JL Fans: New Body Armor Trail Doors and More Summer Swag

With our fair-weather friends in Moab, Daytona, and Panama City kicking off a long list of epic Jeep events, it’s safe to say: Tis the season for topless rigs and summer-minded accessories. And chief among our list? These sweet new Body Armor trail doors for the Wrangler JL. More than just a stylish way to celebrate the blazing heat (and keep some of it at bay), tubular trail doors make off-roading more fun—and constructive. They give you an unobstructed view of the trail and make it easier to lean out for obstacle-spotting and tire placement.

Starting to wonder if your ride is up to snuff for that upcoming Jeep Jamboree or Poker Run?

We all know the first thing you think about when it comes to upgrading your vehicle for off-road purposes is suspension and drivetrain mods. But as you can see, it’s just as important to bring the exterior up to snuff, as well. Bumpers can snag on rocks, rocker panels can crumble and bind, and like we said—those stock doors can block your vision. When you really think about it, updating the exterior is ultimately a performance upgrade for the off-road. And if you’re looking for excellent performance, you need to look up Body Armor 4×4.

Extreme Hardware with SoCal Style

For more than 15 years, Body Armor 4×4 has been making a sizable footprint in the off-road segment. And while 1.5 decades may seem like a relatively long time to be in the game—when faced against 30- and 40-year veterans in an ever-expanding industry—it actually marks you as the newcomer.

Time is everything to many buyers. The longer a brand has been around, the better it seems to be. Despite that bias, these guys have not only held their own, they’ve established themselves as a go-to name for many off-roaders and Jeep enthusiasts. That alone is a testament to the quality of their products.

So what should you be checking out this summer?

Well, I’ve been jamming the new Body Armor trail doors down your throat, so let’s start there. Because, honestly, these tubular doors are killer.

First, check out that rugged steel tube frame reinforced with gusset plates for added protection and a little extra dose of aggressive styling. This robust design and solid construction, paired with thick, woven nylon web doors, make the upgrade more than suitable for hard trail use. And if you’re worried about comfort (Bro, do you even Jeep?) Body Armor threw in a padded arm rest to appease your luxurious sensibilities. Available for both JK and JL models, Body Armor trail doors are easy to install, simply sliding onto the factory hinge with little to no modifications necessary.

Bump It Up

While some new Body Armor trail doors will definitely help your off-road game, they’re hardly the only thing on this brand’s list—or yours. Bumpers are critical to off-road performance. And if you’re looking for something new, Body Armor is bustling to the front line with its JL full-width front bumper, JL stubby bumper, and JL rear bumper.

Constructed of 3/16″ steel plate with a two-stage powder-coated finish, these bumpers guarantee they can stand up to whatever your off-road adventures have in store. Installation is easy, thanks to a bolt-on design that allows for a simple swap—although they will not accommodate factory fog lights in the Mopar steel bumper package upgrade.

The full-width front bumper provides ultimate off-road protection plus 12,000-lb winch capacity, two welded D-ring mounts, and optional grille guard and skid plate compatibility. The stubby option offers the same features, but with better tire clearance and approach angles. And the rear bumper includes a removable license plate mount, plus a light kit for dual row LED cube lights in your choice of spot or fog beam.

Any combination looks sick with a set of Body Armor trail doors —and you can really complete the look with some Rockcrawler Side Bars. Constructed of heavy duty 2″x3″ black powder-coated steel tubing with an extra 2″ kick out rail, these side steps double as wheel-to-wheel rocker guard protection for even the most extreme off-roaders.

Add-On Accessories

Also new from Body Armor, though not specifically on the Jeep-front, are a 30,000-lb capacity 30’x3” tow strap, a reversible-design billet aluminum mega D-ring, synthetic rope fairlead, and 4-in-1 hitch accessory called the “Backbone.” Fitting a 2” receiver, the multi-purpose unit functions as a skid plate, non-skid step, recovery point, and wheel chock.

It’s also worth mentioning that Body Armor serves other off-road beasts as well, with offerings for Toyota, Ford, Dodge, and GM badges. And the best part? The company designs everything right here in the USA, in the off-road desert capital of Southern California and backs it up with excellent product knowledge, friendly customer service, and a competitive limited lifetime warranty.