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Old May 23, 2024 | 04:13 PM
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How do I fix this crack near the sway bar bushing?
Is it safe to keep driving ot like this?
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Old May 23, 2024 | 05:24 PM
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Looks like a cracked frame to me. I wouldn't drive it until it was repaired.
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Old May 23, 2024 | 06:29 PM
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cracks need repair

XJ unibody is not strong

cracks must be grooved out and welded by someone with experience

I would also weld plate over that and inspect all areas around steering box and opposite

Its dangerous like that
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Old May 25, 2024 | 08:30 PM
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Weld, with doubler plates for strength. Looks like a straight forward repair, not a rust issue as everything looks good a clean there.

is she lifted, big tires, doing some hard wheeling, collision damage????

That is int he area of the steering gearbox, there are kits to strengthen that area, a must do for big tires and wheeling, and even for long hard street use.

Bummer, but an easy repair. not a death sentence by any stretch,
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Old May 26, 2024 | 05:10 AM
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that's good to hear, I was also thinking of buying one of these

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