Thanks for the response,
If the suspension is stock, would that support 35's? Right now I have 33's but I figured there was some kind of lift considering the 35's that were originally on there didn't come close to rubbing/scrubbing. It looks like there may have been a one inch body lift.
Would a stock suspension replacement provide more lift since mine is "sagging"? If so, how much do you think? I'd like to get a couple more inches. I know there are various types of lifts, my choices are narrowing down to either SOA(which I have researched and understand the potential problems, costs, etc... but I like the look), body lift, or suspension lift once I can afford it.
Yes, oil is leaking bad. It sat for 8 years without even being cranked. I replaced fuel lines, cleaned tank, and it started right up. I've since done a basic tune-up, put a Weber carb and I did fix power steering leak which turned out being the pressure hose. Replaced both hoses and everything seems to work fine now with power steering.
One mechanic told me my rear seals are old and that's where one leak is coming from. I don't know if that's a task I can take on myself, but I'm considering it once I figure out what changes,if any, have been made from stock components before I start buying parts.
There seems to be a bad leak coming from the oil gauge sending unit(don't know if that's the right term from that piece) but I have the part and will replace it.
I do know the motor is a rebuilt from an '84 CJ(mine is '85, but you probably already knew that). I'll also start on the pinion seals, too.
Would it help to post any more pics from different angles? Also, how do I tell what kind of distributor I have? PO did make mods, I just don't know what all he did and don't have a way to contact him.
My father bought this JEEP in '86 from just one PO, took decent care of it but did no mods, and after 26 years he passed it down to me.
Thanks