bigbadxj

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!

MN-Cherokee

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.

98x2xj

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

bigbadxj

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/

fox128

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.

XJ Stryker

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

bigbadxj

Thanks that is the one I was looking for

bigbadxj

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!

98 JeepJeep

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

bigbadxj

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.

MISFITXJ

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?

MISFITXJ

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

bigbadxj

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

quadracer0387

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

bigbadxj

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?