Build Thread $600 CJ5!
Looks good Tim
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Build Thread $600 CJ5!
- Thread starter Tim_Coble
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- 304 cj5 frame restoration
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- 76 CJ5, 304, T150, D20, AMC20, D30
Looking at photos on the RRO website and everything looks okay. I imagine when I get 1000lbs of engine and drivetrain in there it will look a little closer to normal.
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- Featured
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- Location
- Alabama
- Vehicle(s)
- 76 CJ5, 304, T150, D20, AMC20, D30
Thanks. I'm so happy to have the frame off of the sawhorses and ready for the next steps.
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- Vehicle(s)
- 1986 CJ7 Laredo:
258 w/Howell TBI, HEI Ign., Dana 44 Front w/Detroit, Dana 44 Rear w/Discs & Detroit,
NP435 Trans, Dana 300 T-case w/twin stick
1969 Bronco:
351W, D44 high pinon front from full size, 9” full size rear, NP435 trans and Dana 20
The shackles might swing forward under more weight of the motor and body. Maybe they’ll make it far enough.
I’ve had issues with front YJ springs being too short, once the new shackle hanger is installed a bit forward from stock CJ position.
Sometimes manufacturers just make em too short (Rubicon Express did).
You can check by measuring your old springs, from the center bolt to the eye, along the edge of the main leaf. Then, compare this to your new ones. New ones should be about 1-1/2 - 2” longer.
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