Found this hiding under the plastic guard for the quarter panel.


Plan is to cut the panel at the body line but need to find a bumper that can tie in with the now short quarters. Regardless the cut should help the departure angle.

 

I wouldn't cut that hight.

Cut out what is bad, then fold the rest. Several write ups on doing this...and its a better way of doing it, leaves less open areas.

 

I was planning to cut then box underneath to add back some structure.

 

check out my build thread, I had the same surprise when I removed my bumper caps.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/un-named-xj-124321/

 

Dirtbound makes a rear bumper for cut/fold

 

thanks for the info