I have a lifted XJ on 33x12.5 tires and rock crawl with it for overlanding.

I am considering this brace, what you all think of it?




Thanks!!!!

 

It's a knockoff from I believe iron man offroad but it's far better than nothing so go for it!

Potentially also consider a track bar brace
https://cavfab.com/products/cavfab-h...brace-xj-zj-mj

 

I would agree its better than nothing. A friend of mine recently bought one and has been working on installing it. There are certainly better options that would probably be beefier, fit better, have better customer service, and keep money in the US, but if that's what your budget allows for, do it.

 

I have it, been running it for 2ish year's with no issues. Only negative was it was missing a few bolts

 

I would go with Barnes 4wd. The same brace, less $ and made here.

 

I absolutely prefer barnes4wd as much as possible but to say these are these same is rather inaccurate.

I would spend the extra $ in favor of the support bearing

 

I have this brace...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...+5ba26aeb79650

but from what I have heard the type with the pillow block bearing that I orginally posted about that the pitman arm modified nut rides in is superior as it reduces the load on the gear box pitman shaft bearing, and thus results in more percise and wear resitance of the steering.
What is your thoughts on this? Fact or fallacy?

The barnes type has no pillow block bearing, it simply holds the gear box, but not the pitman arm shaft.

 

that brace is a really good design. If you don't buy the real Ironman 4x4 one, then the hardware will be of lesser quality and holes wont line up well. But it works good and even without the steering box parts installed, just the metal peice that connects the frame rails, i noticed an improvement in front end feel. While you are in there, replace the aluminum steering spacer to a steel one