where to buy bumpers

[Swamprat]

im looking to get my hands on some cheap tube prerunner style bumpers. both front and rear, i have no clue wheres cheapest or best. much thanks for your input

-Ian

[tbburg]

'Don't think Ive ever seen a manufactured tube bumper for a Cherokee. They all seem to be bent up/welded sheet and plate.

...,maybe because almost every formal class of racing a Cherokee can compete in requires the factory bumper skin.:dunno:

[JeepFreak21]

'Don't think Ive ever seen a manufactured tube bumper for a Cherokee. They all seem to be bent up/welded sheet and plate.

...,maybe because almost every formal class of racing a Cherokee can compete in requires the factory bumper skin.http://www.slicky.net/smilies/dunno.gif

Yeah, but the chase trucks can run whatever they want, right?

Swamprat, here's a couple...
http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=99
http://www.tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=69

or, I really like this custom one Hellbilly made for somebody:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=243785791&postcount=7

I'm going to be making my own w/ some pre-runner styling, so I've been searching for inspiration.

Billy

[Swamprat]

hmmm, i have a little bolt on prerunner push bar. i might be able to use my some what fab skills and mount it to the bumper/and brackets

[Swamprat]

and thanks

[IslanderOffRoad]

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rustys&Category_Code=bum_rus

[JeepFreak21]

Here's another awesome homebrew job. It's not a Jeep, but it is definitely inspiring!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4359363&postcount=1
Billy

[Swamprat]

well i was liking the otr bumpers, but there site is down.

[Starboard M]

Here's another awesome homebrew job. It's not a Jeep, but it is definitely inspiring!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4359363&postcount=1
Billy

Thats a nice looking bumper!



I really like RockMonkeys, although its not something you can buy off the shelf. At some point I think Im going to try and redo my own bumper with something like his.
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=961229

[JeepFreak21]

Thats a nice looking bumper!



I really like RockMonkeys, although its not something you can buy off the shelf. At some point I think Im going to try and redo my own bumper with something like his.
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=961229

It's been my plan to use his as a base ever since I saw it. I think I'll do the tube portion a little different though.
Billy

[Swamprat]

this is really pissing me off, can anyone else get on otrfabwerks website? or TNTcustoms? i cant seems to load the sites and i would really, really like to get some pricing down while i still have an actual ISP. and not having to use my phone.

[GrimmJeeper]

this is really pissing me off, can anyone else get on otrfabwerks website? or TNTcustoms? i cant seems to load the sites and i would really, really like to get some pricing down while i still have an actual ISP. and not having to use my phone.

send a PM to hellbilly04 on here. he IS OTR fabwerks. his site is having some issues right now but billy can answer any questions you might have.

[Swamprat]

send a PM to hellbilly04 on here. he IS OTR fabwerks. his site is having some issues right now but billy can answer any questions you might have.

awesome

thanks!

[dakineJ]

send a PM to hellbilly04 on here. he IS OTR fabwerks. his site is having some issues right now but billy can answer any questions you might have.

I thought that looked like OTR's bumper.Their site was down when I looked earlier to.I like his work.

[Dustin_XJ]

Talk to aj at ajsoffroadarmor.com. He will make you what ever you want!

[Darky]

OR Fab makes a nice looking one. (At least I think it's OR Fab.) I saw it in the Quadratec catalog for XJs. It ought to be on their website.

EDIT: It is. Clicky me (http://www.quadratec.com/products/product_search.php?pn=72025.800.07,72025.801.07&cn=OR-Fab+Front+Rock+Slider+Bumpers&c=47)

[desertrunner71]

Here is a place on Ebay! Bought a set. You will have to prep them and paint but overall they are really nice, good quality work! The rear bumper was sealed and I just tapped it for a air tank!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-01-MATCHING-FRONT-REAR-JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-BUMPERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66 Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c2 93Q3a2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZ item130298417126QQitemZ130298417126QQptZMotorsQ5fC arQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[DansGreyMj]

Here is a place on Ebay! Bought a set. You will have to prep them and paint but overall they are really nice, good quality work! The rear bumper was sealed and I just tapped it for a air tank!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-01-MATCHING-FRONT-REAR-JEEP-CHEROKEE-XJ-BUMPERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66 Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c2 93Q3a2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZ item130298417126QQitemZ130298417126QQptZMotorsQ5fC arQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

No offense, but those bumpers look half-assed. The rear looks too small. The front looks like no thought was put into it and was just slapped on there.

[Swamprat]

i like fourreal steel's tube prerunner bumper's. a friend of mine had the front bumper, sadly there out of my price range.

[tone]

I dont think they make the fourreal steel bumper for a XJ anymore, if you know where they sell it online post up a link I know quadratech had them for $399 but now they dont carry them anymore or something.... oh well, looks like Im just gonna have to take jims off his hands...

[Swamprat]

jegs, and summit carry them. there sorta pricy

[dakineJ]

Has anyone talked to hellbilly lately,I think OTRFabwerks website is DOA.:(

[Swamprat]

i have, he took it down. he's not doing as much fabwork anymore

[crazyjim]

Head on over to dezertrangers.com and start reading around, there are PLENTY of fabricators out there who will build you a NICE bumper for a decent price.

