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Old 11-14-2021, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
The UNIFRAME is the least of your concerns.

ok you got me, I spent some time trying to figure out what you mean, but tap out! What do you mean? what are the concerns! haha, thanks
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Ok, Jim, so not to topic slide my own thread, but in a similar vein, should I just avoid any downward style hitch mounts, like cargo carriers, or what I was really hoping for a swing out plug in ala https://detoursofmaine.com/
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None. It's uniFRAME. The strength of which you needn't be concerned.
I'd be more concerned about weight distribution, sagging rear suspension, unpredictable handling and the like with the weight of a motorcycle dangling off the back.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
None. It's uniFRAME. The strength of which you needn't be concerned.
I'd be more concerned about weight distribution, sagging rear suspension, unpredictable handling and the like with the weight of a motorcycle dangling off the back.
Would you stiffen a seldom towing, but maybe move your 2 bedroom apt **** with a uhaul, maybe some light offroad kinda driver to stiffen their chassis?
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Hell no!! Stiffeners are for rock crawlers who use the XJ way beyond its design limits.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Hell no!! Stiffeners are for rock crawlers who use the XJ way beyond its design limits.
I have so much to learn. Can I sweep the forums lobbys or something...

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We don't have a lobby.
The XJ has always been great right out of the box.
You'll always get folks telling you that ya gotta have this or that when you don't need that crap for what you're gonna do with your Jeep.
I've seen pics of yours. It's nice. It will do more than you wanna do just like it is.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
We don't have a lobby.
The XJ has always been great right out of the box.
You'll always get folks telling you that ya gotta have this or that when you don't need that crap for what you're gonna do with your Jeep.
I've seen pics of yours. It's nice. It will do more than you wanna do just like it is.
Ive never seen any machine idle so gracefully
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One clue might be that factory hitches have an add on metal box for the electrical connection to a trailer (slightly bent in the blurry pic below). I have never seen this on an aftermarket hitch. There is also a sticker that provides the towing specs on the right side. These are sometimes removed or painted over.

Nice XJ btw.

this component is rusting slightly, how would you tackle that? light sanding and rustoleum?
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Just go use it. Take a ride up around New Lebanon and Stephentown. Take some pics for me.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Just go use it. Take a ride up around New Lebanon and Stephentown. Take some pics for me.
Is it taboo to link to another thread?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/bu...263625/index5/
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It's fine. Nice pics.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
It's fine. Nice pics.
When I was growing up, youd be a part of Boy Scouts, or Indian Guides, Lions Club, or whatnot, and its all gone...

Whats your xbox tag?

But, now Im a cherokee...
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Ill go... stand by...


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