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do it!!!!!!!!!!!

63.04%

don't even think about it!

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Dec 29, 2010 | 11:36 PM

#16

Pheonix(480)

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im like the bumper alot ...I would plate it or jcwclm said make a storage box out of it thats a really cool idea. The weight would go up but its up to you. Can i get the color code for the green thats on your jeep. It looks sick

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Dec 29, 2010 | 11:42 PM

#17

Monterey ZJ

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From: Monterey CA

Year: 94

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2 V8

box it up ..looks bolder

Dec 30, 2010 | 11:08 PM

#18

JCKustoms

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From: ............

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Looks good...You might add a prerunner style tube up and over the winch area... just a thought

Dec 31, 2010 | 09:56 PM

#19

muffinman

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From: Johnson County, Kansas

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Wow, while mine is not done yet it looks very much like yours. No plate!!!

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Jan 3, 2011 | 06:18 PM

#20

mcnslayer

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From: bullville,ny

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

dont plate the sides it looks sick just plate under the winch mount

Jan 3, 2011 | 06:31 PM

#21

RockStarATL

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From: Dallas, GA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L for now

plate the sides and put some ports for recessed fog/driving lights

Jan 3, 2011 | 07:02 PM

#22

OverEasy

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From: Lynchburg, Va.

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2/318 MSD Electronic Upgrades

Have you decided anything yet? Have anymore pics?

Jan 4, 2011 | 10:14 AM

#23

Northwoods Snowman

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From: Cloquet, MN

Year: 2000 Ltd.

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZachsXJ

I would do it. It'll add strength to the bumper, and from the looks of your welds it seems as though it needs it on those corner pieces.

I hate to sound like a jerk saying that, but its an honest thought.

X2.

You don't need real thick plate to add a LOT of strength to the bumper. You protect the front end better that way too. Clip a tree or something on the corner and it will probably give easier than you would expect as it is.

Jan 4, 2011 | 01:17 PM

#24

ZachsXJ

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Originally Posted by Northwoods Snowman

For that bumper I'd just add some 3/16"

Jan 13, 2011 | 11:54 AM

#25

teh BOMB

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From: Rapid City,SD

Year: 1988

Engine: 4.0

Jan 13, 2011 | 11:59 AM

#26

91_XJ_Dude

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From: Millstone TWP, NJ

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6 Cyl. 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcwclm

plate it but don't close the top, that way you can use it as storage!

i x2 this. thats a great idea for chains, straps, d-rings, and a ****** block. depending on how much room you have.

Jan 13, 2011 | 12:34 PM

#27

ZachsXJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 91_XJ_Dude

i x2 this. thats a great idea for chains, straps, d-rings, and a ****** block. depending on how much room you have.

X5.

That is a GREAT looking bumper.

I think I know what my Revision 2 front bumper will look like....since once I plate the frame rails I'll have to build another front bumper.