Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

 

Not really inexpensive, but a possible alternative!
http://www.detoursusa.com/xjbackbone.php

 

I didnt think i could, However towing me from my hitch with a 3/4" shackle on it was not working due to the mud, we tried from the front. got 6 GOOD tugs on it before it came off. and the mounts broke, not the bumper.

btw this was with 6 trucks, and 8 tow straps hahaha

And now look at my bumper build



But Detours is an amazing product!

 

haha yea i gotcha i was wasnt tryin to make fun of you guys cuz ive done some stupid stuff with the jeep as well im just sayin xjs front bumper are pretty unstable

 

after thies pics i kinda like the idea a little more the bracing in between will help cause the tabs stick out way to far

 

yea i really liked the bracing idea to add stability to side pulls...and i think the tabs would look normal once he puts the bumper back on dont you?