CJ-5 frame, DJ-5 tub

[thirteenfingers]

I've got a 1977 CJ5 , runs/drives good, body rough but not too bad as far as rust goes. I've also got a mid seventies DJ-5 with a good body. What are the chances the postal tub will bolt on to the CJ frame? I know I'll have to use the CJ fenders and hood, I just thought it would be cool to have a 4x4 postal with a AMC 304 v8. I also thought about putting a YJ front clip on it. I thought having a YDCJ-5 might be kind of interesting.

 

[JR74CJ5]

It's probably all doable. You'd need to custom make mounting points etc.

Start measuring... You'll have a frankenjeep though

 

[thirteenfingers]

I'm down with a frankenjeep. I'm also considering just sticking with building the CJ as-is, and doing the 4x4 swap on the postal. I happen to have a YJ 30/35, a spare T-150 /Dana 20 and a Dana 300 I have recently acquired. That and the postal was free so it's not like I'm gonna be out major cash no matter what.

 

[73CJ]

A1977 frame bells out in the back. The DJ should be straight frame rails

DJ frames I've seen are thinner steel too.

Maybe sell the DJ and get a new tub for the 77.