Cherokee front bumper

floyd · Jan 9, 2006

Greetings all!

I was browsing through 4x4 Garage magazine this past weekend and on page 79 is a picture of a Cherokee. What I am interested in is the front bumper that is on the rig. I'm planning on purchasing an aftermarket one and this bumper is exactly what I am looking for. It fits well, particuarly matching up on the sides with the fender opening, and has an integral skid plate right under the nose. However, after scouring the major and minor aftermarket manufacturers I can not find it. I was hoping someone might have the magazine and be able to give me the name of who manufactures the bumper.

Thanks in advance,

david

GirlScout1 · Jan 9, 2006

can you scan the pic and post it? Or at least give a real good description?

Starscream · Jan 9, 2006

I think I know the one you are talking about. Does it have two small round fogs built into it? If so, that's a bumper I have loved ever since I've seen it and I would trade my C4X4 in a heartbeat for it.

floyd · Jan 9, 2006

Yep, it's got the round holes for foglamps and tabs for 'D' rings.

I will scan and post when I get an opportunity.

RCman · Jan 9, 2006

The only bumper I know of (unless its custom) with built in fogs is TrailReady's. Check it out here: http://www.trailready.com/jeep_cherokee.html

Starscream · Jan 9, 2006

RCman said:
The only bumper I know of (unless its custom) with built in fogs is TrailReady's. Check it out here: http://www.trailready.com/jeep_cherokee.html

I'm 99% sure that's it, except IIRC the one in the magazine had vertical slots in the bottom of it similar to the stock ZJs front bumper.

EDIT: I just checked TR's site and that's it. I didn't see any prices. Is it available yet?

scottsxj · Jan 9, 2006

Starscream918 said:
I'm 99% sure that's it, except IIRC the one in the magazine had vertical slots in the bottom of it similar to the stock ZJs front bumper.

EDIT: I just checked TR's site and that's it. I didn't see any prices. Is it available yet?

it says on their website that they sell only to dealers. Here is the list of them http://www.trailready.com/dealers_bumper.html.

floyd · Jan 9, 2006

Hey now! That looks damn close to it! Though the one in the magazine didn't have the brush bar on it, I do remember seeing (what appears to be) the cut out TR front and center.

Thanks much, RCman!

gmanxj · Jan 9, 2006

They have been selling them for a while now. When they were sold to the public, I think that they were around 900, and I'm not sure if that's with or without the brushguard.

lil' XJ · Jan 9, 2006

WAAAY too much $ if you ask me.

floyd · Jan 9, 2006

Yep, that is quite a chunk of change. But if I'm going to spend my money I don't think twice about spending more for something I want vs. spending a lesser amount of money for something that is *sort of* what I want.

Just emailed them to see if they offer them sans the brush guard.

floyd · Jan 24, 2006

A follow up for those interested in the Trail Ready bumpers for XJ's: I got an email back which stated something to the effect that they would be starting up production of the XJ line in February and that I could email them directly to place an order. I was quoted $850 for the front bumper sans the brush guard.

GirlScout1 · Jan 24, 2006

floyd said:
A follow up for those interested in the Trail Ready bumpers for XJ's: I got an email back which stated something to the effect that they would be starting up production of the XJ line in February and that I could email them directly to place an order. I was quoted $850 for the front bumper sans the brush guard.

To me that is way too much. I just built my own. You could build your own and do the same thing and be $700 dollar ahead if not more.

JBweld · Jan 24, 2006

That's way too much money for a bumper. Build your own or find a buddy who can help you. I've spent about $50 on the steel for this one I built, but lots of time too.

00Classic · Jan 25, 2006

Here is a llink to North Ridge 4x4. They list the front and rear for the XJ. They are pricey but when it comes time I think TrailReady is what I am going with.

http://northridge4x4.com/products.php?id=361&PHPSESSID=08556a3f101a6b3721c4445674a29be3

majic_tech · Jan 25, 2006

Megawatt said:
That's way too much money for a bumper. Build your own or find a buddy who can help you. I've spent about $50 on the steel for this one I built, but lots of time too.

Dude that bumper is way kickass! I want one!!!

floyd · Jan 31, 2006

I certainly appreciate all the concerns about how I spend my money. But to me, time is money. I would much rather pay for exactly what I want, in this case the TR bumper, vs. screwing around for a weekend trying to put something together myself. I've got too many irons in the fire as it is and plenty of cash to spend.

LilRedRover · Jan 31, 2006

I believe skidrow also has a bumper that has fogs built into it and you pretty much order the parts of it you want and they build them to your specs.

http://www.skidplates.com/bumpers_84_01_XJ.htm

floyd · Jan 31, 2006

Yep, I've seen those before. However, the lights are directed downward for use during low light level rock crawling. I won't be doing any of that!

Bottom line is, it's the styling of the TR bumper that I really like. That and the fact that it is less likely to get dinged up like the stock bumper has from my wifes driving!

DBenz · Jan 31, 2006

Megawatt said:
That's way too much money for a bumper. Build your own or find a buddy who can help you. I've spent about $50 on the steel for this one I built, but lots of time too.

That's a kick ass bumper, any build up plans?

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