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Old 07-20-2011, 07:48 PM
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I took my stock front bumper and reinforced it with 1 1/2" angle iron bolted and welded across the top and bottom. I also added upright bracing on the backside. I ran the bumper this way with a front reciever for a multi mount winch and used it for 9 years on my '88 XJ(RIP). After mounting this setup on my '99 XJ I acuired a 9K Warn winch and mount. After rebuilding and painting the winch I installed the winch mount in the bumper. I used a metal blade in a circular saw to cut the bumper and welded, braced, and bolted the mount to the bumper. I also cut 4" pieces from an extra bumper to relpace the plastic end caps and give more protection.











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What winch plate did you use? I've been searching for a solution to using the stock bumper but didnt want to fork over the money for a back bone. Shoot me a PM. I've got more questions
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What winch plate did you use? I've been searching for a solution to using the stock bumper but didnt want to fork over the money for a back bone. Shoot me a PM. I've got more questions
I was given the winch and winch plate. I have no idea what it was made for.
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What winch plate did you use? I've been searching for a solution to using the stock bumper but didnt want to fork over the money for a back bone. Shoot me a PM. I've got more questions
Thanks for the link adamk.
http://www.performance4trucks.com/Wi...ct&emlprox=out
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Rear bumper and now this front bumper. I really like your creative ability. Keep up the good work.
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Originally Posted by XJ Rat
Rear bumper and now this front bumper. I really like your creative ability. Keep up the good work.
If you like my Bumpers, check out my trailer!
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/of...trailer-97760/


Rear Bumper
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/re...carrier-96314/
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After 2 years of beating it's time to replace my home made bumper for a Marc built bumper: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f42/bu...sas-va-111302/



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Hey man i like the idea of using the original bumper and reinforcing it, your pics arent veiwable anymore though. Would you be able to PM me with the original pics?
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Hey man i like the idea of using the original bumper and reinforcing it, your pics arent veiwable anymore though. Would you be able to PM me with the original pics?
The pics are in this folder on Daily Driver Jeep Club's facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1501625&type=3

facebook moved ALL the pic locations last year. Now all my old posts have the dreaded red X. WTF facebook?
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Thanks a lot man
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