Also check your headlight dimmer switch. I had some "weirdness" going on with my headlights that led to me losing them on the way to a hunting...
Mission accomplished, got the front springs and new shackles installed yesterday. On both sides, the rear bolt had rusted/fused itself to the...
235/85x16 tires rub in my stock '59 CJ5.
I got my springs from Walck's - USA made, $560 all 4 ; U bolts are about $12 ea. extra. Free Delivery on orders over $150.
Thanks again all. I replaced the rear springs this afternoon and probably picked up close to 2" in the rear. No drama to report, everything went...
Thanks all. The new springs come with bushings installed, so I'm good there. I'll have to order some new U bolts.
I put a Meyer hard top on Percival (59 CJ5), and his leaf springs (original, but repacked about 12 years ago) aren't up to the additional 350 lbs....
Does anyone have a definitive word on what our CJ5s had as original tool kits, if any? I checked my owner's manual, and there's no mention. I...
Thanks everyone. I must say I'm surprised at many of the comments and responses. I never though of my CJ-5 as a certain death vehicle - it's...
My 17' kayak only weights about 100 lbs . . .
I'm looking at putting a roof/cargo/kayak rack on Percival's new/old Meyer Hard Top, and was curious if anyone has any recommendations on what...
My apologies, but it seemed like the best place to pose this question. I'm thinking about getting one of Harbor Freight's el cheapo 4X8"...
Adjusting the valves isn't part of a tune up, nor is a compression check. Until Timgr brought me back to reality, I didn't think of this as an...
Does anyone have (hopefully an electronic copy) of a flat rate labor chart for a '59 or so CJ5? I took "Percival" to a local garage for a safety...
Thanks Walt!
Philip- Thanks. There's no 4 way flashers on this vehicle ('59), so I guess you mean the turn signals?
Thoughts, anyone?
Probably not. Walck's 4 Wheel Drive in PA is where I get 99% of my parts. Carl's a great guy, knows more about the early Jeeps than anyone I've...
I'd replace it . . . looks like it's got some sort of "goo" on it now to seal it up in addition to the failing gasket . . .
Percival, my '59 CJ-5 is in need of a new top thanks to some local vandals. Now comes the hard part - I had a soft 1/2 cab on him, and really...
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