[dakineJ]

recamendations?

[crazyjim]

I'll list a few:

Brandon at BTF some of his work:
http://www.myspace.com/btfabrication



http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_bb07231eb45a7343d3afeee2571aa45b.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_f9b3bc3b25a6dcab6f54c9da784ab35e.jpg







RRP Fabrication:
http://www.myspace.com/rrp_motorsports




http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_5a7acd60df44ec56603a901539716169.jpg
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/51/l_4a514e77f71fc4ea4ea0f84d662aff31.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/16/l_33bea2213d5c4b42bd7e926507f7ee66.jpg






Jason @ GMachine Racing:
http://www.gmachineracing.com/



http://www.gmachineracing.com/images/CIMG0142_0003_003.jpg
http://www.gmachineracing.com/images/CIMG0140_0005_005.jpg




Mike @ the Pirate Lab
http://www.thepiratelab.com/



http://www.thepiratelab.com/wp-content/gallery/s10bumperkit/weldityourselfbumper1.jpg
http://www.thepiratelab.com/wp-content/gallery/lightbar/lightbar2.jpg








Both of the first ones work out of their garage, you'll probably get better prices from them, the second two are full blown shops. So you decide.

[Swamprat]

hmmm thats cool, i'll have to see about there pricing. i might have to go with jcr

[dakineJ]

Thanks Jim.

[AJsArmor]

We've done some prerunner styles in the past. Was in negotiations with someone who planned on running JeepSpeed last year to sponsor their rig by building bumpers, but sounds like everything fell through for them. It's something I'd be interested in.

I can't find any of the old prerunner ones, but last year we did a couple "different" winch bumpers. This one was based on the customer's design.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/AJsArmor/Picture361.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/AJsArmor/Picture368.jpg

Another customer wanted a lightweight version of the SlikRok, think I shaved it down to around 60lbs.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/AJsArmor/Picture142.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/AJsArmor/Picture138.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/AJsArmor/IMG_1027i.jpg
That front axle is purty!

[Swamprat]

AJ unless you stop posting pictures. im almost damn sure i'm going to you to get the stuff for my jeep.

[crazyjim]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee18/AJsArmor/IMG_1027i.jpg
That front axle is purty!




Riiiiiiiiiiich!!!!!


And yea, AJ's makes some sexy bumpers!

[AJsArmor]

AJ unless you stop posting pictures. im almost damn sure i'm going to you to get the stuff for my jeep.

Well then I'll be sure to keep pestering you. :)

[dakineJ]

I was just looking at your website not to long ago,some nice work.If you find any more prerunner style pics,you should post 'em up.

[Swamprat]

Well then I'll be sure to keep pestering you. :)

indeed!

[J Money]

My bumper is being built right now at the Pirate Lab. Here are the mounting brackets that were fabbed up. The front should be done today... I will throw up some pics when it is complete.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/dabgpimp/7.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/dabgpimp/image6.jpg

[crazyjim]

Be careful paying PirateLab before you overlook the work...

http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=93508&highlight=piratelab

There's quite a few threads like that over on DR. Just look out for number one first, if it's not right say something.

Looks nice so far though

[J Money]

Good looking out Jim... I just read all of the threads, funny thing is I did homework before going there and never found anything on Race-Dezert or a few other sites I read.

Regardless, Mike has been really cool so far and his work seems pretty good. I dropped off my heep in the moring and the front bumper was being finished the same night, he even sent me pictures all day yesterday throughout the fab process. I am pretty stoked so far looking at the pictures, I'm on my way over to go check things out in person.

This is what is done so far as of 9PM last night (not complete yet)

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/dabgpimp/BumperSkidPlate.jpg

Regardless, Thanks for the head's up and I will just QC things a little more now.

[crazyjim]

Niiiiiice, it looks really good dude! You gonna do a top hoop or no? I've thought about building a new one without the top hoop, just a low profile sleek simple bumper with 3 lights across the front.

[National Drivetrain]

Niiiiiice,I've thought about building a new one without the top hoop, just a low profile sleek simple bumper with 3 lights across the front.


Agreed, that always looks clean.
I'm also a fan of the stock bumper with a clean light bar mounted to it. Just looks complete to me. (for a pre-runner)

[dakineJ]

Looks good so far,with or w/o a hoop. I like the dimensions of the skid plate to. J Money,what prompted you to go with Pirate Lab?

[Swamprat]

looks good, i think i might have found a bumper myself.
http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=00&ID2=29

then after some cut chop rebuild and paint it should be a rather well bolt on

[cfishman]

The protofab Grand Cherokee prerunner bumper looks pretty nice

[J Money]

Here is the completed front bumper...

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/dabgpimp/CompletedFrontBumper.jpg

I decided to go with the Pirate Lab for a couple reasons...

I spoke with Mike on the phone and he seemed like a pretty good guy. He sent me pictures of some of his work so the next day I went to check out his work and I was pretty impressed. The shop is pretty close to my house so that was a selling point as well.

[slcpunk74]

More pics. From that angle it looks pretty "un" bent.

[slcpunk74]

POST #1300!!!! WOOT WOOT

Sorry had to do it...

[julio_a]

cool bumper.

[dakineJ]

X2, more pics.