My rear XJ bumper.
 

I started on the laptop with an elaborate tube bumper. I built it on the truck. I mocked and tacked it all up. After I was done I thought it was too much, hung too low and I just didn't like it. It took all day to make. I took the saw to it. My wife thought I was crazy.

This is what I came up with, with the parts left over. Simple and light. Sorry for the blurry pics. The waterfall camera is ready for the trash. Its all 1.75x.120 HREW. The D ring plates and mount plates are 3/8.

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Looky. I got a tire to hang on it. I had to use an engine hoist to lift the wheel into place so I could measure and tack the first tube. What a pain in the ass.

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I think its done except for some finish work. I was going to do some sheet metal and some dimple dies but I think I like it simple.

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looks good makes me want to own a jeep.

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love the blocked plate

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this makes me want a welder

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Mounts on the side.

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That ---- is nice ;D It makes me want a jeep, so i am checking craigslist.


Any big difference in the cherokee and the grand cherokee when it comes to parts or are they like hondas

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Cherokee (XJ) is leaf sprung rear. The Grands have different ---- transfer cases depending on the year and such. I would stick with an XJ. They can be had for next to nothing.

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10-4

Thanks

Also do live in eastern or wertern conn

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I live in the middle.

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If you need a CT offroad club you shoud check out the club I belong to. www.SISoffroad.com

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+1 on that. XJs go around here for like 300 with blown trannys or 800 running.

I have a WJ and I don't want to mess with it because its still actually worth something, and sadly, more if i leave it stock. :-\

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I want an old skool jeep wrangler

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Love the tail lights but bumper is tits too.

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I made those too. ;)

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is that ABS sheet?

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Is what?

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Did you use ABS sheet to make the new taillights? What is the black material that you mounted the round LED housings in?

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looks like some sheetmetal with some trailer lights. i like them too

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i figured it was ABS because it looks textured but it could very well be sheet metal with crinkle paint. Either way, looks great

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It's 11ga with wrinkle paint.