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The Auto Parts Market:Jeep Axle & Bumper Replacement
By: chadder

The automobile replacement market is probably the largest market segment of the automobile industry in the world. The number of automobiles that require servicing is ten times more than the number of vehicles sold in a year. For every automobile manufacturer it seems there are 20 spare part manufacturers.

Here are the categories of spare auto parts:

Body parts

Body parts

Suspension parts

Transmission parts

Suspension parts

Wheels and tires

Gear box parts

Engine parts

Original Equipment Manufacturers

Automobiles manufacturers often do not manufacture all the components that go into making their vehicles. They procure most of the parts from ancillary units. These units are known as OEMs or Original Equipment Manufacturers because they supply their parts to the manufacturers of the vehicle. These OEMs also draw sales when they supply their parts to the replacement markets across the globe, very often at a premium price. People find replacing parts with original equipment very costly, so they often choose parts that are manufactured by reputable companies other than OEMs.

2 examples of commonly replaced Jeep parts:

Difference in Jeep axles and common car axles

The transmission of a car transmits the power from the engine to the rear wheels of the car through the rear axle or the front wheels in cars with four wheel drives. In a jeep, all four wheels are powered through front and rear axles. Jeep owners prefer to replace their jeep axles with axles manufactured by non-OEMs, because of the cost factor. Another reason could be that the OEMs have to keep to the design of the original axles and bumper. Most Jeep owners prefer to replace their jeep bumpers with a Cherokee bumper because of the classy look as well as the sturdiness of the equipment.

Change of bumper: Cherokee is the sturdiest

The Cherokee bumper is constructed of 3/16 inch grade-fifty formed steel known for its extraordinary strength. The mounting brackets consist of the same grade metal plate and are cut and shaped via laser for a precise fit. An attractive feature of this bumper is that the mounting brackets also act as an outer steering box brace to help reinforce the weak body where the steering box mounts in Cherokees and jeeps. The Monitor Lizard Front Bumper comes in standard Matte black powder coating with inch thick shackle mounting tabs, a front hitch receiver, and outer steering box brace built into the bumper mounts.

Conclusion

Cherokee bumpers is constructed of grade-fifty formed steel. This heavy-duty bumper definitely prevents damage to the vehicle, providing the other aftermarket bumpers a great deal of competition.