CJ 5 Build

[Sharpe]

I used to have a CJ5, here is how I got 100" wheelbase and coil springs

sold the CJ and bought a Discovery.

why even start with a cj5 if its that far off from what you want?

Yuppie.

[uglyota]

Man coil springs and 100" wb...what more could you want? Wonder how come more people don't build a discovery

[tommy53002]

I used to have a CJ5, here is how I got 100" wheelbase and coil springs

sold the CJ and bought a Discovery.

why even start with a cj5 if its that far off from what you want?

I like my 5. I got it when i turned 16 and have learned to wrench/fab on it. I hope to never be in a position where i HAVE to get rid of it. I needed better gearing and the cheapest/ most effective way for me to get it was to run a doubler which meant I HAD to stretch the rear. As far as stretching the front is concerned the main point is to get rid of leafs and get the jeep lower.

[robertf03]

Man coil springs and 100" wb...what more could you want? Wonder how come more people don't build a discovery

because its easier to kludge an axle under an IFS truck and keep telling yourself that the 22re is a good engine

why build something thats already perfect?

[Sharpe]

why build something thats already perfect?

Because you can think of alot more creative electronic ways to **** it up?

[agjohn02]

Ive seen that rover, its been un-built more than its been built. Wires dangling everywhere, duct tape anti-theft device, nails falling out, weird rattles from underneath...

[davido]

Wheelbase is 96 right now. The plan is to stretch the front about 6 inches and end up around 102 with 35-37's and stock coils.

Is the rear at stock location or did you move it back some?

Looks good!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I needed better gearing and the cheapest/ most effective way for me to get it was to run a doubler which meant I HAD to stretch the rear.

Is the rear at stock location or did you move it back some?

Looks good!

search noob!

[davido]

That's Mr. Noob to you! Reading is for suckers anyway.



Actually, I missed the "pre" photo. It's pretty obvious. I like the look. Don't left Flem get you down. He's bitter since he's about to be tossed into the real world.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

That's Mr. Noob to you! Reading is for suckers anyway.

Don't make me put my little hat and clown make-up on!

[85cj7]

Its been a while, but weren't you asking/looking for transmission options?

Well, here ya go. . . http://lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?t=36196



Edit: whoops just saw you put in a 231 double, never mind then.

[tommy53002]

Yeah, I found a few good deals on some tf999s but in the end went with the doubler. I think it was a better choice..

[tommy53002]

Well, I got around to doing some work the past couple weekends.

Started out with some high tech planning for the skid plate subframe.


Then got started on some new motor mounts.






Added some bracing.

[agjohn02]

Man, i had to wear brases on my teef once. it sucked.

[tommy53002]

Then I moved onto the subframe.


I got all of the frame done. Now all I need is to finish up the tranny mount and add tabs for the skid plate to attach.



Thats all i have so far. It will be a couple of weeks before i get to work on it some more.