Smittybilt 76750D SRC Classic Rear Bumper with D-Ring Mounts and Shackles for 1976-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ/YJ/LJ

Nice bummer well built looks great

The holes on my YJ were already there so installation was not a big deal. It is a bit challenging with the fuel tank installed but it's not too difficult. The shackle mounts with included shackles, rated hitch receiver, and small footprint for great departure angle, make this a great bargain and adds significant capability to the Jeep.

Don't buy this if you are too lazy to read the negative comments as well as good for I learned a lot by reading the single stars as to what to expect and thus was not upset by finding the same held true for me. Worth the cost savings if you don't mind working a bit to save money. It should be noted that this bumper unlike MOPARS stock bumper does not have a shock absorption plate incorporated into the bumper. For those who like me are shade tree mechanics and haven't a clue what this is I looked it up for you. It is a z shaped piece of steel designed to collapse if the rear bumper is struck or you backed into a tree. The idea is it will prevent damage to the cross frame member under minor accidents. the word Minor should be capitalized and in quotes it don't take much to crush this my used jeep had both of these crushed. But surprisingly there was no damage to the cross frame member so I guess it does work. You don't get this on any of the replacement bumpers including this one. Hope i don't hit a tree.I would strongly suggest if you have jeep like mine that when you drill the four holes using the template you don't drill 7/16 holes as the instructions tell you. drill a 1/2 inch and save a lot of grief. The original holes at both ends of the frame: that are used are half inch and you use the same bolt size so drill a 1/2 inch hole and you won't have to take the bumper off like i had to do when i found I could not align the bolts with the holes. Yes I did use the template and yes i punched the center it still did not line up. Opening the holes a 1/16 to a full 1/2 inch made everything fit perfectly.Yes you must I repeat must drop the gas tank. There is no other way to tighten the bolts which have to go through the area where the gas tank is, to match the threads on the bumper. The Jeep 2000 SE tank is hinged and allows you to drop it sufficient distance to do the attachment. Warning if you don't have small hands get someone to help you who does. It is still very tight even when you lower the tank. You can really lower the tank by removing the fill hose and breather hose which frankly was too big of a chore for a shade tree mechanic like me. I strongly suggest you have on hand 5/8 deep socket, shallow socket, box end wrench with angle or even better one that pivots. Those 3/8 bolts you use go into some very tight locations. I used all of the above plus a a universal attachment to my sockets. I was determined not to remove those hoses on my gas tank.The hardware that came with it was actually very good I would have given this a five star if I hadn't had to open those 7/16 holes. Really frustrating to have to remove the bumper because the holes did not align up with the drill jig.Also the 2ea 12 mm x 40 bolts they give you are too long way too long. The ones I took off were the same and as far as i could see for no reason. I went to my friendly hardware store who HAS a good selection of metric hardware and purchased a shorter bolt to replace these. I recommend using serviceable locktite (red) on all the bolts. I know they have lock washers and yes it is a pain to use but I have learned the hard way where there is a lot of vibration and stress even lock washers fail. With serviceable locktite or equivalent the bolt holds. The last thing you want is for the deer carrier you have in the Reese hitch attachment to fall off with your bumper going over a lot of rough terrain. For that matter it is awful embarrassing on a highway as well.The D rings are galvanized which look to be of good quality no problems with threads. These are prime items to be stolen so if you are worried about losing $27.00 worth of D rings don't leave them on until you use them or figure a way to secure them. I have a lock box in my jeep for items like this which I have bolted down to the body from inside. Having a soft top I live under the fear of someone cutting my top to get in and steel my gear so I never lock my jeep. As for hot wiring the the jeep I made sure that is not easy either. They of course can always use my rear hitch to tow my jeep off but that is something I rather not think aboutThe quality of the bumper has been questioned in some comments no doubt theirs had problem mine did not have any scratches all the threaded plates were without burs I checked. The Reese hitch was straight no problem and in the center I checked this as well. I really liked the quality of the paint has a rough texture resistant to scratches. Note I said resistant not scratch proof.One man ( preferably with small hands) can install this just be sure to put one bolt at one end use the top one first it is next to the frame attachment bolt and is in the worst place you could have this. With the bumper a half inch from the frame insert the bolt and thread it half way. Go to the other end and insert the bolt all the way in first: again next to the frame attachment bolt then lift the bumper and hand thread the bolt leave a few threads so the bumper is moveable you will need this when you get to those bolts between the tank and the cross frame. Go back and tighten the other bolt you left half threaded until you have a couple of threads left.Make sure not to have small children are near you when you insert and tighten these they will certainly hear words they shouldn't if you are like me. I used the four 7/16 bolts to tighten the bumper to the cross frame then went to the ends to secure them. I can not count the number of times I dropped the washers while attempting to insert these bolts. Don't give up you will need those washers unless you want to lose the bumper on the highway or in the woods. Take your time, use that buddy with small hands or keep on hand plenty of band-aides blood is not a good lubricant.In the bags of hardware you are going to find two steel plates. If you are like me you will forget these then when you try to put them in after all the horror of previously tightening those same bolts you will make a hard decision to either accidentally forget them again or god help you take the bolts out and attempt fate and use them as shown. I will not say what my decision was no doubt SMITTYBILT has a very good reason for these to be use (they better have is all I can say). They don't say anywhere why they are needed or the fact they place them on the hardest side of the jeep to install them.One last comment the bottom bracket is there to be used. I really don't know why the manufacture has it under optional. I strongly recommend using the same bolt thread used by Jeep this is where having a good hardware supply store that HAS metric bolts on hand and my earlier comment about using a shorter bolt. The self tapping bolt will ruin the threads Jeep used and it is a very high probability that the threads after you removed the old hardware are still in good shape. Most shade tree mechanics like me hate metric but I have had to learn to accept the fact that the world is not going to change to suit me and sadly I own metric tools and use them. Go and buy a cheap set of metric tools if you own a jeep TJ series or later models, you certainly will need them.Again I think this bumper is an outstanding bumper worth five stars but for those small holes they say to drill. I saved hundreds of dollars by using this and personally believe I have an outstanding bumper on my jeep. SMITTYBILT if you read this change that drill template and you will get a lot of five stars.Hope this helps enjoy the ride and be safe. I may be behind you and i don't want that bumper in my grill.

