92XJGuy

If I wanted to turn my current bumper into a stinger, could I? It appears I could be fine, as long as I reinforce it properly, right?






Let me know your thoughts.Are stinger front bumpesr on the Cherokees a bit redundant, cause of the wheel base? I don't know if I'd want to do it just for looks, I'd want it to serve some purpose, or be there just in case.

XJeepWerks

Wouldn't see why not. http://landlfabrication.com/our_accessories.php

92XJGuy

I was thinking of something similar to this - http://csloffroad.com/jeepxjfrontwin...otofab4x4.aspx

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JeepingDan

It's doable. I'm also looking to add a runner to protect my winch.

Jeepjunky

theres always this...

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=DPL

92XJGuy

That's not bad. I'll have to see how that looks. I was actually wondering, depending on the size of the stinger, how much it blocks your driving view. I'd be more than fine with something that barely goes above the hood, right? I also have to have a design that's not only durable, but doesn't involve removing my winch. Should be doable.

Jeepjunky

well they have 4 different version, narrow and wide, and single hoop or pre-runner style

XJeepWerks

My stinger from l&l Fab. Sticks up past the hood far enough that you can see it but doesn't attract unwanted attention.

92XJGuy

I really like the look of that. Where did you get it? Also, how much does it stick out? I drive through the city often, and I don't always parallel park, but just want to know how much it sticks out.


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XJeepWerks

Got the bumper and stinger from WWW.landlfabrication.com

The stinger doesn't stick out far.... I'd say probably about 10 inches. I daily drive my rig through country and city.... never had a problem. The stinger actually makes it easier to parallel park because you can see EXACTLY where your front end is.

XJeepWerks

Here's a pic I took a while ago.

92XJGuy

Oh wow! Nice! So you got this one I take it?
"Stinger
Made from 1 5/8" ERW Tubing, .120" Wall, 34" wide, 22.5" tall or custom made."

For $45? Am I missing anything? Would I just need that, and then weld it to my bumper and that's it? I'll have to measure to make sure it goes where I'd like it on my bumper. Do you think making one myself would be the better option? And one more question, with that setup, how much more difficult is it working on your engine?

Thanks

XJeepWerks

That is the stinger I got, but i cut mine down quite a bit to fit where and how i wanted it. To install, all you have to do is cut it to the size/angle you want and weld it on. If you have access to a Bender to bend a decent thickness of tube than feel free to make your own. The one l & l sells has nice thick walls so it is plenty strong for a stinger.

As far as the stinger and working on the engine, I don't stand on the ground while working under my hood. Really uncomfortable to be stretched out all the time (which is a result of my lift, not the stinger). The stinger doesn't impede on me working under the hood at all.

92XJGuy

Thanks very much! I'll more than likely pick one up, probably from l&l, and install it over my winter break.

92XJGuy

I haven't purchased the stinger yet, since I plan on doing this over break, and break starts next week. I was thinking of doing it myself. I'm sure the stinger from l&l would work great, but I'd like to try doing it myself. If I were to do my own stinger, what's the best tubing or pipe I can buy?