jeep build

I know it been done before, but is there any interest in a writeup of another jeep build? I have the worst jeep as far as gearing goes... a 77 cj 5..
I'm collecting parts for a tranny swap and power steering conversion. Its going to take a long time so I wasnt sure if I should just wait till its done to post or post in real time....
let me know.... also , photobucket is down for some reason.. is there another good site?

 

Go for it in real time.
That way there are some more fresh threads to read.

I use imageshack

 

sounds good... I'll try imageshack to see if I can load the photos I have so far.

 

I agree, do it in real time. I actually started mine before I even got my parts for everything. Good luck!

 

well i've been collecting parts for the 77 cj5 buildup.... I wanted to add a t18 tranny so I waited for a half price day at the local pic n pull and found a 78 f250 that had the tranny I was looking for...65 bucks plus core. First step... a good cleanup..

 

ordered the novak rebuild kit.... sure wish the rebuild instructions were more detailed.... anyone know of a good manual?

 

nice tech site Jim!
thanks for posting that... did you post anything when you were building yours?
I'm the farthest thing from a mechanic, but I wanna build my jeep instead of throwing money at someone to do it for me.... :stout:

 

wow, lots of good stuff... I'll keep my build posted. I'm mostly buying the tools I'm gna need for my build. I've got plenty of hand tools. so now I just bought snap ring pliers, I'm getting a parts washer and a press in the next couple of weeks. I'm also getting the parts together for a power steering conversion... I fought with a stripped bolt for days... finally took a heat gun to it and boiled out the threadlock... came right out.
anyone that has any hints or tricks please feel free to post them. I'll post a pic or two of my jeep.

 

heres my jeep

 

yeah, I picked up a pair of flat tipped pliers for the rings... I'll check out your rebuild.... thanks Jim
I took a quik look at page 70... I have a feeling that "in over my head" will be my first thought!!

 

huge size difference between the t150 and the t18... for those that have done the swap; is there clearance problems at the floor board? should the skid plate be lowered and how much?
I would imagine since jeep offered these as an option that a one inch spacer between the skid plate and frame, as well as moving the skid plate to the back set of holes in the frame would be all thats necessary?

 

I didn't have any issues with height, I just moved the cross member back. I ended up drilling new holes since the back set didn't match close enough. I have the V8, it might be different if you have the 6.

 

found a 44 for later in the project

 

So heres what i find when I pop the cover... the markings on the cover tag are.. 999433 3.73 41.11.
the numbers on the carrier are 913A127 5M9.
and the numbers on the ring gear are 1 10 72 dana 18515 A3E 10 41.11
can anyone decipher this for me....
any info on this axle would be appreciated... looks like a trac lok.. not what I was hoping for...

 

The numbers on the ring gear are just telling you the gear ratio and im purdy sure the 1 10 72 means that it was built in january 10th 1972. Please correct me somebody if im wrong since axle stuff is somthing im learning as we speak.

 

My 44 that I pulled out of my '72 had some sort of traction aid in the rear...but she was purdy warn out by the time I pulled it. The power lock was a sort of clutch pack/limited slip and not a hard locker correct?