newer frame for 1975 CJ5
dalenelson
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newer frame for 1975 CJ5
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billyocup
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I suppose you can make anything work if you try hard enough, but I do know that the configuration of the frame changed after 1975. The frame rails on the 75 are pretty straight from front to back. In 1976 the frame became wider at the rear than at the front. Probably other changes in body mount locations also.
Jimbos76cj
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Ask me about my head light upgrade harness!!!
BedneckKustumz
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1992 Dodge B350 w/5.9 ltr, 15 pass van
2010 Ford E350, 15 pass van
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if anybody wants a copy of the article..pm me and I'll hook you up with a scanned copy of the article.
dalenelson
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Love the CJ look. But the ride is horrible. With the fiberglass body there just isn't enough weight. Thinking about adding weight. I have the tires down to 20 lbs and that helped.
billyocup
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If anyone decides to go this way make sure you also check the following issue because there were some corrections to the dimensions of a couple of the pieces.
ken98k
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- {1980 cj-5, 258, t-176, d300 amc20 rear, D30}{1974 cj-5, 304, T-15, D20, D30 front, D44 rear}{1973 cj-5, 304, t-98,D20, amc20, D30}
{1990 yj 2.5L i-4 AX-5 NP231 Dana 30 front Dana 35c rear}
1996 XJ Cherokee 4.0 HO
{2000 silverado}
{1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille}
The ride has been steadily improved throughout the evolution of the jeep.
From the cj to the yj and the tj and now the jk.
You do, kind of get used to the rough cj ride and learn to drive accordingly.