Simple! Build Your Own Rear Bumper Jeep Cherokee XJ

[@AnsleyBuilt]

I just finished the cut and fold in the rear, got the stock bumper and hitch off, and got the openings cut out. Bought my 2x4 and 1x1 tubing for a grand total of $37 today! This video is absolutely amazing, thank you so much!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

That is a steal of a deal! And one cheap bumper build. Awesome!

[@MadCarTK]

Reusing the pie cuts was pure genius, it's so efficient that way!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man. I'm always thinking on how to save on material costs.

[@joshuapennekamp4333]

I have watched a bunch of your simple jeep fabrication videos and I love them! It's inspiring me to pick up a welder again and try to make some similar cool stuff. I'm thinking about adding a hitch in the middle and on the side, and fabricating a removable tire carrier. When I am around town, I can throw my tire in the trunk, no problem, but on longer trips I need more space, so then I can mount it on the back. I'm also going to add a receiver on the front to make the car a lot more modular, and have winch mounting options.

[@framerandy77]

I really like that bumper. Theres not to many home made ones that look good. That one looks good.

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

Awesome job. Now I have to get a design going for mine!

[@jarrettrhodes1901]

great build.

[@aslacker]

Your bumper looks so much better with those little added filler pieces.

[@Infomonger]

Real nice work!

[@user-bl3jw4bo3r]

2 jeeps ago, I had a rear bumper made up. I insisted that the 2" trailer receptacle was recessed into the bumper, so, when your hitch was not there, it was smooth. I think that bumper had to be 2x6. Planning to build one myself for my current XJ. Nice work! Nice video.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man. I was going to put a receiver in but I won't tow anything with this jeep. So I decided not to

[@ArcticBlues1]

Great Job! Im proud of you! You Rock!

[@davidpayne2469]

I bought a 94 s10 many years ago I got a deal on a airport S10 flat bed it's on a jeep axles from a rolled 92 cherokee it's on 4.5 inch of lift and I'm running 31 also done lockers still stock motor trans really built the truck over past 15pkus years goes anywhere I want it to and works great for my small farm and I still get around 21 on highway at 65

[@joseguerrero-ge6xh]

Super nice and simple thanks buddy keep up the good work

[@GUNNERWJ]

clean build mate.... simple easy and effective... maybe a front bumper if you dont have one....first vid iv seen of yours

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I built a front bumper a few years ago, but not on this channel. I like it, but sometimes I look at it and think I could build something way better. So maybe in the future

[@justusdeboer4469]

That’s badass, I think that’s how I’m gonna build mine. Definitely subscribing!!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man. I appreciate it.

[@theloudprofessional]

Good stuff

[@Georgia4Low]

great looking design, nice work

[@adamswaz4878]

Build me one too. This is the only design cut and fold bumper I like

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Unfortunately I'm not sure I would have the time or the shop set up to build these for a market.

[@7storm776]

Dude, nice job... Keep up the good work.

[@gshock3092]

Awesome Cherokee

[@HossStyle1]

great job man. I love the simplicity and look

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks appreciate it

[@gabephillips7976]

I know what I'm doin this weekend. New subscriber cause of this video.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Right on!

[@zoexj4872]

Very nice...now I'm a subscriber!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks. Appreciate it

[@austinadventure]

Sweet bumper! nice video

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man.

[@caedondecker226]

Looks great, but a gas tank skid plate should be added.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Agreed. That may be in the works. :-)

[@jasongee9118]

am I the only one who laughed every time he said nut strip?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

There is a ton of that's what she said jokes in this video lol

[@hondafreak8613]

Why buy a $2000 bumper when can make your own for $100 buckos. Looks better than can buy. Nice job 👍

[@thomascollins9214]

clean. Build me one.....

[@chrisbeets2695]

should put a light bar or pod in it and wire to reverse and a switch

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I like the look of a couple flush mount pods.

[@chrisbeets2695]

that would look nice too like a 2x4 or 2x6 and having two on it@@MuddyBeards4X4

[@jaredtrenholme9884]

Off the topic… Can I ask what paint you used for the tail lights ? Was it just standard Nightshadow paint.. They look less smoked then what I’ve seen done and less likely to attract unwanted police attention

[@ESLinsider]

I want to make a super simple bumper and wondering is there a universal or nation wide rule that says it has to be a 1/4 inch thick? I just took a liftgate off a step van I got and now think I need a bumper. Was thinking wood but was told by my states inspection that it needs to be backed by a 1/4 thick plate of steel. There are 1/4 inch thick hanging plates from the frame down but at the same time I see most bumpers made out of plastic.

