wiring (2020 JL Rubicon)
This is the OEM option, but there are plenty of other too: Mopar LED Fog Lamps for 17-25 Jeep Wrangler JK, JL and Gladiator JT with Rubicon Steel Bumper
Lyle P.
Can I keep the oem tow hooks with this bumber?
No, they will need to be removed.