D.I.Y. Easy, Cheap bumper
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by muffinman
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.
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From: Alaska
Model: Cherokee
i found a 20ft piece of scrap pipe at my work and im starting on copying this bumper, i love it! before i saw this i thought i would have to use a bender with tubing...thanks for the inspiration! ill post pics when its all together
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From: Johnson County, Kansas
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I have zero dollars in this bumper, I used all scrap stuff. Frame tie in are 1/4 plate, the larger tube is 3 inch I got when I tore apart a firewood rack. The smaller stuff, 1 3/4 I found in the scrap pile at work.
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by muffinman
I have zero dollars in this bumper, I used all scrap stuff. Frame tie in are 1/4 plate, the larger tube is 3 inch I got when I tore apart a firewood rack. The smaller stuff, 1 3/4 I found in the scrap pile at work.
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From: Camp Casey South Korea
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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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From: Johnson County, Kansas
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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Model: Cherokee
I dont own an Xj, but I have wanted one for some time.
This just makes me want to ditch my ZJ even more....LOL
Or I will get some tubing and make something similar for my ZJ.....either way....nice job guys!
This just makes me want to ditch my ZJ even more....LOL
Or I will get some tubing and make something similar for my ZJ.....either way....nice job guys!
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From: Wichita KS
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
i bought a 20ft stick of wall tubing today from my local pick and pull steel yard. its 1/8 thick and i believe 1 3/4. cant wait to start cutting and welding.
these bumpers are Sexy!
these bumpers are Sexy!
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by jeepdude
i bought a 20ft stick of wall tubing today from my local pick and pull steel yard. its 1/8 thick and i believe 1 3/4. cant wait to start cutting and welding.
these bumpers are Sexy!
these bumpers are Sexy!