JcrOffroad Prototyping and Redesigns!

[JcrOffroad]

One of the things that we feel defines our company is continuing to innovate and not rest on our laurels. It's been since 2011 since we've looked at back at our latest Cherokee bumper line-up.

Three years later and the market has transformed and evolved! The look of our current line-up is starting to look dated. The new JK's sporting edgier and more aggressive lines, LED pod lights are becoming a commodity and therefor more affordable.

While on the road at shows this year, we've been shocked at the amount of interest in us bringing our XJ to shows. The problem, our poor XJ has seen better days :sad: rusty doors, dents, and bad paint! So we went on a quest, fount a rust free 2001 with 66k on the ticker. The plan is to build up on new XJ as well as redesign, update and prototype new product for the Cherokee!

We've decided to start with our front bumpers, going right after our big sellers!

If you follow us on Facebook (www.faceboook.com/JcrOffroad) then you probably have already seen some of this stuff...but none the less...let's get this started!

First up is a redesign of our Deluxe front bumper!

Concept:
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1st Prototype:
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[JcrOffroad]

We sell a TON of prerunner bumper bumpers, so we want to make sure we don't step on our own toes! We first tried our current prerunner tube work and it was very 'meh'.

http://www.jcrpics.com/Prototyping/XJ/Defender1.jpg

Next, we stole a tube we use on our JK Vanguard bumper, now that's better!

http://www.jcrpics.com/Prototyping/XJ/Defender.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

While we worked on wrapping up the new non-winch bumper, Mike was already hard at work on the new winch bumper design!

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The first winch version was cut out yesterday, so hopefully we'll have some pictures a little later today!

~Brian

[Brasscatz]

You have my attention. Any word on what pricing will be?

[JcrOffroad]

You have my attention. Any word on what pricing will be?

We are hoping we won't have to raise our prices at all! Our goal is to be at the same pricing, but with more features! :FingerCrossed:

~Brian

[slvmart]

So NOOOWWW you tell me ! (After I already ordered) :smiley-taunt002:

[JcrOffroad]

The XJ Vanguard first prototype:
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[Rocco83]

I would have absolutely loved that non winch one and purchased on had it been out about a month ago. Oh well, my dad is looking at buying an XJ after helping me wrench on mine and he loves the bumper I have now. Maybe he can have that hand me down if I pick up one of these bad boys. I love the idea of having an aftermarket bumper and still retaining use of my fog lights!

[XJ Wheeler]

Love the new winch bumper!!! You may have just costed me hundred of dollars. :p

[Dredwolf]

When feasible, how about a side profile of the winch version? I get stuck on clearance, apparently.

[Hopkins]

The winch bumper looks amazing! That is def getting added to my list! Keep up the good work JCR!

[Brasscatz]

Sold, I'll give you $300 shipped :D

[JcrOffroad]

When feasible, how about a side profile of the winch version? I get stuck on clearance, apparently.

Yah, once we get the bumpers back from the coater (probably early next week), we'll get the product pages built with plenty of pictures!

~Brian

[JcrOffroad]

Here is a sneak peak of how the design is coming together for the new Crusader Rear:
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[Rocco83]

Why do I buy things only to find what I really want afterwards. Looks great.

[JcrOffroad]

Here's the new Vanguard Front XJ winch bumper, completed, coated and installed! Pretty hot! Going to start working on the product page and info now!

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We are still waiting on the non-winch versions to come back from coating! Hopefully tomorrow!

~Brian

[07Negative]

Nothing short of badass! Great design and work as always.

[JcrOffroad]

Vanguard is now online! http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJB/XJVF-T.html

[bluedragon436]

Been keeping an eye on the JCR Facebook page for quite a while and always enjoy the updates, and never hurts to upgrade/update the XJ line, especially to incorporate the LED pods like you guys did...

[JcrOffroad]

Crusader rear XJ prototype v1.0:
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[XJ Wheeler]

Will the '84-'96 bumper be different? The liftgate doesn't angle in at the bottom like the newer ones, so I think it may hit by the looks of it.

[07Negative]

What about the tuck & fold folks as well?

[JcrOffroad]

Will the '84-'96 bumper be different? The liftgate doesn't angle in at the bottom like the newer ones, so I think it may hit by the looks of it.

They will be the same. It will look very similar to how our current production bumper looks on a 96-down:

http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/XJ-Standard7.jpg


What about the tuck & fold folks as well?

