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Drawbar And Mounting Questions

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by CarlGes, Sep 5, 2017.

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  1. CarlGes

    CarlGes New Member

    Hi all,

    So I have a 1959 CJ5 with a drawbar on the back.
    20170904_1539502 copy.jpg

    I am curious how to mount stuff to this. I am looking to attach a fold up cargo rack, something like this.
    71Rl6vG79pL._SL1000_.jpg

    Is it possible to mount a 2" receiver hitch to the drawbar? or something like that? Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    ~C
     
    CarlGes, Sep 5, 2017
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Sure. Fab an adapter and bolt it on.
     
    Focker, Sep 5, 2017
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  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Or just buy one and bolt it on. :) They make them with a plate that will work fine. I had one on my 3B but took it back off because I didn't really like it and figured I probably would never really use it.
     
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  4. CarlGes

    CarlGes New Member

    Any idea who makes them ? I found one that has a mount for tractor but not sure if the spacing is right on the holes. Should i be concerned about the amount of weight i put on the draw bar?
     
    CarlGes, Sep 5, 2017
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  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I didn't know that. I was thinking a guy could wrld ine to a plate... But if it's already done then, heck... Easy.
     
    Focker, Sep 5, 2017
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    If I remember right it was in the towing related section of a parts store. Lots of times you'll see that type bolted or welded to an older step bumper on a pickup.
     
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  7. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    You'll probably have to drill holes to mount it. Don't worry about the weight because the back of the Jeep will sag before the drawbar is overloaded.
     
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  8. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 5, 2017
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  9. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Hmmm, it didn't make a clickable link, right clicking on it works though.
     
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  10. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Thanks for fixing the link.....Focker? :)
     
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  11. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    colojeepguy, Sep 5, 2017
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  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Yeah, that's way too much just for that. What I bought was way less $$.
     
    Glenn, Sep 5, 2017
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  13. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 6, 2017
    colojeepguy, Sep 6, 2017
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  14. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Perfect for the OP's cargo rack.
     
    Focker, Sep 6, 2017
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  15. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Glenn, Sep 6, 2017
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  16. timgr

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    timgr, Sep 6, 2017
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  17. CarlGes

    CarlGes New Member

    Thanks guys! - exactly what I'm looking for.
     
    CarlGes, Sep 6, 2017
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  18. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    Make it Strong ! 20714d1477960655-oregon-elk-camping-trip-dsc02763.jpg
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    mike starck, Sep 6, 2017
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  19. PeteL

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    A wheely-machine if I ever saw one!:)
     
    PeteL, Sep 7, 2017
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  20. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    (y)The 8274 Warn on the front keeps her steady LOL
     
    mike starck, Sep 7, 2017
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