odgreen

Back on topic. Only warning.

Disciple98

Hey- anyone know of a direct replacement for bumpers? My XJ was originally a fleet vehicle, with thin crappy bumpers. I'm not an off roader, but I do intend to use my jeep for utility purposes. I'd like to find something a little more rugged, without spending a mint, or having to build my own. I like the idea of recying from other jeeps or other vehicles..

odgreen

You can use an xj bumper.... or an xj bumper.

salad

That's the only bumper they came with

Disciple98

OK I know dumb question.. But I am somewhat new to jeeps, and I wasn't sure if another option was available instead of the thin folded 16 gage sheet metal bumper that's on my bone stock Cherokee.. Thanks..

salad

Not a dumb question at all. If you want something you can do things serious with, you'll have to look at an aftermarket bumper from one of maaaany companies. There are also units like the Detours USA Backbone which add strength behind it, giving you a winch plate and eyes for hooks or clevis rings - although you still have the crap sheet metal.

Basslicks

Sorry, that was hilarious.

Sorry... OD swallowed a bitter pill a long time ago and is still waiting to crap it out. Don't mind him

Just like Salad said though, you don't really have any bumper swapping options other than the aftermarket. I mean, you can TRY and get like a blazer bumper or whatever bumper you really like and modify it to fit, but nothing's really going to look right. The detoures backbone is a GREAT modification to your front bumper with a really doable price. You can use the bumper skin with it or just go with the detours piece by itself... you can even use the detours piece to build a bumper around it - it's really versatile.

odgreen

It's true. Lol I'm the bitter old man.

89flstang

Happened to stop at jy on way home and found a new 99 cherokee sitting in there so i took pic of rearend since i own i 91 cherokee with the turdy five in it i am just makin sure that this is a chryler 8.25.......it does have the same gears as mine

odgreen

Yep it's a 8.25

89flstang

They told with 275 with a 50 buck core if i pull it is that a fair price for that?

odgreen

Not really. You can find people on cl that only want $200 or less. But if nothing local I say go for it

89flstang

Ok ill search around on cl some thanks for advice

NewKindOfClown

I'd say it's on the high end of reasonable. I wouldn't personally pay that much due to the easy availability here, but it isn't a ripoff.

89flstang

Its hard to find u pull it places around me and this happens to be the closest one near me with the most cherokees in it....i did pull the plug and the fluid was still golden brown in color.....