jake92

The mounting holes for the bumper came pre-drilled, the winch channel holes had to be drilled to the bumper which is tough steel.
Lol, it's a good a price it does take a while for the bumper to hit the front door

wrestler74354

Omg that bumper is sweet! After I get my turn signals figured out and fixed i'll be putting on a budget lift, I see they are only a few parts so hopefully it wont be so tough to deal with. Awesome XJ build thread!

jake92

The wheels on it

94xjmtn

Good looking Jeep man keep it up! You should cut the bottom of the front fenders like the 97+ xjs so your fender and flair isn't hanging down where the old bumper ends wrapped around. Just a suggestion. I thought mine looked way better when I cut them but I took my flairs off too. I'm sure if ya wanna keep them you can cut them too. But anyways! Cool Jeep!!!

jake92

Thanks! Actually when I quit being lazy, I'm just gonna pull the factory fenders off and replace them

jake92

Here's an updated picture. Still haven't put the lights or the winch on, as I have to replace the front clip (broken headlight bezel and cracked grille) and trying to figure if i want to re paint it red and take the fenders off or maybe flat black?

Lowrange2

Just chop the fenders off even with the bumper and drive it. Please.

jake92

I know, I know work keeps getting on the way. I'll do that first.

Lowrange2

Chop it off on lunch break.

PocketsEmpty

Lookin good so far. Gives me motivation to do my budget boost until I'm ready for my long arms to go on.

jake92

That's what I'll end up doing.

Thanks, I like the way it sits I just need to chop those fenders lol. It'll look good with the boost.

Only thing is my leafs are so worn that my rear end pretty much sits damn near stock height

PocketsEmpty

What wheels/tires do you have on it now? Did I miss that post?

jake92

I have the same Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2's, I just flipped them around installing the matte black Ion Style 141 wheels.

jake92

Woohoo, finally quit being lazy about the exhaust




This is only an IDLE video, I'll create a better video tomorrow with revs.

jake92

Been sidetracked lately, so I haven't gotten around to the full exhaust video yet or chopping the fenders (I know, I hear you typing chop the $%#^#%& fenders off already.) But I'll get it done in the next week or so.

2014 Plans for Florida Swamp Mall Crawler:

- MOAR COWBELL!! Lol, jk more off-roading
- Chop some fenders
- Repaint (Either Red, Flat Black, Gunmetal Gray, or Desert Tan)
- Rebuild or Replace the Axles (8.25 in rear, D30 front)
- Hook up the lights and winch that have been chilling for 6 months at the least
- 31s and/or more lift (The 15x8 ions might knock enough tire down to fit.)
- CB radio/PA and better speakers