If it is it looks like crap to me?

 

If it is I agree, but it looks to bad to be one for sure.

 

Hard to say I've seen some pretty ugly factory welds on XJs. It could be factory or from a previous "repair".


Though given the fact that that looks like factory primer/paint that has not been ground/sanded down or repainted or otherwise disturbed I would lean toward factory.

 

Sadly those are factory welds. Look like the welds on my ZJ.

 

A non-factory stick welder can burn right through the very light primer and paint under there. It's just overspray anyway.