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J S.
I just install the full carnivore Front bumper on my 2026 Rubicon. I just noticed the electric sway bar disconnect motor is exposes. Will any skid plate fit the carnivore bumper?
The exposure of the sway bar disconnect motor is a common issue when upgrading to high-clearance aftermarket bumpers like the Carnivore.
The good news is that you have a few excellent options to protect that vulnerable motor on your 2026 Rubicon:
1. Reuse Your Factory Rubicon Skid Plate
Fitment: It is often a direct bolt-on or requires very minor "notching" (trimming about 1") to clear the new bumper's lower brackets.
Pros: It’s free since you already own it, and it provides heavy-duty protection.
2. Quadratec Aluminum Modular Front Sway Bar Skid Plate
Design: Made from high-strength 5052 aluminum, so it won't rust and adds very little weight to your front end.
Coverage: It is specifically designed to conceal the unsightly crash bar and protect the electronic sway bar motor.
Installation: 100% bolt-on with no drilling required.
3. DV8 Offroad Sway Bar Disconnect Skid Plate (SPJL-02)
Features: It features vented steel plates to ensure proper airflow to your engine bay while still providing a shield against rocks.
Finish: It comes in a micro-texture black powder coat that matches the Carnivore's finish very closely.
The good news is that you have a few excellent options to protect that vulnerable motor on your 2026 Rubicon:
1. Reuse Your Factory Rubicon Skid Plate
Fitment: It is often a direct bolt-on or requires very minor "notching" (trimming about 1") to clear the new bumper's lower brackets.
Pros: It’s free since you already own it, and it provides heavy-duty protection.
2. Quadratec Aluminum Modular Front Sway Bar Skid Plate
Design: Made from high-strength 5052 aluminum, so it won't rust and adds very little weight to your front end.
Coverage: It is specifically designed to conceal the unsightly crash bar and protect the electronic sway bar motor.
Installation: 100% bolt-on with no drilling required.
3. DV8 Offroad Sway Bar Disconnect Skid Plate (SPJL-02)
Features: It features vented steel plates to ensure proper airflow to your engine bay while still providing a shield against rocks.
Finish: It comes in a micro-texture black powder coat that matches the Carnivore's finish very closely.
Nicholas D.
Hi Will this bumper accept a Rugcel EMCP 13500 winch?
The Carnivore Front Bumper will physically accept the Rugcel EMCP 13500 winch because they share the same industry-standard bolt pattern, but you will be operating at the very edge of the bumper's structural limits.Official Quadratec/Carnivore documentation states the bumper is engineered for winches up to 12,000 lbs. If you get into a severe recovery situation where the winch is pulling its maximum capacity, you are putting 1,500 lbs of force on the steel plate beyond what it was tested for. This can lead to the winch plate bowing, the mounting bolts stretching, or damage to the bumper's frame brackets.
The Rugcel 13,500 is a "large body" winch (approx. 21" long). The Carnivore bumper has an open-top design, so side-to-side clearance is generally excellent. The Carnivore bumper comes with a removable overrider hoop. On larger winches like the EMCP 13500, the solenoid/control box (the part where the wires plug in) is often very tall. If your Rugcel has a top-mounted control box, it may sit very close to or slightly interfere with the overrider bar. You may need to mount the control box to the side or leave the overrider bar off. Also to note, Carnivore bumpers are designed for Hawse Fairleads (flat plates). If your Rugcel came with a large Roller Fairlead, it might protrude significantly; a Hawse fairlead is recommended for a cleaner fit.
The Rugcel 13,500 is a "large body" winch (approx. 21" long). The Carnivore bumper has an open-top design, so side-to-side clearance is generally excellent. The Carnivore bumper comes with a removable overrider hoop. On larger winches like the EMCP 13500, the solenoid/control box (the part where the wires plug in) is often very tall. If your Rugcel has a top-mounted control box, it may sit very close to or slightly interfere with the overrider bar. You may need to mount the control box to the side or leave the overrider bar off. Also to note, Carnivore bumpers are designed for Hawse Fairleads (flat plates). If your Rugcel came with a large Roller Fairlead, it might protrude significantly; a Hawse fairlead is recommended for a cleaner fit.
Gary V.
what is the width between D-ring mounts?
While the exact "center-to-center" measurement isn't listed, the width between the D-ring mounts is approximately 28.5 to 29 inches. This spacing is specifically designed to align with the frame horns of the Jeep Wrangler JK, JL, and Gladiator JT, providing a direct path for recovery forces into the chassis.
Mike B.
I have a 2024 Gladiator Mojave X with a factory steel bumper. Will my fog lights work with the Carnivor full size bumper
Yes, they will.
Samuel M.
Does the stubby version of this bumper also have auxiliary lighting mounts? From photos it is difficult to tell if there is room for a light behind the mesh panels.
No, the stubby version does not have an auxiliary light mounting point behind the mesh grille inserts. Only the mid and full width bumper have this option.
Larry F.
Hi, can the mid-size Carnivore bumper be reliably used for flat towing a Jeep Gladiator behind a motor home, replacing the towing base plate? Thanks! Larry
No, this bumper is not rated for flat towing.
Caleb B.
Which skid plate do you recommend for the stubby version?
Stan N.
I have a Blue Ox base plate installed on my 2020 JL Rubicon so I can flat tow behind my RV. Is this bumper compatible with the Blue Ox base plate?
Yes, it is.
Adil S.
Will the Gladiator Rubicon front steel skid plate fit without modifications with this bumper?
The OEM skid plate will not fit with this bumper.
Ralph A.
Will my Harbor Freight Apex Predator winch fit on this bumper for my Wrangler JL?
Yes, it will.