Rock Slide Engineering 300 Series Flat Tow Brackets | Steel | 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT

Is This for You?

• You're flat towing your JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator behind a motorhome or tow vehicle and need dedicated safety chain attachment points that mount to the factory frame — the Rock Slide Engineering 300 Series Flat Tow Brackets provide a factory-frame-mounted safety chain location for flat tow configurations on JL and JT platforms, with all installation hardware included.
• You're running an Appalachian Series or compatible bumper and need flat tow hardware that integrates with your existing setup — the 300 Series brackets mount to the factory frame independently of the bumper, providing safety chain points without modifying the bumper itself. Note: these brackets will NOT work with Rock Slide Engineering Rigid Series bumpers.
• You want a lightweight, purpose-built flat tow solution at 5 lbs for the pair — 7-gauge steel construction provides the structural integrity required for safety chain loads in a flat tow configuration without adding meaningful weight to the front of the vehicle.

The Result

• Factory frame mount — brackets mount directly to the JL/JT factory frame, not to the bumper. This preserves bumper interchangeability and ensures safety chain loads transfer to the frame rather than through the bumper mounting hardware.
• 7-gauge steel construction, powder-coated textured black — 7-gauge (0.179") steel provides the yield strength required for safety chain attachment loads in a flat tow configuration. Powder coat finish provides corrosion resistance for daily and travel use.
• Sold as a pair with installation hardware included — both driver and passenger side brackets included. All mounting hardware included. Estimated installation time: 1 hour.

Flat towing (also called dinghy towing or four-down towing) requires safety chains connecting the towed vehicle to the tow vehicle as a secondary retention system in the event of coupler or hitch failure. The 300 Series Flat Tow Brackets provide dedicated safety chain attachment points on the JL/JT frame, which is the correct load path for safety chain forces — safety chains must be capable of supporting the full weight of the towed vehicle and must attach to the frame or a frame-mounted structure, not to the bumper shell. The 7-gauge steel construction (0.179" wall thickness) provides the structural integrity required for this application. The brackets mount to the factory frame using the included hardware without drilling or cutting. These brackets are NOT compatible with Rock Slide Engineering Rigid Series bumpers — verify bumper compatibility before ordering. Sold as a pair. Installation hardware included.

Audit Table

Verified Fitment — 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL

✔ 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Sport / Sport S / Rubicon / Sahara
✔ 2018–2022 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited Sport / Unlimited Sport S / Unlimited Rubicon / Unlimited Sahara / Unlimited Moab (2018–2019)
✔ 2021–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited Willys / Unlimited Willys Sport / Unlimited High Altitude / Unlimited Rubicon 4xe / Unlimited Sahara 4xe
✔ 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited 80th Anniversary / Unlimited Freedom / Unlimited Islander
✔ 2022–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Unlimited High Tide / Unlimited Rubicon 392
✔ 2023–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Willys 4xe / High Altitude 4xe / Rubicon 4xe / Sahara 4xe
✔ 2024–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL — Rubicon X / Rubicon X 4xe / Sport S 4xe / Rubicon 392 Final Edition

Verified Fitment — 2020–2026 Jeep Gladiator JT

✔ 2020–2026 Gladiator Sport / Sport S / Rubicon / Mojave
✔ 2020–2023 Gladiator Overland
✔ 2021–2026 Gladiator Willys / Texas Trail
✔ 2021–2023 Gladiator Willys Sport / High Altitude
✔ 2024–2026 Gladiator NightHawk / Rubicon X / High Tide / Mojave X

✘ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler JK (2007–2018) — JK-specific flat tow hardware required.
✘ NOT compatible with Rock Slide Engineering Rigid Series bumpers — verify bumper compatibility before ordering.
✘ Verify fitment on modified vehicles — frame modifications or non-standard front-end configurations may affect mounting compatibility.

Installation Notes

• Estimated installation time: ~1 hour on a stock JL or JT.
• Brackets mount to factory frame. All installation hardware included. No drilling or cutting required.
• Safety chains must be rated for the full weight of the towed vehicle. Verify chain rating before use.
• NOT compatible with Rock Slide Engineering Rigid Series bumpers. Verify bumper compatibility before ordering.
• Verify flat tow configuration compliance with your tow vehicle manufacturer's guidelines and applicable towing regulations.
• California Proposition 65 warning: this product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Engineering Question: What bumper are you currently running or planning to run on your JL or JT? These brackets are NOT compatible with Rock Slide Engineering Rigid Series bumpers. Also confirm your flat tow setup — safety chains must attach to a frame-mounted structure and must be rated for the full weight of your towed vehicle.