big66440 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I have a crack on my frame were the steering gear box mounts on the inside (causing a popping,cracking noise while turning either way) my boss says we can drill holes to stop the crack from growing and weld it,Do you guys have any advise or tips?thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 drill holes, weld the crack then reinforce. JCRoffroad sells supports that go on the outside and inside to stiffen it. you can also get a steering box brace that supports from passenger side. Just about all off road companies have the steering box support bar. and they're easy enough to make... rusty's here's some links to the reinforcements crok ztech roxolid jcroffroad on another note i have a drawing with the dimensions if you wanted to make your own too. It's from one of the companies above their cad drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyx Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I had this problem recently. I'm not that good at welding sheet metal; but I haven't had a problem since. I made both reinforcement plates outta 3/16". Frame cracked at the steering box. Welded it as best as I could after drilling out the cracks and hitting it with a hammer. Then I plated it with 3/16 steel on both sides. It's hard getting a good bead on this sheet metal they call a frame. At least they hold. Steering is a whole lot more responsive now! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thank you guys for the help,I take it its a common problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thank you guys for the help,I take it its a common problem. when running oversized tires and off road yup. it's alot of weight wrenching on that thin metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Cool I'm going with Jc's complete kit (the bumper reinforcement one) are there any other ways to stiffen the frame,I just want a more solid feeling daily driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdougn Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Cool I'm going with Jc's complete kit (the bumper reinforcement one) are there any other ways to stiffen the frame,I just want a more solid feeling daily driver? Putting a steering box brace on my XJ stiffened up the front end a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Did you weld it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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