2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Roadmaster Base Plate Install Tips and Rubber Plugs Part Number

Updated 09/30/2024 | Published 09/26/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3660)

$575.00

Roadmaster EZ Base Plate 1-1/2" Receiver Covers - Qty 2

(206)

$27.90

Question:

I installed the RM-521453-5 on my 2024 Jeep JLU Rubicon with steel bumper and steel rock gard. All went well until I went to install the 8 bumper nuts. The instructions said to add washers if there were gaps between the bracket a frame. There was and I added two washers to one side and one on the other. What I didn’t realize was that there was very little tolerance for the bumper nuts to be installed. Since the bracket was slightly offset by two washers on one side, the bracket interfered with the bumper nuts and had to be tightened with an open end wrench because a socket would not fit. It was doable, but not easy. I suggest adding a note to the installation guide to watch for this issue. I don’t know what the solution is when there is such a gap between the brackets and frame that multiple washers are needed other than reducing the tolerance of the bracket which may not work in all applications. I am happy with the installation regardless. Question, the kit did not come with rubber plugs to cover the holes when the arms are not installed. Are they available? Thank you

asked by: Steve B

Expert Reply:

Hey Steve, thank you for the insight into your installation of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 on your 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited!

We try to get as much info on our site for future users to see, but sometimes the small details like what you experienced are difficult to convey to everyone - your insight will now live on the product page and be searchable for future readers to see!

To get some rubber plugs for your base plate kit you'll need the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate 1-1/2" Receiver Covers # RM-210.

expert reply by: Jon G