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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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I like the hidden winch no lost of approach angle idea like this (needs to be finished to the fenders) - here is the build link https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/hi...-build-146522/


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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 12:44 AM
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If you are going for that "look" of the bumper you have in your OP, I would consider just spending some cash to get quality and pick up the ARB bumper.
Otherwise, I say there are lots of other better options.
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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So, in other words, no. No one has any experience with that particular bumper. They will, however, take the opportunity to show pictures of their own bumpers, though, and critique a piece they've never actually seen before.
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NotJakeFromStateFarm
Hey new here, just bought my first XJ! Is anyone running one of their bumpers? Thinking of getting this one and would like some input on the quality. Thanks in advance!
Originally Posted by JeremyXJ
So, in other words, no. No one has any experience with that particular bumper. They will, however, take the opportunity to show pictures of their own bumpers, though, and critique a piece they've never actually seen before.
JeremyXJ: I appreciate your candid observation, and see the ironic humor in it, however the OP asked if anyone has one, "...and would like some input on the quality". Although my critique was a bit harsh, I admit, it was sincere. One of the things us humans do to judge quality is to make asessments based on a visual inspection. It's reasonable to make this inspection of a manufacturer's photograhic representation of their product, otherwise why would a manufacturer even provide photos? If the OP gets the bumper simply because he likes it, good for him, but there's nothing off-topic (as you imply) about giving the input on quality that he asked for in his post.
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 10:19 PM
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I'm not a fan of it either. The random bar on the top just looks out of place, there's too many bolt on components for my taste, and the shackle mounts look undersized.

.........and I'm pretty damn sure that the winch is photo shopped onto the bumper.......

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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyXJ
So, in other words, no. No one has any experience with that particular bumper. They will, however, take the opportunity to show pictures of their own bumpers, though, and critique a piece they've never actually seen before.
"I can get a hell of a good look at a T-Bone steak by sticking my head up a bull's ***, but I'd rather take the butcher's word for it."

This works for bumpers too.
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Old Feb 24, 2016 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyXJ
So, in other words, no. No one has any experience with that particular bumper. They will, however, take the opportunity to show pictures of their own bumpers, though, and critique a piece they've never actually seen before.
Wow. Chill out. Have a beer.
Originally Posted by ElMartillo
JeremyXJ: I appreciate your candid observation, and see the ironic humor in it, however the OP asked if anyone has one, "...and would like some input on the quality". Although my critique was a bit harsh, I admit, it was sincere. One of the things us humans do to judge quality is to make asessments based on a visual inspection. It's reasonable to make this inspection of a manufacturer's photograhic representation of their product, otherwise why would a manufacturer even provide photos? If the OP gets the bumper simply because he likes it, good for him, but there's nothing off-topic (as you imply) about giving the input on quality that he asked for in his post.
Originally Posted by LAF1269
"I can get a hell of a good look at a T-Bone steak by sticking my head up a bull's ***, but I'd rather take the butcher's word for it."

This works for bumpers too.
Well said, and perfect analogy.
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 01:34 AM
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Some of us are scared of the less known cheaper bumpers,And some of those small bumper companies can take months to send you a bumper and your not happy with the fit and finish.
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