Front Winch Bumper Jeep Cherokee XJ 2WD/4WD (1984-2001)

The Rough Country events team hit the road for the 2024 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion, one of the nation's largest Jeep gatherings, held in scenic Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, thousands of Jeep enthusiasts, and industry-leading brands like Rough Country, it was an incredible weekend filled with community and connection.

Off-roading offers unique nature immersion, hidden gem discovery, and adrenaline adventures, but comes with hazards like rough terrain and vehicle issues. Modern tech, like GPS, vehicle monitoring, and off-road apps, enhances safety and enjoyment. Here are key advancements:

We love Jeeps—but we love showing off our customers' Jeeps even more. That's why we created the "In the Spotlight" category, which highlights the best of Rough Country customers' vehicles. These beasts of the road might be a tricked-out Rubicon or the classic Jeep Cherokee, but they're all in a class by themselves. The Jeep Cherokee XJ has a cult following, but why? In this Spotlight edition, we follow XJ enthusiast and owner Christian Thompson on his 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport build.