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Old 03-27-2011 | 02:37 PM
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I need some bumper ideas!! Just got my tube bender fixed and am looking to fab up a front and rear but need some ideas, looking for something alittle different than your every day xj bumper, I looked through the forums and didn't find much so please help me out post some pics/specs thanks
Old 03-27-2011 | 03:24 PM
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check it out...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...my-first-jeep/
Old 03-28-2011 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kapowsinpunk
Nice! Thanks for the reply, what size tube did you use for the rock sliders?
Old 03-28-2011 | 11:00 AM
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What did you use for a bender???
Old 03-28-2011 | 01:50 PM
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Ive got these big bumpers, took 6" by 3" square chopped up the corners and added the swing arm on the back. nothing you can do with a tube bender but these things can take a hit from anything, (being 3/8" thick steel)
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or you could do something like these...

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just some ideas
Old 03-28-2011 | 02:21 PM
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Here's mine. Has a skid plate now an still going to run tubing from one side up over the hood to the other an tie the top of the stinger in. Pretty easy an basic
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Old 03-28-2011 | 04:18 PM
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Look threw magazines & catalogs
Old 03-28-2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Coraphix
Ive got these big bumpers, took 6" by 3" square chopped up the corners and added the swing arm on the back. nothing you can do with a tube bender but these things can take a hit from anything, (being 3/8" thick steel)
<img src="https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=42634"/>

<img src="https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=42635"/>

or you could do something like these...

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just some ideas
I like you rear bumper, how much does it weigh?
Old 03-28-2011 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepster96
Here's mine. Has a skid plate now an still going to run tubing from one side up over the hood to the other an tie the top of the stinger in. Pretty easy an basic
How tall is your stinger?
Old 03-28-2011 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by leecarr
Look threw magazines & catalogs
Haha good call! I have been! Its just alot of them are same with 3ft stingers and what not
Old 03-28-2011 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ-DP-WA
I like you rear bumper, how much does it weigh?
The bumper itself is about 75lbs, the swing arm is another 25, and then there is the spare tire and my two 5 gal gas cans. so its not light, but it sure is burly.
Old 03-28-2011 | 10:47 PM
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two i have built for xjs
Old 03-30-2011 | 09:29 AM
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Here is mine, many different angles. It will test your math skills haha:

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Old 03-30-2011 | 10:22 AM
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My brother built this one for me.....

Old 03-30-2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by JBAIN
My brother built this one for me.....

Very nice!


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