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    Converting a 5 to a 6, an abbreviated story.

    My tilt column is mounted using the brackets from a '76 and newer CJ retro-fitted to my tub. Sorry, no close up shots. I'm running 5.13 gearing...
    Post by: goofyjumper, Jun 19, 2013 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Converting a 5 to a 6, an abbreviated story.

    Yes, that is correct. In that photo there is about a 1.5" body lift.
    Post by: goofyjumper, May 16, 2013 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Converting a 5 to a 6, an abbreviated story.

    I like it a lot. I went with a 16" stick which brings the shift knob right up to dash height. I went this route because the transmission (TH400)...
    Post by: goofyjumper, May 16, 2013 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Converting a 5 to a 6, an abbreviated story.

    Visually, when I bought my CJ it looked pretty good. The reality was the opposite. Three of the body mounts had rusted away and crushed through...
    Post by: goofyjumper, May 15, 2013 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Converting a 5 to a 6, an abbreviated story.

    For low center of gravity jeeps, articulation is switched from up travel to down.... though at the moment I haven't gotten the down travel thing...
    Post by: goofyjumper, May 14, 2013 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Converting a 5 to a 6, an abbreviated story.

    In December of 2011 I decided to purchase an intermediate CJ-5 with the idea of making a very capable off road jeep. I very quickly realized that...
    Thread by: goofyjumper, May 10, 2013, 20 replies, in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    '74 CJ 5 Hood, Grill, and Fender Compatibility to '94 YJ Tub

    Thank you everyone for the honest opinions. I'll probably just stick with the CJ Tub and Frame and beef it up.
    Post by: goofyjumper, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    '74 CJ 5 Hood, Grill, and Fender Compatibility to '94 YJ Tub

    I guess I am wondering where the legal gray area is on this. Frame swaps are very common and nobody questions the legality of that. Body swaps...
    Post by: goofyjumper, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    '74 CJ 5 Hood, Grill, and Fender Compatibility to '94 YJ Tub

    Here's a second question to go along with the first... If I were to just swap body tubs, I am sure I could get away with retaining my '74 vin....
    Post by: goofyjumper, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    '74 CJ 5 Hood, Grill, and Fender Compatibility to '94 YJ Tub

    I am toying with the idea of purchasing a YJ body and frame for dirt cheap ($1,000) and swapping all my CJ stuff on to it. If I swap the Hood,...
    Thread by: goofyjumper, Jan 13, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Dual Front Fuel Tanks and 1 Fill tube.

    I considered one long tank spanning from the driver's to passenger side, but was worried that in off camber situations on a trail that all the...
    Post by: goofyjumper, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Dual Front Fuel Tanks and 1 Fill tube.

    I've looked through the forum and seen that the dual tank topic has been well discussed. For suspension reasons, I am exploring the idea of...
    Thread by: goofyjumper, Jan 11, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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