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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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http://www.ruse-news.com/gallery/svi...rokee-upgrade/

Did this about 3 weeks ago for a weekend. Results are looking as follows:
1. 106kg (230 pounds) added weight
2. creaking and squeaking sounds (due to twisting of the body) are gone
3. the XJ handles far better on big bumps than before
4. the awful sound of the axle hitting the bumper turned into a more "mild" sound. The bumpers and tires now take the bigger part of the hits, rather than the body

Will add more pictures lately, as there is an enforcing "bridge" or "bracket" between the front control arms and the body.

Enjoy
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Just updated the pics. Dig in.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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looks good...i bet that makes the unibody almost as solid as if it had a frame
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Now THAT, is a unibody stiffener... No chintzy welded on heavy gauge sheet metal here, ahaha.
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