Guntar13

Just bought a 99 for a steal due the passenger corner being wrecked. I was looking for ideas on modifying a stock front bumper so that I can run without the ends. One of them is gone and it would save some money putting this back together if I just took the other off and modified the bumper to look better. I'm a picture person and just can't seem to find many pics of one where the ends are removed. If you can post pics that would be really helpful. Thank you

joes99xj

I cant help directly, but alot of people with large tires 33 inch plus cut a v notch at the end of the bumper where the end caps attach. it dosent look bad and is a cheap option. Look around at peoples Photos of builds or wheeling you will see some. Im sure someone will show a picture.

DirtRoadXJ

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/cu...search-111118/

weeder

Angle cut the ends, better approach angle and i like it better.

mech1ohio

Land L fab on this form sells great bumpers that are very stong and at a good price look them up

James Belcher

Hey to those who have done the angle cut on the front bumper! I’m thinking about doing this to my 95 xj but there is a small air compressor I believe on the inside of the right side of the bumper. Any suggestions on where I could relocate this to?

vroomvroom

Are you talking about the horn? If so, cut the bracket where it connects and then bend the bracket part with the horn attached. Make sure the opening of the horn always faces down to prevent water intrusion or freezing during the winter.

Sig220

I think he is talking about the vacuum reservoir. If its a black elongated ball looking plastic thing, you need to keep it. It can be moved but you have to be careful with the vacuum lines as they can be brittle.

Big David

I bent mine up pretty good so I hacked the corners off. Turned out decent looking.

vroomvroom

Speaking of vacuum lines, does anyone know a place to get hard vacuum lines? I can only find the soft stuff.

Ricthewrench

Nicopp tubing is my thing for lines. Easy to bend, add rubber on the ends to connect. Never gets brittle.

yorkee

You mean doing something like this dude or this dude?

If you weld, you can also box the end.

On the other hand, if you weld, you can get one of those diy winch bumper from evilbay for less than $150.

yorkee

dangit, i replied without checking if its a necromancer thread.