HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 http://www.boostwerksengineering.com/The-Ultimate-XJ-Steering-Brace_p_8.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 My front receiver works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I have this one myself and I love it, is this what you mean? http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10509.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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