XJ or B2 front bumper on EX 2Gen

[Nihil]

I want to put a plain steel bumper on the front of my 2nd Gen Explorer.

I'm thinking either a Bronco II or Cherokee. I know both will need the mounts moved in our out. But my question is which fits better overall--width and height wise?

I have a front receiver on my EX so it would need to fit between that and the grill.

 

[sport97]

What about the steel bumper from a 95-98 explorer? You can see the pics of what they look like in the registry (link in signature) Mine has the lower valance and fog lights taken off though

 

[RockRanger]

Maybe have Jamscal from the vender section here make you one.

 

[sport97]

Maybe have Jamscal from the vender section here make you one.

Agreed, his products look awesome. I had figured when he mentioned a b2 or jeep bumper he was referring to a stock steel bumper, because he has a plastic one on a 99.

 

[Nihil]

That's probably the best option if it will fit without any cutting (except for removing valance) above the receiver.

What about the steel bumper from a 95-98 explorer? You can see the pics of what they look like in the registry (link in signature) Mine has the lower valance and fog lights taken off though

 

[Nihil]

Are the frame mounts the same?

 

[sport97]

Frame mounts on a 95-98 and a 99-01? Yeah. The bumper just bolts right up. Depending on the height of the front hitch, it may still work with the valance, I think ive seen some that make the hitch pop out in the gap in the valance.

 

[Nihil]

Cool thanks. I won't use the valance--just the steel.

Frame mounts on a 95-98 and a 99-01? Yeah. The bumper just bolts right up. Depending on the height of the front hitch, it may still work with the valance, I think ive seen some that make the hitch pop out in the gap in the valance.