Received right on schedule. Opened boxes (I ordered front & rear bumpers) and was pleasantly surprised. Both units were packaged well and in great shape. What really surprised me is the weight...these are built EXTRA Heavy Duty....exactly what I've been looking for...full width, small profile, and really strong!Textured coating seems very heavy/thick, shackles seem durable, and tow hitch is welded nicely and also straight. I can't comment on the install yet, but my '88 YJ has been modded by someone in the past, so install is going to be tough no matter what.All in all, I'm a Crappy Hamper!

The bumper is really solidly built, and I'm glad to finally have some solid attachment points on the rear of my Jeep with the D rings. I put up with those crappy tube bumpers for far too long.For installation and fitment, I want to make it clear that my Jeep was involved in an accident which bent the rear subframe that this bumper attaches to. I had a lot of difficulty getting the stock bolt holes to line up with the holes in the bumper as a result. I don't fault the bumper for that.As for the holes you have to drill yourself, those depend on your ability to follow instructions and use the included guide to drill them. You do have to drop the gas tank to drill the holes and install the bumper. It's not a simple bolt on procedure that you can knock out in an hour, but it's really not that bad.

I recently bought an 06 TJ and they had the ugly, faded stock bumpers with the square cap replacements.I did some research, and really like the styling of these. A couple of companies make similar bumpers, but Smittybuilt has a good reputation and the price was very good.But one of the bottom tabs was not aligned properly so I had to hammer into place (rubber mallet).In order to melt properly you need to drill your bumper, and the only way I can see putting the bolts for the backside is stupid probably drop a gas tank...It does fit nice and tight to the body and looks very nice, except the hardware is visible from the side.Should have been black hardware.

Looks great. Easy installation if you follow directions. I installed with the SRC roof rack. I used the template and it lined up fine. However I didn't trust the hole size based on the other reviews so I drilled the 7/16" holes then opened holes to about 5/8" using my #9 step black oxide step drill bit, (which opened up the holes easily). I also opened up the bottom bracket holes on the bumper and used the existing hardware. Don't waste your time trying to install the 4 inner bolts without dropping the fuel tank....

If you have a stock spare tire this would probably work well for you. The bumper itself is a great bumper but without the cut out a slightly larger spare makes this one useless.