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63 cj5

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by unclebill, Feb 28, 2009.

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  1. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    You might be surprised...We used to have a thread with pics of Jeeps after rollovers..One of our members worked at a dealership and posted pics of Jeeps that came in after accidents with varying rollbar setups..Turns out even a fenderwell mounted single hoop bar offers a lot of protection..
     
    Patrick, Jun 22, 2009
    #301
  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    X2.....leave it on until you build the one you want....saw a guy roll last month on a gravel road :rofl:, crappy tj factory bar........can't imagine what would've happened to him w/o the rollbar in place
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Jun 22, 2009
    #302
  3. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Yeah, I wasn't "planning" on having one in my '56, not at first anyway. But I spotted a stock factory CJ5 rollbar locally on Craigslist for $40, it's sitting in my yard now. Just one of those single-hoop things that bolts onto the rear fenderwells, figure it'll be better than nothing.
     
    Rondog, Jun 22, 2009
    #303
  4. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    i still havent figured out how to remove the bellcrank shaft.
    i got the nut of easy enough by reaching through the grill with a socket/ratchet

    i can get the shaft to spin.
    barely ...
    with FOUR FOOT CHEATER BAR

    i am watching the breaker bar handle bend with each effort.

    yes i soaked it for a couple days with oil.


    PS
    the bellcrank support bracket is welded to the frame.
     
    Last edited: Jun 23, 2009
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
    #304
  5. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    maybe a 4 foot 1" solid steel bar that i can position on the uppermost part (where the threads are.
    put a nut over the threads to protect them.
    and hit that bar with a sledge hammer?
     
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
    #305
  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Did you remove the clamping bolt from the bracket?

    H.

    p.s.- How did you bet at the shaft nut by going trough the grill? Isn't the radiator in the way? And the grill shroud?
     
    Last edited: Jun 23, 2009
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 23, 2009
    #306
  7. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    Did you remove the clamping bolt from the bracket?
    DOH!

    How did you bet at the shaft nut by going trough the grill? Isn't the radiator in the way? And the grill shroud?

    i have skinny arms.;)
     
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
    #307
  8. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    The last one I did was about 2 years ago, on the c101. Everything came apart easily,and assembled easily.
    Loved the traffic yesterday while driving thru your town.
     
    uncamonkey, Jun 23, 2009
    #308
  9. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    i replaced the drag link,bell crank and sector shaft today.
    my what a difference!
     
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
    #309
  10. 1970CJ6

    1970CJ6 new mexico air

    Don't forget the cotter pins in the drag link.
    Andrew
     
    1970CJ6, Jun 23, 2009
    #310
  11. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    i remembered!:beer:
     
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
    #311
  12. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    only bled twice!
     
    unclebill, Jun 23, 2009
    #312
  13. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    i was all pleased with myself on a job well done this morning.
    then realized my brake lights dont work anymore!


    that'll teach me......:rofl:;):?
     
    unclebill, Jun 24, 2009
    #313
  14. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    ...
    fixed it.
    to remove the steering column i had to disconnect on of the brake wires.
    it touched sumpin and blew a fuse.
     
    Last edited: Jun 24, 2009
    unclebill, Jun 24, 2009
    #314
  15. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yep, there's a hot at all times there..
     
    Patrick, Jun 24, 2009
    #315
  16. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    one day maybe i will actually know my way around this thing.




    well
    a boy can dream.......:)
     
    unclebill, Jun 24, 2009
    #316
  17. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Now you know. Your learning...:D
     
    Patrick, Jun 24, 2009
    #317
  18. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    thanks to you guys.:patriot:
     
    unclebill, Jun 24, 2009
    #318
  19. rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

    I think you are doing great unclebill. Took me over two years! Thank God for this site!
     
    rusty, Jun 24, 2009
    #319
  20. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    yes
    i have said this before.
    and i mean it.
    without this site i would have had to sell this jeep.
    having all the manuals is great
    but having a think tank of guys that really know these old vehicles is what
    really made this possible for me.
    i have done everything but rebuild the engine.
    and i learned all of it here.
     
    unclebill, Jun 24, 2009
    #320
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