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Unread 07-13-2012, 01:13 PM   #1
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76 cj5 crawler build!

Well its been a looonnngg time since ive updated on this forum..im 17 and ive been working on this jeep for about 4 years and this was my first build thread when the jeep was going to be "quick project" LOL http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/7...build-1085450/
well anyway you can see not much was going on in my first thread but since then ive swapped in a Dana 60 and d44 HD both 8lug. stretched the wheel base to 100in using reversed xj springs front and rear. ill post a few pics during the build process.. this things just been my toy to work on in the afternoons and has become an addictive and expensive project lol! well heres some pics of the beast from back when i first got the idea to swap axles!


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Unread 07-13-2012, 01:30 PM   #2
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Comp cut rear panels



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New rear crossmember built

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Inner Fender scraped of bed liner in a can

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Ready for the new axles
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Unread 07-13-2012, 01:37 PM   #3
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Rear 60
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Unread 07-13-2012, 01:47 PM   #4
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44 knuckles off

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Parts

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Flat top knuckle

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All clean
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Unread 07-13-2012, 01:58 PM   #5
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Test fitting

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Homemade boomerangs

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Beginning of tummy tuck skid

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Rear axle ladder bar

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Painted up

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Assembled
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Unread 07-13-2012, 02:09 PM   #6
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Gram extension mock up

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Outboarded

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Table o parts
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Unread 07-13-2012, 02:18 PM   #7
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New motor mounts poor metal but turned out preety good

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Rear shock hoops

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She sits on all 4s! And front shock hoops
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Front being re assembled



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She sits on tires and wheels finnaly.. There just temporary tho..
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Home made rear diff cover.. I also finished the high steer and tie rods but don't have any pics I those..
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Unread 07-13-2012, 02:31 PM   #10
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And everyone loves some flex pics
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Unread 07-13-2012, 03:56 PM   #12
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and thats where im at with it right now.. sorry for not having to many details, but everything for this jeep has been built by me in my garage! feel free to ask any questions!
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