[Uncle Russ]

Here's my money pit, er, CJ...

Mostly stock 1984: 258, T5, Carter BBD (ugh), 31" BFG ATs

Recently installed a Herculiner and Warn front rock bumper and upgraded my clutch linkage.

Adding a one-piece upgrade (Evolution Series from Superior Axle & Gear) to the AMC 20, replacing the brake hoses with braided SS and installing a Painless Factory Harness. After that, it's going in for cancer surgery.

[Pinky&theJeep]

Originally Posted by CopperCJ7

33s? Are those flares 8" or 9"?

They are rugged ridge 7", at least that is what the stuff says. See where I'm having problems?!? I guess I need to work on the backspacing, or switch out the axle, but all that seems extreme just because my flares look silly.

I knew I should have taken them as a loss instead of cutting out my wheel well like a dumb***. UGH. I'll take better pictures today maybe you can give me some more ideas.

[ConleyTD]

Nice clean lines on that CJ. Love the new bumper!

[SKT]

A lot of nice looking CJs here...

Please keep posting the great pics!

[ajeepman]

Originally Posted by kconnor123

Hey ajeepman, are those stock D30 and AMC20's under your ride? How did you get such a wide stance, do you have spacers or deep dish rims? Both?

I haven't been in the axles but I was told by previous owner they were one piece axles and yes they are deep dish with no spacers. 35x15.50x15 on 12" wide rims.

[ConleyTD]

Here she is...I'm swapping the motor out for a new one at the moment..

[Pinky&theJeep]

Originally Posted by ConleyTD

Here she is...I'm swapping the motor out for a new one at the moment..

This CJ is a thing of beauty, very nicely done. J

[1RadCJ5]

Just thought I would throw my project in here.Dunno if the pics will come up, but I'll try, if not I guess ya just click the links.I just finished my 77 CJ5, original steel body with a buick 231 V6 with a new Holley 600 4-bbl, TH400 Tranny w- a Fairbanks 2500 RPM stall converter, Model 20 transfer case.Front end is a dana 30 and rear is a dana 44, both geared at 4.88.I built this with a frame from Throttle Down Kustoms.Added P\S, Disk brakes (w-power) while I was in there.I hope the pics come out, any suggestions ? I do plan on installing a steering stabilizer, next on my list.

[DizzyCJ]

ConleyTD,
It looks like there are wires hanging down from the top of your windshield. Is that for your rear view mirror? If so, where/how did you run the wiring? I've got a rear view mirror with some wiring as well, but I wasn't sure where or how to best run the wires for it.

[Pinky&theJeep]

Originally Posted by 1RadCJ5

Just thought I would throw my project in here.Dunno if the pics will come up, but I'll try, if not I guess ya just click the links.I just finished my 77 CJ5, original steel body with a buick 231 V6 with a new Holley 600 4-bbl, TH400 Tranny w- a Fairbanks 2500 RPM stall converter, Model 20 transfer case.Front end is a dana 30 and rear is a dana 44, both geared at 4.88.I built this with a frame from Throttle Down Kustoms.Added P\S, Disk brakes (w-power) while I was in there.I hope the pics come out, any suggestions ? I do plan on installing a steering stabilizer, next on my list.

Definitely a nice 5, well done, love the yellow under there, doesn't it make it bright when you crawl under? I'm afraid of those mufflers though man, better watch your dismount! J

[ConleyTD]

Originally Posted by DizzyCJ

ConleyTD,
It looks like there are wires hanging down from the top of your windshield. Is that for your rear view mirror? If so, where/how did you run the wiring? I've got a rear view mirror with some wiring as well, but I wasn't sure where or how to best run the wires for it.

The wires are for a lighted rearview mirror I have yet to install. I ran the wires through the inside of the windshield frame - no it wasn't easy
I just used some stiff wire and some string to pull the wires through the frame and into the wiper motor wire hole at the bottom.

I've since replaced the broken windshield (broke the original by putting the seal in backwards).

Front end should be back from paint this week..or so i've been told...again

[CopperCJ7]

Originally Posted by Pinky&theJeep

I'm afraid of those mufflers though man, better watch your dismount! J

Speaking of dismounts (hey nice segue ) I got out of my CJ today and the back of my left thigh rubbed across the "no slip" tread on my rocker arms. Imagine taking a belt sander to the back of your leg. I have road rash on my leg and it hurts like hell!

[CopperCJ7]

Originally Posted by DizzyCJ

I've got a rear view mirror with some wiring as well, but I wasn't sure where or how to best run the wires for it.

I just used a plastic upholstery tool (so nothing gets scratched) and ran the wire for my rearview mirror under the windshield rubber seal along the top and left side. It (then) goes through the same hole as the wires for the windshield wiper motor.

The reason I didn't go through the windshield frame was because I wanted it to be an easy fix if I ever had to replace or remove the mirror.

Jeep Wave

[Pinky&theJeep]

Originally Posted by CopperCJ7

I just used a plastic upholstery tool (so nothing gets scratched) and ran the wire for my rearview mirror under the windshield rubber seal along the top and left side. It (then) goes through the same hole as the wires for the windshield wiper motor.

Originally Posted by CopperCJ7

Speaking of dismounts (hey nice segue ) I got out of my CJ today and the back of my left thigh rubbed across the "no slip" tread on my rocker arms. Imagine taking a belt sander to the back of your leg. I have road rash on my leg and it hurts like hell!

First off Copper, ouch. Really what else can be said.
Second, I know the windshield gasket has inherent water channels to make the water runoff instead of sitting in the windshield frame which will promote rust, won't the wire interfere with the water channel? Just curious. J

[Joey-Jeep]

Here is my 82 CJ7. Army green, 1997 Chevy 5.7L Vortec EFI, 86 dana 44.