Bumper Options

[Speed_racer]

Im looking at the different bumper options available for my XJ.

Can you guys post pics of the bumpers you have and/or links to where you got it?

Thanks!!

[HodgePodge]

Rear bumper or front bumper?

I am planing on getting a BPI FAB rear bumper with swingout tire carrier and Shackle tabs.
http://www.bpifab.com/bumper/cherokee_rear.htm
The shackle tabs are a 30 dollar option.

For front I am going to go with a custom 4x4 fabrication winch bumper.
http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_xj.html
http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_xj_1.jpg

Going to get the taperd front bumper though. Getting the full grill guard because we have lots of deer up here and i would like to just spray it off in the morning:farmer:

Can't wait till i can afford to buy it, just have to quit buying Networking hardware!
:geek:
Good luck!

[Speed_racer]

thx!!

Im looking for fronts and rears...

[robs]

Fine products from...

http://members.intertek.net/~simons/xj/ttf.jpg

http://members.intertek.net/~simons/xj/f13.jpg

http://members.intertek.net/~simons/xj/r12.jpg

Front weighs in at 84 pounds...

Rear is also a 3.2 gallon air tank...

[Speed_racer]

Robs, that front bumper is JUST what i'm looking for!! How much did you give for it?

Also, Can you give me that company's website and/or phone number? THX!!

[XJEEPER]

Originally posted by Speed_racer
Robs, that front bumper is JUST what i'm looking for!! How much did you give for it?

Also, Can you give me that company's website and/or phone number? THX!!

Try this one........very similar to the one that I built....but I'm not in the bumper building business.
http://www.bpifab.com/images/big_images/wow_cherokee_bg2.jpg

BPI Fab bumpers (http://www.bpifab.com)

[juicexj24]

I came across this front bumper as well from XJ-Armor.

http://www.xj-armor.com/fr_bumper.htm


Juice

[dennisuello]

Originally posted by HodgePodge
Rear bumper or front bumper?

I am planing on getting a BPI FAB rear bumper with swingout tire carrier and Shackle tabs.
http://www.bpifab.com/bumper/cherokee_rear.htm
The shackle tabs are a 30 dollar option.

For front I am going to go with a custom 4x4 fabrication winch bumper.
http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_xj.html
http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_xj_1.jpg

Going to get the taperd front bumper though. Getting the full grill guard because we have lots of deer up here and i would like to just spray it off in the morning:farmer:

Can't wait till i can afford to buy it, just have to quit buying Networking hardware!
:geek:
Good luck!

I would highly advise against C4x4 front bumper. Mine is couple years old and they might have changed the design, but I have the same one as on Jason's Jeep in the picture and the ends are just not strong enough. I draged it through Rubicon last weekend and both ends are dented, bent up and into the body. Get something that's boxed in, so it has structural rigidity. Also, I don't like how low the winch sits in this bumper.

Look at BPI bumpers instead, they seems to be very solid.

[Pete M]

I made my own bumpers out of 3"x5" 3/16"wall tubing and 4"x1/4" barstock and had somebody bend the barstock and weld them up for me. Cost me about $75 for the whole shibang including the steel. (That price does not include the towbar or the $65 arc welder I bought to tack the parts together. Big C-clamps could work just as well.)
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/1637926/15265210.jpg
I cut the holes for the recievers with just a 4" grinder and a metal cutting wheel.
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/1637926/15265351.jpg
Three 1/2" bolts on this side (two go to the steering gearbox) and two 5/8" (in factory punched holes) and one 1/2" on the other side. I didn't even touch the worthless stock front bumper mounting holes.
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/1637926/15265359.jpg
Sticks out a little in the corners, but that can be easily remedied.
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/707562/27115630.jpg
The rear bumper was done in the same fashion, but I don't know what mounting options are available on a Cherokee.
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/1637926/22091420.jpg
Here's a shot of where the reciever holes are. Very different than a stock style, but it wouldn't be hard to leave more steel sticking out the front and put the holes there. I built my own clevis mount and I'll eventually be building my own removable winch mount, so I went with MAXIMUM pullout resistance! :D
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/1637926/22371238.jpg
I don't think bumpers can get much stronger than this.
Jeep on!
--Pete

[LJRXJ]

My rear bumper was from Bulletproof MFG (http://www.bulletproofmfg.com/)
Can hold two 2 Jerry Cans and Hi-lift Jack.

