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frame swap help

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by croixian, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. Jun 15, 2009
    croixian

    croixian New Member

    Wickenburg, Arizona
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    Can anyone help? On my last trip out, I broke the frame in my 69 cj5. I have a 71 frame. Do they interchange? Thanks
     
    croixian, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. Jun 15, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes. As long as it's a '71, not a '72..
     
    Patrick, Jun 15, 2009
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  3. Jun 15, 2009
    croixian

    croixian New Member

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    Are there any mods I would need to do or will it bolt right up?
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It should bolt up. Assuming they both were equipped with the same engine...
     
    Patrick, Jun 16, 2009
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  5. Jun 16, 2009
    croixian

    croixian New Member

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    Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between the 71 and 72
     
    croixian, Jun 16, 2009
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  6. Jun 16, 2009
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    72 is longer... about 3" in the front section of the frame IIRC, and about 5" in the front sheet metal.
     
    lynn, Jun 16, 2009
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