Dj5 4x4

Hi my first post. I have a pre 1970 Dj5 left hand drive want to make 4x4 also rusty cj7 258 3speed would this be ok or would diffrent comb be better I have alot of Jeep part. Iam a welder/machinest I am going to use this jeep for Winter transport. I would be grateful for a heads up from some one that has done this before.

 

The 258 is not a good choice for a pre-71 or non extended postal type nose jeep. Nor is any other inline 6. A V6 is much better. This looks like a pretty straightforward conversion although I have not done one. Get a trans/t-case that will bolt up to your existing motor, and get a front axle with same gears as your existing rear.

 

My Dj5 is missing it original motor and trans I wonderd if lenght would be a problem on 258

 

What did your postal come with originally? Does it have the "bubble grill" if so they did come with a 232 and a few years with the 258. If so the 258 would fit fine. the "bubble grill" gives you about 3 more inches for room to fit the radiator. You will have to do some fab work for your clutch linkage and pedal. The postal jeeps with the I6 motor has a cradle that holds the engine in place and does not have a front cross member. You would also have to remove the spacer from behind your cooling fan and bolt the fan against to the pulley.


the "bubble grill"

232 i6

 

My Dj5 came out with 4cyl. It has a flat grill with a shroud made to like my early Cj5. I know were there are some newer postals may have to get other grill. I have a 258 and 2 chevy 250with adapters would like to use one that i have it is hard to find runing engine around here. 4cyl and v6 with out computor are the hardest. May have to use sb chevy. thank you for your input.

 

My Dj5 Came out with a 4 cyl it has a flat grill with a shroud made to like my early cj5. I may have to get bubble grill. I have 258 and 2 chevy 250 with adapters. Useable 4cyl and v6 are hard to find here. Could use sb chevy. Why did Postals not rust like cj? Thier are several close to me that are in good shape. thank you guys for your input.

 

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/129_0605_1975_jeep_dj_5d/index.html

check this out, It might help you on your build.

 

Very interesting