LBP XJ Cherokee Episode 3 - Front Bumper

Episode 3 of the LBP XJ Cherokee project - A front winch bumper is built for the LBP Cherokee. A Smittybuilt XRC 9500 winch is installed on it. The rear bumper and gas tank skidplate are also painted.

[@peterdiebel7372]

This comes a few years after you built it but, awesome!! The nicest bumper ive ever seen, let alone watched being built. Cheers from a fellow jeeper in B.C.

[@OldGriz708]

It's nice to see someone who spends the time and effort to do something the right way 👍 My Dad drummed it into my head that there is never enough time to do something right, but there's always time to do something over🤔. He was right about something else, the older I get the smarter he was.

[@shawnbell18]

I was an apprentice at a welding fabrication shop about 2 months ago and i used it as an opportunity to custom make my xj's front/ back bumper and custom rocker panels. Having knowledge in fabrication and welding can help put a lot if you dont wanna empty your pockets.

[@2drx4]

Absolutely, it's never a bad thing to know how to build things.

[@dREaDneck_Moto]

You sir are setting a nice, high standard for home/shop projects. Very nice work.

[@RevivalRides]

You had me at xj bumper build, up until the part where I heard re-routing the trans cooler lines, at that moment I knew only mall crawlers have auto-magic transmissions lol jk great vid and fab skills and ideas 👍👍

[@Amarillobymorning777]

GR8 video clip. GR8 Jeep attitude. Wow , looks great. Greetings from North Texas.

[@lucasellyson6872]

You’re a very skilled fabricator. Good job

[@mikewood3528]

Great work! I also appreciate your matter of fact commentary with explanations devoid of opinions. You simply state what you are doing and its intended benefit or effect...no excessive defenses of your choices as if you are arguing, yet are the only man in the room. Subscribed!

[@Nacturnal702]

I'm a Tacoma Guy , but the thought of making your own Steel Bumper's is Very Inspiring, got to get some more tool and i will begin my Bumper's thanks for leads to making them.

[@jordang1359]

Jeep is coming along nicely! Looking forward to the trail testing phase.

[@tannervanwagenen4989]

That is the best looking front bumper in my opinion! Great video! You got yourself another sub

[@NeilLB7]

A nice shop and all the right tools....and plenty of room to work....makes ALL the difference in the world. It's hard to get in the right state of mind on projects like this when you're cramped for space and do not have the fabrication tools necessary.

[@michaeld1770]

just bought a FJ80 Cruiser to make into a trail rig and this has given me some great ideas and some inspiration.

[@MrGarrett1966]

That gives the Jeep a whole new look. Good job.

[@andrewgillougley8479]

A stellar job, dedication level over 9000. Looks proper.

[@dirty30productions8]

Beautiful work my friend! You got skills. I would like to see a bar up and across the winch to protect it and ad some mounts to the top side of the cross bar for some kc lights. Loved the video and your bumper. Happy wheelin

[@darrellp7677]

All 3 episodes are amazing! Great fab skills. Clean shop. Great job.

[@2drx4]

Thanks! I'm hoping to get more content out eventually.

[@GlockUSMC]

Solid Job. I enjoyed watching it and look forward to watching more!!!

[@2drx4]

Thanks!

[@snoopydoggy5196]

Powerplasma cutters are so useful. It sure came in handy for this bumper.

[@187teflondon]

That thing is BEAUTIFUL! I want to build one for my 78' F150 Custom

[@thecherokeechannel688]

Excellent video and nice step by step. Gonna share this video and channel on my local Jeep groups.

[@2drx4]

Thanks, I appreciate whatever shares it gets.

[@osamazaabea6673]

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[@amendez8567]

That is exactly what i have been looking for. a low profile and clean bumper build. thank you

[@maryheatherdismuke8579]

That is a "clean" front bumper for a winch to put on my 88 MJ.. I have an Ole school warn 10K winch that I am looking at mounting and this gave me the right idea on how to do it. Thanks

[@jacemusgrove3073]

Enjoyed all 3 videos. Makes me want to buy another truck so I can make bumpers for it! Haha My dad and I made a rear bumper for my e350. Weighs about 300lbs but that was the goal for a 1-ton. Thanks for the videos!

[@obhenx]

This is the most neat and satisfying fabrication of bumper to watch. Tks for sharing,bro.. (btw, I love this generation of XJ)

[@thelolipopkidz]

This is actually art

[@ianmead216]

Excellent work, alot of hours in so much detail, love the proximity of your winch towards the grill it looks great

[@bquade70]

Excellent build video, wow!

[@madmechanix4962]

Awesome and literally what my XJ needs!!

