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Bill T.
Do. You have grill inserts or behind the grill mesh that will fit a 2018 Sahara? Does anybody. Why is the 2017 and 2018 special additions so different.?
The 2016-2018 Sahara and certain special editions (like the 75th Anniversary, Rubicon Recon, or Back Country) come from the factory with silver or gloss black trim rings already installed inside the seven grille slots.
Most "snap-in" or "clip-in" inserts like the TACTIK model are designed for the base Sport or standard Rubicon grilles, which have completely open, un-trimmed slots. Because the Sahara's slots are already partially filled by these factory trim rings, the aftermarket inserts cannot "snap" into place correctly or may not fit the squared-off shape of the Sahara's inner grille lines.
Solutions for your 2018 Sahara
If you want to add protection or change the look, you have two main options:
Behind-the-Grille Mesh (Recommended): Instead of individual slot inserts, you can use a one-piece mesh screen that installs behind the entire grille fascia. This avoids the fitment issues with the factory trim rings.
Remove Factory Trim: Some owners carefully pop out the factory silver/black trim rings to make the grille slots "standard" again. Once removed, standard snap-in inserts should fit, but this can be difficult to do without damaging the plastic clips.
Most "snap-in" or "clip-in" inserts like the TACTIK model are designed for the base Sport or standard Rubicon grilles, which have completely open, un-trimmed slots. Because the Sahara's slots are already partially filled by these factory trim rings, the aftermarket inserts cannot "snap" into place correctly or may not fit the squared-off shape of the Sahara's inner grille lines.
Solutions for your 2018 Sahara
If you want to add protection or change the look, you have two main options:
Behind-the-Grille Mesh (Recommended): Instead of individual slot inserts, you can use a one-piece mesh screen that installs behind the entire grille fascia. This avoids the fitment issues with the factory trim rings.
Remove Factory Trim: Some owners carefully pop out the factory silver/black trim rings to make the grille slots "standard" again. Once removed, standard snap-in inserts should fit, but this can be difficult to do without damaging the plastic clips.
Wallace H.
will they fit my 2016 75th anniversary jeep wrangler
Yes, they will.
Brian C.
Will these fit if I have a Bolt hood lock for my 2007 JK?
No, they will not. Thanks for your inquiry.
John C.
Hi
Will these fit 2017 Sahara?
No. Sorry, they are not designed for use on 16-18 Wrangler Sahara or 17-18 Rubicon, Hard Rock or Back Country Editions with Factory Grill Inserts or two-color. Thanks for your inquiry.