We all know the Jeep Gladiator's rear end is one of it's vulnerabilities when going off-road. The long overhang of the 5-foot bed makes for a less desirable departure angle as compared to it's Jeep Wrangler cousins. And more specifically, the Mojave edition's rear end is even MORE vulnerable to rocks and obstacles because of the lack of bed protections as compared to the Rubicon, which comes with an added steel bumper and rock rails for the bed. And furthermore, my particular Jeep Gladiator Mojave didn't even come with a hitch! So today I will be remedying this by installing a Mopar rear steel bumper, Mopar bed rock rails(sliders), and Mopar hitch receiver to give my Mojave's rear end the added protection it needs for the kinds of off-road trails that I plan to take it. Not to mention, the added ability to tow.

Link to how I created my own rivnut setter tool:
   • How to install rivnut, rivet nuts or ...  

Link to nylon hole plugs to cover up sensor holes left in the steel bumper:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KNY52NP?...

Time stamps:

00:00 Intro
00:26 Overview
02:06 Side Notes
03:10 Removing Plastic Bumper
04:59 Removing Hitch Crossmember
08:39 Preparing New Hitch Crossmember
09:58 Installing New Hitch Crossmember
13:07 Installing Bed Slider Brackets
14:55 Rivnuts for the Crossmember
16:07 Trailer Connector Socket and Sensor Holes
17:23 Installing Steel Bumper
18:52 Installing Bed Sliders(Rock Rails)
20:16 Finishing Touches
20:59 Post Install Thoughts
21:56 Extro