steering brace?

thebluebuffalo · Feb 17, 2008

what is the best set up? i've seen the braces and the plates that attach to the unibody. i will be building a custom bumper using jcroffroad unibody brackets if that matters. i want the stongest possible!

thanks

99xj4x4 · Feb 17, 2008

Personally im running a coppy of a Rocky Mountain gear box brace, 3/16th plated frame, and 1/2 of the T&T Steering Box Brace Kit.

I would deffentally go with some kind of frame sandwich plates, to me 3 bolts into sheet metal isnt what I want holding my gear box on. If you do choose to go this route get the plates before you make the bumper mounts. Because youll want to make the bumper mounts strech along the frame, and the extra 3/16th plate will be right in your way. Its a lot ez'er to make the bumper mounts around the sandwich plates. Just a tip from someone whos had to bend his bumper mounts 2 times now because of it.

xalexjx · Feb 17, 2008

I did this

And made an inner plate out of 5/16" Got rid of a lot of flex.

thebluebuffalo · Feb 17, 2008

BakersfieldXJ said:
Personally im running a coppy of a Rocky Mountain gear box brace, 3/16th plated frame, and 1/2 of the T&T Steering Box Brace Kit.

I would deffentally go with some kind of frame sandwich plates, to me 3 bolts into sheet metal isnt what I want holding my gear box on. If you do choose to go this route get the plates before you make the bumper mounts. Because youll want to make the bumper mounts strech along the frame, and the extra 3/16th plate will be right in your way. Its a lot ez'er to make the bumper mounts around the sandwich plates. Just a tip from someone whos had to bend his bumper mounts 2 times now because of it.

so the jcr plates won't work? or will they have to be modified to fit along side the steering brackets?

TNT · Feb 17, 2008

Plates are the best way. C-Rox make them or if you have the tools there are pdf's so you can make a template.

jeeperzcreeperz · Feb 17, 2008

the jcr ones work, thats whats on mine, the plates match the bolts on the steering box and will help stiffen it up.

Ricky · Feb 17, 2008

TNT said:
Plates are the best way. C-Rox make them or if you have the tools there are pdf's so you can make a template.

Where can you find these PDFs. I got the tools, I just need to make a template. A PDF would be a huge help.

Thanks,
Ricky

WheelinJR · Feb 17, 2008

I would run the JCR plates as your bumper brackets, add on a C-Rok or similar inner plate, and call it good. If that don't cut it, add to it by using a steering box brace to anchor it to the other side framerail like this...

http://www.rjroffroad.com/Warrior-S...1-01-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-c-575-p-1-pr-16703.html

Lowrange2 · Feb 17, 2008

Ricky said:
Where can you find these PDFs. I got the tools, I just need to make a template. A PDF would be a huge help.

Thanks,
Ricky

I'm having trouble with my search button tonight but the PDF is floating around here somewhere. IMO, it's easier to get in touch with Ukraine Train and have him send you some bumper brackets. He give me a great deal! They were well worth not having to make them!

Lowrange2 · Feb 17, 2008

http://www.twisted-halo.com/digicam/xj/Bumper%20mount.pdf

Found it!

WheelinJR · Feb 17, 2008

lowrange2 said:
IMO, it's easier to get in touch with Ukraine Train and have him send you some bumper brackets.

Amen, his stuff is top notch!

Lowrange2 · Feb 17, 2008

These are what he makes... Love em.

90Blue_XJ · Feb 17, 2008

WheelinJR said:
I would run the JCR plates as your bumper brackets, add on a C-Rok or similar inner plate, and call it good. If that don't cut it, add to it by using a steering box brace to anchor it to the other side framerail like this...

http://www.rjroffroad.com/Warrior-S...1-01-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-c-575-p-1-pr-16703.html

What is different on the pre 91s that the brace won't work? I thought the Renix years used the same steering box thus the same brace should work.

Ricky · Feb 17, 2008

lowrange2 said:
I'm having trouble with my search button tonight but the PDF is floating around here somewhere. IMO, it's easier to get in touch with Ukraine Train and have him send you some bumper brackets. He give me a great deal! They were well worth not having to make them!

OK, Thanks a ton for going through the trouble to find the PDF for me. Just wondering who/ what Ukrain Train is and what IMO means. I know,I'm a noob, can't help it

mecompco · Feb 17, 2008

Ricky said:
OK, Thanks a ton for going through the trouble to find the PDF for me. Just wondering who/ what Ukrain Train is and what IMO means. I know,I'm a noob, can't help it

Member Ukrain Train: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=935716

IMO=In My Opinion

RCP Phx · Feb 17, 2008

thebluebuffalo said:
what is the best set up? i've seen the braces and the plates that attach to the unibody. i will be building a custom bumper using jcroffroad unibody brackets if that matters. i want the stongest possible!

thanks

If your building your own bumper then just make your own mounts.If your going to do shackle mounts they will need to be much longer.The ones I just made are 20" long.

fubar XJ · Feb 17, 2008

lowrange2 said:
These are what he makes... Love em.

He makes bumpers out of old rusty angle iron, or just the plates?

Ricky · Feb 17, 2008

mecompco said:
Member Ukrain Train: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=935716

IMO=In My Opinion

Oooh, that makes sence now. I saw that they were $35 plus shipping. Which ones were the ones you recomend. The $35 one or the $44 ones. And what does DIY stand for. How much did you end up paying for shipping. Thanks for the link, its really helpful.

DanMan2k06 · Feb 18, 2008

DIY = Do It Yourself(er)

CanMan · Feb 18, 2008

JKS weld on braces.

M.O.R.E. steering box brace.

Works great.

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