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Title: DYI Bumper Kit review Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Special T on September 03, 2014, 07:57:13 AM: I bought the DYI kit from JCR off road. Like many on here i like to do some things myself. I have access to a welder grinder and hand tools which is about all you need for this kit. The price was attractive but also the chance to practice my welding skills since i don't get the opportunity much. BTW some one who is a poor welder just has to grind more. :chuckle: They make DYI kits for all kinds of jeeps. I combined the bumper with a fender trim and moving the stock fender flairs up a couple of inches for my desire look. It has taken me a few nights after work but i also got to hang with my brother in the garage so i may not have been working as hard as i could have.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJMISC/DIY-XJ-F.html (http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJMISC/DIY-XJ-F.html)
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Post by: Special T on September 03, 2014, 08:00:51 AM: Some pics of the bumper progress
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Post by: Special T on September 03, 2014, 08:01:36 AM: Some pics of the bumper progress
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Post by: Special T on September 03, 2014, 09:45:56 AM: My fender trimming. With no bumper on
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Post by: Special T on September 03, 2014, 09:47:32 AM: Bumper installed
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Post by: Alchase on September 03, 2014, 11:27:12 AM: Very cool!
A buddy of mine manufactured his Xj's rear bumper into a air tank (accumulator) for airing up after trail running!
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Post by: hollymaster on September 03, 2014, 11:36:00 AM: :tup:
Can you build me one with a winch mount now? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: DYI Bumper Kit review Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Special T on September 03, 2014, 11:57:41 AM: hollymaster They do make a DYI with a winch mount. But that is what my reciver hitch in the front is for.

Alchase I have a plan to take some 4x4 or 4x6 thick wall and turn it into a rear bumper/air tank. The rear plani have seen slides 2x4 thickwall INSIDE the unibody rear subframe to make a secure attachment and strenghten the frame a bunch. I think this was the best looking/costeffective DYI project i have done.
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Post by: huntandjeep on September 03, 2014, 05:09:00 PM: Nice job. I've built a couple of JCR's diy bumpers for TJ's and there a pretty decent bumper
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Post by: Alchase on September 05, 2014, 12:45:54 PM: BTW, love the pick with the Dog!
Is that dark spot on it's head natural?

Here is a Thread about some DYI sliders.
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/homemade-rock-sliders-steps-lots-pictures-135066/ (http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/homemade-rock-sliders-steps-lots-pictures-135066/)

I still like the look of the Super Slider, but then I have no welding ability, LOL
Title: Re: DYI Bumper Kit review Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Special T on September 05, 2014, 12:53:20 PM: Thats Chief My Chessy. I think he was rubbing his head on the underside of my brothers oily DT466. :chuckle:
Title: Re: DYI Bumper Kit review Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Alchase on September 05, 2014, 01:00:54 PM: That's awesome :tup:

I could have used him for my rear main seal leak my XJ had for years, LOL
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Post by: Old Man Yager on September 05, 2014, 01:18:13 PM: That dog is like" Yup we got er done, now somebody get me a beer"!!!!!
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Post by: Special T on September 05, 2014, 01:25:11 PM: Ive thought about sliders but this is going to be more of a commuter/hunting rig than a wheeler. you cant see it in th epic but i have a roof rack that im working on. Mounted low using the original holes for the sliding foor rack bars. My Plans for the rig include another fender trim fold for the rear, rear airtank bumper, shovel/highlift holder on the roof rack, and blacking out those silver fender flairs and lower trim. It has a small 2in spacer lift in the front and blocks in the rear. I have heard that the mild lift, fender trimming will accomdate 32" pretty easy so I think i will go with 235/85R16 tires. I like pizza cutters on my rigs since that affect fuel economy most.
Im currently rocking Armstrong Norsman tires. (almost as old as I am, and the predessor to Dick Cepeck tires)
Title: Re: DYI Bumper Kit review Jeep Cherokee
Post by: Special T on September 05, 2014, 01:29:25 PM: Quote from: Old Man Yager on September 05, 2014, 01:18:13 PM
That dog is like" Yup we got er done, now somebody get me a beer"!!!!!

Ive had 2 chessies and both of them liked beer. My previouse Chessie liked to drink with me until we shared a bad Taquilla experience. then he would bark and growl at you if you put anykind of bottle or can in front of him. :chuckle:

This one likes beer but there is never any around for him. My brother don't drink (anymore) and my Gluton Free stuff is WAY to spendy to give to him... Chief isnt much of a whiskey fan...
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Post by: Alchase on September 06, 2014, 10:08:48 PM: I ran 31 BFG MTs on a 3 inch lift and only rubbed on the extreme stops with no trimming.
The 33s on a 5 inch lift with the with well liners and fenders trimmed more for articulation though.