Rear bumper/ frame crack
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Year: 1999
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Rear bumper/ frame crack
Alright I decided to build a bumper for the rear of my '99 XJ and last time I took it off I noticed a crack in the frame right behind a mounting point on the passenger side of the vehicle. I made a nut strip that is made out of a piece of 2"x 1/4" flat stock. I thought the 8 factory mounting holes could hold a lot since many aftermarket bumpers only utilize those 8 holes. I have a total of 16 bolts holding it in. I drive to school on the freeway and many time I can see the whole bumper bouncing because of the wavy road.
How do I fix the crack?
And is it the bumper. Pics coming soon.
Thanks!
How do I fix the crack?
And is it the bumper. Pics coming soon.
Thanks!
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I stop drilled the crack then welded it back together. Also I added a gusset on the nut strip and the shake is gone and feels solid again. Thanks Jeeple!
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