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Build Thread A 1984 Black CJ7 Build - My never ending project/addiction
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
New coat of paint. New seats. Opened up the rear wheel arches because my tire was rubbing. New flares to replace the damaged ones. POR15 the frame. Prob some other stuff done too. Still needs to be wet sanded and buffed. YJ lift to be installed soon with some other stuff. I love the new seats. I also had the factory tire carrier removed and filled in the holes. White lettering and a frame mounted tire carrier will be going on.
New coat of paint. New seats. Opened up the rear wheel arches because my tire was rubbing. New flares to replace the damaged ones. POR15 the frame. Prob some other stuff done too. Still needs to be wet sanded and buffed. YJ lift to be installed soon with some other stuff. I love the new seats. I also had the factory tire carrier removed and filled in the holes. White lettering and a frame mounted tire carrier will be going on.
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
I will, as soon as they come in. The rear ones didn't come out perfectly, so I may put new ones on there or just have the letters painted.
On a side note, my retrosound radio died. I now need to figure out what to do now for tunes.
Also, the lift is in, still waiting on the bilsteins. And, I may go to 35s, but I am unsure on that one.
Thanks for the compliment
ok ok yes I'm still jealous
I will, as soon as they come in. The rear ones didn't come out perfectly, so I may put new ones on there or just have the letters painted.
On a side note, my retrosound radio died. I now need to figure out what to do now for tunes.
Also, the lift is in, still waiting on the bilsteins. And, I may go to 35s, but I am unsure on that one.
Thanks for the compliment
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Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
Nice looking rig! Any reason why you got rid of the spare tire carrier? Was it getting in the way?
BTW if your looking for a new project, you may want to consider welding in a full roll cage. It really improves the handling of the vehicle, and if you weld it to the frame, it's indestructible. It also looks bad ***!
Nice looking rig! Any reason why you got rid of the spare tire carrier? Was it getting in the way?
BTW if your looking for a new project, you may want to consider welding in a full roll cage. It really improves the handling of the vehicle, and if you weld it to the frame, it's indestructible. It also looks bad ***!
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
My buddy just mentioned that I might want to think about it. I probably won't go to 35's, but I through the thought out. I am still currently waiting on the Bilsteins to come in. When everything is installed I will have a better idea. I am sitting at 78 inches high to the roll bar. The house I am buying has a 81 inch garage opening. So, I should at least wait for the new lift to be on before messing with height too much anyway.
Thanks. The rear stock tire carrier is just not very good, especially with a heavy tire on there. The 33 barely fit. I just wanted a frame mounted tire carrier. Also, since I was getting the jeep re-painted, it made sense to remove it now. I probably won't have a tire carrier for a little while. I've spent way too much on parts recently and I don't need another hit to the account
My buddy just mentioned that I might want to think about it. I probably won't go to 35's, but I through the thought out. I am still currently waiting on the Bilsteins to come in. When everything is installed I will have a better idea. I am sitting at 78 inches high to the roll bar. The house I am buying has a 81 inch garage opening. So, I should at least wait for the new lift to be on before messing with height too much anyway.
Nice looking rig! Any reason why you got rid of the spare tire carrier? Was it getting in the way?
BTW if your looking for a new project, you may want to consider welding in a full roll cage. It really improves the handling of the vehicle, and if you weld it to the frame, it's indestructible. It also looks bad ***!
Thanks. The rear stock tire carrier is just not very good, especially with a heavy tire on there. The 33 barely fit. I just wanted a frame mounted tire carrier. Also, since I was getting the jeep re-painted, it made sense to remove it now. I probably won't have a tire carrier for a little while. I've spent way too much on parts recently and I don't need another hit to the account
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Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
Sorry about that. One of your pictures looked like you maybe had a frame tire carrier on the back. You made the right call though. A tire that heavy riding on the tailgate, is probably not a good idea.
I lucked out that my PO installed a Warn frame tire carrier, and a full roll cage. I posted a pic of my CJ5 below. I probably wouldn't of been able to afford that stuff normally. Owning a Cj is like owning a boat sometimes. There's always a project to do, and it's always more expensive then you thought.
The frame tire carrier really frees up the tailgate, which is nice getting my dog in and out.
Keep up the great work on the CJ!
Thanks. The rear stock tire carrier is just not very good, especially with a heavy tire on there. The 33 barely fit. I just wanted a frame mounted tire carrier. Also, since I was getting the jeep re-painted, it made sense to remove it now. I probably won't have a tire carrier for a little while. I've spent way too much on parts recently and I don't need another hit to the account
Sorry about that. One of your pictures looked like you maybe had a frame tire carrier on the back. You made the right call though. A tire that heavy riding on the tailgate, is probably not a good idea.
I lucked out that my PO installed a Warn frame tire carrier, and a full roll cage. I posted a pic of my CJ5 below. I probably wouldn't of been able to afford that stuff normally. Owning a Cj is like owning a boat sometimes. There's always a project to do, and it's always more expensive then you thought.
The frame tire carrier really frees up the tailgate, which is nice getting my dog in and out.
Keep up the great work on the CJ!
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
My Jeep is currently at my buddy's shop awaiting need YJ 4 inch lift, bilsteins, tom woods, etc. Pulled the wheels, sold the 33s, and have new 35s coming in. Sand blasted the wheels and now am about ready to paint them. Hope to have them done by the end of the week. I thought about new wheels, but I like the OEM 15x8s. They aren't rare, but not as common as the 15x7s. My GF is going to pin stripe them for me. This is something else she is working on. I told her she is going to have to do it over after my jeep has the new lift and tires, haha
My Jeep is currently at my buddy's shop awaiting need YJ 4 inch lift, bilsteins, tom woods, etc. Pulled the wheels, sold the 33s, and have new 35s coming in. Sand blasted the wheels and now am about ready to paint them. Hope to have them done by the end of the week. I thought about new wheels, but I like the OEM 15x8s. They aren't rare, but not as common as the 15x7s. My GF is going to pin stripe them for me. This is something else she is working on. I told her she is going to have to do it over after my jeep has the new lift and tires, haha
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
I probably going with this carrier at some point. My friend said that they are pretty nice considering the cost. A Warn one is BIG bucks!!
