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rear body mount question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jflots, Nov 10, 2010.

  1. Nov 10, 2010
    jflots

    jflots Member

    New Smyrna Beach, FL
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    The rusted out steal body ('59 cj5) I'm replacing with fiberglass is missing some much needed information. What do the 4 body mount holes on the rear crossmember line up with? Is it just a lip on the under side of the tub or is there some kind of bracket or detail to receive the bolt?

    thanks
     
  2. Nov 10, 2010
    dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

    Grand Mesa, CO
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    There are typically 4 body brackets spot welded to the body. Take a look at my build thread: http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77295 About half way down (April 2009), you'll see my damaged 4 mounts after they were removed, and the repair angles I used to mount the body.
     
  3. Nov 10, 2010
    jflots

    jflots Member

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    Funny. That's almost exctly how I was thinking of dealing with it. But I'm thinking about glueing (3m 5200 marine adhesive) the angle to the back side of the tub to hide fasteners. The angle would also stiffen the area arround the tailgate opening.
     
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