[@donbryson7536]

Enjoyed the video, straight forward, to the point, done. Thanks for posting

[@Georgia4Low]

Excellent work sir!!!

[@jayater9043]

Well done! Caught your link on Pirate and have not been disappointed.

[@1crazynordlander]

Very well put together video. Great bumper and winch setup. Nice job of fabricating! Ordering a lift kit tomorrow. I can't wait to get started on my XJ.

[@2drx4]

Thanks! Have fun working on your XJ. What lift are you getting?

[@1crazynordlander]

@@2drx4 I am trying to do this without spending too much money so I went with Zone's 4.5 inch lift with the full rear leaf set. I have been scanning Cherokee experts on KZbin and about a year ago ran across Cherokee Ron that's all about low dollar builds. He recommended Zone for budget and BDS if money was no object. Zone is owned by the same company that makes BDS and I guess their stuff is all made in North America. I live in Minnesota so I get the northern climate lifestyle. Your explanations are top notch. If it is okay I think I will copy your front and rear bumper design. Best I have seen so far!

[@2drx4]

I think you'll be happy with that lift, Zone does seem to be bang for the buck quality. Go right ahead and copy anything you like, be sure to take some pictures or make a movie and share what you've done!

[@1crazynordlander]

@@2drx4 Thanks. I have a few videos of my many projects on my YT channel. I like how you put the narration on later.

[@2drx4]

I find doing the narration in post helps to keep the videos cleaner and quicker. But it's a back and forth thing... Lots of learning to do with the whole videos thing. I'll go check your channel out!

[@mikemcdaniel1910]

Not a fan of the torque wrench skills, but the craftsmanship is outstanding. Starting an xj build for my daughter and looking for inspiration. This is what i want, but with a stinger bar. Strong, quality, and low profile design.

[@2drx4]

Why not a fan of the "torque wrench skills"?

[@aldee3018]

the front bumper came out great!!!

[@randomdude21264]

You make this look easy, and from experience I know it's not. It's a very skilled trade!

[@davidbennett1374]

Nice and clean job. Very functional

[@playersidekick]

Nice work keeping it close to the body

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Great job on the bumpers 👍i ruined the front bumper on my 99 Ford F150 so i would like todo a similar build. Its an older truck so nothing to lose...very inspiring!

[@2drx4]

Thanks! Make sure you document whatever you wind up building, it's always neat to see what other people do.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Noted👍

[@x5or]

Great and Lovely work mate 👏 I also built my own one few weeks ago but differently

[@ElChipper]

Best bumper build video. I’ll use this once I. Hold the bunker for my zj.

[@wolfman5494]

Love this video, simple, straight forward, and well edited. No goddamn house music and an intro that starts with "Hey whats up guys." Excellent video, subbed and liked, keep it up!

[@2drx4]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm trying to keep these videos reasonably professional.

[@wolfman5494]

@@2drx4 You're definitely hitting that mark! Even everything is well lit for each shot and the shop doesn't look like hell in the background. It makes me embarrassed about my shop haha

[@vicferrari2082]

Well done! Great vid, great editing, great workmanship.

[@13bSoldier247]

Looks slick as hell bud I like it 👌👌👌 I've been looking at a lot of different ideas this is by far the simplest one I've seen and it looks great too

[@DechampMTB]

Excellent build, I like your attention to detail.

[@2drx4]

Thanks!

[@PoopyButt7]

Solid looking truck so far. Bumpers look great too.

[@ChingPongPing21]

Very clean bumper build.

[@anthonybautovic8157]

Looks great. Nothing negative here mate

[@geoffreyhawn1816]

Looks good , someday when I win the lottery I’m going to do this to my 89 Comanche, only ever needed a winch a few times since 1991 when I got it, but after a short swim and 1/2 ton chevy and a 3/4 Ford I was out, then I had to pull them out. Damn that was embarrassing.

[@MOVIMKR7]

Love your work

[@balablue1717]

The best, simple yet perfect skill work. I have never seen a beauty of a work yet professional. Loved it thoroughly. Ur Jeep looks awesome. I am your fan from now. Ya ... Subscribed bro.

[@2drx4]

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback and the subscription!

[@bruceanderson5409]

Very nice job . .simple and looks like it will serve the purpose . Thankyou

[@michaeldose2041]

Great idea for the shackle mounts.

[@j5porte]

Good job man!!! Amazing!

[@78squarebodyjimmy10]

That's for your video . This will help me on my build. It goin on a 78 blazer. Will be using your design. Thanks

[@rorymcgee7174]

Really nice job.

[@markperez8265]

excellent work, very clean. sub'ed!

[@sseibonnevilleman]

Nice work, very similar to what I had originally planned. I tried to sell my rough country bumper but had to luck so I ended up just modifying it. I probably will end up building one eventually.

