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Converting A 73 Cj5 Frame Into A Cj7 Frame

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by RedNinja, Jun 12, 2005.

  1. Jun 12, 2005
    RedNinja

    RedNinja New Member

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    I have a 1973 CJ5 frame. I was wondering if it was possible to turn the CJ5 frame into a frame that i could put a CJ7 fiberglass or steel body on to. Does anybody here know if that is possible?
     
    RedNinja, Jun 12, 2005
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    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    In a word, Yes. But why, sell it and buy a cj7 frame they are plentiful and inexpensive and it work better and be more reliable than a modified cj5 frame.
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    you will have to do alot of stretching on the cj5 frame... alot of work.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Big reason I can think of to say no is the frame of a CJ-7 is also a different shape. Gets wider front to back. So not only do you have to lengthen you have to move body mounts and widen the frame at the back.
     
    sparky, Jun 12, 2005
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