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Miltary Type Pedals

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by scarecrow, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. Dec 31, 2008
    scarecrow

    scarecrow Member

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    '71 CJ5... I want to use the miltary type pedals (the metal ones with the nubs) Would thier be any fitment issues or will they just bolt up to the excisting clutch & brake arms:? Thanks:)
     
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  2. Dec 31, 2008
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I would think it's a straight swap, since I have the early CJ5 pedals on my flatty.
    Loosen the bolt/clamp and just change the pedal uppers.
     
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    53A1

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    If you want to change the shaft and pedal, on mine you have to remove the bolt not just loosen the nut. The pedal shaft has a recess that the bolt goes through. It's a pain if the bolt is frozen but you have to get the whole bolt out. PB Blaster it over night.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2008
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    oops :cry:
    53A1 is correct
    you have to remove the bolt as stated.
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2009
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    I like this idea. No more muddy feet slipping on pedals............
     
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  6. Jan 2, 2009
    scarecrow

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    Yeah, the brake & clutch pedal are pretty firm. I want something with a good grip
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2009
    ziv

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    Where can i get a pair of military type pedals ? pictures?

    Ziv
     
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    Kaz

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    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Ebay has them quite often.......

    Or I bet you can find some old tractor pedals, or something else and make your own pedals with a bit of welding..........
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2009
    w3srl

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    Actually I went the other way because the CJ2's pedals were quite slippery when muddy and/or wet. The pedals from a 50's CJ fit perfectly and have a replaceable rubber pedal pad.
     
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    windyhill

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    I like the look of the metal ones as well but I agree with Steve the rubber ones are less slippery.
     
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    PeteL

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    Ziv, I believe "military" pedals are identical to early (I mean actual "early") CJ5. Shouldn't be hard to find.

    My '57 CJ and '52 M38A1C pedals are the same-same. Both are stock.

    Pete
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2009
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    If you're set on going with the military-style pedals, the early MB/GPW ones looked like they were cast, and the "bumps" on the treads were much more significant than the later stamped pedals on the civvy jeeps. The early pedals are easy to spot because they are thicker and have rounded ends on the outside edges.

    Looking at them from the driver's seat the early ones look like this: (__| |__)

    The later ones are more like this: |___| |___|

    HTH. ;)
     
    w3srl, Jan 4, 2009
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    1960willyscj5

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    You could always consider spot welding little tips on all the ''bumps" to increase their grip on your boots.monkeys
     
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    farfle

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    I've seen guys screw the hex head sheet metal screws into the rubber pads for extra "traction".

    The rubber pads on my heep had become old and hard, very slippery when muddy. As it's muddy here 3 seasons of the year, I was going to try the sheet metal trick. Unfortunately, before I got the chance, I got in a bad situation off road, and when I needed a no slip pedal the most, the whole old hard pad came off of the pedal, causing me to smash the rear of the heep a pretty good one.

    First thing I did was replace the old pads, with the intention of doing the screw thing. But I found that new rubber was plenty sticky on its own, no matter the mud. So I haven't had to try the screw trick yet.

    A lot of typing to say that if you haven't replaced the rubber pads in a few years or so, I'd give it a try, I was amazed.

    Or, you could try the screw trick before switching pedals to see if it works in your situation.

    Seems like a pedal switch is a lot of work, unless ya just gotta do it "for looks".
     
    farfle, Jan 4, 2009
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