While I have the body tub pulled

Deadguy · Post by **Deadguy** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:04 pm

Should I install a body mounting kit? Even with all new suspension, the jeep clatters and creaks like it is falling apart going down the road. The engine, transmission, and transfer case are all rebuilt like new. The the leaf springs, wheel and kingpin bearings, and shocks have all been replaced. The tires and rims, and motor mounts are new as well.

Post by **wesk** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:10 pm

the jeep clatters and creaks like it is falling apart going down the road.

You will have to determine /locate the source of each clatter and creak then share your findings with us and then we may be able to offer some accurate advise.

Deadguy · Post by **Deadguy** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:48 am

I'll try to isolate specific sounds when I get the vehicle up and running in a few weeks. In the meantime, the tub will be off for the frame swap. Considering this was not done when the vehicle was "restored", the body mounts are probably 60 years old, and this would be a good time to replace them. I'll replace the toe-board gussets as well. Their being so rusted out they no longer hold the body to the frame probably accounts for some of the noise. The "rebuilder" also put a metal bar in between the right motor mount and what looked like the bottom of the radiator. This was not secured to anything, and I could easily move it around.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:58 am

Sounds like you are talking about the z-bar and your rig is missing the left one. They were there to allow the power plant along with the radiator to all be removed in one shot. It should have a washer and a keeper pin keeper at the engine end.

WO-809119 right
WO-809120 left

Page 104 of Ord 9 SNL G-758

This link is showing a M38 but it gives you the idea.
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... highlight=

Deadguy · Post by **Deadguy** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:42 pm

That's what it's for! Is there a technical name for it? And does anyone have any surplus ones?

Post by **wesk** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:06 am

Radiator support rod. One left and one right. They are different. A quick review of your manuals and you will have these answers.

Deadguy · Post by **Deadguy** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:10 pm

Thanks Wes. Any info on who would have them? I emailed John at Midwest Military.