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Gas tank bracket hardware

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by rcassettyjr, Oct 16, 2013.

  1. Oct 16, 2013
    rcassettyjr

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    I am reassembling my frame brackets and I just realized that none of the donor Jeeps had the hardware that goes in the front gas tank mount (the S shaped one). Can someone tell me what is supposed to be there and a source for a replacement one. I can't seem to find anything. I am going to use a new spectre steel tank when it comes time. Here is a pic someone else posted showing the bracket.

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  2. Oct 16, 2013
    nwedgar

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    The picture already shows what is supposed to be there...the "s" shaped bracket. The two long brackets on either side are used for the skid plate mount. To my knowledge there is no aftermarket, if you can't find a donor than you'll have to fabricate one.
     
  3. Oct 16, 2013
    timgr

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    I suggest you make one. Easy with some steel, a drill, hammer and a vise.
     
  4. Oct 16, 2013
    rcassettyjr

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    I have the brackets. I just need the hardware that that goes with them. You can see a threaded part sticking out in the picture. Thats what I am after. Is there a source for that? If not does anyone have a pick of it without the bracket so I can make one?
     
  5. Oct 16, 2013
    nickmil

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    Iirc that stud goes through a hole in the flange of the gas tank. Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong.


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  6. Oct 17, 2013
    timgr

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    It's a bolt, as I recall. Nothing special other than the bracket.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2013
    nwedgar

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    :iagree:

    It was a bolt on mine. Standard hardware store variety.
     
  8. Oct 17, 2013
    rcassettyjr

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    Ok cool. So just a nut, bolt, and washers. Thats good news. Thanks
     
  9. Oct 20, 2013
    DREDnot

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    Yeah, that's my pic...just nuts and bolts. nothing fancy
     
  10. Oct 20, 2013
    rcassettyjr

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    Ok so just s 3/8" nut, bolt, and and washers for the front and longer 3/8" bolts, nuts, washers, and rubber isolators for each rear bracket. That sound right? Any one know how long the bolts should be?
     
  11. Oct 20, 2013
    timgr

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    Long enough to go through the bracket, and with nut and washers, at least two full threads exposed. That's the standard. Not otherwise critical.

    Parts book does not tell you the bolt size, but it says 3/4" long, and there is a rubber insulator on the front bracket too.
     
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  12. Oct 20, 2013
    rcassettyjr

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    Ok so it sounds like 1" long should do given 1/4" thick isolators. All the bracket holes are sized for 3/8" bolts.

    Thanks for the info.
     
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