How do I? Where does the brake pedal return spring attach on a ‘72?

[dkleind0110]

Hey y’all,

I got a ‘72 CJ5 that I took the dash apart and steering out, and am now getting it back together. I took the brake pedal return spring off, but now I can’t figure out how it goes back in there… I attached images below of what I’m workin with.
Maybe someone could take a pic of what they got on a similar year?

Thanks y’all

 

[CJ]

I don't currently have any old pics right now but what does the spring look like? From your pics I placed red circles on the obvious locations I can see. (stay clear of the hose clamps )

 

[dkleind0110]

I don't currently have any old pics right now but what does the spring look like? From your pics I placed red circles on the obvious locations I can see.

View attachment 86305

So I measured the distance between those two locations and the distance is ~4in. The spring that I have right now (and just broke) is about 7in. Judging by the rats nest wiring I went through from the previous owner though, more than likely he could’ve rigged it somewhere it shouldn’t have been. Should I just get a spring that fits between those two holes and call it a day?

 

[CJ]

That looks like an universal Doorman return spring. They are at most any auto parts store.

doorman universal clutch return spring - Google Search

 

[CJ]

BTW, if you need a TSM, it is in our download area.

1972 Complete Technical Service Manual - CJ5 CJ6 Commando Wagoneer Truck

(Link)-> 1972 Complete Technical Service Manual - CJ5 CJ6 Commando Wagoneer Truck -<

 

[dkleind0110]

BTW, if you need a TSM it is in our download area.

1972 Complete Technical Service Manual - CJ5 CJ6 Commando Wagoneer Truck

(Link)-> 1972 Complete Technical Service Manual - CJ5 CJ6 Commando Wagoneer Truck -<

I actually have that manual saved, nothing in the manual about location of the brake pedal return spring unfortunately. Thank you for the dorman spring ID. Do you think I should get a spring that fits in that 4” distance and put one there?

 

[CJ]

I would just do the best with what spring you can find even if you need to drill a new hole on the steering column / upper bracket.

 

[dkleind0110]

I would just do the best with what spring you can find even if you need to drill a new hole on the steering column / upper bracket.

cool I’ll just rig somethin up then. Thanks for the replies.