XJriot

Pulled my bumper and this is what I found. I'm curious if there's anything I can do to make it straight again so a new aftermarket bumper will mount up good on it.



Also, what is this thing lol? It's on the passenger side underneath the headlights.

PocketsEmpty

The thing on the passenger side is a vacuum reservoir "vac ball". It is used for cruise control if equipped, HVAC controls and if you have an older Cherokee it might be for the hubs/4x4 as well.

What year? Looks like you might be able to bend that back into shape!

XJriot

It's a 95.

MountiansRcool

get a big truck or tree. tie a ratchet strap to it and on ur jeep crank that dent out?

XJriot

I was thinking about doing that lol. If that fails I'll take it in to get it done. I just wasn't sure if it would weaken the bumper supports since I plan on getting one with a winch.

RTorrez1

this is how I fixed mine when my ex-wife got into an accident in one of my other XJ. It pulled out pretty easy.

XJ-92

i did this method to my sisters car when she crashed it and bent the crossmember that holds her radiator on. i just used a truck and a strap then had someone else watchin it to make sure i got it bent out just right and not to much. a body shop will do the same thing but on a machine and may charge u an arm and leg for 5 minutes of work.

The Rooster

That's fixable just don't pull to hard

XJriot

Thanks guys. I'll give it a go when the old beast starts running again.

The Rooster

No problem keep us updated are you getting a new bumper?

XJriot

Yep. My old one is in pieces right now lol. I had to cut it off with a sawzall

I'm looking at a few different ones but all I know for now is I want a bull bar and a spot for the winch.