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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #75 on: March 08, 2013, 08:41:11 AM »
ya, my thoughts
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #76 on: March 08, 2013, 08:42:40 AM »
Think I might be sticking with 1.75 leaves...

the mounts are Beefy... rivited to the frame and im sure a bead of weld from the hanger to the frame wouldnt hurt..
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1973 CJ6
« Reply #77 on: March 08, 2013, 08:57:03 AM »
V8 is schrong, deserves newer yj leaves IMO. It'll be better for the weight up front and the torque out back. 1.75" leaves are good for 4 bangers weight- and torque-wise.
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #78 on: March 08, 2013, 09:34:25 AM »
AMC V8 < AMC I6
New BDS springs will be fine...

I’ve actually thought long and hard about this truck...

Several factors went into play... but I’m aiming to have it on 33's with built stock axles.
It will be bullet proof and a hwy driver for certain..
More of an overland truck that I can drive for hours on the road and enjoy a weekend off-road as well...  More family style...

I am convinced that a link, SOA, tons, etc would be better suited for a truck that has an inherently stronger frame...
and to be honest a nicely well built 6 is worth more $$$.. I do actually factor that into my truck since I count them as assets.
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #79 on: March 09, 2013, 09:51:04 AM »
got the "replacement" part from OMIX...
its solid.. but im not thrilled with the lack of weld on the sleeve... I can see that over time this part would fail if given the chance...





going to take some measurements and I think the easier thing to do will be to re sleeve the hangers already riveted to the frame..
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #80 on: March 09, 2013, 10:27:43 AM »
Why re sleeve or even try and use the original hangers?nows the opportunity.
Upgrade the springs to YJ and install new heavy duty spring hangers by welding them to the frame.
Those rivets are the first spot that corrosion starts inside the frame.
And besides they bend like tin on the rocks.

You will get more flex and more onroad ride comfort with a wider YJ pack.

Just my opinions. Ive bandaided my fair share of CJ frames and spring hangers.


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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #81 on: March 09, 2013, 10:32:00 AM »
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #82 on: March 09, 2013, 01:47:59 PM »
open C frame....
sleeves are gone since they were the only place that held water..

NO YJ springs...
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #83 on: March 18, 2013, 10:59:41 AM »
Spoke to the galvanizing guy this morning in buffalo…
I think this is the way to go…
Once I get all the spring eyes rebuilt and other odds and ends its going for a zinc bath…
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #84 on: March 19, 2013, 09:05:29 AM »
smike.. look like something you can do??????

Not looking to Box the entire CJ6 frame.. but from what I have read this is the way to do it...





this is the stock reinforcement from the bump stop area...


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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #85 on: March 19, 2013, 09:26:36 AM »
can do anything-

its only metal     8)
 

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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #86 on: March 19, 2013, 09:34:39 AM »
my thoughts exactly
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #87 on: March 19, 2013, 09:37:46 AM »
looks like reinforcements over inner spring mounts and bump stop locations, but allow for water draining
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #88 on: March 19, 2013, 09:39:37 AM »
you know this thing wants some dodge60 / GM14  under the front of it with 37h1's!
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Re: 1973 CJ6
« Reply #89 on: March 19, 2013, 09:52:20 AM »
no, but the YJ might... just not in the time frame you want to sell dem fuggers
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