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power steering gearbox

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Chewy, Mar 10, 2008.

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  1. Jul 13, 2008
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    As will R&P. In fact, they were doing them before Herm was.......
     
    nickmil, Jul 13, 2008
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  2. Jul 17, 2008
    Chewy

    Chewy New Member

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    Well, it is finished. It took a little getting used to the touchier steering, but a whole lot easier to drive. Thanks for the help everyone!!!
     
    Chewy, Jul 17, 2008
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  3. Jul 17, 2008
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Congratulations ChewY!! Glad you got it completed!! :tea:


    Now you had to know this was coming....





    :uwop:

    :D
     
    lynn, Jul 17, 2008
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  4. Jul 17, 2008
    zed

    zed Iowa- Gateway to Nebraska

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    :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

    It's a nice feeling isn't it?:tea:
     
    zed, Jul 17, 2008
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  5. Jul 21, 2008
    Chewy

    Chewy New Member

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    Went to Silver Lake sand dunes last weekend. What a hoot!!
     
    Chewy, Jul 21, 2008
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  6. Jul 21, 2008
    Wmi68CJ5

    Wmi68CJ5 Let the Sun Shine!

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    Did I see you Friday afternoon about 5ish? Right at the store on the big corner acroos from the two story motel?
     
    Wmi68CJ5, Jul 21, 2008
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  7. Jul 21, 2008
    Chewy

    Chewy New Member

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    Alright, alright, here are some pictures. I am a bit technologically challenged, so here goes.

    Here is my first attempt at dowloading photos. We hit the dunes about 11:30 Sat. After several attempts, we finally made it up test hill. I obviously need a bit of practice driving in the sand, but I was very pleased with the power steering and overall performance of the stock powertrain.


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    Chewy, Jul 21, 2008
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  8. Jul 21, 2008
    Chewy

    Chewy New Member

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    :v6::AMC: Sorry, just playing.
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2008
    Chewy

    Chewy New Member

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    The gearbox, steering column, pitman arm and adjustment sleeve attached to the tie rod end on the pitman arm are from a 1978 J-20 pickup. I pressed one of the original adjustment sleeves into the J-20's and welded it. The tie rod is an adjusment sleeve from a 1997 Cherokee XJ with a 2.5ltr. I used a Flaming River universal joint on the steering box with a section of double d shaft to lengthen it and another u-joint from Flaming River. That brought the total of u-joints to 3, so I added a bearing to the steering shaft. Afterthought being 20-20, a coupler to join the J-20 steering shaft to the stub shaft would have eliminated the third u-joint and the bearing. Oh well. I did not modify the crossmember at all. I am running smallish tires for now, so I figured the rods should be strong enough, unless tire size is increased. The pump/bracket is a 1980 Buick Regal and the exhaust manifolf is from a 1978 Buick Regal.

    So far, so good. It took a beating at the dunes and is still straight.

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    Chewy, Jul 21, 2008
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  10. Jul 21, 2008
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Nice work!
     
    Vanguard, Jul 21, 2008
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  11. Jul 22, 2008
    AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

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    Congrats on getting the power steering up and runniing. Great job and good looking rig. I especially like the color. . . .
     
    AKCJ, Jul 22, 2008
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  12. Apr 14, 2009
    Chewy

    Chewy New Member

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    My Dad thinks I should paint the wheels yellow.
     
    Chewy, Apr 14, 2009
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