Unibody bumper mounting

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Jul 31, 2020 | 03:39 PM

jalvarado8

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Unibody bumper mounting

I got into a fender bender and the unibody rail where the bumper brackets mount to got crunched in. I am not trying to spend a fortune on a new rail which is what the body shop recommended. Any ideas on fixing this? I was thinking heat and banging it out or cutting the piece from a part XJ and welding that part onto my car

Jul 31, 2020 | 05:11 PM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

A junkyard part is about all your going to get since it's at least 19 years old, so I'd go that route.

Jul 31, 2020 | 10:40 PM

third coast

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From: Northern Indiana

Year: 2000, 1991

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Right or left side? Left (driver) side gets involved with the stearing gear mount if the bent frame section is the one that runs front to back. Note: brackets that are used with front tow hooks will reinforce that area.