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Cracked frame & hanger damage *pics*

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Setxcj5, Dec 20, 2011.

  1. Dec 20, 2011
    Setxcj5

    Setxcj5 New Member

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    Hey…

    I was looking underneath the CJ5 while trying to identify all the places that I get play in my steering and found some damage to the frame, and hangers that hold the leaf springs on in the front. The frame flexes/rolls a tad when the steering wheel is turned, and the front of the leaf springs moves from side to side a tad when the wheels are turned.

    The frame has rusted thin and then cracked as you can see in the picture. It has a cheap patch on there. How should I go about fixing this?
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    Then there are the front leaf spring hangers. The holes are wallowed out big time. I guess I should replace these huh? Who sells them?
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    Setxcj5, Dec 20, 2011
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  2. Dec 20, 2011
    napaguy

    napaguy Banned

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    Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is some serious rot!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how is the rest of the frame? I have seen guys replace the front portion by splicing...but with that kind of rust I have to believe the rest of the frame is pretty bad as well.
     
    napaguy, Dec 20, 2011
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  3. Dec 20, 2011
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    Those front spring hangers would definately impart some handling problems. I have never seen one with even a third the slack those have. Replacement time!
     
    duffer, Dec 20, 2011
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  4. Dec 20, 2011
    Setxcj5

    Setxcj5 New Member

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    The rest of the frame is in good shape... Just that one spot :( right now I'm taking the PTO winch off so I can see about welding some there.

    How the heck do you disconnect the dawgone PTO shaft???
     
    Setxcj5, Dec 20, 2011
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  5. Dec 20, 2011
    Setxcj5

    Setxcj5 New Member

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    Ok.. More pokin around... And I see this thing is been neglected and abused bad..... I'm wondering if it's worth the effort to mess with?
     
    Setxcj5, Dec 20, 2011
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  6. Dec 21, 2011
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Might be worth acquiring a donor vehicle that has a good frame and swap everything over.
     
    w3srl, Dec 21, 2011
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  7. Dec 21, 2011
    mdmeltdown

    mdmeltdown Member

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    If you can't get the drive lines apart, like mine, take the PTO off the transfer case, make sure or try to loosen all the set screws on the Ujoints, soak them in PB blaster over night and get a hammer and hit the edge of the rear Ujoint rearward.....one is bound to let go. Also take off the carrier bearing housing on the bell housing before you hit it. At least that way you can get the unit off and then mess with getting it all apart
     
    mdmeltdown, Dec 21, 2011
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  8. Dec 22, 2011
    jglad

    jglad Village Idiot

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    jglad, Dec 22, 2011
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  9. Dec 22, 2011
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    would weld a "fish" plate (aka diamond shape) over the cracked area of the frame. Be sure and weld it and grind it smooth first.
     
    66cj5, Dec 22, 2011
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