i have a 2000 XJ as well and it does the same thing. have you figured out why yet? if not keep me posted!

 

I am SOOOO freaking jealous. I've been looking for one of these for years.

Dutch

 

I think it's just a matter of the position in a hinged part of the door and getting fairly regular stress from opening and closing. Also, the tube that runs other electrical components from the door back into the engine compartment was cracked open in both sides of my XJ...looks like some water and other debris can get in there pretty easily over time. Good luck!

 

Well, positive thinking hasn't got me far on the issue of my Warrior Product winch bumper and the holdup from them and 4WheelParts. I'm just shy of two months since ordering this thing on their Independence Day special and dropping $1,200 between the bumper, winch, synth rope, winch cover and shackles. The last word from 4WP was several weeks ago when they told me it'd be, you guessed it, "a couple more weeks..."

So, ironically, my mechanic called me and said he had to make space in his garage and I'd need to come pick-up the Smittybilt XRC-8, Lund visor and other parts that I've had sitting in his shop waiting for the bumper so I can do it all at once. Can't blame him after holding the stuff for 6 weeks now, but I used the opportunity to take a couple gear **** shots, enjoy:

 

Wow, someone at 4 Wheel Part's ears must have been burning (and not in a good way) because I just got this email. Couple more weeks, huh? Surprise, surprise.

"We are still waiting to get that item in from Warrior. I just called to check on the status of that item for you. I have been advised that the product is in production right now. They are 2/3 wks out before they will be completed and shipping out the door to our warehouse. As soon as we get that item in we will fill your order and ship out the door to you ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience and delay."

 

dude if I was you I would be on the phone speaking to every single person from the bottom to the top until you got some kind of compensation...Im not usually one to call and complain but 2 months is crazy! Did it say it was in stock on their website when you ordered it? if it did I would be getting gift card after gift card after gift card because thats their mess up. Also call Warrior and give them an ear full too...cause almost 2 months is CRAZY! best of luck and the XJ looks great man keep it up.

 

Yeah, I'm with you - I've had a weekly email, call and follow-up email into 4WheelParts for the better part of the last month. Yep, it showed as in stock, they charged my card before telling me it was out of stock and the one thing they offered (after I pressed for it) is a $50 gift card...

The cars is nice and all, but to say I'm frustrated would be an understatement. The latest I heard just today was that the bumper is in powder coating and should ship by end of the week.

Thanks on the comments - if I can get this damn bumper and winch on it will really take off!

 

when i bought it
after the 3" lift
with 265/75R16 goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars

 

Noiice! They are twins - there's few things I love more than a well aged black XJ.

 

After more than two months, my Warrior Products winch bumper and brush guard FINALLY shipped from 4WheelParts.com.

I am not the least bit happy about how long this took or the overall experience with Warrior Products, 4WP or either company's customer service...BUT the important thing is my freaking bumper is on its way and we can get the 2nd stage of this build rolling!

 

Just got back from work travel all weekend and Monday - gonna finish installing the bumper and winch on tonight over at my buddy's garage. Pics to come of the finished product!

 

Congrats on the bumper finally getting shipped bro

 

Oh man, everything is on and installed like a breeze - only issues were moving back the steering box and trimming some side fender. I'm biased but I think it came out looking like a ****ing boss:

 

Couple more shots and put the shackles in - planning to test it all out this weekend on some Forestry Service roads out in the Smokies. More pics to come.

 

nope your right, your xj looks amazing! I just read your whole build and want mine to be similar in a few ways. Thanks!

-Taylor