home built brush guard

mikesjeep99 · 09-24-2009, 05:03 PM

Here are some pics of the brush guard I threw together today. I think it looks pretty good for real cheap!

Quazzimoto · 09-24-2009, 05:10 PM

Looks good, nice work.

ol"blue · 09-24-2009, 05:29 PM

Did you mount it to the factory tow hook attachment points?

mikesjeep99 · 09-24-2009, 05:34 PM

I removed the front bumper cover, and bolted it to the frame where ther was an existing hole, Then drilled another one for more strength. I'm not sure I even noticed if it had factory tow hooks! hehe

COSXJFAN · 09-24-2009, 05:37 PM

Nice job Mike!! Looks clean!!

mikesjeep99 · 09-24-2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks guys, I'm afraid this is becoming an addiction! }

COSXJFAN · 09-24-2009, 06:49 PM

Tell me about it!! Check out my build thread if you want, I've got the freakin bug in a BIG way!! LOL!! Of all the bugs to have, this is a good one!! LOL!!

warthog · 09-24-2009, 07:02 PM

Nice job,
Looks real good! How thick is that metal plate on the sides and how did you cut it?

mikesjeep99 · 09-24-2009, 07:18 PM

It's 1/4" steel. I made a cardboard template, fitted it to the bumper where I wanted it, then cut it with a plasma cutter

mikesjeep99 · 09-24-2009, 07:20 PM

cosxjfan, gotta love the brown chicken brown cow!! I will check it out! Thanks

dlundblad · 09-24-2009, 08:55 PM

That looks really good...

mobilecherokee4 · 09-24-2009, 08:59 PM

looks very nice! almost like the grill guard i bought

XJ?2010 · 09-24-2009, 10:06 PM

Looks great nice job

There are worse addictions you can have...lol

BTW nice WJ love them things

jeepskater433 · 09-29-2009, 01:12 PM

looks good, not too wimpy but at the same time gives it a good look

zjrog · 09-29-2009, 04:19 PM

I like that. Wonder how strong it is though.

A guy that works around here built one for his WJ too. Made it drom 1.5" square tube. Bolts in with the towhooks. I'll see if I can get a pic posted later tonight...

09-24-2009, 05:03 PM	#1
mikesjeep99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Poland, Maine Posts: 24 My Photos 1999 Grand Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: NP237 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: LT225/75R16 BFG A/T Lift Specifications: not yet lifted Misc Accessories: Paid $1,500 for it, that's a start! Added a homemade brush guard yesterday9/24/09 more to come!	home built brush guard Here are some pics of the brush guard I threw together today. I think it looks pretty good for real cheap! Attached Images __________________ I'm beginning to understand why it's a "Jeep thing" '03 Durango SXT '02 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. 26" Mud Lites '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

09-24-2009, 05:29 PM	#3
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 14,124 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44 w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	Did you mount it to the factory tow hook attachment points? __________________ '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 WHP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST" http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...r54_2048_0.gif

09-24-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
mikesjeep99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Poland, Maine Posts: 24 My Photos 1999 Grand Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: NP237 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: LT225/75R16 BFG A/T Lift Specifications: not yet lifted Misc Accessories: Paid $1,500 for it, that's a start! Added a homemade brush guard yesterday9/24/09 more to come!	I removed the front bumper cover, and bolted it to the frame where ther was an existing hole, Then drilled another one for more strength. I'm not sure I even noticed if it had factory tow hooks! hehe __________________ I'm beginning to understand why it's a "Jeep thing" '03 Durango SXT '02 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. 26" Mud Lites '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

09-24-2009, 05:37 PM	#5
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,783 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Nice job Mike!! Looks clean!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-24-2009, 05:59 PM	#6
mikesjeep99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Poland, Maine Posts: 24 My Photos 1999 Grand Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: NP237 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: LT225/75R16 BFG A/T Lift Specifications: not yet lifted Misc Accessories: Paid $1,500 for it, that's a start! Added a homemade brush guard yesterday9/24/09 more to come!	Thanks guys, I'm afraid this is becoming an addiction! } __________________ I'm beginning to understand why it's a "Jeep thing" '03 Durango SXT '02 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. 26" Mud Lites '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

09-24-2009, 05:10 PM	#2
Quazzimoto Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 152 My Photos	Looks good, nice work.

