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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by AKjeff, Nov 8, 2020.

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  1. Nov 10, 2020
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'd be nervous that the bottom-clamp style would hold the battery in place in a rollover.
     
    Boyink, Nov 10, 2020
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    dbender

    dbender 1974 CJ5 I6 258

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    haven't pulled this jeep down yet> but your right it is close. ok I will change it.
    I like tims Idea
     
    dbender, Nov 10, 2020
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    Oldriginal86

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    Just replace the flat stock with something non-conductive. I feel better if the hold-down spans the top of the battery.
     
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    Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

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    Any thoughts on what one might use that is non conductive?
     
    Ol Fogie, Nov 10, 2020
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    timgr

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    4' of 3/8" x 1.5" Garolite is about $25 from McMaster-Carr, plus shipping.

    McMaster-Carr

    McRuff has more experience with this material as a structural component than I do.
     
    timgr, Nov 10, 2020
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    Oldriginal86

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    That’s the exact stuff we use.
     
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    timgr

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    We used to have a plastics supplier nearby. They had bins and shelves of scraps and cut-offs. Check online for some place near you. Something like 1/2" thick polycarbonate should work too. Cut it to fit your battery top. The Garolite is nice because it's glass fiber reinforced, comes in bars, and strong. Bad for your tools though.
     
    timgr, Nov 11, 2020
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