how many cj frame seperation problems?
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yjmudder90
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most people just use a patch and weld it in where the hole or crack is
woodie92
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guess mine was worse than most..... but i work in a fab shop, so i chose the free method and and added two extra braces ( homemade to correct this issue.
willy make it
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Is it ready for this weekend?:bootyshake:
redrooster
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That is a common area for cracks. Several companies make steering box braces. Currie is one.
YJ frames are thicker, one-piece, mandrel bent rails and don't typically have this problem. CJ frames are slightly thinner, two piece channels that were welded together and the cross section narrows at the engine bay. CJ frames are fine for most peoples needs and can handle occasional abuse. Under heavy abuse, I have seen cracks at the motor mounts and welded areas.
If you do weld to it, do it slowly at the lowest viable setting and let it cool often.
YJ frames are thicker, one-piece, mandrel bent rails and don't typically have this problem. CJ frames are slightly thinner, two piece channels that were welded together and the cross section narrows at the engine bay. CJ frames are fine for most peoples needs and can handle occasional abuse. Under heavy abuse, I have seen cracks at the motor mounts and welded areas.
If you do weld to it, do it slowly at the lowest viable setting and let it cool often.
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