Any Jeepers in here?

[Dick]

weld that plate on all sides?

Its originally made to bolt onto several already existing holes in the front of your unibody, then attach to an aftermarket bumper. But if you are going to use it as a frame repair, Id definitely weld it and also weld a plate across the front of your frame that would also weld to the side of this. The more support, the better. Without seeing it in person though, its hard to really determine how I would go about it.

 

[terrehautian]

Be warned, wheeling with certain groups (like Naxja), welding bumpers won't pass the muster in an official NAXJA run.

 

[Caleb]

Be warned, wheeling with certain groups (like Naxja), welding bumpers won't pass the muster in an official NAXJA run.

weld and bolts even?

 

[terrehautian]

If the support is mostly welds, it might not. Basically, it has to be bolted to the frame rails if it will serve a tow point.

 

[Dick]

At what point does it stop being bumper support, and start being part of the chassis? Im suggesting using the plate as a repair piece for the frame, and adding additional support to it to basically make a new frame horn. Then the bumper can bolt through that. I dunno, I guess if they were gonna be that picky, Id just wheel with others. Seems to me welded on bumpers arent exactly abnormal. And id think they provide quite a bit more strength than bolts

 

[bigbang]

Not to de-rail the thread as of late, but I'll be needing to replace my 2000 Cherokee Classsic which now has about 230k miles on it.
Any "newer" jeep products going the long haul like these older ones, or are they disposable like most.
I've been eyein the Patriots.

 

[terrehautian]

Find a 99 XJ with under 150k with the 4.0. If you want a Wrangler, find a TJ (up to 96) as it still had the 4.0.

 

[indymeh]

Miss my 98 Bright Platinum 5.9 limited. Would love to pick up another one some day

 

[eldirector]

Not to de-rail the thread as of late, but I'll be needing to replace my 2000 Cherokee Classsic which now has about 230k miles on it.
Any "newer" jeep products going the long haul like these older ones, or are they disposable like most.
I've been eyein the Patriots.

I've heard of some Liberties hitting high mileage without too much issue. Don't know the years, though.

Find one of the Diesel Liberties. That little Mercedes diesel should run forever.

 

[Caleb]

I've heard of some Liberties hitting high mileage without too much issue. Don't know the years, though.

Find one of the Diesel Liberties. That little Mercedes diesel should run forever.

One in Columbus, text me at 812-929-9396 if you want the number

 

[kludge]

How much?

 

[Caleb]

How much?

not sure, I'll get number after class

 

[bigbang]

I've heard of some Liberties hitting high mileage without too much issue. Don't know the years, though.

Find one of the Diesel Liberties. That little Mercedes diesel should run forever.

I know 2 people with them. The motor is great, however the rest of the drive train has been VERY problematic.

I actually did pick up another 1999 4.0 cherokee sport about a year ago. Had 110k which is now up to 130k.

 

[bigbang]

Wifey (well me too) would like something less than 12 years old to drive for awhile though!

 

[Hookeye]

My hunting bud runs a CRD Liberty. He goes grouse hunting in Wis a couple times a yr.
He had sway bar bushings go bad, and a window regulator, that's all. Bought it new, I'll check total miles when we take it yoting this weekend.

It's been pretty good, but man I hate the way it sounds.

 

[Caleb]

My hunting bud runs a CRD Liberty. He goes grouse hunting in Wis a couple times a yr.
He had sway bar bushings go bad, and a window regulator, that's all. Bought it new, I'll check total miles when we take it yoting this weekend.

It's been pretty good, but man I hate the way it sounds.

indeed...4.0L sounds better

 

[Dick]

Got all the stuff off my old race ZJ swapped onto my new trail ZJ, and I do believe it is wheel-able now. Still got a lot more to do (bumpers, lights, winch, armor, cage, yadda yadda yadda), but it should be to a good enough point to go play a bit. Our group is headed up to Bundy Hill Offroad in Michigan this Saturday for a day trip. See how she does!

 

[Hookeye]

indeed...4.0L sounds better

Not as good as a V8 though

 

[Caleb]

Not as good as a V8 though

But everybody has a v8

 

[terrehautian]

Last year at NAXJA's Winterfest, they had some pull offs (more like dig ins), but one guy has an XJ with the 318, it sounds so sexy.