: Building a CJ5 frame


On_The_Rocks
09-01-2001, 04:00 PM
Iam going to build a new frame for my 71 CJ5, Iam planning on useing 2x4" box tubing. What wall thickness should i use?
Is there anywhere i can find some demesions, so i could build the new frame and put everything on it new axles the 302 tranny tcase etc with out having to pull the tub off mine now to messure.
Or anything to help me thanks.

Todd

Cheepin
09-01-2001, 08:16 PM
I would look into a Matkins frame.My buddy just got one.It is real stout.They do what you want to it including ford or chevy mounts,tire carriers shackle revesal,springs mounts for wrangler springs.Just about anything.Thier web is www.printandgo.com/matkins (http://www.printandgo.com/matkins) Blazin <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

On_The_Rocks
09-01-2001, 08:55 PM
Too much $$ And iam not paying someone else to do what i can do, only diffrence is they already have plans for there frames, i will just take alittle longer.