Black1990jeep
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I see many makers of center frame stiffeners. what are the pros and cons of each? most are 3 /16 inch thick.
Does anyone make a set that is zinc plated for corrosion protection?
I see some that are U shaped, Like Hooligans, that have a short leg of the U to be on the inside of the frame. Others have a tab that meets the floor boards, or course welding to the floor means I will need to pull the carpet and padding inside.
Pros and cons of each?
https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/xj-unibody-frame-stiffeners-center-section.html
https://aresfabrication.com/shop/xj-frame-stiffeners-center-xj-84-01/
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJUNS-M.html
https://www.hooliganoffroad.com/collections/xj/products/xj-mid-stiffeners
https://dbmetalworx.com/4x4-products/XJ-84-01-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-FRAME-STIFFENERS-p97338626
https://dirtboundoffroad.com/collec...center-channel-reinforcement-jeep-cherokee-xj
https://www.nextventuremotorsports.com/product/xj-unibody-stiffeners-main/
https://www.tntcustoms.com/jeep_parts/xj_frame_stiffeners_84_01_cherokee_xj_tnt_customs?sku=XCS
https://affordableoffroad.com/shop/elite-center-frame-stiffeners-jeep-cherokee-1984-2001/
http://www.dndoffroad.com/XJ-Center-Frame-stiffeners_p_4807.html
https://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/products/tnt-customs-xj-frame-stiffeners
https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.co...oduct_Code=XJRAIL&Category_Code=reinforplates
The above links are sources For the center section I found on the interweb.
I have 33 tires, and do a bunch of offroad, some rock crawling too. I have had the XJ for almost 2 years. Prior owner got a dent on one frame already, not too bad, and last week I scraped one a little bit, so now I am convinced i need them, I will be adding rock rails at the rockers once the frame is stiffened.
One of my hesitations is wont the stiffeners leave a water trap area between them and the frame, ie rust problem, specially if it gets salted? how has the stiffeners worked in salty areas rust wise. mind you I dont intend to travel where the road is salted, but it is a concern anyway.
Does anyone make a set that is zinc plated for corrosion protection?
I see some that are U shaped, Like Hooligans, that have a short leg of the U to be on the inside of the frame. Others have a tab that meets the floor boards, or course welding to the floor means I will need to pull the carpet and padding inside.
Pros and cons of each?
https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/xj-unibody-frame-stiffeners-center-section.html
https://aresfabrication.com/shop/xj-frame-stiffeners-center-xj-84-01/
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJUNS-M.html
https://www.hooliganoffroad.com/collections/xj/products/xj-mid-stiffeners
https://dbmetalworx.com/4x4-products/XJ-84-01-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-FRAME-STIFFENERS-p97338626
https://dirtboundoffroad.com/collec...center-channel-reinforcement-jeep-cherokee-xj
https://www.nextventuremotorsports.com/product/xj-unibody-stiffeners-main/
https://www.tntcustoms.com/jeep_parts/xj_frame_stiffeners_84_01_cherokee_xj_tnt_customs?sku=XCS
https://affordableoffroad.com/shop/elite-center-frame-stiffeners-jeep-cherokee-1984-2001/
http://www.dndoffroad.com/XJ-Center-Frame-stiffeners_p_4807.html
https://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/products/tnt-customs-xj-frame-stiffeners
https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.co...oduct_Code=XJRAIL&Category_Code=reinforplates
The above links are sources For the center section I found on the interweb.
I have 33 tires, and do a bunch of offroad, some rock crawling too. I have had the XJ for almost 2 years. Prior owner got a dent on one frame already, not too bad, and last week I scraped one a little bit, so now I am convinced i need them, I will be adding rock rails at the rockers once the frame is stiffened.
One of my hesitations is wont the stiffeners leave a water trap area between them and the frame, ie rust problem, specially if it gets salted? how has the stiffeners worked in salty areas rust wise. mind you I dont intend to travel where the road is salted, but it is a concern anyway.