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1971 cj5 rear crossmeber

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Renegade ll, Feb 28, 2014.

  1. Feb 28, 2014
    Renegade ll

    Renegade ll Member

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    Did any of the 1971 cj5's come with the drawbar attached to the cross member. My frame looks a little different than others I've seen with the drawbar. My frame does not have the "v" shaped piece in the rear of the frame where the drawbar center 4 bolts attach. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My frame looks like this photo. Was there another part of the drawbar that I need? The picture at the far left has some part that I do not have attached to the center top of the drawbar. Where do I get that part or do I even need it?




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  2. Feb 28, 2014
    Renegade ll

    Renegade ll Member

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    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Hi Julius - the V-shaped frame member (including that top plate) and long straps were for jeeps that still had the under-seat tank - no rear mounted tank. Don't know if your 71 would have had a rear tank (or someone later installed one) but the V member does not work with a rear tank, nor do the long straps. The drawbar came off my jeep and I have the V frame member - I intend to cut-out the V in order to install a rear tank. If you are running a rear tank, the straps will not be usable (and I can also confirm that one of the straps was 'upside down' for some reason as we briefly discussed - but I am sure you already figured that out ;))

    Cannot tell about how that 'top' plate with the 4 mount holes works without the V member for factory rear tank set-ups, but the straps are replaced with shorter mounting brackets to the outside of the frame members. I think Colojeepguy posted some pics of those side frame brackets recently from his set-up. Edit- I just noticed the pic you posted on photobucket has the side frame mounts as well.

    Sorry the replacement isn't as seamless as would be nice, but I am sure someone can point you in the right direction for the top plate.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2014
    uncamonkey

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    Check the vin number, might have built in '70 and titled in '71, not the first time this has happened.
    A underseat gas tank would be a big clue.
     
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    Zoomer

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    I'm pretty sure on small picture is correct for a '71, including the L shaped bracket on the top..
     
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    Renegade ll

    Renegade ll Member

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    Thanks guy's. Yes mine has the rear gas tank. I don't think I have that "L" shaped bracket that you see in the photobucket picture.

    Julius
     
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    Twin2

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    the L shaped bracket just bolts to under side of rear floor pan , one other question about rear end . looks to be from 72 or later . center section rear end . and its just me . I would think that your going to have problems with driveshaft angle . have you thought about a D20 transfer case or put the off set rear end back in
     
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    timgr

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    This is for '74-75, but '71 should be nearly the same.
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    My 71 looks just like the picture and the parts Tim posted are correct.
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2014
    Renegade ll

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    None of the pictures of the jeep frames are mine. I think Tim has identified what mine should look like. Thanks for all you help. Especially James Orofino for selling me the drawbar.

    Julius
     
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