Or-Fab HD Front Winch Bumper with Hoop installed today!!

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Mar 27, 2014 | 07:44 PM

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Vonguido

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From: 614 Ohio

Year: 98

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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The lack of 'wings' or side wrap of this bumper is likely so that it will fit on stock 1996 and earlier. The fender panels reach further down and further forward.

I'm guessing it also has to do with it being able to clear 37" tires as well.

Mar 28, 2014 | 04:43 AM

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SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Vonguido

I'm guessing it also has to do with it being able to clear 37" tires as well.

You guessed correctly. According to their website the design is for running up to 37" tires.
http://www.orfab.com/details.php?App...OOP&Active=Yes

Mar 28, 2014 | 07:33 AM

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Vonguido

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From: 614 Ohio

Year: 98

Model: Cherokee

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You guessed correctly. According to their website the design is for running up to 37" tires. http://www.orfab.com/details.php?App...OOP&Active=Yes

I know the guys at Notch Customs who make the X-Max flares run them with their flares and they look sick which are the flares I want but at the same time idk how I feel about the frame tie in, I'm assuming it's sufficient but JCR comes with a tie in bracket.

Mar 28, 2014 | 06:29 PM

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macgyver35

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From: Arlington, Texas

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by SteveMongr

The lack of 'wings' or side wrap of this bumper is likely so that it will fit on stock 1996 and earlier. The fender panels reach further down and further forward.

Correct. I understand why they designed it the way they did, which is why I mentioned that it would be great if they would make some optional returns that could be bolted on in a modular look for the 97+. The modular bumpers are HUGELY popular with the JK crowd right now, and I think a similar look would be fine on the XJs.

To reiterate, this bumper does have 5 bolts per side; the three stock bolts and two additional. There is also a reinforcement plate the goes at the steering box.