JKU Rear Corner Protection Armor

Description

JKU Rear Corner Armor — Jeep Wrangler JKU 4 Door (2007–2018)

Trail-Proven Strength. Precision Fit. Built for the Long Haul.

Next Venture Motorsports’ JKU Rear Corner Armor delivers serious off-road protection for 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JKU) 4-Door models. Formed from 3/16″ thick aluminum or steel, these corner guards conform precisely to the factory curves of your JKU — providing better coverage, superior fit, and a cleaner final install than traditional flat-plate designs. If you’re going to drill into your Jeep, make it count: this is armor designed to last a lifetime.

Why Choose Next Venture Armor

• Precision-Formed to Fit the JKU Body: These aren’t generic, flat panels. Our corner armor is CNC-formed to match the compound curves of the JKU, delivering seamless coverage from tailgate to wheel well that looks right and protects where it matters most.

• Built from 3/16″ Aluminum or Steel: Choose lightweight aluminum for trail agility or steel for maximum impact resistance. Both options offer full rear corner protection without sacrificing appearance or functionality.

• Two Lighting Options Available:
  • Blank / No Cutout – For customers running factory tail lights or custom lighting solutions
  • Round / ORO Style – Pre-cut to accept round LED tail lamps for a clean, bolt-in setup with no additional trimming. Available separately here.

• Drill Once, Install for Life: Attaches using included 1/4″-20 rivnuts, offering secure, long-term performance. This is a serious upgrade meant to be done right the first time — and stay put through years of off-road abuse.

Specifications

• Material: 3/16″ Aluminum or 3/16″ Steel

• Weight: ~17 lbs (Aluminum) or ~38 lbs (Steel) per pair

• Lighting Cutout Options:

  • Blank (No LED Cutout)

  • Round/ORO Style (for a recessed 4″ round LED tail lights)

• Finish: Ships bare metal — ready for your choice of powder coat or paint

• Fitment: 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JKU 4-Door

• Tailgate/Fuel Door Cutout Options: Fuel door and tailgate hinge cutouts are included by default but can be omitted on request if you’re running a fuel cell or a drop down tailgate conversion.

• Installation: Drilling required; mounts securely with included rivnuts

Crafted to Perform — Styled to Match

Every set of JKU corner armor is laser-cut, CNC-formed, and hand-welded at our shop in Colorado, USA. This is premium armor made by enthusiasts who live for the trail — with no compromises, no thin-gauge material, and no outsourced shortcuts.

Armor That Looks Good Because It Works

We design with one philosophy: form follows function. The clean, tight fit and aggressive stance of our armor isn’t just a styling choice — it’s the result of engineering it to perform under real-world abuse. It looks this good because it works this well.

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