05 and newer KJ front bumper ?

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:32 am

I am thinking it may be time for a new front bumper and I need some directions on how to take the stock one off. Anyone with any links or pics on a how to remove the 05 and newer KJ front bumper?

Thanks

06 KJ Sport · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:20 am

Just give it a try it is not that hard to remove just about anything on the front end. I removed the grill and bumper about two weeks ago to install the front tow hooks. I think that it took me about 1 min to remove the above :shock:

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:02 am

But, you didn't answer his question. There is instructions somewhere, maybe over on the Jeep KJ Forum. I know I saw it somewhere. I haven't done it so I can't help you on it.

Terry

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:47 am

Includes removal of 05+ bumper cover... http://www.timothylund.com/detours/detours_backbone.pdf

But I doubt it is much different than the 05- http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25620

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:39 pm

what kind of new bumper are you thinking of getting??

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:40 pm

jsc7002 wrote:

what kind of new bumper are you thinking of getting??

We'll just have to wait and see. Something is in the works (2 things actually)... sort of.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:49 pm

incubusmike wrote:

jsc7002 wrote:

what kind of new bumper are you thinking of getting??

We'll just have to wait and see. Something is in the works (2 things actually)... sort of.

Well then, if you haven't stumbled across this yet take a look: 05+ tube bumper for sale

And if you had stumbled across it, never mind...

EDIT: OK, so you already knew.

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:51 pm

That would be one of the two :wink:

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:57 pm

ya I just noticed that

pokefan · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:33 pm

If I had the money available that would've been gone as soon as it hit the board! :lol:

Inc · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:48 pm

Any better front or head on pics of an 05+ KJ with the front bumper removed?

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:50 pm

I some some pics of my '02 without the bumper and I would think that the front ends are the same

Inc · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:54 pm

Ok, I just need to see how much the unibody frame sticks out passed the grill on each side.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:12 pm

lol I only have one of mine but there are also some others I had, hope it helps you!

Inc · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:29 pm

Hmm... well, the bumper I want to use is really short and goes about 6" passed the crush caps on both sides and so the extra frame would stick out passed it. Not sure if I want that extra frame just sitting out there. It looks like it will only be 2 or 3 inches of frame showing on the ends but... not sure if I will like it. Guess I gotta stick it up against my jeep and see.

Thanks for the pics.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:38 pm

is the bumper you want to use from a cherokee??

Inc · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:06 am

jsc7002 wrote:

is the bumper you want to use from a cherokee??

Nope

Inc · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:37 am

Well, I'll have the test bumper by Saturday maybe Sunday.

Then I'll know for sure if it is a go or not. I am still afraid there will be too much of that crap showing on the ends of the bumper.

The question is, Will it be worth it?????

The two holes on the ends, passed the crush caps, from there over will show. Everything else will be pretty covered. The washer will def. need to be moved.

But the new bumper will be winch capable, have 2 d-ring shackles, a short skid (kind of useless actually) and a small brush guard that 2 lights mount on top of. It is made of 1 3/4" tubes and 3/16" steel plating. It will mount in 2 spots with 4 bolts in each location for 8 bolts total.

All for under $300 shipped to my house.

We'll see what happens.

Inc · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:30 pm

Well, I am 99% sure the bumper is a go.

The unibody junk that sticks out sucks because it shows but I will get over it plus I can always put the stock one back on if I decide it bugs me too much-which won't happen. The front fenders look awesome with out anything below them, you can pretty much see my whole front tire.

Need to relocate the washer bottle, move some wires and should be good.

I am ordering it today and off we go. :twisted:

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:46 pm

I will have to see pics before I comment.

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