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Begin by installing the fixed end of the spring, install the bolt and nut but leave loose for now. We chose to use our own steel caster shims and removed the OME ones. Doing this requires holding the spring pack together with a clamp or the leaves will separate. With the shims install install the …
The AMC era CJ’s used two style springs in the years leading up to 1986. The 1972 to 1975 CJ’s used 2 inch springs on both the front and rear and the 1976 to 1986 used 2 inch springs in the front and 2.5 inch springs in the rear. The YJ Wrangler used longer 2.5″ …
After owning this 1978 CJ for nearly 20 years it enters another phase of development. After years of offroading and then several years of retirement it returns to occasional light off road use. It’s latest incarnation features several upgrades and changes. All wrapped into a coming book arriving in 2017. From the below pics you …
We decide a new look for the jeepfan.com CJ-5 was in order. To start we are returning to a classic CJ look by installing a set of US Mags Indy U101 Wheels. These modern wheels are near identical to the slots found on 70’s era CJ’s (see right) but are like…new. Finding original CJ slots …
Just for a nice Friday picture here is a 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade II. Equipped with the loved aluminum slots running 33×10.50 BFG Mud Terrains and a 225 V6. This was the last year a removable top Jeep would see a V6 until the 2007 Wrangler. In addition this was the last year of the …
The Quadra-Trac name is used on a variety of Jeep full-time 4WD systems. It was available on several Jeep vehicles over a span of years. Often the name Quadra-Trac name was used to refer to the full time 4wd system even though many of the systems operated differently and were even made by different manufacturers. …
Floating axles eliminate the axle shaft having to support the weight of the vehicle as well as hold the wheels on. Because of the high yield strength of the WARN axle, you’ll also find the largest spline count possible, limited only by the differential. The internal splined wheel hubs eliminate bolts and are guaranteed never …
Here is the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ as it appeared when we first bought it in 1997. Fresh, restored, and stock. This Jeep has seen so many changes in the 17+ years we’ve had it. It’s currently retired from off-road use and is enjoying the life of garage kept luxury and pampering. jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5
Here’s an original factory installed window sticker from a CJ-7. You’d see this thing when you would visit your Jeep dealer while shopping for your new Jeep. This Jeep was equipped with a lot of options. The year is cut off but it’s probably early 80’s. 4.2L 6cyl Laredo Package Chrome wheels Tilt Wheel Cruise …
Here’s a pic of the jeepfan.com 78 CJ-5 on an undisclosed trail in an undisclosed location in PA. This trail day was nothing but rain. It was summer, so at least it was warm. The rain added a level of difficulty to a normally easy trail. The tree roots and greasy mud made the day …
