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Wilwood pedals to install?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Monkeyman, Apr 3, 2015.

  1. Apr 3, 2015
    Monkeyman

    Monkeyman Jeeper and Fast Boater

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    I finally got my new frame built so I have my body fit to the new frame, and need to figure out my brake and clutch pedals figured out. Thinking that the reverse mount ones would be my best bet, but not sure if the pedal will have enough swing with the floor right there on about a 45deg angle? Any pictures/info would be great.
     
  2. Apr 3, 2015
    47v6

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    you talking about the swing style or floor style
     
  3. Apr 3, 2015
    Monkeyman

    Monkeyman Jeeper and Fast Boater

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    Was planning on swing style. Going to check this afternoon how much room I have between the floor and my flat skid plate. I think the frame and headers will be in the way as well for the under the floor mount. Planning to remove the heater so that won't be in the way either.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2015
    Warloch

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    I run the swinging style pedals on my flat fenders. No problem with them.
     
  5. Apr 3, 2015
    tarry99

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    A standard swing pedal set out of a 70's or 80's CJ will work............the pedals on both are a little long by about 2 inches but can be cut down to work in the early CJ slanted floor body..........The eighties pedal set may be a better choice if your going with a clutch as many of those sets were already set-up to take the small hydraulic Master Cylinder alongside the Brake Master...........now would also be a good time to figure out what brakes will eventually be in there.........manual or power.........drum or Disc . as doing the booster now for Disc's brakes would be helpful.
     
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    47v6

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    If you're going with power brakes the firewall mounted vacuum booster with swinging pedals is way easier than trying to stuff a small vacuum booster on the frame or a complex hydroboost set up. I happen to really like the floor pedals for nostalgic reasons, but it makes things much more difficult. To do it over again ,and I still may, I would install swinging pedals, cherokee or similar vac booster and master setup.
     
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