News — 2019

Why UV-Protected Straps Matter More Than You Think When most off-road enthusiasts think about suspension components, they focus on shocks, lift kits, and control arms. Suspension limit straps rarely make the conversation — until one fails. And when a strap fails at speed on the trail, it's not just an inconvenience. It's a safety issue. Bartact has spent over 14 years engineering off-road accessories that hold up where others don't, and the UV-protection story behind Bartact suspension limit straps is one worth understanding before your next build. The Hidden Threat: UV Degradation in Off-Road Straps Every time your vehicle is...

Jeep Gladiator JT Bolt-On Grab Handles: Why Fitment Is Different from the Wrangler Bartact builds grab handles specifically engineered for the Jeep Gladiator JT — not adapted from Wrangler hardware and called compatible, but developed from JT-specific dimensions and mounting configurations. When Bartact engineers a Gladiator grab handle, the fitment, load ratings, and mounting hardware are all developed around what the Gladiator actually requires. The Jeep Gladiator JT shares its front cab section with the Wrangler JL, but the grab handle situation is more complicated than it first appears. Many Gladiator owners assume that Wrangler grab handles will transfer directly...