96 Rear Bumper on a 97 XJ
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96 Rear Bumper on a 97 XJ
I picked up a 97 XJ white in color, and the rear bumper is in bad shape dented, scratched, rusting etc. Locally I found a 96 rear bumper for $20 already white in color, now will this bolt right up? Any real changes in the bumper between 96 and 97? They look pretty similar, but I can't find a straight answer. Also my end caps are in good shape and I would be reusing them.
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I know the body style changed, but the bumpers are a simple design and it looks like they are actually the same shape and follow the same lines. I know the end caps are different, but I plan on keeping my existing ones anyways.
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I just glanced at a parts catalog they list different bumpers. Again not say it wont work. I'm curious to know if it does because that could be a fun mod... newer bumper on older chassis.
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Yeah I know the part #'s are different, but I will probably go ahead and give it a shot. I am sure it will be close enough to fit.
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