Unibody platting??

[rdxcool]

I own an 84 XJ and I am ready to get started on the modification. I am planning on swapping a 305 out of 92 Camaro, also a 4.5" Ultra-flex lift with 32" tires. I saw a thread on here talking about platting the unibody frame. I am trying to find out when and if I should think about this mod. I am somewhat concerned with the extra HP that the frame may not be able to handle it. Only plan on intermediate offroading, no extreme rock crawling or anything like that.

[MrShoeBoy]

If you have the time, money, and ability to plate the "frame rails" I would say go for it. Bracing up front between the motor mounts would be a good idea also. I plan on doing it to mine when I get a chance. Theres some good posts with pics on this forum. Just gotta search:D

Good Luck,

AARON

[scampbell53]

I work on helicopters which are big unibody's. When plating make sure you look at where you are moving the stresses to. We used to do 150% repairs. Make the part 50% stonger than what it was origonally. What it caused is the stresses to move and create repeating cracks other places. Over all it is a good idea just research and figure out where you really need it.
Hints: stich weld on arcs, no straight welds completely across the "frame rails"
Just my 2 cents.

[hjeepxj]

Search for ashmanxj (sp?) he did a kickass job on his.

If I find his pics, ill post em up, and maybe he'll chime in.