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Mar 7, 2013 | 08:26 PM

#31

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

Going to be doing this soon. Good write up. If I mess up ill just cut it and weld something in lol

Mar 12, 2013 | 04:04 PM

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NewJerseyXJ609

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From: New Jersey

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: l6 HO

SUB'd!

Thanks for this! Im already cut+folded but i really want to do the lower portion too. perfect write up.

Mar 13, 2013 | 11:59 AM

#33

1ABrian

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From: New Hampshire

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

seems like the hottest post for this task here. Pics and details are spot on and most helpful. Nice work

Mar 13, 2013 | 06:15 PM

#34

jeepxj24

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From: Carson City, NV

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Very nicely done.. This is the next thing I have planned for mine after my axles are done.

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:48 PM

#35

cliffdiver96

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From: Trumbull, Ct

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Very nice!! Going to try and tackle this project next weekend

Apr 12, 2013 | 12:19 AM

#36

ArmyGuy

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From: Farmington, MN

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Nice write up. Crazy how much mud and dirt ends up down in the corner huh! I think I had about a good inch of dirt/rust down there.

Apr 19, 2013 | 07:16 PM

#37

lukes_ranger

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Model: Cherokee

Is this inspection legal? I'm in Maine?

Apr 20, 2013 | 10:26 PM

#38

NatetheOgre

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From: Santa Cruz, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Great write up, I will be using this when I do my cut and fold within the near future.

Thanks again.

Apr 20, 2013 | 11:13 PM

#39

kbphillips03

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From: omaha

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

im gonna try and do this in the am..got the fronts trimmed this morning

Apr 21, 2013 | 08:06 PM

#40

blankdeluxe

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From: Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Year: 88-ish

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Nice write-up. I just chopped mine all the way off and then welded in some new pieces while I had my floor out. Took way too long. Looks like this is a much easier route to go.

Apr 27, 2013 | 10:24 PM

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HS00XJ

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From: Ross Vegas, Ga

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 w/ tupy head

Ok so i did the cut and fold on my rear quaters.what is everyone doing with thesquare unibody left behind the shackles.is it a major part of the structure? Can it be cut off?im building a bumper and its hanging lower than i like.just dont want to weaken anything.thanks

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May 1, 2013 | 12:01 AM

#42

Cnwxj

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I think I'm going to box that all in. I had the same thought. Just cut the ear off the side and square it off. I plan on finishing mine this weekend, I'll take pictures.

May 1, 2013 | 06:06 AM

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HS00XJ

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From: Ross Vegas, Ga

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 w/ tupy head

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Originally Posted by Cnwxj

I think I'm going to box that all in. I had the same thought. Just cut the ear off the side and square it off. I plan on finishing mine this weekend, I'll take pictures.

Yeah it looks unfinished ill probably hide it with my bumper.im interested to see what you do

May 2, 2013 | 12:02 AM

#44

CalstateXJ

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From: Tustin, California

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 120,000 miles

CNF

Look good. great job. I'm about to start mine next week.
Thanks for the Pic.
Ck

May 25, 2013 | 01:40 PM

#45

xj^REMY

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From: CT

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I haven't been active on here lately, but thanks for all the compliments! Really glad this write-up has served it's purpose & has been useful to all those who've needed it. Appreciate the positive feedback & pics of different rigs with this mod.

For those wondering about welding that area, it's definitely an alternative to riveting, or even folding anything. If I had a welder then (I do now... HOBART 190 FTW!!), I would've welded in some plate. Only thing to keep in mind, is not to burn through the thin body panels.

HS00XJ, to me it seems to be somewhat reinforcing to the shackle box, & since most bumpers cover that area, I wouldn't mess with it.

I'll be modeling my bumper build after this one...

IMO, THE best looking, built, & strongest bumper I've seen.

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