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I am new to wheeling and bought a 92 Xj about a year ago. I am just finishing a Ford 8.8 with an Ox Locker and a re gear (4.56) right now. I have put in an internal cage, bumpers, winch, rock sliders, 4" lift, 33's, etc.

As I am learning I have heard that it's a good idea to reinforce the unibody. I guess my question is, is there a "shelf life" on the unibody when the vehciel is primarily used for wheeling? I have done some moderate trails and I will be going over the rubicon and some other harder stuff this summer.

Will the unibody eventually come apart even with frame stiffeners and how long will it take (probably 5 to 6 hard trails a year)?

Thank you for your help.

once stiffened... the unirails should last longer than the rest of the jeep.

When you say stiffened do you mean just the center section, towards the front, or both?

The center is a good start and the full front to back is the best, I currently just have the center but plan on front/rear.

Unless yours is rusted out its not just going to fall apart after wheeling it...

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