Cliffhanger Front Bumper Pics

[TPICherokee]

Here is the new Cliffhanger front bumper. It isn't for sale yet (couple of weeks) but A LOT of people have been asking so I thought I would share some pics.

The first prototype, the center part was built out of 8x8 and on this pictured Cherokee (6" lift and 35's) the 8x8 looked massive and out of place. We reduced the size to 7x7 (which what is pictured) and it looks MUCH better.

It will have a stinger option (not pictured yet) and it is very heavy-duty!

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/newparts/clifffront.jpg

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/newparts/clifffront1.jpg

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/newparts/clifffront2.jpg

[TPICherokee]

Any suggestions of options you would like to see on this? Here are the options:

Cliffhanger front bumper option:

Winch cut out

Light tabs

Stinger

[glady8r]

that looks nice! I would do some advertising with one on my jeep for ya!..............................please........... .ah ok what are they going cost

[TPICherokee]

that looks nice! I would do some advertising with one on my jeep for ya!..............................please........... .ah ok what are they going cost

Not sure yet, I should have pricing nailed down in a couple of days (after the builder crunches some numbers and puts the stinger on).

[Casey]

Any suggestions of options you would like to see on this? Here are the options:

Cliffhanger front bumper option:

Winch cut out

Light tabs

Stinger
How does it bolt to the frame?

This is of course, my opinion...
I wasn't very impressed with the pre-runner bumper's mounting brackets. When compared to the quality bumper, they were kind of wimpy. On a later model rig ('79 +) it mounts up great. However it only bolts to the frame horn extensions.
There is no way to mount it to an earlier rig, with the exception of adding the frame extensions. Tad makes some, but the that's all the bumper would be bolted to. Add a 12k pound MM winch, a stinger and some lights...

I would like to see the mounting brackets go down the side of the frame rails.

[TPICherokee]

I would like to see the mounting brackets go down the side of the frame rails.

Good suggestions, especially since they do. They utilize the Dozer mounting in the front which Tad designed. This also allows them to fit ALL FSJ's except for 63-73 J-trucks (spring hangers get in the way).

Thanks.

[Dmntxn77]

Hey, that looks familiar...

BTW, if you are counting mine as the "first prototype ", it IS 7x7. I didnt care much for the 8x8 one. Its amazing how much different 1" on each side makes...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/75%20Chief/Bumper/P1010728.jpg

[chr1s]

Im all ears as to why this isnt in the vendors section?:)

[Tad]

Good suggestions, especially since they do. They utilize the Dozer mounting in the front which Tad designed. This also allows them to fit ALL FSJ's except for 63-73 J-trucks (spring hangers get in the way).

Thanks.
Very nice.
I'm glad that has all come together finally in one nice package.
Clean, tight and functional.
:thumbsup:

[Dmntxn77]

Im all ears as to why this isnt in the vendors section?:)


Because some things are just TOOO cool to be lost in the Vendor Section... :thumbsup:


Of course, Im biased....

[TPICherokee]

Hey, that looks familiar...

BTW, if you are counting mine as the "first prototype ", it IS 7x7. I didnt care much for the 8x8 one. Its amazing how much different 1" on each side makes...

Yes, I guess yours was the 1st prototype... the 2nd prototype was 8x8 and the current one is 7x7...

[Dmntxn77]

Same builder?

[Chuck Brown]

I want IN on this like you wouldnt believe!!!

(crosses fingers and mumbles a prayer that its not going to be priced way out of my league)

Chuck Brown

[TPICherokee]

Chuck, sorry, you have been too anxious for this so we won't be able to sell one to you!! lol, joking, you ARE first in line.

[TPICherokee]

Same builder?

Yep.

[FSJ Guy]

So does this mount to the OEM snow plow mounting holes that are on the frame rails? (The same holes that the Ramsey hidden winch kit mounts to)

[TPICherokee]

This mounts to the framehorns (if equipped) and the 2 holes on each side back in the frame which are on all of the early FSJ's as well.

[The PIG Smith]

Are the Fairlead Rollers crooked in the second pic or is it just the angle in which the picture was taken?

[Dmntxn77]

Here ya go guys... Ive never posted these super secret mounting pics, but with Brents aproval, here they are.. :D

Passenger side... Notice how long these things are. They offer plenty support so there shouldnt be any worries while winching.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/75%20Chief/Bumper/P1010735.jpg

Driver side... Notice how the steering box bolts through the bracket so that there are no more worries of ripping it off the frame.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/75%20Chief/Bumper/P1010732.jpg

[Chuck Brown]

LOL, you know Im bouncing up and down and pacing the floor on this!!! Im pretty sure I felt the cold tingling of a mild heart attack when I read your first line ya know!!!

Thanks for putting up with me on this and keeping your humor, I feel like the kid in the back seat whose been eating pure cane sugar and asking, "Are we there yet....? Are we there...YET....? I gotta pee....if spiderman fought batman who do you think would win.....are we there yet?"


Chuck Brown

Chuck, sorry, you have been too anxious for this so we won't be able to sell one to you!! lol, joking, you ARE first in line.

[Justin Kerns]

Any suggestions of options you would like to see on this? Here are the options:

Cliffhanger front bumper option:

Winch cut out

Light tabs

Stinger
Will there be an option to recess lights like the old one? What about receiver hitch? Not of interest to me but it's a fairly common option on front bumpers these days.

Oh ya - when will the pricing be set? :D

[Chrome]

Put me in line for one. I've been looking at the one on Dmntxn77s Jeep and thinking how good that would look on the Cherokee. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Just out of curiousity....will they be offered in CHROME? :D

[TPICherokee]

Put me in line for one. I've been looking at the one on Dmntxn77s Jeep and thinking how good that would look on the Cherokee. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Just out of curiousity....will they be offered in CHROME? :D

LOL, no, no chrome, sorry. Although with the welds on this (even the ones that haven't been ground) look really sharp so chroming may not be too terribly hard.....

