flexj
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- Manheim Pa
I know everyone has their opinions on this and it's been gone over before, but what I would like is to hear from those that have welded to the unibody, esp in the front steering box area. How many miles/wheeling trips are on since then? How is it holding up? What other bracing/reinforcing was done at the time? Pics would be great also.
What I have done is cut the lower rad support out, fab up a "box" to mount a winch in and tuck it under the radiator. I also added a stinger to it. I ran the plate past the steering box mounts so the box will be supported by 1/4" plate on the outside. I also used the 2 front bolts where the oem bumper would attach. The pass side is the same way, basically 5 bolts holding it on. I am going to weld it along the top right under the grille on both sides. I am running hydro assist so there won't be alot of stress on the steering box area. I also have an exo brace that attaches to the side of the box near the steering box area on both side, so it is in essence, tied in to the cage.
I was originally planning on welding it but every grain in my body says that is a bad idea. My opinion on the matter is that it weakens the unibody more than in would strengthen it.
Anyway, what have those who have welded come up with?
Thanks.
Hamy.
What I have done is cut the lower rad support out, fab up a "box" to mount a winch in and tuck it under the radiator. I also added a stinger to it. I ran the plate past the steering box mounts so the box will be supported by 1/4" plate on the outside. I also used the 2 front bolts where the oem bumper would attach. The pass side is the same way, basically 5 bolts holding it on. I am going to weld it along the top right under the grille on both sides. I am running hydro assist so there won't be alot of stress on the steering box area. I also have an exo brace that attaches to the side of the box near the steering box area on both side, so it is in essence, tied in to the cage.
I was originally planning on welding it but every grain in my body says that is a bad idea. My opinion on the matter is that it weakens the unibody more than in would strengthen it.
Anyway, what have those who have welded come up with?
Thanks.
Hamy.