tube frame???

has anyone on here built a new frame for their CJ? im working out the plans for a square tube frame for my CJ6.

i will be running 3/4 ton chevy axles, 350, th400, np205 (possible doubler later)

 

Look on pirate4x4, a have seen it discussed and a few had built them.I think there may have even been some cad drwings.I do remember there were a couple good ideas that would make it fairly easy to do.If you are not registered there just sign up and use the search feature to find what you are looking for.


Scott

 

I have been thinking about doing this myself. I figure it'd be easier to make a new frame than clean, repair, box, strap or whatever my 40+ year old frame. 2x3" box tubing 3/16" wall is what people seem to be doing mostly. There has been arguments about the thickness.. that 1/8" is strong enough. Our jeep frames are not very thick and not even boxed all the way.

 

scott: yah i have bee looking on pirate but when i search tube fram i get any thread that mentioned tube and any thread that mentioned frame.

dan: yah i was thinking the same thing im planning on running either yj springs or chevy springs and chevy axles and the weakness of the frame made me worry. yah it might hold but if your out playing, how much frame flex are you going to get out of it. especially since mines a CJ6.

 

I found the thread I liked (minor miracle over there) http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504089&highlight=tube+frame


Scott

 

thanks for the link.

 

The thread was "Just a SmallProject" by Ghetto Fab. . . Here it is . . .

 

just some dimensions to help anyone out and a couple pics

late model cj5


cj7

 

intermediate cj5 and cj6

 

NICE... thanks!!