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Mar 9, 2010 | 08:17 PM

#16

SeriousOffroad

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Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by whiteknuckleXJ

That's A great way to beef up that weak factory bumper mount FrankZ.
I about ripped off my aftermarket bumper when the nuts pulled through the bolt holes. I ended up cutting and drilling a few pieces of steel to put where the factory nuts are located. It held for a while,but your idea looks to be the way to go

Thank you sir.

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Originally Posted by FlemingXJ

Thats pretty sick. is that a 33 or 35?

Mar 10, 2010 | 09:35 AM

#17

no rdplz

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From: Virginia Beach by way of Michigan

I just my Tailbone from www.detoursusa.com and it's going on this weekend. I'll have pics up soon after.

Mar 10, 2010 | 07:26 PM

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FloydXJ

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From: Taylorsville, UT

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by FlemingXJ

I have heard of that, never seen it on any XJ though. Are you running 33s with the tailbone- 11.50 or 12.50 etc.. Yeah lets get some pics when you get the chance. Thanks very much!

I am running a 33x12.50 spare on a steel wheel at the moment. I was just checking the site and it looks like he is not mass producing this bumper anymore. He'll probably make one if you ask, but I do not see it in the product section anymore. There are some pics of some in the customer section. It is the "SLS" rear bumper.

It looks like the new tailbone system is more stout, though. This system only has a couple of strips going up the frame rail, but there are several new mounting points on the tailbone. No quarter protection, though, which was a big seller for me on this bumper. Here are some shots of mine. The new bumper will still have the tire in about the same place, so I think these will still be representative of what you would get with the tailbone carrier, visibility-wise.

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