1980 CJ5 spare tire bracket strengthening question
1980 CJ5 spare tire bracket strengthening question
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It would have to be a support of some kind to help hold the extra weight, but not be “attached” to the carrier. You should also reinforce the hinge mounting point in the tub, as well as the latch. If not, you risk stress fracturing the sheet metal. A good option would be to switch to a bumper mounted carrier - they can carry a good bit more weight.
I’m sure if there is a way to reinforce the stock carrier, someone here will have done it. Hopefully they will see this and respond.
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I’m sure if there is a way to reinforce the stock carrier, someone here will have done it. Hopefully they will see this and respond.
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Reinforcing the body mounts are the hardest. I looked at it for quite awhile on mine and wasn’t totally confident that I could get enough plate welded inside the tub to prevent paint crack.
If you wanted to plate it on outside of tub, may have better luck. But I’m not an engineer, I would think best is to sandwhich. Lower mount is very tough to weld from backside. Not a lot of room to get at it.
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If you wanted to plate it on outside of tub, may have better luck. But I’m not an engineer, I would think best is to sandwhich. Lower mount is very tough to weld from backside. Not a lot of room to get at it.
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