Stand-Alone MJ/XJ Frame Brace?

[HOrnbrod]

Anyone make a rail-to-rail frame brace up front that doesn't require a special track bar bracket? Been looking with no joy. The Crusty's and Rugged Ridge frame braces both require a bracket. And no, not looking for a steering box brace.

[DirtyComanche]

What are you looking for? A weld on brace for the frame rail? Or a cross brace from the track bar bracket to the other frame rail?

[HOrnbrod]

A removable cross brace that uses existing frame holes and/or frame weld nuts w/o a special bracket being necessary. Sort of like a front cross member behind the bumper and in front of the steering box. I've never seen such an animal. Maybe krustyballer could fab something up??

[shelbyluvv]

http://www.boostwerksengineering.com/The-Ultimate-XJ-Steering-Brace_p_8.html

[HOrnbrod]

That's kinda overkill Bo, but well thought out and would be nice for a crawler. But not looking for a steering box brace (already have one), just a bolt-on brace inside the front frame rails if doable that will allow you to keep the stock sway bar.

[WyoCherokee]

i have seen one........i goes right behind the lower header panel, but i can't for the life of me remember who made it. I was going to reccomend the boostwerks brace. good security for your steering box. They are pure beef.

[Jeep Driver]

My front receiver works for me.

[big66440]

I have this one myself and I love it,  is this what you mean?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

[HOrnbrod]

I have this one myself and I love it,  is this what you mean?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

 

That might just work. If you don't mount the tow hooks, will it fit behind the plastic air dam w/o cutting or trimming it? It looks like it might in the instruction manual. I'm just looking to tie in the frame rails with a cross member.

[Jeep Driver]

 

I have this one myself and I love it,  is this what you mean?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

 

That might just work. If you don't mount the tow hooks, will it fit behind the plastic air dam w/o cutting or trimming it? It looks like it might in the instruction manual I'm just looking to tie in the frame rails with a cross member.

 

 

 

 

It's a smart and necessary thing to do, in my opinion.

[big66440]

 

I have this one myself and I love it,  is this what you mean?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

 

That might just work. If you don't mount the tow hooks, will it fit behind the plastic air dam w/o cutting or trimming it? It looks like it might in the instruction manual. I'm just looking to tie in the frame rails with a cross member.

 

I'll take a closer look since mine doesn't have the air dam but the instructions on their site mention you can cut a piece of the air dam to clear the tow hooks so I guess it's safe to assume the cross bar will clear.

[big66440]

 

 

I have this one myself and I love it,  is this what you mean?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

 

That might just work. If you don't mount the tow hooks, will it fit behind the plastic air dam w/o cutting or trimming it? It looks like it might in the instruction manual I'm just looking to tie in the frame rails with a cross member.

 

 

 

 

It's a smart and necessary thing to do, in my opinion.

 

You are correct, it really made a difference on my truck.

[HOrnbrod]

 

 

I have this one myself and I love it,  is this what you mean?

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html

 

That might just work. If you don't mount the tow hooks, will it fit behind the plastic air dam w/o cutting or trimming it? It looks like it might in the instruction manual. I'm just looking to tie in the frame rails with a cross member.

 

I'll take a closer look since mine doesn't have the air dam but the instructions on their site mention you can cut a piece of the air dam to clear the tow hooks so I guess it's safe to assume the cross bar will clear.

 

 

Thanks..

[big66440]

I had a look this morning and it seems the air dam will clear the cross member if the tow hooks are not used Hornbrod.

[HOrnbrod]

I had a look this morning and it seems the air dam will clear the cross member if the tow hooks are not used Hornbrod.

Sounds good - thanks for checking.   :cheers:

[big66440]

 

I had a look this morning and it seems the air dam will clear the cross member if the tow hooks are not used Hornbrod.

Sounds good - thanks for checking.   :cheers:

 

You're welcome :cheers: