Hi new Jeep cherokee owner.

[ManiacMatt]

Hey I just bought a Jeep Cherokee Classic 1997. Loving it so far. Been looking for a Bull bar/Bumper bar for it and hear there are 2 sorts of bolt patterns for the Jeep cherokee 1997. How would I tell the two different variations apart

[bluedragon436]

:welcome: to :xjtalk1: and the addiction that is Jeep from Delaware!! Have never heard of a difference in bolt patterns as far as bumpers or even bull bars...

[ManiacMatt]

Thanks mate XJ looks like a beast. I heard there where 2 different variations in 1997 here in Australia. Think one was 1991-1997 and the other 1997-2001. Not sure if its just because mine is a "Classic" 6cyl

[bluedragon436]

Thanks mate XJ looks like a beast. I heard there where 2 different variations in 1997 here in Australia. Think one was 1991-1997 and the other 1997-2001. Not sure if its just because mine is a "Classic" 6cyl

Oh ok.. I see what you're saying... There is two different "body styles".. between the 84-96 and the 97-01.. The 84-96 is a bit more squarish and the bumpers are a little bit different between the older ones and the newer ones.. As far as I know the bull bars should still mount the same between the two variants.. but will have to take a look.. I know I took a bull bar off of a friends 90 XJ and it lined up fine on my stock 97 bumpers.. but as seen on my XJ... I decided to go with aftermarket bumpers all together.. lol

[ManiacMatt]

This is the car in question. Can you tell from looking at it?

[cantab27]

what bar ya fitting matt......

[ManiacMatt]

Just bloody found out on a website from the vin its a 1996. Could have swore it was a 1997.

Im just looking for a second hand one at the moment.

[bluedragon436]

Just bloody found out on a website from the vin its a 1996. Could have swore it was a 1997.

Im just looking for a second hand one at the moment.

Was just about to say, looking at it, looks like it is a 96, or just an early 97... I've seen some folks that have one that is a 97 on the registration, but it still looks like the 96.. so maybe it's a late 96, released in 97... if that is even a thing... lol.. Looks like you need a full front bumper, unless you've taken it off..

[ManiacMatt]

Yep need a new bumper too

[jonb8]

I love white color match classics...good luck with your jeep

[cantab27]

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/search.php?searchid=4274215

that forum has a buy sell section over your ways mate

[MattybPDX]

Check for any xj fb groups
near you. Usually tons of sales and trading happening on those.

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[ManiacMatt]

Wicked, you guys are legends! will check it out

[ManiacMatt]

Found a bumper on a standard 97 cherokee (no trim package??) $30 think she will fit?

[XJ Wheeler]

If its a stock bumper the ends are different on the 97-01 that extend toward the tire and although I don't know for sure I doubt it would fit because the fenders extend down to the bottom of the bumper on the 94-96. If it's aftermarket, just as long as it doesn't contact the fenders than the mounting points and the front area should be the same. A grinder can fix that problem if it does. Although I know you guys vehicle laws are more strict so make sure you can cut it if that's the case.

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[ManiacMatt]

Thanks XJ wheeler, Hoping it works but if not its only $30 that I could sell again if it doesn't workout. Gotta get the registration done in this state which means I need it inspected (only basic stuff aka safety).