Jeep Cherokee XJ Unibody Frame Stiffeners Install

Jeep Cherokee XJ Unibody Frame Stiffeners Install | Rear Section

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Жыл бұрын

This week we are back to work on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ. Today I will be welding in the rear section Unibody Frame Dtiffeners. Plating the frame improves the structural integrity of the Jeep to allow it to be better protected for off road use. Today I will show you how to do the whole job from start to finish by prepping the Jeep for the install and welding them in place. If you have any questions that the video does not cover, make sure to leave them below.
OutJeeping Merch Store: outjeeping.com
XJ Rear Frame Stiffiners: dirtboundoffroad.com/products...
XJ Rear Extended Bump Stop: www.amazon.com/Daystar-KJ0912...
POR15: www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2VVQNU?...
3M Rubber Undercoating: www.amazon.com/dp/B002H9CMCQ?...
Music Credit:
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Pickup Truck by Silent Partner
Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads
Upsetter by The Mini Vandals

Пікірлер: 40

@MrFireman164 Ай бұрын

Excellent work ! Good tip on the bump stops that are smooth on top instead of a holding water

@DaveYadaraf 8 ай бұрын

Great job. Very nice photography of the process. I have a ZJ and will be using this for a reference. Also, nice tip concerning self-etch on POR15. 😉

@gregj.gotham4402 Жыл бұрын

Great prep, fitting tacking and welding, like the various winter protecting paints. Big time good video.

@handmadeindustrial Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I have this project slated for this summer.

@michelantoniomorin2201 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Job Austin

@davidwolf2478 Жыл бұрын

Awesome repair Austin

@TrashPandaAdventures Жыл бұрын

Need to do this on my ZJ this summer! Great video!

@slaisebam 6 ай бұрын

Looks really good.

@coopercupp9979 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I had the same issue with the fuel hose hole rotting out, so it really helped seeing what you did there.

@projectbumblejeep4190 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! As for the POR15, I reduce it with acetone and spray it. I use a 15$ HVLP gun from Harbor Freight. Does a really nice job. You want to make sure to wear a respirator when spraying any paint. God bless, stay well.

@Drkjedi2006 Жыл бұрын

My 92 XJ gor rear ended in 2020, messing up my frame right there where the filler hose went through. My guess was also that I would have to fab something as well. This is a great video to help me figure that out.

@chrismcca Жыл бұрын

Sticker ordered my man!

@OutJeeping Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support from across the pond! Sticker will ship out tomorrow!

@rafalica5253 9 ай бұрын

Masz super program

@rafalica5253 9 ай бұрын

Jest bardzo pomocny

@wyattserviss992 3 ай бұрын

My XJ wouldn’t be running had it not been for this page

@ericpavlich6575 3 ай бұрын

Did you drill holes for hitch mount in your frame repair? Or will you drill later if needed?

@raulbustamante8337 Жыл бұрын

Who needs a body on frame when you can do this to an xj

@davidthomits544 Жыл бұрын

I have the same problem on a Xj I’m working on the hitch rotted it out

@FullChokeFowl 9 ай бұрын

Why did you get rid of the silver xj? You had so much done to it.

@matthewzoelle9149 Жыл бұрын

Hey Austin, was just wondering if you had to deal with the “No Bus” issue with any of your jeeps? I know they had a factory recall which consisted of replacing the pigtails that plug into the gauge cluster but 22 years later I can’t find the kit for the recall anywhere. I tried cleaning the connectors, I cleaned and redid the ground for the dash and the one on the firewall in the engine bay. I also used the 3m double sided tape behind where the plugs sit behind the cluster to oust the plugs further into the cluster for better contact. All this seems to have helped as I only get the no bus message every few months instead of every week like it had been, but I was wondering if you knew of a better fix that would deal with the issue once and for all. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos, and I am sporting a out keeping decal on my 2001 Jeep Charokee XJ

@raulbustamante8337 Жыл бұрын

I have the same issue on the same model, don't know how to fix it

@BrettTheJet86 Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue with the Black '99 Sport 4x4. Constantly an issue that was never resolved. My current '99 Sport has never had the issue. She is a 2wd and has never been off road. I'm sure that is a major factor in whether or not the bus issue happens. Ultimately though, it is a design flaw in our beloved Cherokees.

@daveshane957 Жыл бұрын

I have to do the same repairs on my 2000. I'm not a welder, but I might have to learn. What dia wire are you using? I've watched a bunch of these videos, doing this repair / intall. I'm impressed with the quality of your work. It looks great. (how much to do mine? LOL )

@OutJeeping Жыл бұрын

I'm using flux core .035 wire on a Lincoln 140 120v welder. The quality in wire makes a huge difference so I would stick with name brand.

@daveshane957 Жыл бұрын

@@OutJeeping Thanks, I'm getting more confident that mine can be repaired. I can do any of the mechanical work, no problem. But like I said, I'm not a welder. I did find someone near by that offered some pointers. Thx again.

@detroit_mountain9418 Жыл бұрын

@@daveshane957I'm a welder for a living you should be using 0.25 or 0.23 wire because it uses less heat to melt the wire trust me on that

@daveshane957 Жыл бұрын

@@detroit_mountain9418 That''s the direction I'm leaning, the impression I've gotten from people that seem to know what they're talking about. I did get a gas bottle, 75% argon, and need to do a considerable amount of practicing. Thanks for the tip,

@detroit_mountain9418 Жыл бұрын

@@daveshane957 yea no problem yup 75 25 is what you need and just watch the puddle when welding and go from thick to thin so you avoid burning thru

@alexking2296 9 ай бұрын

Is that a 120v welder?

@OutJeeping 9 ай бұрын

Correct

@coopercupp9979 7 ай бұрын

Do I need to pull the carpet up in the back? Fire hazard?

@OutJeeping 7 ай бұрын

I did, I would would consider it for that reason.

@coopercupp9979 7 ай бұрын

@@OutJeepingThanks! You’re the man!

@patriot72 Жыл бұрын

I like the hoodie! Where did you find it?

@Vickyvee97 Жыл бұрын

it's a Facebook group

@patriot72 Жыл бұрын

@@Vickyvee97 thanks Victoria! I will check it out!

@Nigriff 7 ай бұрын

Why would you want to stiffen the frame? You want some flex. Unibody is already stiffer tham body on frame

@OutJeeping 7 ай бұрын

When you use the Jeep for more than just daily driving, you will experience cracks and stress fractures from offroading and larger tires. Stiffeners help to eliminate that as well as help aid any rust repair as well. You don't want your unibody to flex. That is what suspension is for.