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“Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” – Douglas MacarthurNot so fast General… Sometimes, they can be rebuilt. Introduced in 1996, the Jeep Wrangler TJ reintroduced the signature circular headlights that Jeep is known for. It also marked an improvement in ride and handling with coil- spring suspension, front and rear. If you own a Jeep Wrangler TJ, we know just how much it means to you. But we also know how awful it feels when an issue (large or small) threatens the mechanical life or aesthetic beauty of your favorite off-road soldier. One of the main issues that your...

Calling all Tundra and Tacoma owners!  I call to your attention to an excerpt from Toyota in response to Tacoma owners complaining about a lack of frame integrity caused by excess corrosion and rust: “Toyota has received isolated reports regarding a small number of 1995 through 2000 model year Tacoma vehicles exhibiting excessive corrosion to the frame causing perforation of the metal. Toyota has investigated these reports and determined that the vehicle frames in these vehicles may not have adequate corrosion-resistant protection. This occurrence combined with prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors may contribute to the development of excessive...

If you’re an XJ owner and a hardcore off-road enthusiast, you know all too well the stress you put on your Jeep’s frame. Flexibility is a must to conquer some of the most treacherous terrain, but the XJ’s unibody construction is notorious for twisting under high stress situations.  This can cause windows to pop out, or doors to become misaligned, keeping them from closing properly on the trails.  Over time, you can expect certain areas of the XJ unibody to develop rust, thus allowing excessive flexing and twisting, which leads to these common trail issues. Fortunately, Rust Buster Frameworks’ XJ...

Have you ever heard someone say CJ’s are “Rust Buckets”? The truth is that the CJ’s design lends itself to such a claim. Many areas of the CJ’s frame have overlapping steel with only one side welded where the metals marry, leaving the other side exposed to the elements.  Since most CJ owners are outdoor enthusiasts, their Jeeps have been exposed to rain, snow, mud, and everything else Mother Nature can throw at them. When moisture gets trapped between two metals, rust becomes the star of the show. If you see swelling where the metals overlap, there’s your sign that...

Introducing our Rear Shackle Mount Section (RB2002L & RB2002R) for your YJ Wrangler. The YJ Wrangler marks the end of an era in many ways, but perhaps the most notable and revolutionary is Jeep’s transition from leaf spring suspension to the modern coil spring.  This change was made primarily to increase the comfort and quality of driving, but it goes without saying that the technology behind the system was self-destructive.  The constant tug of war between the leaves and the shackle mounts, in addition to salt and water spray, literally pulled the vehicle apart over its lifespan. Our Rear Shackle Mount Section...