{"product_id":"rock-slide-engineering-mid-front-bumper-appalachian-series-winch-plate-steel-2018-2025-jeep-gladiator-jt-2018-2025-jeep-wrangler-jl","title":"Rock Slide Engineering Appalachian Mid Front Bumper | Winch Plate | Steel | 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL \u0026 Gladiator JT","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIs This for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're building a JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator that needs a mid-width steel front bumper with winch capability, recovery points, and auxiliary lighting mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Rock Slide Engineering Appalachian Mid Front Bumper is engineered for JL\/JT-specific mounting geometry, integrating a winch plate, dual D-ring recovery points, 4\" factory fog light pockets, removable wings with 4\" auxiliary light mounts, and a removable 20\" light bar-capable bull bar in a single platform-specific fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want full steel construction for maximum durability in moderate to aggressive off-road use\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 130 lbs, this is an all-steel bumper designed for builds where structural integrity under sustained trail impacts is the priority over weight reduction. The aluminum Appalachian variant (FB-F-310-JK) is available for JK platforms where weight is the primary consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a configurable bumper that can run stubby or full-width\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wings are removable for a stubby profile, and the bull bar is independently removable. Both configurations retain the winch plate, D-rings, and factory fog light pockets in the main shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-steel construction, powder-coated textured black — 130 lbs of platform-specific steel bumper engineered for JL\/JT mounting geometry. Full steel construction provides the structural integrity required for moderate to aggressive trail use, winch loads, and recovery operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated winch plate with dual D-ring recovery points — winch mount opening with integrated winch plate compatible with standard winch bolt patterns. Two D-ring mounts positioned for correct pull angle on the JL\/JT platform. Verify winch footprint before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable wings with 4\" auxiliary light mounts and removable bull bar — wings include mounts for aftermarket 4\" lights and are removable for a stubby profile. Bull bar accepts a 20\" light bar and is independently removable without affecting the main shell or recovery points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Appalachian Mid Front Bumper for JL\/JT is an all-steel bumper at 130 lbs, compared to the aluminum-shell composite construction of the JK variant (FB-F-310-JK) at 73 lbs. The weight difference reflects the full steel construction of the JL\/JT variant, which provides greater structural integrity for moderate to aggressive trail use at the cost of additional unsprung and front-axle weight. The JL\/JT platform's front suspension and steering geometry are engineered to handle the additional weight of a steel bumper, but the impact on front-end handling, steering feel, and suspension geometry should be considered, particularly on builds with significant lift or modified front-end components. The 4\" light pockets in the main shell retain the factory JL\/JT fog light position. Wing-mounted 4\" light mounts accept aftermarket auxiliary lights outboard of the factory fog light location. The bull bar accepts a 20\" light bar. All three lighting positions are independent. Estimated installation time is 2 hours on a stock JL or JT. Sold as a single unit (each). Winch, D-rings, and lights are not included unless explicitly stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudit Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFB-F-310-JL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock Slide Engineering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppalachian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid Front Bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel — Full Steel Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder Coat — Textured Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstall Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinch Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x D-Ring Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 4\" (Factory Fog Position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWing Light Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 4\" Aftermarket — Removable Wings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBull Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable — Accepts 20\" Light Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable — Stubby Configuration Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach — Single Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppalachian Mid Bumper — Platform \u0026amp; Material Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFB-F-310-JL ← This listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJL Wrangler \/ JT Gladiator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFB-F-310-JK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJK Wrangler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum \/ Steel Composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified Fitment — 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Sport \/ Sport S \/ Rubicon \/ Sahara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2018–2022 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited Sport \/ Unlimited Sport S \/ Unlimited Rubicon \/ Unlimited Sahara \/ Unlimited Moab (2018–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2021–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited Willys \/ Unlimited Willys Sport \/ Unlimited High Altitude \/ Unlimited Rubicon 4xe \/ Unlimited Sahara 4xe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2021 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited 80th Anniversary \/ Unlimited Freedom \/ Unlimited Islander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2022–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited High Tide \/ Unlimited Rubicon 392\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2023–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Willys 4xe \/ High Altitude 4xe \/ Rubicon 4xe \/ Sahara 4xe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2024–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Rubicon X \/ Rubicon X 4xe \/ Sport S 4xe \/ Rubicon 392 Final Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified Fitment — 2020–2026 Jeep Gladiator JT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2020–2026 Gladiator Sport \/ Sport S \/ Rubicon \/ Mojave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2020–2023 Gladiator Overland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2021–2026 Gladiator Willys \/ Texas Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2021–2023 Gladiator Willys Sport \/ High Altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e2024–2026 Gladiator NightHawk \/ Rubicon X \/ High Tide \/ Mojave X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ \u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JK (2007–2018)\u003c\/strong\u003e — JK uses different frame mounting geometry. See FB-F-310-JK for JK fitment.\u003cbr\u003e✘ \u003cstrong\u003eVerify fitment on modified vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e — aftermarket bumper mounts, frame modifications, or non-standard front-end configurations may affect fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated installation time: 2 hours on a stock JL or JT. Modified vehicles may require additional time or hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel bumper — 130 lbs. Consider impact on front-end handling, steering feel, and suspension geometry, particularly on lifted builds or builds with modified front-end components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinch compatibility: verify your winch footprint matches the integrated winch plate bolt pattern before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-rings included. Winch, lights, and light bar are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended for winch mounting and recovery point torque specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 warning: this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify fitment on modified vehicles before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Question:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is your JL or JT stock or modified? Confirm your model year and trim. At 130 lbs, this steel bumper adds significant front-end weight — confirm your suspension and steering components are appropriate for the additional load, particularly on lifted builds. 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