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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Default steering box frame rail!

What is the best way to biff it up on a 97 xj. Had a 96 sport and the frame rail ended up cracking on me!
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Plate that shizzzz! Crok brace too will work. I'm always a fan of welding plate to it though
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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check these out http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...ry_Code=XJMISC i have them and there great plus they look freakin bada** ill post some pic's of mine on my jeep tomorrow
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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X2. I got the JCR ones. Mine was cracked pretty bad in multiple places. I stop drilled and repaired the cracks then did my own plating back near the track bar bracket where those don't reach to. I was going to do it all myself but wasn't really worth the time and materials when they sell both sides that cheap. I'd suggest welding them in. Get the plate that goes behind the box as well.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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That's great guys. I've got a 97 now and just want to do some before it wants to crack so... but thanks alot I've got so good ideas and I will wait to see some pics.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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here some pic's


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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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That looks pretty good
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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thanks....i really like to i think there worth tha money
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Wow those jcr ones are awesome. I'd weld em in but either way I like the look
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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i had mine done by staangs fab. they did an awesome job. it's drilled, sleeved and welded in with stitch welds and plug welds.
i can't believe the difference it made. now feels like i have a steering booster.
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