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    Onboard welder?

    Here is a write-up of my setup that cost me about $100. --> welder write-up link
    Post by: xlr8n, Feb 8, 2008 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    stock springs battle

    I recommend stock YJ springs OVER the axles. You gain both lift and flex. Couple this setup with some RS9000 adjustable shocks and you get the...
    Post by: xlr8n, Jan 4, 2008 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    YJ spring conversion

    After digesting Hudsonhawk's link along with this link (click here), I went with stock YJ springs over the axle which allowed for some good flex...
    Post by: xlr8n, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    how thick do we really weld, what welder to buy?

    I used a 110 MIG w/ gas for just about everything and it did well. I had to be patient on the 1/4 stuff though. When it came to welding the new...
    Post by: xlr8n, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    T-18/d20

    As Nickmil mentioned above, the outer casting ID may not be a true reflection of the 1st gear ratio as mine read T18-1B but was truly the 6.32:1...
    Post by: xlr8n, Oct 30, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    T-18/d20

    I went with the J series shifter since the CJ series was worn out. I simply removed the shift extensions which allowed me to slide the shift box...
    Post by: xlr8n, Oct 30, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    T18 Again Push Gears forward?

    Nickmil can probably explain it better than I but since I have been down this same road I'll give it a shot. The outer snap ring on the bearing...
    Post by: xlr8n, Oct 5, 2007 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    T18 Again Push Gears forward?

    Dan - Sorry to hear about the mix up on the bearings. I was unable to locate my receipt for the wide bearing that I purchased from PartsMike.com...
    Post by: xlr8n, Oct 5, 2007 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Aftermarket front seats

    Sorry - no experience with the low backs. I recently ordered a set of high backs with matching covers from jegs --> seat link. Should have them...
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    quesion for guys with YJ leafs on their ecj5's

    I'm running a body lift and sucked the tank upward to utilize the vacant few inches that would have been above the tank. In doing so, this left...
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Clutch

    The master was mounted well above the steering column. I was more worried about it clearing the brake master. It did fit with about an inch to...
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Clutch

    I used a Master/Slave and line from a '86 CJ7. If you want to stick with mechanical, I have all the stock parts from a '75 CJ that are in...
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    another problem :mad:

    Is it possible that the valve cover or something else up top might be leaking and running down the back of the motor? I normally start from the...
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 19, 2007 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    Electric Radiator Fans

    Nice job on the shroud! I'm running dual Taurus fans and they do fine below 1500 RPM sitting still. If I wind it up above that while...
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 18, 2007 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    wierd clutch problem

    Missing pivot ball behind the clutch fork or possibly clutch plate installed backwards, or both?
    Post by: xlr8n, Sep 10, 2007 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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