XJlimitedx99

So I bought this bumper on craigslist..

The first thing I did was cut the d-rings off the front because they were hastily welded on the front with "U" shaped pieces. After I got rid of those I proceeded to mount it on there to make sure it would fit. The mounts only utilize the three factory bumper holes, and one sticks out farther than the other.

Getting to the point, I want to cut the mounts off the bumper and weld new ones on that go farther back and also have clevis pin tabs on the front that stick through the front of the bumper.

Is there anywhere I can buy unibody tie-in brackets/bumper mounts that come out at least 9" from the front factory bumper mount bolt with the shackle tabs?

If not, how else should I go about doing this?

XJwonders

Jcr offroad sells them. Check it out

scottmphoto

There are several places where you can buy the tie-in brackets or you could just make your own (that's what I did).

XJlimitedx99

Well I'm specifically looking at brackets that extend out past the end of the frame rail far enough for the d-rings to be on the same plate. I really like jcr's brackets but I would have to weld plates on then to extend them out farther to the bumper

salad

Detours Backbone?

xjmarc

1/4" plate and a cutting tool of your choice. I used an angle grinder with cut off wheels.

XJlimitedx99

Yeahhh that's probably what I'm going to end up doing cause I'm not finding much for what I'm looking for. I was trying to avoid messing with all the holes and whatnot, especially since it was 20 degrees today and I do not have a garage.

wiggles

Look at nates4x4

XJlimitedx99

The nate's ones might work. They don't have the clevis pin tabs but they come 7" longer than pictured. I may be able to work something out

wiggles

I have some in my garage I can take some measurements later on for you

HS00XJ

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/hd...-xj-mj-161912/


check out these by boost happy

XJlimitedx99

I would greatly appreciate that. It will be easy enough for me to drill some holes in sheet metal and have somebody weld them up. I remember seeing a drawing of a mount with all the hole locations but from what I hear they're not very precise.

XJlimitedx99

That's exactly what I'm going for. I may actually sell this bumper again and run that with my stock bumper for awhile. Thanks!

HS00XJ

your welcome--if you can do light fab work (grind weld read a tape) and have the tools? You should make your own..try using cardboard and plastic to mark your holes.

wiggles

They are 9" from center of forward most bolts to end.