D.I.Y. Easy, Cheap bumper
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Great looking bumper! I've always hated the look of a tube bumper on a boxy XJ save a few, and this is one of them. All I would change is the color of it all... reminds me off tis craptastic team....Longsomethings....lol
#47
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The only thing I'd personally change on it is have the top bar closer to the front and have it angle back more for a better approach angle.
Normally I hate tube bumpers but this has inspired me to try building my own tube bumper instead of building/buying a solid beefy unit.
Normally I hate tube bumpers but this has inspired me to try building my own tube bumper instead of building/buying a solid beefy unit.
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Here is my version of this bumper. I ran two 1/4 inch plates back on the unibody and then welded the tubing to it. Should hold up to a winch when I get one. Still not really done but this is where I am at now.
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
I'm still amazed by this bumper. It's so easy to build (For somebody with welding skills) and looks great. I have NEVER seen a tube bumper on an Xj I actually liked before this one. This wouldn't be the "ideal" bumper for my Xj, but if I found one cheap somewhere I'd definitely pick it up.
P.S. I wonder what it would look like plated with steel? Anybody up for it?
P.S. I wonder what it would look like plated with steel? Anybody up for it?
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Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Just my 2 mins and a little paint. Dont judge. But I like the idea of it.
I want to copy this but i also want a winch plant on it. Any ideas anyone??
I want to copy this but i also want a winch plant on it. Any ideas anyone??
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
This is where I am at now with my version of this bumper. No winch yet. I think a guy could just plate the top between the 1/4 inch pieces and tubes and you would be fine, if that makes sense.