Jeep Cherokee XJ Front Bumper
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From: Ohio
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l i6
Originally Posted by SeniorXJ
I dont know about his personally as i bought mine bare... BUT...
#1) Prep, prep, prep!!! The better prep work u do before applying anything the better. Wire wheel the hell out of em then coat.
#2) Depends on the product being used. Cheap rattlecan beadliner wont hold a candlestick to monstaliner, line-x, etc. Me personally, i bought a gallon of chassis saver, some premium brushes, apply a few coats, then ill hit em with gloss black rustoleum so i dont get too much UV fading & they stay nice & shinny.
#3) Also depends on how much u bump & bash ur bumpers so the question will vary from user to user. You can always get em powdercoated which im now thinking of doing depending on cost!!
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From: VA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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From: Northfield MN
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 v8
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I just installed mine this weekend, stock gear box bolts are 7/16"-14-4", and the Other ones (that's the size set I was given) were actually kinda long, I'd do 1-1/2inch long and like 5or 5-5 1/2 long instead of 2 and 6....or grab a load of washers.
The first few bolt mounts on each side that were part of the stock bumper are pretty shallow, that's where the small ones are used, I was actually surprised at how little material there is there...You'll see what I'm talking about once you pull the bumper.
Edit: and they thread into new nuts I bought with the bolts, stock uses those metal "clip nut" things.
I just installed mine this weekend, stock gear box bolts are 7/16"-14-4", and the Other ones (that's the size set I was given) were actually kinda long, I'd do 1-1/2inch long and like 5or 5-5 1/2 long instead of 2 and 6....or grab a load of washers.
The first few bolt mounts on each side that were part of the stock bumper are pretty shallow, that's where the small ones are used, I was actually surprised at how little material there is there...You'll see what I'm talking about once you pull the bumper.
Edit: and they thread into new nuts I bought with the bolts, stock uses those metal "clip nut" things.
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From: ABQ
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Just found the thread. Congratulations are in order for the new family addition. Enjoy them while they are young as they grow so quick.
Really like the bumpers. Nice work. Have you ever considered giving them the look of an F-117 Nighthawk? Sure its old school, but still really cool.
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From: Mt.Airy NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The little one is doing great had so time off from bumpers but we are back working and trying to get them out fast as we can thanks guys for all the orders.
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From: Tucson, AZ
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
WOuld your rear bumper interfere with a hitch? If you make sliders how much for sliders and rear shipped to 85735??
Last edited by studmuffin; Apr 23, 2012 at 07:53 PM.
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From: Tucson, AZ
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
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thanks for the quick reply! I must have browsed through 50 pages and not found a single install pic of a rear bumper.
Price is good though ill be ordering one soon. Also do you take payments? I figure its gonna take over a month to make anyway and i can put down a down payment for material n such.
Price is good though ill be ordering one soon. Also do you take payments? I figure its gonna take over a month to make anyway and i can put down a down payment for material n such.
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From: Mt.Airy NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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Pm sent, look on Facebook and there is more pic of rear bumpers there is a link on my site www.landlfabrication.com
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From: New Hampshire
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Firat off ill start off with you have great lookin bumpers just read a good 40-50 pages spread out through the 117 pages but u might have answered this but whats the difference picture wise from regular and extended sides?
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by littleleonard0909
Reg sides are if your running cut fenders and ext are more for the stock look they well meet your flares