I think before I get into the new XJ I'm going to add some of these stiffeners and maybe even the ones from TMR too like these


Anyone on here done this yet I would love to see some more installed pics!

 

I just installed a set of TNT stiffners on my XJ. They made a big difference. Even in just driving down the road. Most of the little creaks and rattles are gone. Worth every penny in my opinion.

I modified mine by drilling rosette holes for extra strength. Some say they are not needed. But I did it anyway.

Here are a few pics. Dont be alarmed by everything stained orange/brown. It is not rust. It is from the red rocks/dirt/mud from wheeling the Iron Range here in Minnesota. It turns everything a rusty color. These pics are before I fully welded it, it just shows some spot welds holding it in place.

 

I have TNT stiffiners. The stiffiness improvement was great.
When I got mine there was no other choice besides angle iron.

But, If I could do it again, I would go with Ruffstuff stiffiners.
They come with rosette holes and go to floor of unibody. This eliminates difficult fillet at side.

There is also a 10g stiffiner by HD

 

I just found this thread on the Ruffstuff so I'll be PM him but never heard of the HD?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f61/ruffstuff-xj-unirail-channel-reinforcement-5301/

 

I also have the Tnt stiffeners. I punched holes in them as well for more strength. Then when I made my rock sliders I just tapped 1/2" holes right into them and its solid.

 

Before you buy check out this company's frame stiffeners.

HD Offroad Engineering. THey have a great price also.

http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/

http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...ame-stiffeners

 

Thanks that is the one I was looking for

 

I have decided to try and make these my self If I can get the steel from this guy. He said he would sell me the 3/16" plate for $35 bucks and I have the tools to cut and bend it so let's hope it works out!

 

i have been thinking of doing this mod also. when i go over speed bumps i can feel the unibody shift.

 

If I make them I will post pics and if I can get the steel I'll start making them for other for as cheap as I can.

 

i was thinking about getting some of these i may go with ruffstuff but my question is what about a C.A.D. kit would it be wise to insatll it first and have the plates cut around it or install them over new frame rails?

 

sorry never mind after looking more closely i can see that they are over them thanks though what cad kit is that

 

If I can not make them than I will get the ruffstuff ones!

 

im interested if you are making them. i would like to see them whenever you make them.

 

What he has is 1/4" and it is Hot Rolled Commercial Quality 33 Max? I don't know if I should try it with this steel or not I going to buy becuase I will need plate sooner or later but maybe not for this?