I am trying to repair my jeep after an accident. The main issue I have is the two brackets that one located on the front differential are bent. These are the brackets that attach to a bar and then the frame. The differential works fine and shifts. I have three options... Have someone weld on new brackets, get a new differential or a new case. I am hoping to have someone do the welding. What do you guys think?

 

Those appear to be your lower control arm brackets. They are easily replaceable and there are heavy duty replacements available. Synergy makes some but Barnes may as well.

 

You recommend any aftermarket replacement for the control arms and the brackets?

 

Control arms are really based on "What do you need?" and not which one is shiny or will look good under the jeep.

There are quite a few companies that make the LCA brackets (link below). It looks like your shock bracket may also be wasted.

You may be in a good spot to think about buying a gently used takeoff unit instead of trying to put bandaids all over yours. Are you certain with the hit that you took that the axle bracketry are the only pieces damaged?

Jeep JK heavy duty lower control arm mounts-- Google search

 

I just put Artec front lower control arm brackets on mine and I'm very happy with their product.

I will say though, if your brackets ripped off the axle, I would check to make sure your axle housing isn't bent. Seems like it was a hard hit.

 

hopefully the insurance totalled that and you got it for nearly free, because that looks like a can of worms...and your diff doesn't shift btw

 

So I was looking to purchase synergy mounts, but I have a question about attaching the control arms. Per the installation directions the mount is welded next to the factory brackets. How does this align with the control arms. Doesnt the control arms move up and down, but not side to side

 

It's keyed off of the differential. If you goobered up the location of the differential then toss this axle in the trash now. Passenger side is measured from the differential as well.

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