92cherokeex

Hey everybody iv been into jeeps a long time and just now got onto a forum. I bought my project 92 cherokee about 2 years ago. Recently put a 4 1/2 inch short arm lift on it 1 inch tcase drop. Im looking into buying a front winch/stinger bumper and also a back hitch bumper. Any suggestions? And i also wondered how much difference would be made with different upper control arms still running stock. Lowers are fixed for the 4 1/2 lift.

STUD IN THE MUD

Go look at affordable offroad, they have cheap bumpers.

Crazy 8s

One's focus in offroad gear should not be the cheapest stuff. All of your driving buddies are going to first laugh at you when your stuff breaks on the trail, then they might express other emotions as they pull your rig out of the muck and try to get it drivable again...and you might be swearing a bit too as this all unfolds, wondering why you bought the cheapest crap to make your rig off-roadable.

YMMV

thatXJguy

I think this is about as cheap as it gets:

92cherokeex

im not necassarily talking cheap just affordable. i dont wheel much due to the fact i drive it daily and work a lot. im going mostly for looks. exterior wise i dont go for the real expensive because its more for looks.

andrewmp6

I would lose the t case drop for a sye a hack and tap is cheap and you use a factory xj front driveshaft.Cheaper bumpers you can go http://aresfabrication.com/ but hes not known for shipping stuff out on time waits can be months sometimes.The other option is some places sell diy bumpers that you weld up yourself if you can weld or know a friend.

emptypockets

I know he had issues with shipping when he was in the hospital, almost dying and stuff, but I would hope to God almost dying is a legitimate reason for not shipping stuff out on time.

His products are beef. Everything is laser cut, cnc press broke, with cold rolled steel. When you actually see his product next to another companies these details really stand out.

If this tells you anything about him, he built the bumper for my JK and I requested the d-ring mounts be up on top. No problem, he fills in the old mount area and freehands the new locations on top. I stop by and he shows me the bumper, it looks awesome, and then he tells me I can't have this one and he's going to build me another one. Why? One d-ring mount was slightly off. Seriously.

And yes, I am friends with him, but I was a customer first.

1976gmc20

This sort of thing just baffles me


Maybe there's a market niche for some plastic imitation bumpers, tow hooks, hi-lift jacks, etc

scottmphoto

I just ordered a front and rear bumper from Nates. Check him out in the vendor section. CF Forum members get a 10% discount.

92cherokeex

Alright ill check him out

Cheddarnut

Good advice. Save up and get a good bar. I have an ARB and it's a beast, I have beat and abused it for years with no effects.

odgreen

Agree. almost like putting stick on fake vents on the fenders, all for looks Holmes..... Lol

Btw op. this man's post wasn't harassment. the report you filed was completely unnecessary.

Crazy 8s

STUD IN THE MUD

Just printed this out! Thanks a lot brother, hopefully this works.