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now its abought a cj

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by slade, Dec 17, 2005.

  1. Dec 17, 2005
    slade

    slade New Member

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    hi all love your form.ok been into jeeps for 15 years.iv had a 90 yj since new. done allot 4" lift, tc drop, shackels andall that good stuff but now its abought a cj. 1975 258 no lift. body has been patched up ok. frame is in great shape aslight tap from the crankshaft main i think. so lift, 2.5 is all i feel good abought with the swb but i need help on what to buy,any thoughts? body lift is out, 2 of the rail thingys at the body mounts are gone. she will see alittle street alittle snow and alot of mud.
    i stole this one for 500$, right place right time, please dont hate me. one more thing. i dont know how to type so please forrgive any slow responses. ps i have not stoped smilieling in 3 weeks. i love that jeep.pics on the way. that took 22 min.
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2005
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Welcome from Ohio slade! Don't worry, several other regulars here don't know how to type either. R)

    On the lift...it may depend on where you live because shipping $$ for springs is purty high. BDS or 4WD Hardware advertise 2.5" lifts for very reasonable prices. I just bought 4WD's lift kit...primarily 'cuz it's close by and I saved the shipping $$$.

    How about a pic or 2 of your rig? :)
     
    Hippo393, Dec 17, 2005
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  3. Dec 17, 2005
    phoenix

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    Welcome from Maryland! I have a 66' cj5 in the beginning stages of restoration. I'm looking at a 2.5" lift also and 31" MT baja claws, plus lots of rust removal. Good Luck.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2005
    slade

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    im in rockville md any nice places to wheel
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2005
    slade

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    75 cj5
     
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    slade

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    one more
     
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    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    Nacogdoches,Texas
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    welcome, nice lookin' JEEP
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2005
    trailcrawler

    trailcrawler Central Ohio Cj'er

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    Good buy for 500!
     
    trailcrawler, Dec 17, 2005
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    Welcome from central Va. Nice Jeep
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2005
    coby61

    coby61 Stupidiotic Member

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    yep, you stole it :) R)
     
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    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Nice!!

    I really like the front bumper-mounted trail towel. Is that stock?

    :D
     
    Hippo393, Dec 17, 2005
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    walterv

    walterv Member

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    Welcome Slade, mine's a 75 with a 304. 500? wish I could find a deal like that out here. Again, Welcome from Eastern Washington.
     
    walterv, Dec 17, 2005
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  13. Dec 18, 2005
    phoenix

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    Western Maryland, Rocky Gap State Park has some good trails. It's been years since i've been out with my x 90' Wrangler (sold in 1999.) CJ5 is still not trail ready, early stages of resto. I would also appreciate any heads up from the local CJ's about trails.
     
    phoenix, Dec 18, 2005
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  14. Dec 18, 2005
    slade

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    after doing a search look like all i will need is springs and shocks to get my 2.5". is that right? or should i go yj spring? anyone have any info on that? welding?
     
    slade, Dec 18, 2005
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    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    Heck of a deal. Very nice looking. Hope it runs as good as it looks.
     
    dohc281, Dec 18, 2005
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  16. Dec 18, 2005
    slade

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    runs good but afew things. kind of sputters at idel. dont know why, hit the gas and there is no hesitation. also some blue/white smoke from the tail pipe not alot. and what i think is a taping main bareing??? she also kind of shakes out of first gear yaknow like the tranny mount is lose but its not? any clues on any of that?
     
    slade, Dec 18, 2005
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