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Cj6 Commando Frame Swap

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Hambrick, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 3, 2019
    Hambrick

    Hambrick New Member

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    Has anyone swapped a CJ6 frame for a Commando frame? If so, do you have any tips or pics of it? Thinking about doing this on my rig
     
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    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Dare I ask, why?
     
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    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    I dont know much about them but spring setup is different? Isnt it?
     
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    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Fully boxed frame. Spring perches are outboarded, so you'll have to sort that out with your axles. Body mounts will need shuffled. Cool platform if you don't mind some fab and welding.
     
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    Keys5a

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    Several of my old C101's had a mono-leaf rear spring. Those actually rode well on the street, and did fine on the beach. I think the Commando frame is a big improvement compared to the CJ frame.
    -Donny
     
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    Hambrick

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    Stronger boxed frame
     
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    Hambrick

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    I believe only the rear springs are out-boarded. SEEMS like it would be fairly easy.... but you know how that usually ends up. Lol
     
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  8. Mar 8, 2019
    wasillashack

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    I have a 66 CJ6 on a Pre 72 commando frame. Front and rear springs are under the frame like a CJ, boxed frame, no so much flex. Makes the suspension work. Not much to the swap, pretty much nuts and bolts, been awhile. Good Luck!
     
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