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TECH FAQ SECTIONS => Chassis, brakes and suspension. => Topic started by: erich bauer on January 06, 2022, 10:34:41 AM

Title: Front crossmember location
Post by: erich bauer on January 06, 2022, 10:34:41 AM

My 51' CJ is missing the front crossmember, the front of the frame was replaced some time ago and front crossmember was removed. The front bumper is welded to the frame I guess to make up for this. I am going to replace the crossmember to it's original location. The rear cross members are still there. Does anyone have measurements from the rear frame crossmember to the front?

Title: Re: Front crossmember location
Post by: Rus Curtis on January 08, 2022, 05:36:22 PM

erich,
Are you asking about the crossmember that passes under the radiator/radiator guard assembly?

Frame illustration (front crossmember is #15):

https://cj3b.info/Dating/DatingFrames.html

Title: Re: Front crossmember location
Post by: erich bauer on January 09, 2022, 11:05:14 AM

Yes #15. I have not been able to find a locating dimension for it on the drawings

Title: Re: Front crossmember location
Post by: Bruce_W on January 10, 2022, 05:15:38 PM

  I just measured a CJ2-A frame for you. There’s no reason to believe that it’s any different.
From the rear crossmember (not the ag hitch mounting brackets, but between them, on the frame), right down the middle to the middle and center of the round crossmember, 109-1/4”. Hope this helps.
BW

Title: Re: Front crossmember location
Post by: erich bauer on January 11, 2022, 09:50:22 AM

Thanks