Thanks. That's great as even knowing a person can JUST lift gives me the answer I need. CJ5's are rare over here in the UK but acute lack of...
Anyone give me a rough idea of the weight of a 100% bare frame for a '78 CJ5 ? Thanks. Paul Humphries, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs., UK.
I've a 1978 CJ-5. Where on frame (chassis to us in UK !) is the serial number stamped ? I've had a look and cann't see one anywhere other than...
It's been identified by someone as a Dana 300. They were used in UK by a firm to convert 2wd vans and pick-ups into 4wd. The input has an...
I'm in UK so Jeep / Dana parts are rare. I want to fit an alternative engine and gearbox to my 1978 CJ-5 and this would be perfect -...
Thanks but mine is a 1978 CJ-5 with a bolt on bracket the same as a CJ-7. Paul Humphries.
I'm converting my LHD 1978 CJ-5 to RHD during restoration. I've sourced a 1996 Cherokee PAS box and steering shaft which I intend using....
I'm using Range Rover items as VERY cheap over here in UK and almost a perfect fit for less than $1 each ! Paul Humphries, Stoke-on-Trent,...
I intend fitting a UK market diesel engine into my 1978 CJ-5 during restoration. I want to also fit a five speed gearbox (probably a LT77 Range...
I intend fitting a diesel engine into my 1978 CJ-5 during restoration. I'd like a 4 speed gearbox but accept that they are going to be difficult...
Altering a frame is defiantley a "no no" over here in UK. It requires a full inspection which is very expensive and I doubt a CJ-5 would pass...
My CJ-5 is 1978. I've bought a Wrangler hardtop (for £5 !) Obviously it's too long. At present it's placed with the extra length overhanging...
Simply because I live in UK where such parts are very rare and expensive. Remember Jeeps weren't sold in any numbers until late 80's over here...
I fancy Disc brakes on my 1978 CJ-5. In UK I'm going to have difficulty sourcing proper parts to convert. We have the Mahindra CJ-5B version and...
I know this will seem a very basic question but it's something we don't come across over here in UK. My 1978 CJ-5 has a Dana 20 transfer box and...
I've got my ex Iraq CJ-5 at home now. The VIN number identifies it as a 1978 and originally with 4.2L AMC 258 I6. The vehicle largely dismantled...
I hate rust :-( It's common for new Land Rover chassis to be galvanized and I have found a company who will also do the Jeep body tub. Paul...
It's well docmented that the first Land Rover was a ex WWII Jeep with British built body. We had a shortage of steel so alluminium was used and...
In 1958 a planned joint venture between Willys produce a prototype vehicle - a CJ-5 body on Land Rover chassis and running gear. I've found one...
For me, in UK, the Mahindra based on CJ-3B would be a good source of mechanical parts as I can buy a running vehicle very cheap (£250 / $440) The...
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