Tube Bumper Build - Emphasis on Functional Stinger
#31
Thanks, but by off do you mean to say a round would have looked better? I think just the opposite. I like the rounded ones when its on a truggy or something but the XJ has too many squared lines for it to look right. IMHO.
We thought about the mini-skid but I didn't want a catch bucket for water/mud crossings.
We thought about the mini-skid but I didn't want a catch bucket for water/mud crossings.
#32
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From: Riverside, California
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Low Output
Yeah this is one of the cleanest bumpers I have seen great job! I think the only thing I would add is some tube supports from the bottom of the stinger where it starts to wrap under, up to the bumper tube near the corners, under the marker lights.
Badass!
Badass!
#33
MY question is... how far above the hood line is your stinger top? Also how far out is it from the front of the header panel? My only concern is was if you were to take a roll that your stinger would not protect your radiator.
Besides that cool looking bumper
Besides that cool looking bumper
#34
Thanks, I'm not sure what type of roll would get my radiator but I suppose it could happen. The stinger definitely isn't going to fold over so the damage won't come from it but its got the front end pretty well protected.
#35
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From: Riverside, California
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Low Output
#36
Not sure what kinda wheeling you do.. but I like the hill climbs that are off chamber with big rocks I have yet to see it happen a a xj.. but I have seen a few TJs take flops and up on their roof. I have been trying to get mine to go over on a few lines for the last few yrs, and each yr I try a stupidier line.. and still make it... ALthough this yr I pulled cable to prevet it from happening... only cause I had a passenger.
#37
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From: Quantico VA.
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: modded 4.0
Thats a real sweet bumper man, one of the nicer on here ive seen. if your man Denny isnt to busy i would deff enjoy having one of these bumpers on my jeep. I have a winch and no bumper to put it on and the stock ones are almost tin
#38
Not sure what kinda wheeling you do.. but I like the hill climbs that are off chamber with big rocks I have yet to see it happen a a xj.. but I have seen a few TJs take flops and up on their roof. I have been trying to get mine to go over on a few lines for the last few yrs, and each yr I try a stupidier line.. and still make it... ALthough this yr I pulled cable to prevet it from happening... only cause I had a passenger.
Ya man, I'm sure he'll build you one. Give him a shout.
#41
#42
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From: Glenville, NY
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Not much of a tube bumper fan, but I have to admire the clean fab! It is definitely a nice bumper.....clean lines man.....clean lines!!
It also looks like a nice start for an exo-cage
It also looks like a nice start for an exo-cage
#43
Thanks man, I'm hoping it eventually grows into one. I've always had a thing for the mobile jungle gym look.
#44
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From: Round Rock, TX
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Love the bumper. After I finish my cage I plan to build a similar one. I need a winch on mine though cause not alot of guys that wheel in my group have one.