I've been looking high and low on the forum and on line for solid side steps to install on my 1974 CJ-5. Any recommendations? Thank You !
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1974 CJ-5 Side Step Recommendation
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I've been looking high and low on the forum and on line for solid side steps to install on my 1974 CJ-5. Any recommendations? Thank You !
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There is a style that screws to the lip on the bottom of the tub and bolts through the floor pan, but Im not sure you have room for those with that exhaust.
Heres a pair
Jeep CJ7 1976-86 Factory Side Steps DRIVER & PASSENGER CJ5 CJ8 OEM AMC Dana 44 | eBay
Heres a pair
Jeep CJ7 1976-86 Factory Side Steps DRIVER & PASSENGER CJ5 CJ8 OEM AMC Dana 44 | eBay
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Traditionally, it would be a set of nerf bars, however, the fenderwell headers may be an issue.
While not solid, a set of flexible steps may be the ticket.
You can get them with cable sidestraps as well.
While not solid, a set of flexible steps may be the ticket.
You can get them with cable sidestraps as well.
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Yes there are OEM sidesteps for an intermediate, but good luck finding them. On the average they are 50 years old and are in the same condition as a 50 Year old Jeep. Those that bolt to the floor bottom might work if the floor might work if the floor is in original shape. If not you'd be sitting on your backside and have a hole in the floor after the first use.
Folks a 72-75 intermediate Jeep CJ is a different critter than the later year 76+ CJs. The tub is more akin to an early CJ as is the frame which is only longer to handle the 232, 258, and 304. It is a ladder back and doesn't taper. See the picture of mine above. Only the front third is boxed, but the channel is heavier than the later CJs. None of the suggestions above for modern CJs will work without modifications.
Y'all did pick up a detail my tired old eyes missed. OP your exhaust headers aren't going to allow any steps custom or manufactured. Good luck in your quest. Tell us about your solution.
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Folks a 72-75 intermediate Jeep CJ is a different critter than the later year 76+ CJs. The tub is more akin to an early CJ as is the frame which is only longer to handle the 232, 258, and 304. It is a ladder back and doesn't taper. See the picture of mine above. Only the front third is boxed, but the channel is heavier than the later CJs. None of the suggestions above for modern CJs will work without modifications.
Y'all did pick up a detail my tired old eyes missed. OP your exhaust headers aren't going to allow any steps custom or manufactured. Good luck in your quest. Tell us about your solution.
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With that exhaust system in the way, it might be easier to use a folding two step stool with a rope.
You can just fling it in the back when your done and use it a camp stool when your finished for the day.
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You can just fling it in the back when your done and use it a camp stool when your finished for the day.
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Your exhaust looks similar to mine and it is not in the way if you want to do steps the way I did. I like these as they are very sturdy/strong, easily removable (hitch pin)and have already saved me some damage when some idiot turned into my lane without looking. His bumper hit the step. Put a ding in it and he drove away. Yes, they stick out further than ideal, but they are functional in what I needed so the wife can get in without issues. They also stop the morons in parking lots that feel they have to slam their door open. These are a perfect height to stop that door.
Anyway, if memory serves these are hitch steps like you would use in the back hitch and the mounts are a John Deere type tractor mount 2" receiver. I can get you more specifics if interested.
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Anyway, if memory serves these are hitch steps like you would use in the back hitch and the mounts are a John Deere type tractor mount 2" receiver. I can get you more specifics if interested.
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More pictures of the hitch mounts would help !!
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Ok,
Hitch Step : Link to Amazon where I got them
Hitch Tightener: These snug up the steps and also put pressure on the locking hitch pin so it is very difficult for a thief to remove the steps.
Receiver for hitch step These bolted right up to existing holes in frame using Grade 8 bolts. There are hundreds of ways you could do this for the step, but these are well built and fit.
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Gator mounted to frame. Need to do a little touch up to hide the gator green.
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Hitch Step : Link to Amazon where I got them
Hitch Tightener: These snug up the steps and also put pressure on the locking hitch pin so it is very difficult for a thief to remove the steps.
Receiver for hitch step These bolted right up to existing holes in frame using Grade 8 bolts. There are hundreds of ways you could do this for the step, but these are well built and fit.
Gator mounted to frame. Need to do a little touch up to hide the gator green.
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Yes, understood, (and somewhat tongue-in-cheek) as his muffler is tucked up under the tub and even with the frame, as opposed to the OP, whose hangs down below the frame, and tub, and likely the trans as well..I think he's showing it can go under his muffler.
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His mufflers do look big around so maybe mine wouldn't work. My first pic above was with the Thrush Cherry Bomb muffler and I took them off within the first week as you could hear me coming from the next county. The ones on there now are nice and quiet with a bit of a v8 drone going down the road.
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YES.....the Gators work 
Now if I could ever get mine on the Jeep......
Now if I could ever get mine on the Jeep......
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Appreciate everyone's insight on this. @254Triple that hitch mount side rail step is a nice set up. I think my round mufflers are a bit too large to get underneath and still have good ground clearance. The Hide a Step may be a good option if I can find a suitable mounting location on that '74. Otherwise, may just have to keep lifting myself up using the roll cage!
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