frame reinforcement

[toyman2]

ok hears the deal,i was looking over my runner  for a trip this fridayand i found my frame cracked almost all around right behind the left front body mount.
So now i need to fix it buti want to do it right,id like to reinforce the frame some how
so this doesnt happen again,and i have seen the ifs box deals but those wouldnt have stoped this.
i guess id like to see what people are doing to fix this,i have a few ideas but i awaly open for more or better.

86 runner with MC sas 4" kit
thanks for some help

[DTB]

ok hears the deal,i was looking over my runner  for a trip this fridayand i found my frame cracked almost all around right behind the left front body mount.
So now i need to fix it buti want to do it right,id like to reinforce the frame some how
so this doesnt happen again,and i have seen the ifs box deals but those wouldnt have stoped this.
i guess id like to see what people are doing to fix this,i have a few ideas but i awaly open for more or better.

86 runner with MC sas 4" kit
thanks for some help

got pics?

[jimbo74]

are you running hysteer? as its an sas, i wonder if that area was properly put together

[toyman2]

my camra is at the inlaws with the wife.
yes everything was put together right,i have ran this for about 2 years.
if you look at the frame this is a spot for alot of pressure,it hasnt like split yet but you can see the crack if your looking for it.
im looking to prevent this again,i have heard of this being a problem before.
my fab skills are up to par as is my welding,i am pretty well rounded.
i can fix this,and i know what broke it.now im just looking for ideas on what others have done to stop this.
im just picky about my rig and want this fixed in the best way i can find.

forgot this,yes i am running hy steer i have the full front kit,and the steering box is in the stock location. if this helps any

[Gittinit]

You should really run some bracing from the spring hanger back to the frame on the bottom.

[toyman2]

thats what i was thinking.
i was just trying to see if anyone had some pics.

[Tallchevy]

Weld the crack & grind it down. Then plate over it. I haven't had to do this yet but thats how I would do it. Now you got me wondering  I better check this before MCR6 

[toyman2]

its in the corner around the back of the body mount and front X member

[DieselD]

Weld the crack & grind it down. Then plate over it. I haven't had to do this yet but thats how I would do it. Now you got me wondering  I better check this before MCR6 

drill a hole to stop the crack first then plate and weld.

I have also seen this become a problem. I have some ideas and will post up when I get a chance to work on it

[Misfit4Runner]

 

[Willy Mammoth]

I think LiLbuddy had this problem if I am not mistaken. There may be some pics somewhere.

If I recall it was caused from pushing the frame front and back. This is from bumping one wheel causing the frame to diamond.

I could be wrong. Pictures would help.

[toyman2]

i fixed it but i have know way to get pics.
if you look at this part of the frame it is a very spot, i shouldnt have anymore problems now