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CJ3 on CJ5 chassis

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Txjake, May 8, 2006.

  1. May 8, 2006
    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    Oklahoma City OK
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    Is this a viable swap? Any ideas of what needs fabbing?
     
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  2. May 8, 2006
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    the tub doesnt fit quite right, you can center the rear wheels in the openings, and the front will be forward a touch. you will have to redo the mounts to the frame or drill new holes in the tub. It has been done a bunch of times. Do a search, there should be plenty of info about it
     
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  3. May 8, 2006
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    jd7, May 8, 2006
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  4. May 8, 2006
    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

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    Interesting, sounds like several different ways to do it.
     
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  5. May 13, 2006
    northernwheeler

    northernwheeler New Member

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    The jeep I have has a 3a body on it. For the most part everything lines up, but the PO didn't really mount it on very well. The body mounts will have to repositioned, or different holes drilled in the tub.

    One issue I am having is with mounting a radiator, but I am sure it can be resolved with a little custom fabbing.

    I am in the process of trying to locate a good ECJ5 body to go with my frame, but not having any luck.
     
    northernwheeler, May 13, 2006
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