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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Todd1973, Apr 4, 2010.

  1. Apr 4, 2010
    Todd1973

    Todd1973 Jeep Resurrect er

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    I was wondering if anyone knows what this piece s, it is the leaf spring looking piece of metal with two holes in it coming up from the frame.


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    Thanks




    Todd
     
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    don't recognize it as original....wonder if that's a PO's work
    Jim
     
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    4XFool

    4XFool 60 Willys CJ5

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    I believe they are for reinforcement for the transmission crossmember. There should be one on each side and they are a bear to get off if they need replaced.
     
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    Patrick

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    Yep.
     
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    bkd

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    hmmmmm....don't remember that on my cj6......wonder if it doesn't have it because the frame is strapped on a 6?
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Could very well be.
     
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    dvw86

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    I've got the same thing on my fame. I just didn't worry about it.
     
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    Posimoto

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    It looks like the spot weld(s) have let go on the end of it.
     
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    Todd1973

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    It is bolted to the frame.







    Todd
     
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    1960willyscj5

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    Tain't very thick.
    How much reinforcing could it do?
     
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    nickmil

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    They actually do quite a bit. It keeps the bolts from pulling through the frame or cracking around the bolt holes when the frame flexes.
     
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    WYOMIKE

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    Agree with Nickmil. They act like a big washer and spread the pressure over a larger area to prevent cracking. Here is a pic of the one on my 71

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    bkd

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    I crawled under the 6 today...the whole frame is strapped on top of the lower leg of the frame. I learned something new here again :)
    Jim
     
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