Don't know where to start!

[1980cj5ks]

I've had this CJ, 1980 CJ5 with a 350 V8 and 4 speed manual, since March of this year. Bought it and immediately drove it 3 hours home with zero issues. Have only put a little bit of engine work in to it, spark plugs, air filter, etc., but I want to do more. I just don't know where to start. What was the first thing you did to your CJ after you bought it?

 

[Belizean]

Drove it and enjoyed it a lot, and changed the oil regularly and now with over 235,000 miles the engine still runs great. I never thought I would get that many miles out of it.

 

[mtnwhlr]

Take it out and have some fun with it.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

:ww:

Don't 'fix' what ain't broke.......
What are your intentions for this Jeep?
You should go through it, and change ALL fluids.
Then do a brake inspection, and check the coolant hoses & belts.
A new fuel & air filter would not be a bad idea.
Start a log book on what you do and include date/mileage and PN's used.
Keep ALL receipts.
Think about a full cage---
LG

 

[shum8]

............What was the first thing you did to your CJ after you bought it?

:ww: Welcome to the sickness...... No cure, ya know!!! Beautiful ride, by the way.......

And to answer your question - I completely disassembled mine. Not the most enjoyable thing I've ever done. I agree with the others - drive until you need to fix something.

 

[1980cj5ks]

I haven’t seen these tail lights anywhere before, is this something the PO did, or a special model?

 

[mtnwhlr]

It's something the PO did.