frame help on cj5

[spork40]

so i bought a 75 cj5 and have noticed a few things that need attention. on the drivers side by the steering box my frame is cracked. i have heard that this area is a weak point and some people put braces on the steering box. what can i do to fix the cracks? cut out and weld on new plates? weld plates over? what are your ideas?

here is a pic from the outside

the crack extends around the bottom

it also is craked and broken on the plate welded on the back of the c frame

i even noticed the passenger side plate behind the frame is cracked as well

the po made a brace for the steering box

would you take it to someone to weld being your frame? i do not have a welder but seeing the issues that are coming would really like to get one.

 

[Deweyxj]

I would have a pro would you take it to someone to weld being your frame? i do not have a welder but seeing the issues that are coming would really like to get one.

Have a pro fix it, but go ahead & buy your own welder & learn to use it!

If you're stay in this game it will pay off ! Big time!!

 

[UPNO4]

Get some Frame Reinforcing Plates from MORE Off Road and a Good Steering Box Brace That will help keep the cracks from coming back

 

[spork40]

does anyone make a steering brace for a 75 cj5? i see more has them for 76 and newer, what about a 75?

 

[spork40]

would i need to weld the plates on? i have heard that if i went with a 1/4" plate that it could be bolted on instead of welded, what do you think?

 

[rollover]

Talk to Brad a Rad Jeeper he's a vendor on here. He will know whats out there as far as kit and upgrades as well as how to fix it right.

JM2C