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Drawbar And Mounting Questions

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by CarlGes, Sep 5, 2017.

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  1. Sep 5, 2017
    CarlGes

    CarlGes New Member

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    Hi all,

    So I have a 1959 CJ5 with a drawbar on the back.
    20170904_1539502 copy.jpg

    I am curious how to mount stuff to this. I am looking to attach a fold up cargo rack, something like this.
    71Rl6vG79pL._SL1000_.jpg

    Is it possible to mount a 2" receiver hitch to the drawbar? or something like that? Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    ~C
     
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    Focker

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    Sure. Fab an adapter and bolt it on.
     
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    Glenn

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    Or just buy one and bolt it on. :) They make them with a plate that will work fine. I had one on my 3B but took it back off because I didn't really like it and figured I probably would never really use it.
     
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    CarlGes

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    Any idea who makes them ? I found one that has a mount for tractor but not sure if the spacing is right on the holes. Should i be concerned about the amount of weight i put on the draw bar?
     
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    Focker

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    I didn't know that. I was thinking a guy could wrld ine to a plate... But if it's already done then, heck... Easy.
     
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    Glenn

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    If I remember right it was in the towing related section of a parts store. Lots of times you'll see that type bolted or welded to an older step bumper on a pickup.
     
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    Glenn

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    You'll probably have to drill holes to mount it. Don't worry about the weight because the back of the Jeep will sag before the drawbar is overloaded.
     
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    Glenn

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    Hmmm, it didn't make a clickable link, right clicking on it works though.
     
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    Glenn

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    Thanks for fixing the link.....Focker? :)
     
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    Glenn

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    Yeah, that's way too much just for that. What I bought was way less $$.
     
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    Focker

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    Perfect for the OP's cargo rack.
     
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    Glenn

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    CarlGes

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    Thanks guys! - exactly what I'm looking for.
     
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    Make it Strong ! 20714d1477960655-oregon-elk-camping-trip-dsc02763.jpg
     
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    A wheely-machine if I ever saw one!:)
     
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    (y)The 8274 Warn on the front keeps her steady LOL
     
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