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Spacer Between Frame & Crossmember? 66

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by BJHitson60, Oct 10, 2010.

  1. Oct 10, 2010
    BJHitson60

    BJHitson60 Member

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    When I got it, my 66 CJ-5 (v6) had thick aluminum spacers between the center cross member and the frame. This was to give more clearance between the top of the transfer case and the bottom of the tub I suppose.

    Was a spacer at that location a factory item or did the previous owner install it?

    Thanks for any help you can provide.

    Brian
     
    BJHitson60, Oct 10, 2010
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Moved to the appropriate section.

    My '67 had 4, 1/4" plates on each side from the factory.
     
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    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    I have a junker '66 with the same thing that Patrick mentioned.
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Same here!
     
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    wheelie

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    My 66 Tuxedo Park has the same aforementioned 1/4" spacers. 3 on each side IIRC, for a total drop of 3/4".......or maybe it was 4.
     
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    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    my 67 had two. I think they may have been to correct the driveshaft angles
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    The '67 I parted with the T-86 had iirc 3 on each side and so did the Daughter's '70 with the T-14. Could've been 4, but was definitely 3 or more. These were steel by the way, not aluminum. If yours are aluminum I'd say something a previous owner (po) added.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes, to clarify, mine are steel.
     
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