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jeenjer 03-26-2002, 09:04 PM I have a jeep with cracks all over the frame. I recently picked up another one in good condition but am afraid if i just install it the same thing will happen. anbody have any suggestions on a good way to reinforce the high stress areas on it? My idea was to box those certain areas with 1/8" to 1/4" steel and weld them in place. would this weaken the other areas that aren't boxed? any input on this would be appreciated:beer: :beer: :beer: Brad 03-26-2002, 09:16 PM box it, then strap the top and bottom INEBRIATED 03-26-2002, 09:17 PM Thats what you get for buying a HEEP :flipoff2: Brad 03-26-2002, 09:20 PM Originally posted by INEBRIATED Thats what you get for buying a HEEP :flipoff2: i think the first line of your sig applies to you:rolleyes: jeenjer 03-27-2002, 04:38 AM Originally posted by Brad box it, then strap the top and bottom what do you mean by a strap? mytzlflick 03-27-2002, 06:28 AM by strapping I think he means you take a piece of flat stock in the applicable width and run it down the top and bottom of the framerails, same as plating the outside of the frame just makes it thicker Mustard Dog 03-27-2002, 07:24 AM Originally posted by jeenjer what do you mean by a strap? Strapping is the use of multiple hose clamps:D :flipoff2: I think you could also use some angle iron. Box the frame, then weld the angle to the new material and the top/bottom of the frame ;) mtndewmaniac 03-27-2002, 10:26 AM Originally posted by jeenjer what do you mean by a strap? They mean Duct tape, Plumbers tape, mans best friends.:flipoff2: I believe it as mitslflick had stated, run a flat strip down the top and/or bottom of the frame rails. I think I'll be out of town on that day, Got ummh, a Thing to go to, yeah, thats it. :flipoff2: jer, pm me if you need help.;) :D Gordon 03-27-2002, 01:20 PM All that work boxing a frame you could build one just as quick and for about the same price. I would use 2 x 4 x .120 wall but most people use 3/16 wall. I am sure some of the people who have built there oun will post pics. What year jeep frame did you get? The oldest ones are pretty bad, but depending on your application a newer CJ5 or DJ5 frame could be fine as is. mtndewmaniac 03-27-2002, 01:49 PM I helped him pull an 84 frame to replace his 76 '7, which does have more cracks than a texas whorehouse, as jeenjer stated before. The 84 frame looks GREAT. No cracks, very little rust, good welds, mounts, brackets, appears to have seen light-duty use. That assemble-a-frame idea is great, we'll be checking into it. Slagburn 03-27-2002, 04:13 PM You can always go with the MORE frame reinforcement plates. They come in short and long versions for front and rear. I used the long ones. You have to cut off the forward body outriggers, shock mounts, front spring mounts and weld them back on after the plates are on. But no, the bolt holes don't all line up perfectly. Big deal. jeenjer 03-27-2002, 06:34 PM Originally posted by Slagburn You can always go with the MORE frame reinforcement plates. They come in short and long versions for front and rear. I used the long ones. You have to cut off the forward body outriggers, shock mounts, front spring mounts and weld them back on after the plates are on. But no, the bolt holes don't all line up perfectly. Big deal. thats alright, I don't think I use one existing bolt hole except for the body mounts. does MORE have a website or some way that you know of so I could check out their product? mtndewmaniac 03-27-2002, 06:40 PM Originally posted by jeenjer thats alright, I don't think I use one existing bolt hole except for the body mounts. does MORE have a website or some way that you know of so I could check out their product? www.mountainoffroad.com They're located in Rifle, Colo. ;) | |