How to tell what's been done to my Jeep
JeeperChris
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- '79 CJ5, 258 I6, T150 w/Dana20, Dana30 front and AMC20 rear. My first Jeep! I'm looking forward to doing some minor upgrades and restoration while enjoying the ride.
Hi gang, I recently picked up a '79 CJ5 and I'm wondering how to tell what's been done to it in the past. I can tell that most of it is stock with bigger wheels/tires so I'm mainly interested in the suspension area. Has it been lifted at all? Even a little 2 inch lift? What would be some signs that something has been done to it if things like the brake lines and pitman arm do not need replacing?
The engine is said to be a remanufactured stocker- AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l I6 with Carter BBD (being changed to a Weber) and it has a header (very rusty so it's been there a little while).
Thanks for any tips you can provide.
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca8...trp/jeep2_by_christophersacry_dcwtkwh-pre.jpg
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca8...trp/jeep4_by_christophersacry_dcwtkyj-pre.jpg
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The engine is said to be a remanufactured stocker- AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l I6 with Carter BBD (being changed to a Weber) and it has a header (very rusty so it's been there a little while).
Thanks for any tips you can provide.
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca8...trp/jeep2_by_christophersacry_dcwtkwh-pre.jpg
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca8...trp/jeep4_by_christophersacry_dcwtkyj-pre.jpg
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca8...trp/jeep3_by_christophersacry_dcwtkxf-pre.jpg