Rear UniBody Frame Stiffener (Weld-On) | Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984-2001)

Name: Rear UniBody Frame Stiffener (Weld-On) | Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984-2001) - DirtBound
SKU: 2262
Price: 215.49 USD
Availability: InStock

Original price was: $230.88.Current price is: $215.49.

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Enhance the strength and durability of your Cherokee’s frame with these laser cut and formed steel frame plates. Made from 1/8″ steel, these frame plates extend from the leaf spring mounts to the end of the unibody, capturing all of the unibody hitch holes. These frame plates are not only a great way to strengthen your Cherokee, but they are also great for rust repair.

Installation of these frame plates requires welding. These frame plates are proudly made in the USA and are a high-quality choice for those looking to improve their Cherokee’s frame.

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Weight	18 lbs

Rear UniBody Frame Stiffener was missing Sway Bar Mount holes

couldn't just add an update to my previous reviews so I will post my only negative about the rear frame stiffener is the missing rear sway bar bushing mount holes??????????? What does the limited lifetime warranty cover after the customer has already welded these in? Very disappointed because now we gotta figure out how to solve this problem without destroying part of our work. FYI - The Country XJ didn't come with a rear sway bar. My Xj is a SPORT with came with a sway bar. Lifted Jeeps are naturally more unstable so bigger tires, and particularly the sway bars front and rear are important for hwy driving and towing.

Do the Right Thing Pt 2

Couldn't figure out how to add Pass Side Stiffener work to previous review so posted this additional review. The pic associated with this one shows Pass Side Stiffener welded with weld locations seam sealed prior to using Eastwoods xtreme Platinum product (4 hr flash time) But needed to wait 48 hours to fully cure before next step. After 48 hr cure, used Eastwoods xtreme Chassis Black, 2 coats (15min flash time).
And Finally will rubberize.

The right thing to do

Any Salt Belt driven xj will benefit from rust mitigation. This frame stiffener is just what my auto body technician needed. The most common issue seen in the review pictures (seen here and elsewhere like naxja and jeepforum) is a rusted out Fuel Hose Frame Pass-Thru (if that's what they call it). Luckily, only the oval shield insert on the Fuel Hose Frame Pass-Thru needed to be re-fabricated. Frame steel good but stiffener's definitely needed. Opted against using Dirtbound's custom Leaf Spring plate that relocates axle snubber but had to deal with a broken snubber bolt (re-drilled and tapped) so had to enlarge stiffener relief hole for that snubber bolt. (will post pass side soon)