{"product_id":"front-bumper-frame-tie-in-brackets-jeep-xj","title":"Front Bumper Frame Tie-In Brackets for Jeep XJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFront Bumper Frame Tie-In Brackets for Jeep XJ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrengthen your XJ’s front bumper mounts for serious off-road durability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese front bumper tie-in brackets are a simple but essential upgrade for any Cherokee XJ that sees trail time. Made from 1\/8\" steel, they reinforce the front frame crossmember and tie your bumper mounts directly into the frame rails. That extra support spreads out impact loads and helps prevent stress cracks, bolt tearing, or bumper shift under heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re running a winch bumper or just want added peace of mind, these brackets are a no-brainer. They install cleanly with basic tools and make sure your front end can take whatever the trail dishes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: R2653-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984–2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8\" steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces bumper mounting points and frame crossmember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributes load across entire mounting area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces frame stress and bumper fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Front bumper tie-in brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNote\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolt-on installation. No welding required. Designed to fit factory front frame and bumper bolt locations on 1984–2001 Jeep XJ. Works with most aftermarket front bumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .rs-callout {\n    border: 1px solid #d4d4d4;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 2.5rem;\n    margin: 2rem 0;\n    background: #f8f8f8;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 2rem;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__info {\n    flex: 1 1 0;\n    min-width: 300px;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__top {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 1.5rem;\n    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n  }\n\n  \/* Thumbnail stays at the enhanced 1.5x size *\/\n  .rs-callout__thumb {\n    width: 96px;\n    height: 96px;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    object-fit: cover;\n  }\n\n  \/* DOUBLED TEXT SIZES BELOW *\/\n  .rs-callout__eyebrow {\n    font-size: 1.6rem;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;\n    color: #555;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__title {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 2rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__text {\n    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;\n    font-size: 1.6rem;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    color: #333;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__cta {\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n    min-width: 240px;\n    text-align: right;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__button {\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding: 1.3rem 2.5rem;\n    background: #000000;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-size: 1.6rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    letter-spacing: 0.07em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    border: 1px solid #000000;\n    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;\n  }\n\n  .rs-callout__button:hover {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    color: #000000;\n    transform: translateY(-1px);\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .rs-callout {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      align-items: flex-start;\n    }\n\n    .rs-callout__cta {\n      width: 100%;\n      text-align: left;\n    }\n\n    .rs-callout__button {\n      width: 100%;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rs-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rs-callout__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rs-callout__top\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product image thumbnail --\u003e \u003cimg class=\"rs-callout__thumb\" alt=\"Recommended product\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0602\/2324\/files\/r2591_xj_front_winch_bumper_6.jpg?v=1752597559\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rs-callout__eyebrow\"\u003eNeed a Bumper to Match?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rs-callout__title\"\u003eRECOMMENDED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rs-callout__text\"\u003eThese tie-ins pair perfectly with our Full Width Front Winch Bumper. 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