[TPICherokee]

Will there be an option to recess lights like the old one? What about receiver hitch? Not of interest to me but it's a fairly common option on front bumpers these days.

I am not sure there is room for recessed lights but I can check this out and the hitch will probably be an option but maybe not since it would hang pretty log to miss the fairlead. I'll check with the builder, thanks for the input!

[TPICherokee]

Im all ears as to why this isnt in the vendors section?:)

This isn't really a for sale thread, I just wanted some feedback on what everyone would like to see as an option or maybe some adjustments if something looked out of place...

[Dmntxn77]

It seems that a front receiver and winch could eaisly be an either/or option, since the receiver could eaisly go inplace of the winch box and come out the front of the bumper instead of under it...

[cmelo]

I need one of these...

[olllllo]

I heard that the 28th reply to this thread gets one for free. What number am I?

Well would you look at that - It's my lucky day!

Thanks for keeping us posted. I am looking forward to them "going live".

[BarryL]

I heard that the 28th reply to this thread gets one for free. What number am I?

I heard 29th...

[fulsizjeep]

Cool. The frame straps for the mount look beefy.
Can BJs hook us up with one to raffle off in Ouray next July Brent? :cool:

[JohnIL]

Is there any chance that BJ's would sell just the mounting brackets for those of use who want to build our own bumper?

John

[Casey]

Here ya go guys... Ive never posted these super secret mounting pics, but with Brents aproval, here they are.. :D

Passenger side... Notice how long these things are. They offer plenty support so there shouldnt be any worries while winching.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/75%20Chief/Bumper/P1010735.jpg

Driver side... Notice how the steering box bolts through the bracket so that there are no more worries of ripping it off the frame.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/75%20Chief/Bumper/P1010732.jpg
That's what I'm talking about!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Now if we can get it raw...or chromed. Price!? C'mon Brent, we're dying to know. I'd like to Tellico test one for ya. :cool:

[Dmntxn77]

Is there any chance that BJ's would sell just the mounting brackets for those of use who want to build our own bumper?

John


I tried that route too... Good luck... ;)

[AlsChopShop]

Is there any chance that BJ's would sell just the mounting brackets for those of use who want to build our own bumper?

Johnthose brackets aren't that complex, just flat steel cut to match the shape of the frame. a cardboard template wouldn't be hard, and a local shop could cut it for you.


can we get pictures from the side? i'd like to see how much it impedes the approach angle.

Al

[Adam17]

Whats the price range I getting ready to make a purchase?????????:thumbsup:

[BangBang]

Thats a good looking rig ;)

[Dmntxn77]

Thats a good looking rig ;)

Hmmm... Looks kinda junky to me... :eek:

[FSJ Guy]

This mounts to the framehorns (if equipped) and the 2 holes on each side back in the frame which are on all of the early FSJ's as well.

Those are the mounting holes I was thinking of. Cool.

[HeavyIron]

can we get pictures from the side? i'd like to see how much it impedes the approach angle.

Al

X2

[youngjeeper]

Is there any chance that BJ's would sell just the mounting brackets for those of use who want to build our own bumper?

John

I have a cardboard template at my parents house for mounting brackets very similar to those. They have all the measurements and the angle the front of it needs to cut at (to make the bumper straight). If I have time this Thursday I'll dig 'em out for you. It looks like the only difference is my brackets weld on to the bumper versus bolt, and I used box tubing for the support versus a piece of plate.

[JohnIL]

YoungJeeper,
Templates would be very helpful. Thanks.

John

[ChiefTawny]

I know they work great for making ditches bigger!:rolleyes: Approach angle is pretty bad on the old version. JMO. It's kidda like an unwanted snow plow sometimes.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/chieftawny/newgrill005.jpg

[Mike7009]

This mounts to the framehorns (if equipped) and the 2 holes on each side back in the frame which are on all of the early FSJ's as well.

on fsj's without the framehorns their are just the 2 mounting bolts then? are the 2 bolts strong enough to handle the bumper or are their gonna be other mounting holes for the pre-79 jeeps. the driver side will also have the 4 for the steering box right. that would make 6 bolts on the left and 2 an the right.

[Chuck Brown]

I'll tell ya boys, minutes are passing like hours standing by for the listed price, for me anyways. Basically, my rig has no sticker til I can get a bumper, and THIS is the one Ive been wanting since I saw it on Bang Bang's ride (at least Im thinking it was his).

Chuck Brown

[Slinger646]

yeah, I hear ya. Right now, Im looking at bolting a railroad tie to teh rear.

[Dmntxn77]

on fsj's without the framehorns their are just the 2 mounting bolts then? are the 2 bolts strong enough to handle the bumper or are their gonna be other mounting holes for the pre-79 jeeps. the driver side will also have the 4 for the steering box right. that would make 6 bolts on the left and 2 an the right.

In the pics that I posted, the bumper is mounted to my 75...

[TPICherokee]

Here are some pics with the stinger:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/cliffstingercorner2.jpg

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/cliffstingerfront.JPG

[TPICherokee]

Here is a side shot for those of you that asked:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/cliffstingerside.jpg

[TPICherokee]

Here is pricing:

Bumper: $595
Winch Cut-Out: $65
Stinger: $80

Here is the link:
http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-499.htm

Mods: Since this is for sale, if this post needs to be moved to the vendor section or for sale section, that is fine, please move it.

Thanks!

[fulsizjeep]

Brent - I like it, wish I could afford one and hope they sell well for ya. :thumbsup: