Front Winch Bumper | Vanguard PreRunner | Jeep Cherokee XJ (84-01) & Comanche MJ (86-92)

5.0 · 9 ratings

Fit at a Glance More questions? See the FAQ

Fits

1984-2001 Cherokee XJ and 1986-1992 Comanche MJ

Winch

10" x 4.5" pattern. Verified Warn ZEON, Warn VR EVO and Badlands Apex 12k

Recovery

Two 3/4" shackle tabs and Hi-Lift jack points

Install

Bolt-on, Unibody Tie-in Kit and hardware included

Description

Front Winch Bumper | Vanguard PreRunner | Jeep Cherokee XJ (84-01) & Comanche MJ (86-92)

Specs
✓ Vehicle: 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) & Jeep Comanche (MJ)
✓ Material: 3/16" steel
✓ Finish: Satin-textured black powder coat over zinc primer, or bare steel (uncoated)
✓ Made in: USA

The Jeep Cherokee's unibody construction demands more than a bolt-on bumper. JcrOffroad's Vanguard Front Winch Bumper is designed to provide maximum clearance and protection, while giving you a secure mounting location for a winch, held tight to your grille for maximum front approach angle.

Features:

Laser cut and formed from 3/16" steel for lasting strength
Includes Unibody Tie-in Kit for proper reinforcement
Recover safely with (2) 3/4" thick shackle tabs
Recessed winch mount, ready for the market-standard 10" x 4.5" bottom foot mounting profile
Compatible with Warn Zeon winches
Accepts aftermarket 3x3 LED cube lights
Built-in Hi-Lift jacking points
Bolt-on installation
Includes mounting hardware and JcrOffroad sticker

Accessories & Add-Ons

Add optional bolt-on tubework for extra protection
If your state requires a front license plate, see Front License Plate Relocation

Fitment & Notes

Fits 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) and Jeep Comanche (MJ)
Verified fitment with Warn ZEON 8/10/12, Warn VR EVO 8/10/12, and Harbor Freight Badlands Apex 12,000 lb winches. For other winches, compare overall dimensions to these models to help verify fitment
Bare steel lets you finish it your way. Get it coated soon after delivery to prevent surface rust.

FAQ

Which vehicles does it fit?

It fits the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ and Comanche MJ.

What is it made of?

3/16" steel, with a Unibody Tie-in Kit included for strength.

Which winches fit?

The recessed winch mount uses the standard 10" x 4.5" foot pattern. Verified fits include the Warn ZEON 8, 10 and 12, the Warn VR EVO 8, 10 and 12, and the Badlands Apex 12k.

Does it have recovery points?

Yes. It has two 3/4" shackle tabs plus Hi-Lift jack points.

Can I mount lights?

Yes. It has mounts for 3x3 LED cubes.

Is tubework available?

Yes. Optional tubework can be added for more front end protection.

What about my front license plate?

A front plate relocation option is available.

Still have a question about fit?Talk with the team that builds it, right here in Kalamazoo. Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET.

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Reviews (9)

Customer Reviews

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Jun 26, 2024

Buy Once, Cry Once

Is this the most affordable bumper on the market? Certainly not.

Is it the lightest? Not even close.

Do you probably need it? Questionable.

Will this bumper still be left looking brand new after you run out of talent on a 9 rated trail and total the rest of your Jeep?

More than likely.

Just buy it. This bumper is the most structurally sound part of any XJ it's bolted to. You're more likely to have your unibody separate into multiple pieces than to ever do any appreciable damage to this thing.

When I was cutting my fenders for my Notch flares, I got the cutoff wheel a bit too close to the bumper and the bumper won. 10/10 would buy again.

Jarrett Allman

Mar 4, 2021

Best Heckin bumper around

This bumper is hands down the best fit and finish for any xj bumper that I have installed. Ordering- straight forward online very simple. Shipping- a little slow it took me 3 months to receive my bumper but this was during the COVID pandemic as well as black friday so it is to be expected. Directions- if ya need em you shouldn't be putting a bumper on. Haha jk I did not receive directions except for the videos on the website. Install-. Super straight forward. Very complete with everything you need for a sturdy yank point, unlike some other projectile bumpers on the market Overall thoughts- this bumper is high and tight for the best approach angle. This also fits a 12k winch perfectly close to the body low in the bumper to pull you up and out. If you are questioning the purchase of this bumper you will not regret it!

Nick

Feb 24, 2021

Awesome

I truly believe this is the best XJ bumper you can buy. I have used it for winching and it holds up well, no bending. It keeps an awesome approach angle for having a winch.

Carson Slate

Nov 6, 2020

Look no further!!

If you want a good quality bumper with a good quality mounting bracket, look no further!! Easy to mount, easy to follow instructions, and easy wheeling with this bumper, I got the pre runner bar and got this bumper in bare metal, I raptor lined the whole bumper myself with minimal issues.

Ryan

Mar 23, 2020

Best bumper ever!!!

This is in my opinion the best looking bumper for the jeep xj period. This bumpers finish was incredible and it was such a light but sturdy bumper. Install was a price of cake with instruction and common knowledge of the car. Money well spent.

Chandler Rhodes

Apr 26, 2019

Honestly By far the best Investment to date so far for me.. Love my bumper, very well made.. Paired up with Baja Designs Squadron Pro AMBER lights up front.. Oh MAN ! looks sick

JcrOffroad Customer

Feb 19, 2017

Just put this on my XJ. Bumper is real nice. I have absolutely no worry about winching off this bumper especially after seeing the tie-in brackets Asquarred

JcrOffroad Customer

Feb 17, 2017

Very well built, the most clear installation instructions of anything I have installed so far. I would give more stars if more were available

JcrOffroad Customer

Jan 1, 2017

Just finished installing this bumper, it went very smooth. Especially compared to my rear bumper install "smittybilt w/ tire carrier", which took over 10 hours and lots of realigning. This JCR was extremely straight forward and practically fit my 2000 perfectly. Exactly like the instructions state, I left all the bolts finger tight and with a little help from friends it went up without any problems. Just have to get the sway bar and brackets out of the way and get all the bolts in, but just finger tight.

JcrOffroad Customer

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