CJ Tub Replacement
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1040782
I'm doing a wrangler tub onto a CJ. I have the wrangler tub off the frame and ready to go. I'll probably start working on the CJ this week, and will let you know how things go.
Terry
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I'm doing a wrangler tub onto a CJ. I have the wrangler tub off the frame and ready to go. I'll probably start working on the CJ this week, and will let you know how things go.
Terry
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1040790
Terry;
How different are the body mounts from a CJ & YJ ? Frame the same length ? What mods have to be done to the frame ?
I might have a lead on a solid metal tub from a 89 Wrangler. I was going to go with fiberglass, BUT depending on the mods and such, this could be a interesting undertaking as well.
Thanks
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Terry;
How different are the body mounts from a CJ & YJ ? Frame the same length ? What mods have to be done to the frame ?
I might have a lead on a solid metal tub from a 89 Wrangler. I was going to go with fiberglass, BUT depending on the mods and such, this could be a interesting undertaking as well.
Thanks
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1040796
Hello,
have seen this done before. From what I understand and have read the 2 rear body mounts will need to be relocated. Here is a link to a web site where a guy has a write up of the exact mod you want to do.
www.jeepsrus.org and click on the techinal link on the left hand side and it will take you to all the mods he has done to his jeep.
good luck............[addsig]
Hello,
have seen this done before. From what I understand and have read the 2 rear body mounts will need to be relocated. Here is a link to a web site where a guy has a write up of the exact mod you want to do.
www.jeepsrus.org and click on the techinal link on the left hand side and it will take you to all the mods he has done to his jeep.
good luck............[addsig]
1040797
Done alot of reading on this, so here goes:
the rear most body mounts have to be "opened up" alittle.
the mounts in front of the rear tires have to be moved (or not used)
The other stuff to think about:
tailgates are different
defroster is inside the windshield of the YJ, but is separate on the CJ
gas tank opening is on the oppisite side
Why do it:
metal is harder than fiberglass
YJs are galvanized
a YJ tub can run around 500-600 dollars, I think fiberglass is around $1500
I've heard fiberglass tubs will always have electrical problems (although I'd think good wiring would overcome this).
In my case, the rear crossmember is rusted through, along with the side body mounts, so they would have to be replaced anyway
Terry[addsig]
Done alot of reading on this, so here goes:
the rear most body mounts have to be "opened up" alittle.
the mounts in front of the rear tires have to be moved (or not used)
The other stuff to think about:
tailgates are different
defroster is inside the windshield of the YJ, but is separate on the CJ
gas tank opening is on the oppisite side
Why do it:
metal is harder than fiberglass
YJs are galvanized
a YJ tub can run around 500-600 dollars, I think fiberglass is around $1500
I've heard fiberglass tubs will always have electrical problems (although I'd think good wiring would overcome this).
In my case, the rear crossmember is rusted through, along with the side body mounts, so they would have to be replaced anyway
Terry[addsig]
