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Willys@57
03-30-2020, 07:45 AM
I am mounting a 56 CJ5 tub on a 57 Frame. I didn’t think there would be any differences but am having a hard time seeing where the tub mounts to the rear brace/bumper go? I did purchase a new brace/bumper and installed it so maybe I need to add some holes. Before I started drilling I wanted get some advice?

The other question I have is the body lines at the back do not lign up with the end of the bumper with the front 5 mounts in place? The body looks square but I’m lookin for some suggestions?

I added some pictures of both sides and the overall back. 578957905791

Willys@57
03-30-2020, 07:47 AM
Sorry for some reason my pictures rotated when I added them

bmorgil
03-30-2020, 08:09 AM
If you are working with a Repro-Tub kit, some fitting and drilling will most definitely be required. But I am going to bet gmwillys has done this before on a CJ5.

Willys@57
03-30-2020, 08:26 AM
From what I can tell this is an original 56 tub with the tag on it5792, everything on the front 5 mounts lined up, (one in drivers area, 2 in passenger area and 1 each side over the leaf springs)

Willys@57
03-31-2020, 06:18 AM
So I think you are correct this must be a Repo-Tub, I looked at the differences from my old cowel an the new one. I think this will work but will more work. LOL. I still need to figure out the heater. Here are some pictures to show the differences.

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gmwillys
03-31-2020, 04:14 PM
The rear of the tub is supposed to be drilled for the bolts to come through the top of the rear cross member. I'm in agreeance, it is probably a replica tub, looking closer to the photos.