Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Hey gang,
While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.

Lift update:
Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
today.
I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
assistance!

-Brian

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Hi Brian,

There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.

Steve

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> Hey gang,
> While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
>
> Lift update:
> Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> today.
> I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> assistance!
>
> -Brian
>
>
>

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Hi Brian,

There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.

Steve

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> Hey gang,
> While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
>
> Lift update:
> Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> today.
> I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> assistance!
>
> -Brian
>
>
>

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Hi Brian,

There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.

Steve

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> Hey gang,
> While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
>
> Lift update:
> Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> today.
> I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> assistance!
>
> -Brian
>
>
>

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Hi Brian,

There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.

Steve

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> Hey gang,
> While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
>
> Lift update:
> Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> today.
> I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> assistance!
>
> -Brian
>
>
>

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Then your shock absorber is stopping it, which it wasn't made to
do.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
> had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
> from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
> there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
> to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
> 'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.
>
> Steve
>
> Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> > Hey gang,
> > While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> > no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> > tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> > The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
> >
> > Lift update:
> > Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> > shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> > mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> > rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> > today.
> > I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> > few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> > assistance!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
> >

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Then your shock absorber is stopping it, which it wasn't made to
do.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
> had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
> from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
> there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
> to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
> 'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.
>
> Steve
>
> Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> > Hey gang,
> > While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> > no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> > tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> > The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
> >
> > Lift update:
> > Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> > shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> > mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> > rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> > today.
> > I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> > few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> > assistance!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
> >

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Then your shock absorber is stopping it, which it wasn't made to
do.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
> had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
> from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
> there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
> to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
> 'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.
>
> Steve
>
> Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> > Hey gang,
> > While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> > no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> > tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> > The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
> >
> > Lift update:
> > Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> > shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> > mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> > rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> > today.
> > I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> > few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> > assistance!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
> >

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Then your shock absorber is stopping it, which it wasn't made to
do.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
> had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
> from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
> there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
> to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
> 'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.
>
> Steve
>
> Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> > Hey gang,
> > While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
> > no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
> > tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
> > The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
> >
> > Lift update:
> > Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
> > shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
> > mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
> > rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
> > today.
> > I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
> > few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
> > assistance!
> >
> > -Brian
> >
> >
> >

Re: Rear Bumpstops - XJ - Weld On?
 

Bill:

Just googled around to confirm and you are indeed right - longer bump
stops over taller leafs are a must. A pox on Rubicon Express for not
including them in their kit. Hope I haven't damaged anything. I'll be
putting some on soon. Thanks.

Steve


L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Then your shock absorber is stopping it, which it wasn't made to
> do.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>>Hi Brian,
>>
>>There's a good chance you won't need rear bump stops after the lift. I
>>had a broken stop on mine and I thought about replacing it when I lifted
>>from stock. After installing the new leafs and shackles (+4.75") I found
>>there was plenty of rear clearance even when loaded up and cross-flexed
>>to the max. I've since been pounding around on some fairly serious
>>'bumps' and see no sign of ever having touched.
>>
>>Steve
>>
>>Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>>
>>>Hey gang,
>>>While removing the old bumpstops on the rear of the XJ, 3 of 4 bolts broke -
>>>no surprise. Given the location, they're difficult to drill out, has anybody
>>>tried welding new bumpstops on in the stock location?
>>>The new ones have 3/16" thick steel brackets.
>>>
>>>Lift update:
>>>Can not budge front eye bolts or shackle bolts. Got the u-bolts free. Lower
>>>shock mount free, haven't tried the uppers yet. Rear sway bar is out, frame
>>>mounts came off easy but end links had to be cut off. I will be giving the
>>>rear another shot... another day of PB and I'm moving to the front end
>>>today.
>>>I might end up taking it into the shop for the leaf packs.. I'd rather pay a
>>>few bucks than be stranded in the driveway with no torches and no
>>>assistance!
>>>
>>>-Brian
>>>
>>>
>>>