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cabinfever
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 Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:41 pm Post subject: M38A1 Rear Bumper |
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I just noticed this weekend - for the first time - that the rear bumper on my M38A1 is not centered. It extends all the way to the corner on the left side of the tub and only to the side panel seam on the right side of the tub.
Is this normal? Or, do I have a homemade bumper? If it is normal, what is the purpose for the bumper being offset?
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RICKG
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| Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Steve, I don't have an answer as to why but I can tell you that
that my M38 is the same way and its definitely factory. Perhaps
its a holdover from the CJ driver side license plate mount detail. See
pg 134 of R. Millers M38 reference guide for photo.
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Kendall
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| Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Steve,
You are describing the way the rear bumper is on my M38A1.
Kendall
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AAHUNT
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| Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Same here.
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cabinfever
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| Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Crossmember! Of course! I'm such a dork. 
Thanks for all the responses. At least, I know my MV is still original.
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