We currently offer a CnF rear bumper option, we'll probably end up updating this as well. But we first have to get the regular designs done. In just over 2 years of offering a Cnf setup, we have sold 43 units. That is less than 15% of our total rear XJ bumper sales during that same time frame. So, the market isn't as great as you would think for Cnf style bumpers from a production stand point.

~Brian

[XJ Wheeler]

They will be the same. It will look very similar to how our current production bumper looks on a 96-down:

http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/XJ-Standard7.jpg





~Brian

I completely forgot that the newer XJs tail lights are slimmer. I gotta remember to think before i post. :D



Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[JcrOffroad]

The Crusader prototypes finally made it back from the powder coater! Photos today, hopefully I'll have these online tomorrow!

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~Brian

[JcrOffroad]

Got the new products onto our rack to display this weekend at PA Jeep Show!
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The Crusader and Defender are now in production and available for purchase!

Crusader - http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJB/XJFC.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/XJFC2.jpg

Defender - http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJB/XJFF.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/XJFF1.jpg

Hopefully Monday we'll have the Crusader Rear back from the powder coater.

~Brian

[JcrOffroad]

Hey guys!

I'm a few days late getting the new Crusader Rear bumper online! My 'other' prototype decided to come 4 weeks early!

My future Jeep Girl Lydia!
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So anyways, I did get the New Crusader Rear bumper online this morning! It is go launch in production already as well.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJB/XJCR.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/XJCR2.gif

Mike's been plugging away on the tire carrier (vanguard) rear bumper bumper design. Hopefully soon we'll have some more information on that!

~Brian

[4.3LXJ]

Nice prototyping :thumbsup:

[07Negative]

Nice product placement as well. Rock on man! congrats

[Mudderoy]

Hey guys!

I'm a few days late getting the new Crusader Rear bumper online! My 'other' prototype decided to come 4 weeks early!

My future Jeep Girl Lydia!
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So anyways, I did get the New Crusader Rear bumper online this morning! It is go launch in production already as well.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJB/XJCR.html
http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/XJCR2.gif

Mike's been plugging away on the tire carrier (vanguard) rear bumper bumper design. Hopefully soon we'll have some more information on that!

~Brian

The welds on that top one look perfect! Congrats!

[slvmart]

Yes, Congrats on the child ! The bumper I got is the older model, not the new just released one. Being powder coated right now. Definitely a stout bumper.

[oderdene]

congrats bro, nice job and well done.

[JcrOffroad]

Here's the XJ Rear Vanguard and Tire Carrier concept drawing. Next step, let's turn this into metal!

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~Brian

[Rocco83]

Warning, bumper may cause arousal if stared at for too long.

[JcrOffroad]

Reworked our Integrated panels for the new rear bumper design:
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We got hung up waiting for some latch parts, so we switch gears and started working on our Rack again.

Prototype:
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Here's the full rack/50" LED Light bar rack prototype:
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Also made some progress on our JCR Real Hawk project!
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More to come!
~Brian

[bluedragon436]

Parts are looking good, as is the Real Hawk project!! I like the look of that new roof rack.. You guys used to have a light bar only mount that was similar to the PreRunner hoop setup.. you guys plan on doing something like that again, for those that don't want a full roof rack but would like to have similar 50" light bar mount setup??

[JcrOffroad]

Made some progress on our Vanguard rear and Adventure carrier:
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[oderdene]

looks beefy, yes over beefy

[bluedragon436]

That bumper is looking nice and beefy!!! Is there a way to mount a Hi-lift on the back side of that upright for the spare??

[JcrOffroad]

That bumper is looking nice and beefy!!! Is there a way to mount a Hi-lift on the back side of that upright for the spare??

That's our plan.

~Brian

[bluedragon436]

That's our plan.

~Brian

I think that'll complete this bumper very nicely!!

[Pookapotamus]

Pook like!

[JcrOffroad]

Made some more progress on the Vanguard Rear and the Adventure Carrier. Still waiting on some hardware to show up, so we can get the swinging motion and latch nailed down.

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[bluedragon436]

Was just looking at these pics on your FB page... Awesome look for sure.. Very useful and beefy!!

[JcrOffroad]

The Roof rack is online and into production:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/RCK/XJRK-A.html

[autotech98]

always liked your guys stuff. now ill have to get part time job to outfit my cherokee...:bacondance::bacondance:

[JcrOffroad]

Ok Cherokee Fans, the Vanguard and Adventure Carrier are online and schedule to hit production next week! #JoinTheCrusade

Rear Vanguard Bumper: http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJBR/XJRV.html

Adventure Carrier:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJBR/XJAC.html

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