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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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so I had the winch. got a new welder. figured might as well build a bumper. I didn't take pictures from the start, just wasn't thinking. but here is where im at as of now. oh and I got the idea from this guy https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/82...r-build-34651/
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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I will cut the fenders more to match up with the bumper
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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I really hope your cooling system is in excellent condition and you have your electric fan on a swittch.. MY .02 is you are blocking too much area in front of your radiator for it to cool adequately on the road/in traffic
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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X2. It's gonna overheat with that monster right in front of your rad.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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yea I figured I was taking a gamble, only time will tell.ive never seen my temp move once warmed up so im sure it wont take long
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Here is mine.
Mounted lower and no cooling issues.




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Old May 9, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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I got mine done. I will post pics tonight. I think it turned out nice. I have no ac condenser a 180 thermostat. my temp gauge between 100 and 210 even sitting in traffic in the heat
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Old May 9, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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I like you doors. what did you get your hood vents off of?
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Old May 9, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Despite blocking a lot of your grill, looks pretty mean
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Old May 10, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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Old May 10, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Hello

Hood vents from Type 3 VW Microbus.

Rear engine cooling vents.



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Old May 10, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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looks good, you may not have any cooling issues.
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8274 on cherokee-image-3103626828.jpg
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