smittybilt bumper

does anyone know the smittybilt xrc bumper dimensions
i dont want to buy this bumper if i have to cut my finders back

 

Should fit the front frames of the 72-86 cjs are very similar, you may have to drill a few holes to get it to bolt up. Other than that is a simple install.

 

Must be me... as usual. I can't find an XRC Bumper application for even a late-model CJ:
http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/34.htm

Looks like they are meant for post '87 and that'll be a whole different ball of wax.

Likewise with the SRC:
http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/8.htm

I do see their tubular bumper are meant for later model CJs...

 

I have talked to him, He is a young man that just got this CJ5 72 and is in the process of fixing it up and personalizing.

What I think he is really looking for is a heavy duty bumper that will support a winch. He also said minor fabrication is not a problem ether, so it does not have to be a direct fit/bolt-on...

but in the end it has to be able to fit dimension wise.

Do any of you guys out there have any options for him?

Better yet, anyone have any pictures?

thx...

O, and he does not like the tube bumper look.... He more likes that Smitty look.... big solid front bumpers for pushing ricers off the street... lol

 

if he i looking to mount a winch a warn mounting plate is all he needs. Leave the big bumpers for wrangler posers.

http://www.warn.com/truck/mounting-systems/winch_mounts.shtml

 

Hanson Off_Road makes a winch bumper for the CJ.

http://www.hansonoffroad.com/index.php?cPath=35_40&osCsid=618e5d25da4ca25a0b12e9c7c6e60fd9

 

yea, but again... he wants that big fat H1 hummer/tank bumper... like the Smitty... there has got to be some of us out there that has done this and has good pics....

Also, where can he find the best deal $$$$ for these bumpers... he's a collage student and has saved his money well...

 

Can he weld? Get some plate and make one. That's about the only way you'll get one like an XRC. Besides why pay $500-$700 or more for a weekend project that can be done w/ less than $100 in steel.:v6:

 

3 inch channel iron with 1/4 inch web with the ends cut at a 45 and capped simple rugged and easy