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Advanced install. Use the AEV guide and plan for bumper, bracket, fog-light, winch, camera, and accessory decisions before the Jeep is apart.

(GEN 2) AEV EX / RX Front Bumper Installation GuidePrimary bumper install guide linked from the AEV product page.AEV 7000 Series LED Light Mount Installation GuideAEV Trail Camera Relocation Kit for EX / RX Front Bumper Installation GuideAEV Universal Fairlead Installation Guide
AEV EX Front Bumper Install for Jeep Gladiator & WranglerCandidate install walkthrough found during the AEV pilot; needs final human review before being treated as official evidence.AEV EX front bumper wing install videoNarrow accessory/install segment candidate, not a full bumper install guide.
Front bumpersNeeds vehicle setup checkProduct image available

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AEV EX Front Bumper for JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator

Default front-bumper pool candidate for JL Wrangler/JT Gladiator; quote must confirm sensors, camera, fog lights, winch, fairlead, tow hooks, skid plate, and trim details.

AEV describes the EX Front Bumper as a full-width JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator front bumper with hot-stamped boron steel construction, factory-style integration, winch compatibility, heavy-duty recovery points, OEM fog-light compatibility, optional 7000 Series off-road light support, optional trail-camera relocation, Standard Flare or High Flare fitment, and an approximate bumper weight of 110 lbs.

SKU

12301200AA

Price

$2,299

Role

optional visual

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Variant coverage

2 source rows

Price range

$2,299

Source captured

2026-07-14

Available at sourceVariant ID 45171125092540

12301200AA

Standard Flare

$2,299

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Question

Can this take a winch?

Winch compatibility

AEV EX Front Bumper for JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator has winch/fairlead information in the product details. The related product packet also calls out Winch mount, Fairlead plate bracket, and Non-winch cover. Treat that as a fitment path, not a blank yes: verify the exact winch model, mount or plate, fairlead, wiring route, recovery points, and front-end weight before quoting.

Sources

- AEV product page: https://aev-conversions.com/products/aev-ex-front-bumper

- Manufacturer instruction: (GEN 2) AEV EX / RX Front Bumper Installation Guide

- Manufacturer instruction: AEV 7000 Series LED Light Mount Installation Guide

- Winch mount: Required path when the customer wants a winch mounted behind the EX/RX bumper.

- Fairlead plate bracket: Useful when a hawse fairlead and front license plate need to coexist.

- Non-winch cover: Clean cover path when the bumper is installed without a winch.

Fitment and build notes

Premium full-feature visual bumper candidate from the strict default bumper pool; final checkout remains shop/quote gated.

For bolt-on parts, the last check is the exact vehicle and option setup: year/model/trim, sensors or cameras, lights, winch or recovery plan, finish, related brackets, and whether the customer is installing it or sending it to a shop.

Readiness
Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check
Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed
Install docsProduct-specific install/support links are captured. Confirm exact SKU/application before final approval.Captured
Product imageProduct image available
Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote
Visual priorityhigh