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Drawbar And Mounting Questions

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

  1. Sep 7, 2017
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Definitely slow down on sharp curves. :D
     
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  2. Sep 22, 2017
    jeepstar

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    I wanted this unit, but its deeper than the c channel bumper on the CJ. how would I mount it? angle iron mounted to the frame, and then the back holes of the receiver hitch would bolt to that, and the front holes through the bumper?
     
  3. Sep 22, 2017
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I mounted mine sitting on top of the drawbar, drilled lower holes through the back and through the back of the drawbar so it was bolted vertically and horizontally. I decided I didn't really like it though and put the original type hitch on the drawbar.

    If you don't have a drawbar then your idea should work, just use thick enough steel, use backing pieces on thinner metal for reinforcement, preferably grade 8 bolts.
     
  4. Sep 23, 2017
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    The PO welded one of those in place on the back of my '60. It ain't going anywhere.
     
  5. Sep 23, 2017
    jeepstar

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    One less "i Wish" item for the jeep.
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  6. Sep 23, 2017
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Looks good!
     
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