Jeep Cherokee XJ Front Bumper
03-02-2014, 03:48 PM
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Year: 1991
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I was pretty anxious too when he built mine and it took 11 weeks to get it but I assure you it is well worth the wait. The product is extremely well designed and a way better deal than anything on the market.
03-02-2014, 05:26 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
I said screw it and ordered my pre runner winch ext sides so I'm gonna be impatiently waiting till I see the UPS guy show up 
Can't beat the price
Can't beat the price
03-02-2014, 05:30 PM
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Year: 1999
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Couple questions for those who have been using this bumper;
How did you mount your fairlead for your winch? Just buy a winch mount I'm guessing?
And how many bolts are needed to install? And what grade would you recommend?
How did you mount your fairlead for your winch? Just buy a winch mount I'm guessing?
And how many bolts are needed to install? And what grade would you recommend?
03-02-2014, 05:35 PM
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Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
I used 12 bolts, 6 per side. Steering box is 7/16 14 4" Grade 8. Same for passenger side except a smaller bolt, like a 2" long one i think. I reused the metric hardware sizes for the 3 original bumper mounts. They're like a M8x1.5 (I think) or longer and then the appropriate size washers and nuts.
03-02-2014, 05:53 PM
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https://www.ballisticfabrication.com...e.asp?#page-65
Ballistic fab generic winch plate, it's around $50
I got the kit from Leonard and it has G8 hardware. Saves the time to go to hardware store.
03-05-2014, 02:31 PM
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03-05-2014, 02:47 PM
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Guys im trying to get back with everyone fast as I can I have a lot of orders going out Friday. Thanks for all the orders and sorry for the long waits.
03-05-2014, 02:57 PM
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I'll take some pics of my winch set up in a little bit. Most winch platforms have the same mounting feet design, so depending on what you have i would make a similar fairlead mount to mine out of 1/4" or bigger and plate the underside as well. I cut my grille and all so i could push the winch back as far as possible.
I used 12 bolts, 6 per side. Steering box is 7/16 14 4" Grade 8. Same for passenger side except a smaller bolt, like a 2" long one i think. I reused the metric hardware sizes for the 3 original bumper mounts. They're like a M8x1.5 (I think) or longer and then the appropriate size washers and nuts.
I used 12 bolts, 6 per side. Steering box is 7/16 14 4" Grade 8. Same for passenger side except a smaller bolt, like a 2" long one i think. I reused the metric hardware sizes for the 3 original bumper mounts. They're like a M8x1.5 (I think) or longer and then the appropriate size washers and nuts.
03-05-2014, 04:55 PM
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never again. great bumper if you don't mind waiting 4 months. great bumper bad business. imo