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GJTJ Oct 10, 2006 02:44 AM

Pics of JK with no front bumper?
 
Does anyone have pictures of a JK with no front bumper? Reason I ask is that I will want to flat tow it and want to know in advance what's underneath to tie into. Don't want to use the typical brackets made by tow bar companies since they would reduce the approach angle. Is there still a large tube that passes through both frame rails? I used this to tie into for my tow bar attachment point on my TJ.

Thanks!

wayoflife Oct 10, 2006 06:04 AM

As you can see in the photo below, there is no longer a front cross member tube on the JK. The frame rails now stick out like two arms and without anything connecting them together.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/uplo...k-nobumper.jpg

The lower bar across the bottom of the frame rails is actually pushed back quite a bit and in line with the grill.

GJTJ Oct 10, 2006 04:23 PM

Thanks!!

Is the lower cross bar you mention intended to take place of the round tube in the TJ or is it for some other purpose?

MIKE S Oct 11, 2006 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by GJTJ (Post 1408)
Thanks!!

Is the lower cross bar you mention intended to take place of the round tube in the TJ or is it for some other purpose?


It just suports the plastic skidplate.

Ge99ne Oct 12, 2006 10:13 AM

Some other thread mentions the lower bar being related to the european pedestrian requirements. Which means hack it off in the US.

wayoflife Oct 12, 2006 10:22 AM

From what I have seen, the bar does allow the plastic air dam to be mounted to it but if you have a Rubicon, it looks like it would offer protection to the huge disconnect motor as well.

http://www.project-jk.com/gallery2/m...41a27ed6060625

Piginajeep Oct 12, 2006 12:15 PM


Originally Posted by wayoflife (Post 1485)
From what I have seen, the bar does allow the plastic air dam to be mounted to it but if you have a Rubicon, it looks like it would offer protection to the huge disconnect motor as well.

http://www.project-jk.com/gallery2/m...41a27ed6060625


Am i the only one that thinks that is a silly thing to add, (the electronic disconnect)..

wayoflife Oct 12, 2006 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by Piginajeep (Post 1489)
Am i the only one that thinks that is a silly thing to add, (the electronic disconnect)..

I don't know, it's kind of a nifty idea but I'd much rather have a dual rate sway bar system like the Rok-n-Lok. :yup:

Piginajeep Oct 12, 2006 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by wayoflife (Post 1496)
I don't know, it's kind of a nifty idea but I'd much rather have a dual rate sway bar system like the Rok-n-Lok. :yup:


I agree i do like the rok-n-loc set up.

, Once they come out and are proven i might change my mind.

I dont run a sway bar on any of my jeeps, YJ or the TJ on 33's. its easier just to not have to deal with the sway bar.

wayoflife Oct 12, 2006 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by Piginajeep (Post 1498)
I agree i do like the rok-n-loc set up.

, Once they come out and are proven i might change my mind.

I dont run a sway bar on any of my jeeps, YJ or the TJ on 33's. its easier just to not have to deal with the sway bar.

I have the old SwayLOC on my TJ and can tell you that wheeling with it is far superior to being disconnected or having no swaybar at all. You have all the advantages of maximum flex but with the added feature of stability on the trail.


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