[@MrStyrehun000]

Willing to build me one, I’m in Washington

[@NoNaSRT4]

Awesome job! Love your videos buddy... do you think the sides can take the body weight if you come down hard on a rock?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

That's a good question. Its not very thick material bit I think the design is strong. I think it would hold up pretty well on an impact but I guess I'll find out.

[@thecherokeechannel688]

Oh man. Great work! Mine was overly complicated and heavy with a tire carrier. Kinds wish I kept it simple. Plus my welding "skills" are crap 😂. Keep the videos coming! Check out the mess i made on my channel😆

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks man. I'll have to check it out

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice fab work.Is that a Hobart 190 welder,if so how do you like it?I just bought a Hobart 190 to and had to wire a 30 amp 240v circuit in my garage for the welder...

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks. And yes it is a Hobart 190. I really like it. Its smooth and not too picky.

[@masterchamp2005]

What area of Washington are you from ? From Ferndale here.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

South sound. Outside of tacoma

[@rod8429]

Nice work , how did you weld the D ring tabs on ? Just MIG ? Any preheat to the tab before welding ? Thanks in advance

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yes just mig. I did two passes and turned it up to full tilt boogie and stuck it on there. It's been tugged on a couple times and seems to be solid.

[@rod8429]

Muddy Beards 4X4 right on . Thanks man

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Bevel the edges so that there is a good valley for the weld pool as well.

[@keithlea6804]

How much does it weigh? I think I will use your ideas on this build. Less tapering on the ends . Figure a swing away tire mount. Great build

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Not sure how much it weighs. Honestly not that much though and I think the design makes weigh less the most aftermarket bumpers

[@larrywarren1049]

Id like a drop down tire mount

[@taylorsmith3744]

I live in a place in WA were the cops have plenty of time to pull over lifted trucks and give is grief. WA state laws says a bumper must be factory or replaced with Atleast a 4.5" face bumper. So my 2x4 bumper is not legal Yet again our cops have nothing better to do but find half inch loop holes to pull us over.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Wow that is too bad. I have heard stories about stuff like that, luckily I have not had that issue, although my rig doesn't really see the pavement.

[@taylorsmith3744]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanks for the quick response! After I commented I did think about trail only Vs pavement to trail rigs, and again living in an area were things are kind of boring cops look for loop holes no matter how small just to pull over and check.. I'm still rocking the 2x4 as MY loop hole is my truck never came from the factory with a bumper and picture proof for them too lol I like your guy's Videos and love the fabrication that goes on for rigs that could be pavement to trail rigs. Tubbin the Cherokee is a great idea for that large tire that rolls down the road, flexes off-road, but isn't to wide to be driven down the pavement. I would like to meet you guys out on the WA trails one of these day's and do some wheeling. Again thanks for the quick response and keep fabbing

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Hell ya man. Where do you go wheeling at? We are actually going to elbe tomorrow. We usually post when we are going on instagram or facebook

[@ebalmes]

Muddy Beards 4X4 I, too, would like to see you out on the trail. But I gotta get my Jeep finished. From my experience with the WaSP action in Spokane, the bumper is supposed to be a minimum of three inches tall and extend from outside of tire to outside of tire. However, they can suck it. Glorified tax collectors for jay inslee.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Haha agreed

[@scottpersinger1442]

Looks like it will fill with water and rust frome the inside out

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

The bumper or the un rail?

[@1188dale]

Do you have a Facebook

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yep just look up muddy beards 4x4

[@ericdrisgula3879]

Dude take your taillights out and cover the rear of the Jeep especially the back window with a welding blanket before you weld on or near that jeep man, how hard is it to pull out 4 bolts to remove both taillights and throw a welding blanket over the car so it don't look like somebody sandblasted your rear windows and burn potential holes in any local plastic parts IE the taillights. Btw you are adding so much unecessary weight to a vehicle already low on power once lifted with big tires. Shoulda used 3/16" , that's plenty thick to support the entire rear end of the Jeep as long as you use a nutsert like design in the frame rails to mount extended bumper mounts onto , the same holes and strips that the factory used to mount a trailer hitch will do just fine. Def woulda added a class 3 reciever as well and I'd keep a winch in the trunk permanently mounted to a reinforced 3/16" steel winch plate which would then be welded to a piece of 2 1/4" ID square tubing so that the whole assembly can within minutes be thrown on either the rear of the Jeep or on the front (assuming you build or buy a bumper with a front receiver) of the Jeep with just the simple insertting of a hitch pin and clevis pin to secure it.