09-24-2009, 06:49 PM	#7
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,783 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Tell me about it!! Check out my build thread if you want, I've got the freakin bug in a BIG way!! LOL!! Of all the bugs to have, this is a good one!! LOL!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-24-2009, 07:02 PM	#8
warthog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eglin AFB, FL Posts: 880 My Photos 1998 XJ Cherokee Year: 1998 XJ Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np231 Tires: 32x11.50's BFG MT's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Full Spring Pack Misc Accessories: Disco's, Home made roof rack	Nice job, Looks real good! How thick is that metal plate on the sides and how did you cut it?

09-24-2009, 07:18 PM	#9
mikesjeep99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Poland, Maine Posts: 24 My Photos 1999 Grand Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: NP237 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: LT225/75R16 BFG A/T Lift Specifications: not yet lifted Misc Accessories: Paid $1,500 for it, that's a start! Added a homemade brush guard yesterday9/24/09 more to come!	It's 1/4" steel. I made a cardboard template, fitted it to the bumper where I wanted it, then cut it with a plasma cutter __________________ I'm beginning to understand why it's a "Jeep thing" '03 Durango SXT '02 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. 26" Mud Lites '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

09-24-2009, 07:20 PM	#10
mikesjeep99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Poland, Maine Posts: 24 My Photos 1999 Grand Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: NP237 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: LT225/75R16 BFG A/T Lift Specifications: not yet lifted Misc Accessories: Paid $1,500 for it, that's a start! Added a homemade brush guard yesterday9/24/09 more to come!	cosxjfan, gotta love the brown chicken brown cow!! I will check it out! Thanks __________________ I'm beginning to understand why it's a "Jeep thing" '03 Durango SXT '02 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. 26" Mud Lites '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

09-24-2009, 08:55 PM	#11
dlundblad CF Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Larwill, Indiana Posts: 7,545 My Photos 2003 Silver WJ Laredo Grand Cherokee Year: 2003 Silver WJ Laredo Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Power Tech Transmission: 42RE Transfer Case: NP-242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 245/75/16 (30.5") Lift Specifications: 2" BB Misc Accessories: Mopar Splash Guards	That looks really good... __________________ David "Grand Cherokee'er" *2003 Silver WJ Laredo w/ 4.0 Litre "the Country Queen"* Beep Beep... I drive a silver Jeep. http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?p=271758&posted=1#post271758

09-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
mobilecherokee4 CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,633 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: Chry 8.25 Tires: 33'' bfg mud tires Lift Specifications: 4.5 inch Misc Accessories: KnN air filter, cb radio, magnaflow dual exhaust, herculiner all inside, cragar steel rock rims,	looks very nice! almost like the grill guard i bought __________________

09-24-2009, 10:06 PM	#13
XJ?2010 CF Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,504 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: I6 4.0L Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 33x12.50x15 Goodyear Duratracs Lift Specifications: 3" Rough country with a 2" Budget boost Misc Accessories: Flareless, two 55watt driving lights, Homemade Intake, 7/8ths inch D shackle reciver, Clinometer	Looks great nice job There are worse addictions you can have...lol BTW nice WJ love them things __________________ 2000 XJ - Limited - 109,000 - 5" lift - 33" Wranglers Build Thread White XJ Club Member #3

09-29-2009, 01:12 PM	#14
jeepskater433 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 40 My Photos 1989 Year: 1989 Engine: Renix 4.0 Transmission: Pukegoat BA10/5 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 31/10.50/15 BFG A/Ts Lift Specifications: 2.5 OME springs up front, AAL and Extended shackle rear Misc Accessories: Hella 500s, single cab, pick-up bed,	looks good, not too wimpy but at the same time gives it a good look

09-29-2009, 04:19 PM	#15
zjrog Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 386 My Photos 1995 Grand Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 31s Lift Specifications: Upcountry factory +2"	I like that. Wonder how strong it is though. A guy that works around here built one for his WJ too. Made it drom 1.5" square tube. Bolts in with the towhooks. I'll see if I can get a pic posted later tonight... __________________ When it comes to Heroes, Renegades are MINE! If its not a Mastiff, its just a dog...

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