Can a stock 2wd beam handle 35's?

stockMJ · Apr 11, 2008

I want to build my 1990 MJ on 35's but nothing crazy just more for DD and a trip to the sand once a month.

So can my stock front beam handle the stress or does it require me to gust it?

Suspension
6.5 Rough Country with Bilstein 5150's Prerunner style some what..

Sponge Bob · Apr 11, 2008

if you jump in the sand i would gusset

stockMJ · Apr 11, 2008

Where would I want to gusset? the beam it self or the outers? or both?

xcm · Apr 11, 2008

t&j makes a gusset ''kit''
http://www.tandjperformance.com/products-bpp-d30gussetkit.htm
that shows the basic gussetting....
if you wanted to go a little further, a backbrace accross the bottom would probably help...
i have some pictures that show great gusseting, but theyre on another pc.. sorry
might want to look into some of the jeepspeed build ups for ideas on it, the stock beam flexes all over the place.... try carrying one up to the cashier at a junkyard on a dolly... you'll see how it flexes in the wind

Skullver · Apr 11, 2008

I would definitely start with the upper/inner c-s as they are prone to bending, the upper and lower control arm brackets are very flimsy and need strengthening or replacing, basically all the mounts need some sort of reinforcing, as well as the beam itself. I have some pics of the beam I am working on right now if you need any more info or ideas.

tayman · Jun 16, 2008

is that all TIG welded??? it looks really nice!

rcmf5525 · Jun 17, 2008

If you bend that mother, just hang your keys up...

bjoehandley · Jun 17, 2008

Skullvarian said:
I would definitely start with the upper/inner c-s as they are prone to bending, the upper and lower control arm brackets are very flimsy and need strengthening or replacing, basically all the mounts need some sort of reinforcing, as well as the beam itself. I have some pics of the beam I am working on right now if you need any more info or ideas.

That........is a thing of beauty:loveu: :worship:

Skullver · Jun 17, 2008

Thanks guys. It is mig welded, a nice welder and meticulous prep makes all the difference whether it is sheetmetal or thick plate. I used a Lincoln PM 215.

tayman · Jun 17, 2008

wow, that's some nice looking MIG! good job!

cds36 · Jun 17, 2008

Yep i took it a tad further

Can a stock 2wd beam handle 35's?

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