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Old 09-06-2011 | 01:38 PM
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Because my long arm design will not allow it without clocking the t-case.
Old 09-06-2011 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
Because my long arm design will not allow it without clocking the t-case.
Gotcha I was just curious
Old 09-13-2011 | 01:06 PM
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Lets keep this topic going guys, I know theres more on here than this! pics???
Old 09-17-2011 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
Lets keep this topic going guys, I know theres more on here than this! pics???
Trying to figure out why this topic is not getting more input....is everyone fabricating their own? Buying brand "X" and improving? Or buying brand "Y", getting the muffler shop to weld them on and considering it done?

Several places sell their own version, who has what, and what do you like or dislike about them?

I have looked at the T&T Customs and the HD Offroads version, are there others worth mentioning?
Old 09-17-2011 | 09:46 AM
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I recently installed T&T stiffeners, they provided a noticeable difference. My "frame" is bad, so they provided me some piece of mind. I'll post pics when I can.
Old 09-17-2011 | 11:31 AM
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i have some t&t's just haven't been able to put them on yet
Old 09-17-2011 | 01:51 PM
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In my build I w
Old 09-17-2011 | 01:54 PM
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In my build I went with the tnt customs ones. I added a series of holes to make rosette welds, but other than that, they've worked awesome. You can feel a difference too, which is sweet. Jeep seems like it handles faster and feels more solid. I like em. Id recommend them to everyone. They're not gonna cost an arm or leg either. Ill also be bracing my leaf spring mounts and everything in the front with 1/4 inch plate.
Old 09-17-2011 | 03:21 PM
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Ill be building mine this week and ill post up some pics
Old 09-17-2011 | 10:08 PM
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That's some nice fab and equipment FrankZ!
Old 09-17-2011 | 10:23 PM
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Thanks.
Old 09-17-2011 | 10:37 PM
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Ok here are some that i know of aftermarket:

T&T Customs:
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeepcherok...ffeners-2.aspx
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeep/Chero...xtensions.aspx

T&J Performance:
http://tandjperformance.com/store/in...csmcq87k47eb52
http://tandjperformance.com/store/in...csmcq87k47eb52

Detours Offroad:
http://detoursusa.com/xjrokslyders.php
Old 09-18-2011 | 01:09 PM
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I'm gonna sticky these each month. Great idea guys keep em going'
Old 09-18-2011 | 05:05 PM
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Here's what I have done so far. No frame stiffeners yet but I welded box tubes to both sides since my rockers were gone and my doors would rattle lol
It did make a noticeable difference and feels more solid then before.
Eventually I will install skids under the supports to eliminate hang ups on rocks and such.
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Old 09-19-2011 | 12:04 PM
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Any better pics? Maybe one of where the top if the rocker meets the box tube?


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