DIY Rear Bumper Kit Bare Metal Compatible with 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
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JCR saves a lot of money by purchasing in bulk. They then weld them together and sell them for exorbitant amounts of money.
There is no sticker on mine because it is a clone and not the official JCR one.
It's the same weight as US steel, but there's no stamping on it, so I'm not sure where it came from.
It's a 3/16 plate, yes. Stick would do the job perfectly well.
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The best value for your money! There were no instructions needed because it is pretty self-explanatory if you have any common sense. It's simple to customize in any way you want. My cut-and-fold bumper was the result of my efforts. The only thing I don't care for are the body mounts. You don't have to worry about the mounts if you're going for looks. However, to achieve the strength I desired, I made rear tie-in brackets out of 4 inch c channel. Overall, I really like this bumper.
for- the- For the XJ, there's a buck rear bumper available. It took a few days of work and two (!) (! ) spools of welding wire to fix her up, but it looks and works much better now. It's been through a lot on the trail and hasn't bowed or dented. My mounts were modified to fit into the frame, and I even made my own spare tire carrier. The DIYer's dream bumper!.
When it comes to building it, it doesn't get any easier than this. It's also very simple to change to make it exactly what you want. However, if you're not sure about your welding skills, I wouldn't recommend using the recovery points. I'm a welder with proper equipment, but I wouldn't take the chance if you only have a flux core welder. It is possible that if one breaks off during a recovery situation, it will kill someone.
The bumper is simple to put together; however, before welding it together completely, make sure you test fit it. On the bumper mount, I changed the location of the bolting plate. The bumper didn't line up with the rear bumper's body lines in the factory layout, and it sat about 1/2 to 3/4 inch too low. I removed the plate with the bolt holes from the bumper mount, flipped it over, and welded it back together. I also replaced the receiver tube because the one that came with the bumper was almost an eighth of an inch too big on the inside measurement. With the receiver slapping inside the tube, combined with a unibody vehicle, there is far too much noise. The bumper now fits like a glove. It's a well-made bumper with excellent fit.
Fits well and appears to be of good quality, but there are no instructions included. It's an exact replica of the DIY JCR bumper, so you'll need to get the instructions from there.
If you have a good mig welder and a LOT MORE TIME THAN MONEY, this is the project for you! This is an excellent set of tools. When folding the mounting brackets, be careful not to break them because there aren't enough taps. Grinding the welds takes a long time and it's still not perfect; I did a front and rear kit at the same time and wish I had done one first before buying the other because I would have ordered a finished bumper. But it was enjoyable; it just took me longer to finish than I had hoped!.
SHIPPING IN A MATTER OF HOURS - Arrived way ahead of schedule. br>br>Product of high quality - As stated, the metal is 3/16" thick.
- To prevent the shrink from sticking to the metal, oil could have been used.
- NO INSTRUCTIONS WERE PROVIDED (however, I was able to figure it out!). )br>br>After I finish it, I'll update this review.
If you're making a bumper, this is a great deal. I built mine for a cut and fold, as well as some frame tie-ins so I can actually use the bumper as a recovery point. I also boxed and gusseted the inside channel to eliminate any twist when crashing into a rock.
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