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Jeeps3,4 
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 Topic: Frame inspectionPosted: 12 June 2018 at 7:11am |
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I’m looking at a ‘46, wanted to know the problem areas in the frame. What should I look for?
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48willys
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Posted: 12 June 2018 at 12:20pm |
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Under the battery where acid drips on the frame and the front tube on the ends where it's welded to the frame rails will often break.
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Mark W.
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Posted: 12 June 2018 at 1:02pm |
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Worn Shackle mounts and Spring hangers and of course damage on either end.
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1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
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Posted: 12 June 2018 at 1:38pm |
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I have seen a lot of 2A frames rust out in this area:
 Moisture gets trapped between the frame straps and the "C" channel. I see it quite often in the this area just in front of the rear wheels. |
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Ol' Unreliable
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Posted: 13 June 2018 at 2:15am |
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Look closely for cracks running vertically up through the frame just in front of the front spring rear hangers and rear spring front hangers.
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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