Install notes and evidence

Clayton source wording says: front TJ/LJ frame brackets are laser cut and bent from 1/4 steel to ensure a quality fit and superior strength . Verify position, lift-height range, joint/bushing style, axle side versus frame side, alignment effect, and whether this is a standalone replacement or part of a larger Clayton kit.

Product-specific install PDFs or videos are not captured for this record yet. Treat this as a source gap before quote, checkout, or labor planning.

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Clayton Off Road

Jeep Wrangler Front Frame Brackets (1997-2006, TJ/LJ)

Vendor fitment: 1997-2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited, TJ Wrangler. Suspension & lifts with 1 inch lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

Clayton Off Road Inc. front TJ/LJ frame brackets are laser cut and bent from 1/4 steel to ensure a quality fit and superior strength . Sold as a pair and shipped bare metal. Designed for a 2.5" forged johnny joint. Welding is required.

SKU

COR-2205010

Price

$79

Role

review candidate

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What lift height is this for?

Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- Clayton Off Road product page: https://claytonoffroad.com/products/jeep-wrangler-front-frame-brackets-1997-2006-tj-lj

- Source text: Models: LJ Wrangler Unlimited, TJ Wrangler; Years: 1997-2006; Lift height: 1 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 Clayton Off Road Inc.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

Readiness

Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed

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Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

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Fact summary

Models: LJ Wrangler Unlimited, TJ Wrangler; Years: 1997-2006; Lift height: 1 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06