Thanks guys for your replies. Google search seems to indicate that DOT-5 is less recommended than either DOT-4 or 3. I will use DOT-4 (if for no...
Thanks for all your input. Been a while posting... 1980 CJ5, 2.5L GM, Hydraulic Clutch. My automotive skills are somewhere between...
Just a quick update... I've been re-shingling my roof for the past week (8 days) with the help of a friend...still have a long way to go....
Profit? Nah...don't know what I've been smoking (considering I don't smoke). But, could be a fun little project assuming the right price....
Thanks for all the replies. W3srl: "Biscuit fenders, inset tail lights and shackle reversal sound like an M-38A1 to me." "Is there a glove...
Thanks. I'll take a gander with all your suggestions. I'll see if my wife can take a few pics tonight and let you all see what this is.
Round fenders, sorry. Tail lights are "inset". No VIN available at this time, the seller is out of town so I don't have an avenue to ask more...
Haven't posted for a while... Currently fixing up my (new to me) 80 CJ5. Drive train and steering are (now) in good (read: safe) order. Need...
This topic has been talked to death...but after reading as much as I can, I am still confused. Facts: 1980 CJ5, Dana 300 TC/SR4...
Finally got all parts to finish re-packing front hubs and replacing all the brake parts (new brake hoses and crush washers, brake line and...
Kinda what I thought. Thanks, I didn't want to look like a complete idiot.
1980 CJ5 with a re-built 4 banger (GM 2.5L), about 17-20K miles, 2.5" lift, 3.54 front and back and 235/75/15s, currently stock SR4. **sser...
Talked to NAPA this morning...new self bendable break line (steel) about $8.00 for 60 inches (five feet), flaired and including both nuts....
It appears that the line is still intact, color is clean, cover is still intact. As I said, the "bell" flair has not been touched. If I go the...
Okay, was hoping to get this beast out of the garage this Sunday ('80 CJ): Short version...what is the best and easiest way to replace the...
JPFlat: Thanks for your reply. Right now the front end is jacked up waiting for this weekend when (I Hope) I can finish repacking the bearings...
Hello everyone: Played with the jeep and looking over the old girl for future ideas and upgrades. Generally, I want a light (read timber)...
Well, there you go...this is why this forum is a fantastic bit of information. Thank you all for your input. Soon as I can (when the parts...
Lynn: You confirmed what I thought, no tab and no bend, just use torque. BTW, I will try the www.4wd.com site... Thanks for the...
Okay, here are the facts...1980 CJ5, just bought. Was playing with it Sunday to center the steering wheel, a fifteen minute job. (Yeah, right)...
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