Tire Carriers :: 1976-1986 Jeep CJ Products :: Jeep :: LoD Offroad
Sorry about that. One of your pictures looked like you maybe had a frame tire carrier on the back. You made the right call though. A tire that heavy riding on the tailgate, is probably not a good idea.
I lucked out that my PO installed a Warn frame tire carrier, and a full roll cage. I posted a pic of my CJ5 below. I probably wouldn't of been able to afford that stuff normally. Owning a Cj is like owning a boat sometimes. There's always a project to do, and it's always more expensive then you thought.
The frame tire carrier really frees up the tailgate, which is nice getting my dog in and out.
Keep up the great work on the CJ!
I probably going with this carrier at some point. My friend said that they are pretty nice considering the cost. A Warn one is BIG bucks!!
Tire Carriers :: 1976-1986 Jeep CJ Products :: Jeep :: LoD Offroad
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Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Re: My New to me '84 CJ7 . First Jeep and first post too.
The new lift is nearly all on. A little more work needs to be done on the rear, as you can probably see. Lots of new parts and I am happy the Transfer Case drop is gone.
The new lift is nearly all on. A little more work needs to be done on the rear, as you can probably see. Lots of new parts and I am happy the Transfer Case drop is gone.
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Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Wheels after sandblasting and new primer/paint.
It was kind of cool sandblasting the old paint away. After a few layers, I could see that they were originally white with a red pin stripe. My GF is going to paint a black pin stripe. It will go where it would have gone on a late '70s Renegade . I think it will look pretty cool.
It was kind of cool sandblasting the old paint away. After a few layers, I could see that they were originally white with a red pin stripe. My GF is going to paint a black pin stripe. It will go where it would have gone on a late '70s Renegade . I think it will look pretty cool.
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Here are the disconnects I am getting to replace the garbage warrior products ones I used to have. The old lift was REALLY stiff. I actually didn't even need me sway bar connected. The warrior products disconnects were also really hard to use and loud/clanky on the road. I hope these work much better with the softer suspension.
Teraflex 1723000 - TeraFlex Front SwayBar Quick Disconnects for 76-86 Jeep® CJ with 2.5-4" Lift - Quadratec
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Warrior Products 83031 - Warrior Products Sway Bar Disconnects for 76-86 Jeep® CJ7 - Quadratec
Teraflex 1723000 - TeraFlex Front SwayBar Quick Disconnects for 76-86 Jeep® CJ with 2.5-4" Lift - Quadratec
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Warrior Products 83031 - Warrior Products Sway Bar Disconnects for 76-86 Jeep® CJ7 - Quadratec
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So my AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l is very worn out and burning oil/smoking badly unless I put in a can and a half of engine restore, and needed to be rebuilt, so I bought this today:
It was rebuilt 10000 miles ago and comes with the CJ engine mounts, power steering brackets/pump, clutch, flywheel, and everything seen here. I am going to clean it up, paint it AMC Blue, and take a look at the inside of it to see if its good to go. Its an AMC 360 V8. I will probably get a Holley Truck Avenger Carb for it.
It was rebuilt 10000 miles ago and comes with the CJ engine mounts, power steering brackets/pump, clutch, flywheel, and everything seen here. I am going to clean it up, paint it AMC Blue, and take a look at the inside of it to see if its good to go. Its an AMC 360 V8. I will probably get a Holley Truck Avenger Carb for it.
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
I just picked it up from the shop. Suspension, tires, and a bunch else done. I won't start the 360 project until the winter.
In the short drive home I have noticed a HUGE difference in ride quality. It is a massive difference over the old set-up. The new drive shaft, shocks, lift, clocked axle, Transfer Case delete, etc. have made it so much better.
In the short drive home I have noticed a HUGE difference in ride quality. It is a massive difference over the old set-up. The new drive shaft, shocks, lift, clocked axle, Transfer Case delete, etc. have made it so much better.
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
My GF's bday present to me. New tire carrier. Seems to be very well made. Latch and construction seems to be pretty heavy duty.
1976-1986 Jeep CJ Xtreme Duty Tire Carrier*::*Tire Carriers*::*1976-1986 Jeep CJ Products*::*Jeep*::*LoD Offroad
1976-1986 Jeep CJ Xtreme Duty Tire Carrier*::*Tire Carriers*::*1976-1986 Jeep CJ Products*::*Jeep*::*LoD Offroad
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Great looking CJ diddy2003! Just one question...with your current setup, do you get any rubbing? I'm about to start rebuilding my '84 and would like to run 35's...eventually 
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Dana 30 4.10s w/ Detroit Truetrac;
Dana 60-2 Narrowed, 11 inch Ford Drum Brakes, 4.10s Power-Lok LSD; T-176; Dana 300 LoMax 4:1 Twin-Stick; Navajo Power Brake Booster
Great looking CJ diddy2003! Just one question...with your current setup, do you get any rubbing? I'm about to start rebuilding my '84 and would like to run 35's...eventually
The rear wheel arches were opened up and lengthened. There would have been rubbing if it wasn't done. I daily drove it all summer with the 35s. I like how it turned out.