Hi all--I'm planning on buying a new Hanson front bumper in the next week or so, but if you know anyone who's got an extra offroad front bumper for an XJ they want to sell, I'd be interested in looking at alternatives for the right price. And if you've got opinions you'd like to share regarding front bumpers for XJs, I'd be more than happy to hear them! Thanks!
Wanted Offroad Front Bumper for 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ (e.g. a Hanson or ARB or Warn or ...)
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sixstringsteve
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- UT
Glad to see you made it over to RME Steve.
Any thoughts from anyone on a Smittybilt XRC Front Bumper?
sixstringsteve
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- UT
I don't have any input on that bumper, but smittybilt makes pretty good products, especially for how cheap they are. I think it's a GREAT looking bumper though. Plus I'd be willing to bet you can get it without having to wait forever.
I have the Smittybilt bumper on the front of my XJ. It is heavy and well built. It attaches on the uniframe very well. The only gripe I can think of is that it sticks out the front of the XJ further than I would have designed it to fit. With a Warn X8000 winch, I still have about 2 to 3" of space between the winch and the grill. Takes a little away from your approach angle, if you're concerned with such things.
I like how it looks on the jeep. I'm strongly considering getting the matching rear bumper when and if it ever hits the market.
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?94795-Veyecteaoare-s-Cheep
sixstringsteve
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wow, that does stick out quite a bit!
SpeedyVic and sixstringsteve, thanks for the input! I'm not too worried about approach angle so I'm okay with it sticking-out--it will make my next run-in with the side of a mini-van less painful on my Cherokee! I placed my order this morning and hope to have it by the weekend when the rest of the work is being done on my XJ. I read the rear bumper is supposed to come out this summer (per comment on Amazon.com from someone who ordered the front as well). I'll post pictures once I get it installed. Thanks again!
Re: Offroad Front Bumper for 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ
It doubles as a picnic table and a step to access the engine compartment.
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It doubles as a picnic table and a step to access the engine compartment.
Sent from my hacked Droid tablet. How do you like them Apples?
Marshall
Was That a U-Joint?
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- Farmington, UT
I just pulled one off of my 98 that you can have for free also, it's just taking up space on the garage floor right now. It has a couple dings and some scratches but mounts up just fine and is straight overall. Contact me on here or you can call or text (801)529-5598.
