Nighthawk Front Bumper with Aluminum Skid for Jeep JK, JL & JT
Artec’s Nighthawk front bumper covers the Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-2018), JL (2018+), and Gladiator JT (2020+) with heavy, full-width armor in a low, clean profile — no hoop, no clutter, just protection. It carries a winch on a 1/4″ formed plate backed by internal gussets, hangs recovery shackles from 3/4″ alloy steel mounts, and closes off the underside with a bolt-on 1/4″ aerospace-aluminum rock guard that keeps total weight in check. Every contour comes from 3D scan data, so tires clear and approach angle stays sharp.
Features
- Full-width protection cut from 1/4″, 3/16″, and 1/8″ CNC laser-cut steel
- 1/4″ formed winch plate with internal gusseting mounts most winches
- 3/4″-thick high-strength alloy steel shackle mounts
- Included 1/4″ aerospace-aluminum rock guard skid — bolts on, no drilling
- Cut for LED square-style or OEM LED fog lights
- 3D-scanned contours maximize approach angle and tire clearance
- Bare steel or black powder coat; made in the USA
One part number fits JK, JL, and JT; plastic-bumper JK trims run LED or JK-style aftermarket fog lights only, and bare-steel bumpers need paint or powder coat before install. Want grille and light-bar protection up top? Step up to the Nighthawk Stinger. Add the matching JL Swaybar Skid and Front Bumper Rock Guard, or browse all front bumpers.
Nighthawk Front Bumper with Aluminum Skid for Jeep JK, JL & JT FAQs
Which Jeeps does the Nighthawk fit?
The Wrangler JK and JKU (2007-2018), Wrangler JL and JLU (2018+), and Gladiator JT (2020+). It is one design engineered from 3D scans of all three platforms, so the same bumper works across a multi-Jeep garage.
Is the aluminum skid included, and does it need drilling?
Yes, the 1/4″ aerospace-aluminum rock guard skid comes with the bumper, and no — Artec designed the mounting so it bolts on with no drilling required. Aluminum here saves meaningful weight over an equivalent steel skid.
How should I handle the bare steel finish option?
Bare steel is for builders who want to color-match their rig — it must be painted or powder coated before hitting weather, or it will surface-rust. If you would rather bolt on a finished part, choose the black powder coat version.
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