Steering box cracked the "frame"

[BootsNTrucks]

So obviously I would like to get this fixed. In the research I've done so far it seems the most popular ones to buy (I'd like to save money and make it myself but I just don't have time) are C-Rok and ORGS SBS kits.

 

Now the seems the C-Rok is a bolt on good for preventive measures. Problem is mines already cracked. People keep talking about this ORGS one but I can't find it or the company. Did they go under?

 

Anybody else have a favorite? I would love it if it had a place to tie the bumper in as well for when I go to add an aftermarket bumper in the future.

[sloride]

Yikes! I did not know that was a problem on these trucks. Welding it not an option? Stop drill the crack at the ends, bevel prep the entire crack then weld???

[BootsNTrucks]

Oh I am going to weld the crack.

 

I just feel like if it happened once it'll happen again. It's a known issue on XJs.

 

I should probably clarify. I WANT a weld able plate versus a bolt on plate. I feel like the welded is going to be better in the long run.

[Timeless]

Get a bolt on steering box spacer for the inner frame side which replaces the factory aluminum one.  JRC, IRO, C-Rok and plenty other places make them.

 

For the outside, either make your own reinforcement from 1/8" or similar thickness steel, or buy the HD Offroad front unibody stiffeners and burn them onto the front unibody.  Chances are the access holes in the stiffeners will not line up with the upper control arm bolt access if you're running short arms and have to worry about that sort of thing.