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1974 CJ5 Spring plates

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by jackdog, Nov 17, 2013.

  1. Nov 17, 2013
    jackdog

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    Anybody know where to buy spring plates for 71 to 75 Cj5s? They sell the skid plates ones but I can't find stock looking ones. Thanks.
     
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  2. Nov 17, 2013
    timgr

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    '71 is not the same as '72-75. The main difference is the shock location changes to behind the axle in '72.

    This has been covered in earlier posts. I recall that R&P Jeep was making them, and maybe member McRuff was too.

    Do you have any plates now, and if so what is wrong with them? I'd suggest you take them to a local shop and have new shock pins welded on, if that's the problem.

    Search old posts - you should be able to find lots of discussion.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2013
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  4. Nov 18, 2013
    jackdog

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    I am putting a 1974 CJ5 running gear in my CJ3A. The plates I took out of the 74 wear really in bad shape and I took them to the scrap yard by mistake. I'll check R&P. Thanks
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2013
    nickmil

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    Contact member McRuff for the plates. I checked R&P's plates and they are making them more generic now. They would work fine for the rear or if your shock mounts are behind the axle but if you want to keep the shock to the front they won't work. Theirs pushes the shock too close to the tie rod and drag link with the shock ahead of the axle. When you turn the rods hit the shock.


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  6. Nov 22, 2013
    r_unda

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    PM me. I have a set that I removed from my 73
     
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