Sorry... I am just getting this message now. Here is a pick that should help. But we custom built the entire frame so maybe not....
I have read conflicting opinions on this so thought I would ask here.... Flat towing a CJ5 with a T176 and D300 ... should the T176 be in first...
I am going to say... install your ignition start button and tighten up the front axle u-bolts... reinstall the drive shaft and go hit a trail....
Sounds like some nice upgrades... Adding a front locker makes a huge difference. I have heard nothing but good things about the aussie.
That is for a street driven rig... this is a rock crawler only.. droop is important not up travel ;)
Yeah... it is pretty much all custom work. We built the frame, motor mounts, X members etc... We did reuse the stock spring brackets though and...
After the last run we decided we need a bit more lift.. however, we bought the jeep with unknown suspension. Below are pictures of the springs...
We had our 78 CJ5 on a tough trail today... the firewall actually separated from the floor... We are going to reinforce it with sheet metal....
Exactly... I have the rear welded and no issues. Toyota axles are a great upgrade if you are looking to run around a 35-38 tire... put the longs...
You have to love the easy fixes...
The toyota rear will handle 37+ no problem with stock shafts... Right now the front is unlocked until I get a set of the 'dirty 30's' .. I...
Sounds like you are out of gas... lol If only things were that simple ;) I would trace the fuel lines/hoses starting at the carb.. see if there...
Little confusing... when it starts how long does it run??
'78 CJ5, 258, d300, t176 and a totally rotted frame. When we rolled it home [IMG] The frame :P [IMG] The tear down [IMG] The...
I would say it was shimmed for 1 of the following 3 reasons.. 1. When it was lifted it made the drive shaft angles steep so they dropped the...
Got the wiring all cleaned up today... ran 10 gauge where it needed to be. The "idiot" light works and the jeep now shuts off with the kill...
Ok... I forgot to mention that it won't shut off with the kill switch. I know it is not a big issue and just needs a diode or resister or idiot...
Installed the Ford canister coil tonight... worked perfectly. Fired up quicker than ever... but more importantly didn't die after 15min ;) Tried...
Ended up calling Mallory today... service department advised me that any coil that is 1.4ohms would do the trick... coil doesn't need to be...
I had an idea... but proved myself wrong.. so I edited this post :P
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