[@marcusalancate1782]

I saved your video for the looks of your Cherokee.

[@STJEEPs]

Nice build! Looks great!

[@Wrecklessjlo]

What a good looking bumper

[@royfer4413]

Excellent work !!! Congrats

[@2drx4]

Thanks!

[@MOVIMKR7]

Nicely done

[@HotRodCityShow]

I enjoyed your video, I look forward to building one for my sas blazer

[@taoisttiger4702]

Good stuff, clean and effective.

[@xjeepsg]

Masterful, absolutely masterful.

[@a.r.tvision7131]

The design ofvthe bumper is nice and tight! This would be perfect for my 99 durango

[@ohsee1346]

ur steering box would be perfect for my xj

[@baashie]

Deadly-ass bumper... Great commentary... thanks

[@zaronez462]

Awesome built!

[@lror]

Very nice work, thanks for taking the time to make and share 👍

[@2drx4]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickfrazier817]

some of the best videos like this out there keep it up

[@2drx4]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@knolez1546]

I'm gonna design front and rear bumbers for a Volkswagen Caddy. Nobody makes the steel bumpers I want. I'll add a tyre carrier and fuel and water carrier for the back. A winch plate up front. Oh yeahhhhh

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Very cool bumper! Love the custom fab.

[@fakaatuitaumalolo646]

Well done !

[@robertmorris7341]

Great looking bumper

[@subaruwrx853]

insane beefy noice bumper i know im 2 years late.

[@rutledgejoe]

Nice work

[@KapenW17]

Excellent work!

[@2drx4]

Thanks!

[@jackbrown2325]

I loved my jeep xj ( despite what people say ) , and this is great ..well done .

[@damianmarley7177]

Beautiful

[@murdockhampe250]

Someone give this guy a tv show!

[@milesfleming1324]

I really like this bumper looks really good

[@2drx4]

Thanks! Lots of thought went into it.

[@justincross2160]

With the 1 ton axles, that is no trail rig... keep up the great work!

[@SarahSmith-hd8kd]

Why is that? Width? Cause if so I got about 50 trail rigs all Cherokee in WA state say different and hose are some very tight trails if you know where to look just saying. I will say I don't like widening them for real trail rigs either that's why I stuck with my Dana 30 HP trussed it welded inner tube sleeves C-gussets 1/4" control arm mounts WJ knuckle and brake swap OX cable locker with the new redesigned cable with threads at both ends now will push to lock but now pulls the fork back to unlock and a rear 8.8" 31 spline LSD with rear disc 4.56 gears

[@headlesnorseman701]

i was watching you cut, weld, drill and my (not as good) fab brain was going "test fit?" on repeat lol

[@cablenowadays6586]

My dad always told me if you have to measure more than twice then you shouldn’t be doing it.

[@stickxxcummings]

Awesome job !!! And looks so much better than a bought one even if I'd buy one from you

[@mikeschleh7921]

Very nice and inspiring video. Thank you!

[@MadMan559est69]

Awesome build, I'd do the weld in a lower case cursive e pass, it gives the finished product a better look,.

[@vwbeetle5578]

Very tidy bumper. Now if you could only make one for my cruiser!

[@wolfman5494]

Lol im watching this thinking of my cruiser too

[@MrTeamChevy]

your a artist such a beautiful masterpiece

[@rolandomonteclaroautowork2882]

Great job👍

[@pocketrocket946]

Awesome job man

[@johnr5545]

Nice job

[@JB-pc7mg]

Looks clean !

[@deldrickross5296]

Amazing job 👏

[@emiliomascarenas3035]

“And yes the temp plate was made from a beer box” Merica🤘🏽

[@ethernetmaster]

Hi, first of all i must say „great work and respect“! It looks amazing and i would like to try to make a copy of yours if this is okay for you...!? Maybe you can tell me your measurements for the front and rear bumper if it’s not a secret😉? It would be a big help for me😃 Thanks a lot and nice greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@johnmoua6583]

Great job man

[@nickfriel6840]

Another great video! I already copied your rear bumper for my XJ, I plan to make this one too - I'm a real amateur, can you please tell me when the pair of bolt plates go?? Keep up the good work sir!

[@2drx4]

Thanks! They are for the forward pairs of holes that the factory bumper brackets attached to. The factory bumper really only uses 3 bolts on each side to hold it on, and the 2 that are vertical don't have captive nuts, they're just plain holes. You don't need to do it that way, you can just use bolts, but they make it easier as access is limited.

[@nickfriel6840]

@@2drx4 Ah I get it now, thank you so much! I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future!

[@andresflores6480]

nice job bro

[@Alphaboxer]

Nice work !!!