TOTM unibody reinforcing
09-21-2011 | 11:17 PM
#46
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
09-22-2011 | 06:16 AM
#48
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
That's what I'm going for haha,I'm sick of hearing the jeep moan and groan just driving down the road
09-22-2011 | 02:02 PM
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
Thats looking great zach, keep us posted as you continue up the frame!
09-26-2011 | 11:36 AM
#52
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
09-27-2011 | 11:03 PM
#53
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From: Whittier, Ca
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
TOTM Frame Reinforce
Here's a couple pics of the HD Offroad Frame Stiffener
http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...ame-stiffeners
and my JCR Rock Rails
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http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...ame-stiffeners
and my JCR Rock Rails
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10-02-2011 | 01:26 AM
#55
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From: NW Florida
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6Cyl, K&N, 62mm TB, Electric Fans, D Neon Injectors, Head gasket needing replaced.
Are there any other alternatives vice a bunch of welding; meaning bolting on another crossmember or even adding a pre-made roll cage?
I know that a welder will pay for itself pretty quickly, but I ain't got no welding skills or $$$.
I know that a welder will pay for itself pretty quickly, but I ain't got no welding skills or $$$.
10-02-2011 | 06:53 PM
#56
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From: Central Indiana
Year: 1987,1990,1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
A pre made cage would require either removing the roof or a bolt together cage so either way you end up welding so..... And I don't suggest bolt together cages, may as well have nothing at all.
There are some relatively descent welders cheap, even Harbor Frieght has some. Learning to weld isn't too hard until you get to the thin stuff.
I wouldn't suggest any bolt on frame stiffeners either as it's all sheet metal you would be bolting too. A properly welded frame stiffener or cage is much stronger. And I would suggest tieing them together whereever possible.
11-13-2011 | 12:27 AM
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From: Niantic, CT
Year: 94
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
T&T stiffeners, and custom plating. Still have to finish them up but here's a quick look. Also braced my leaf spring mounts front and rear.
When I'd flex it out, the spring hangers would separate from the frame, and the whole jeep flexed alot.
Some welding still needs to be done...
When I'd flex it out, the spring hangers would separate from the frame, and the whole jeep flexed alot.
Some welding still needs to be done...
11-27-2011 | 01:49 AM
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From: VA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I plan on doing something close to what this guys doing, http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=966555 except i already bought ruff stuff stiffeners & will make that my starting point. Then come the aftermarket bumpers, then i'll tie it all in bumper to bumper, plating & re-enforcing everything as i go!! To top it off, skid plates similar to this...
Depending on how all of that goes, i may use the sliders & bumpers to start an exo cage & tie it into my roof rack. I'll be starting a build thread once i buy another XJ so im sure ill be back to this thread & others for tips & advice!!
Depending on how all of that goes, i may use the sliders & bumpers to start an exo cage & tie it into my roof rack. I'll be starting a build thread once i buy another XJ so im sure ill be back to this thread & others for tips & advice!!
Last edited by SeniorXJ; 11-27-2011 at 02:23 AM.
11-27-2011 | 12:31 PM
#60
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From: Washington
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I've been researching this for a long time now. I'm looking at the plates by Ruffstuff hard and was hoping someone had tried them...? Anyone...? Well if I get them installed soon enough I'll post some picts. Thanks all for your pictures and input on the TOTM. 