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Clayton Off Road

Jeep Wrangler Rear 5" Frame Notch Kit (1997-2006, TJ)

Vendor fitment: 1997-2006 TJ Wrangler. Suspension & lifts with 5 inch lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

This kit is used in order to notch into the rear part of a TJ frame for our 5" stretch kit. It comes with 2 bent pieces to fill in the cutout, and 2 reinforcement pieces to suport the frame on the outside of both frame rails.

SKU

COR-2205105

Price

$59

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-rear-5-frame-notch-kit-1997-2006-tj-lj

- Source text: Models: TJ Wrangler; Years: 1997-2006; Lift height: 5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 This kit is used in order to notch into the rear part of a TJ frame for our 5" stretch kit.

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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Fact summary

Models: TJ Wrangler; Years: 1997-2006; Lift height: 5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06