http://www.boren5.com/rusty/xj/7.jpg

[Markm80521]

With that rear tire carrier you should be able to free up the blind spot caused by the rear view mirror!:D

[LJRXJ]

:D I am tempting to ram someone's car to test my rear bumper's strength :D

[88justin]

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jvandenavyle/lst?.dir=/jeep+bumper

My summer project: 2x6" x 3/16 with 1/4" endcaps, 18 total fasteners and powder coating ~$190

[88justin]

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jvandenavyle/lst?.dir=/jeep+bumper

[88justin]

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jvandenavyle/lst?.dir=/jeep+bumper&.view=t

[RichP]

Depends on what you want to accomplish , how deep your pockets are, is this just for looks or function ?? :D
Starting from the bottom end price wise.
Tomken machine makes front and rear bumpers, both can be had with or without 2" receivers built in, cost around $300 ea plus shipping to florida. They are basic 2x6 no frills, rear can also take a tomken tire carrier.
Sexiest is AEV, 2" receiver, D ring tabs, nice tire carrier with some electrical options for rear light switch, uses a TJ type release. ~$600 complete.
ARB makes a front bumper with built in brush guard and can be had with or without winch model.
Custom 4x4, front and rear, shackle kits for the front, they will also build a rear with a 2" receiver on request, they are a good buy dollar wise.
Bullet Proof though is the most expensive, figure close to a grand with all the options.
Keep in mind you are shipping alot of weight so plan $$ for that cause all those bumpers are made west of the old miss :D

[robs]

Originally posted by Speed_racer
Robs, that front bumper is JUST what i'm looking for!! How much did you give for it?

Also, Can you give me that company's website and/or phone number? THX!!

Hi Speed_racer...

How much did I give??? Well... about $100 for materials... Not counting the welder.. chop saw and other equipment!!! :D :D

The Fab Shop is right in my own little driveway... much to may neighbors delight.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

http://members.intertek.net/~simons/xj/FabShop.jpg

[Markm80521]

thats mighty clean! Too clean actually

[PhatXJ]

I love the welder in the wagon, nice touch Rob :D

[Zebra3]

Try AJ's Offroad. He custom builds them and the price is rite!

[TOZOVR]

AJ and BPI make KILLER setups...also check out my boy Andy at CRSU ( www.carolinarockshop.com )


I run an ARB...I love it, though it could use a trim to clear the TSL's these days. Undoubtedly the BEST powdercoating available on a bumper, as well as the best design/engineering (regarding manufacture)...

http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/GRANT/55.JPG

RJ

[juicexj24]

ARB doesn't make a non-winch bumper anymore for the XJ's only for ZJ's. Just thought I would let you know. I had the Tomken for about a day. Shipped it back, this was years ago. I wasn't what I was looking for. Kind of looked like a steel version of a wood board for a bumper. I did return it for the rear bumper until it rusted to crap. I will be going with the ARB again when money comes back around. Juice

[treadLightly]

A cheaper alternative would be Olympic 4x4 (www.4x4products.com). They make both front and rear bumpers. Front comes with a winch mount. I'm not real sure on pricing, but I have seen their TJ bumpers for under $150.00.

I don't own one, nor have I actually seen one (other than pics on their website) so I can't say if they are any good quality wise.

Also, Garvin Industries (Wilderness Accesories) makes great bumpers. I think they only make one for the rear on the XJ. I used to have one on my TJ. I paid $200.00 plus shipping from Rusty's. It had a receiver that was rated 350/3500.

Good luck!

[Ralph]

If you can use any ideas from what I've got, be my guest.

There are more pics on my website. Click the http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/home.gif below.

RR3

http://home.swbell.net/rriojas3/DSCN0761.JPG

http://home.swbell.net/rriojas3/dscn1177.jpg

[Gojeep]

Originally posted by juicexj24
ARB doesn't make a non-winch bumper anymore for the XJ's only for ZJ's. Just thought I would let you know. I had the Tomken for about a day. Shipped it back, this was years ago. I wasn't what I was looking for. Kind of looked like a steel version of a wood board for a bumper. I did return it for the rear bumper until it rusted to crap. I will be going with the ARB again when money comes back around. Juice

They still do and in any color you want so long as you live in Oz like I do:rolleyes:

[vintagespeed]

I'm partial to this one. It's a one-off I did for a buddy. :D

http://www.rockxj.com/images/newlights.jpg