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Possible Battery locations and Mounts

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by John Schiefer, Dec 19, 2013.

  1. Dec 19, 2013
    John Schiefer

    John Schiefer Fltfndr

    Clive, IA
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    Am working on locating a new battery mount in my CJ2A with a V-6. Original battery mount is history. Any ideas on fabricating a replacement that I can bolt on? Looks like all OEM replacements are a combination weld and bolt on. What other locations work?

    John Schiefer
    Clive, IA
     
    John Schiefer, Dec 19, 2013
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  2. Dec 19, 2013
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Falcon, CO
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    I build a mount that strattles the frame at the stock location even after putting a V6 in. I make it out of square stock as a base with 2 sides split out. Drill the mount and frame, 1/2" bolt and put the box on top. Comes off easy when I pull the drive train the next time.

    I'll see if I have a pic handy this weekend.
     
    Warloch, Dec 19, 2013
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  3. Dec 19, 2013
    John Schiefer

    John Schiefer Fltfndr

    Clive, IA
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    Hi Chuck,

    If you could come up with a picture of your battery mount, it would really be appreciated.
    Thanks in advance, my email address is below. You have already assisted me on other projects,

    John Schiefer
    Clive, IA
    jhs9634@gmail.com
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2013
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    I put my flatty battery behind the center cross member on the driver's side-under the bed. You could make a bolt up in that same location but a welded version would be better. Down side is that an access door is required in the bed. Up side is notable freed up space under the hood. My York OBA now occupies some of that original battery location.
     
    duffer, Dec 20, 2013
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  5. Dec 21, 2013
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    John - pics sent - I'll update this post once I put them on my site too.
     
    Warloch, Dec 21, 2013
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  6. May 11, 2014
    PostaljeepSS

    PostaljeepSS Member

    Boise,ID
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    When I swapped the seats in mine I made room under the passenger seat to mount a sealed optima on it's side. If you don't have a sealed battery this might not be an option though.
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2014
    PostaljeepSS, May 11, 2014
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  7. May 17, 2014
    Phil P

    Phil P Member

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    I put mine in Battery box on the passenger side rear fender tucked under the roll bar diagonal,fasten down with a ratchet strap.
     
    Phil P, May 17, 2014
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