Wondering what these bolts are for?

[aceves6]

Hello, in looking at this pic can someone tell me what these bolts are for? I'm thinking at somepoint there was a tire carrier? I'd like to remove them and cover them up before I paint.

1976 CJ5 .

Let me know,

Thank you.

 

[PaRenegade]

I would guess you'd be correct but I can't say with 100% certainty.

 

[Posi]

Looks to be an early 76 or 72-74 tub. The 4 lower bolt holes indicate you have a tailgate and not a rear fixed panel, in that case their for the tire carrier mount.

 

[aceves6]

Looks to be an early 76 or 72-74 tub. The 4 lower bolt holes indicate you have a tailgate and not a rear fixed panel, in that case their for the tire carrier mount.

Yes you are correct, it does have a tailgate.

Thank you for your help.

 

[TroyaCantrell]

Did they come with the side mount Jerry can holder? My 66 did, and I think it has 3 bolts like that.


Troy Cantrell
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Build thread - '66 CJ6 :
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15075

 

[Hedgehog]

Stock spare tire location. The big nut in the lowerer section is tapped and once had a big mushroom shaped bolt in it. It was where the tire sidewall bumped to reduce tire shake.

It looks like your tub has a WIDE selection on holes that don't belong as well. I'm a purest and would leave the holes that are factory correct. I would also get rid of the wide selection of bolts and go with the big headed stainless steel bolts with a philips head that are common in that area. One of the things that make the intermediates great are the quirky military left over notches and bumps.

Michael

 

[Posi]

The big nut in the lowerer section is tapped and once had a big mushroom shaped bolt in it. It was where the tire sidewall bumped to reduce tire shake.

Tire bump pad, not many out there so I decided to saved this one.