My jeep is pissing me off.
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From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I went outside, stared at it for a good long while...and then I noticed something: My bumper is off-canter about 1.5" to the passenger's side from the rest of the vehicle. My front bumper is an aftermarket stainless steel bumper, way stronger than just about anything. The only possible conclusion I can derive from this is that my frame is bent.
I was just about ready to do a bunch of upgrades, and it isn't in my budget to go get a new one and redo the entire thing to where I have it now.
As of right now, I'm about ready to call it quits. I'll keep the engine well-maintained and everything else to be able to drive it regularly, but I think that's about it. I'm in a don't-do-anything-new-to-it-and-drive-it-into-the-ground kind of mood. Anyone have any words of encouragement, advice, suggestions, etc?
I was just about ready to do a bunch of upgrades, and it isn't in my budget to go get a new one and redo the entire thing to where I have it now.

As of right now, I'm about ready to call it quits. I'll keep the engine well-maintained and everything else to be able to drive it regularly, but I think that's about it. I'm in a don't-do-anything-new-to-it-and-drive-it-into-the-ground kind of mood. Anyone have any words of encouragement, advice, suggestions, etc?
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From: Metro Denver, CO
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See that scratch on the right side of the bumper in the top pic? I hit one of those big rig truck trailers at about 15mph, just 'clipped' it.
Edit: This bumper is some pretty thick steel. I can get pics of anything you guys need to help me get a verdict.
Edit: This bumper is some pretty thick steel. I can get pics of anything you guys need to help me get a verdict.
Didn't you post a thread a while back talkin bout how you clipped someone in the rear with the passenger side of that bumber? Looks to me more like the bumper bent a bit. You check the mount points to see if maybe one of the broke some how?
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From: palm desert,ca
Year: 1987
Model: Wagoneer
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I agree...The plate is centered and the d-ring mounts are even and symmetrical with the grille....You sure it's not the fender damage on the driver's side making it look like it's off?
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From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: palm desert,ca
Year: 1987
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.0


oh and i measured the front end and that bumpers meased out perfectly centered, but so is the body. do you see any signs of frame damage anywhere else at all, cause i think its the bumper mounts that are the issue









