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View Poll Results: what stiffener set to get
H.D. Offroad Engineering
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T&T Customs
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20.00%
Combo
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Year: 1995
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i want to put frame stiffeners on when i do my lift but id dont know which to to or do a combo

Option #1:
http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...-stiffener-set
i like this cuz its a complete set

Option #2:
http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeepcherok...ffeners-2.aspx
I like this cuz its made out of 3/16" steel

Option #3:
TnT center section with H.D.'s front and back
TNT for the thickness, HD to complete it

all opinions are welcome




EDIT: srry for the poll but i 4got to put a 0 after the 3 so the poll will close in 3 days but keep the sugestions coming!

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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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3/16th is a little thick, but it all depends on what your doing. if your scraping them on rocks then hell yeah tnt
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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I say go with the combo to give you the best all round strength.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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Combo.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 04:20 AM
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I say combo. If u want 3/16 up front to match the middle Tmr racing makes 3/16 front stiffeners but then your left with smaller in the rear.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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You don't need the front and rear stiffeners unless you are running some extreme trails. Just do the center section and you'll be fine.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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I say HD all the way. You might not need it all the time but the times you do need usally happen before you realize whats happening. Plus get the whole thing done while your jeep is getting other things done, this will lessen down time.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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3/16s =.187 of an inch thick vs HD's at .134 of an inch thick so for a .054 of an inch difference in thickness not worth the extra $50 or so. HD all the way. one company one shipping charge. If your running sliders as well i see no need for the extra thickness of the TNT kit
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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I say find some 3/16 plate sheet, a grinder (with a cut wheel) and a welder. Make your own for the amount it would cost you to ship it.

but thats just my 2 cents
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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I say buy whose ever you want for the center, but then get a some 1/8 and make your own front and rear stiffners. Use some dimple dies to increase strength and weld area. Just My Opinion
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