Reviews for AEV Rear Bumper for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK
Hardware pack had missing hardware required for the assembly and mounting. I found this disappointing considering the price point and brand. I opted for upgraded/stronger hardware options at the hardware store vs what the hardware pack was supposed to include but didn't. The instructions provided could/should be more detailed and specific. The rear tire carrier mounts the spare wheel & tire off centered on the jeep. I was unaware of this prior to ordering. I would not buy this rear bumper & tire carrier again. Definitely not worth the time, effort, and frustration. In the future, I plan to replace the bumper and tire carrier with an alternate option i.e.: Evo or Poison Spyder.
Completely dislike this bumper its look and construction. The top mount bar is a gimmick to get the customer to buy one of their add-on's and is a real eye-sore. The water container is a joke and then you are hit with the extra cost of a pump to get the water out. At $800 bucks it should be included but is just another gimmick. The guys at the shop talked me into this bumper over another one and I took their advice. When it was on I said no it look awful, they responded that I had to pay a $100 re-stocking fee. I never went back to that shop. After spending $5000 there I would have expected a little customer appreciation but no. So all in all this rear bumper was one big mistake from the get-go.