Built - Not bought! Joined the club with an offroad bumper

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Apr 2, 2016 | 10:20 AM

#16

jbsjunk

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From: Hudsonville, MI

Year: 1986

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 5.0

One thing I found out with mine is make sure the hitch fits or you have rust work to do.

Apr 4, 2016 | 12:31 PM

#17

g1teg

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From: Ottawa Canada

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by jbsjunk

One thing I found out with mine is make sure the hitch fits or you have rust work to do.

Yeah, Mine is tight for sure, Ill be doing some cleanout of the receiver soon. I did overlook this when finding a hitch to use for the job.

I guess I got lucky that its not much worse!

Apr 4, 2016 | 03:22 PM

#18

Larry's XJ

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From: Lapeer, Murder Mitten

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by g1teg

Cut a hole in the skin to access the hitch, pin and chains

Bolts on top, these BARELY clear the hitch door. It's so close Im worried about thermal expansion causing an issue (no im actually not)

Word : button head cap screws.

Apr 4, 2016 | 03:26 PM

#19

g1teg

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From: Ottawa Canada

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Larry's XJ

Word : button head cap screws.

Good call! I wanted to use carriage bolts, but couldn't. The button heads will be way better.

Thanks!

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:40 PM

#20

g1teg

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From: Ottawa Canada

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Larry's XJ

Word : button head cap screws.

Took the idea. Changed them out for black Button heads. Much better. Cleaner, smaller, black and smooth so it wont catch on anything. I also now have more clearance with the door.

Thanks!