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Before you turn a single bolt, you need the right components. For the XJ, winch bumpers generally fall into two categories: full-width bumpers that replace the entire front end, and stubby or “pre-runner” styles that offer better approach angles for rock crawling . Brands like OR-Fab, Proto-Fab, and Rough Country offer bolt-on solutions designed specifically for the XJ’s unibody frame . For the winch itself, an 8,000-pound rated winch—such as the Warn M8000S or a comparable Smittybilt or Ramsey unit—is the gold standard for an XJ . Anything smaller may struggle to pull a fully loaded Cherokee out of a sticky situation.