After market front bumper and steering box reinforcement

Does an after market front bumper also work as a steering box reinforcement??

I need to address this issue and instead of getting the c-rock double bracket



Would something from AJs work? They look like it hits the necessary bolts and sandwiches the stock area nice..








Also noted RigidCo which looks pretty awsome



Look at all these brackets!!! I would imagine it would help stiffen up the front end on this set up




Could you just bolt one of those winch bumpers on and eliminate the need for a reinforcement? I almost bought that long stick thing that goes across and holds the steering box.. not sure about those

thanks

Edit... I just found my answer.. I would need to buy the inside brace only from c-rok??

Mtb Jak said:

Edit... I just found my answer.. I would need to buy the inside brace only from c-rok??

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The bumper mounting brackets would deffinately help. However, the full C-Rock kit includes inner and outer plates that replace the weak aluminum spacer between the steering box and the frame rail. The kit also includes sleeves that go through the frame and prevent the frame rail from compressing or crushing. I'm running 37" tires so I installed the full kit and the front bumper bracket on top of the C-Rock plate.

i just bought the inner brace from c-rok when i built my front bumper and so it works awesome. i dont worry about my steering anymore.(i broke the box off before). i wish c-rok made more stuff though