Now would be the time to check for cracking in the usual spots. The pre-Cdn3 Jeeps were prone to cracking on the sides of the frame just above the front mounts of the rear leaf springs. The crack would run from the bottom and up to the little hole on the right side that had a frame clip running through it. The Cdn3 put an inside plate on the frame in that location which seemed to fix the problem. I have also seen cracking over the rear mounts as well, but not nearly as often.
Of course the other spot is the area above the bellcrank mount for the steering. They were prone to separation. You will usually find globs and globs of messy weld in that area, caused by the military welding the area upside down and full of grease.
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