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rear tank and v brace on early '70

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by CJ Ollie, May 7, 2013.

  1. May 7, 2013
    CJ Ollie

    CJ Ollie Member

    Lincoln, NE
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    I am working on a restomod of my early 70 cj5. It has the underseat fuel tank which I am going to keep but I also want to add a factory style rear tank. I think I know the answer to this question but wanted to put it out there so I don't make a mistake. In order to add the rear tank I need to take out the v-brace on the back of my frame correct? I assume it was there to brace the pto style hitch on the crossmember or will I be making the rear section weaker. is there other bracing I need to add in it's place?
    Thanks for the info!
    http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/jeepn4u/media/DSCN0278_zpsd86e2060.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
     
    CJ Ollie, May 7, 2013
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  2. May 7, 2013
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Hesperia, CA.
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    It meets where the pintle hook or factory drawbar (for towing or PTO attachments) attaches. You can just chop the V section out. Very common to do.
     
    68BuickV6, May 7, 2013
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