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    Colorado living advice

    Hey guys, I've got an interview in La Junta on Friday and will be looking at housing while out there as well. I work 7 days on 7 days off with company quarters to live in while on duty. We are looking more in the Pueblo or south Colorado Springs area. Can I please get some insight on where we...
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    Moab trip September 12th-20th

    Hey guys I am making my first trip to Moab and will be towing my stretched CJ5 out there, like many of you it's been on my bucket list for a while. I should have a few folks going with me from OKC provided I can get them to commit but I also wanted to open it up to you folks. It would be nice to...
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    CJ5 1 Tons, power brake conversion

    Hey guys, Ive got a 75 CJ5 with drums. I am in the middle of putting a 14 bolt and Dana 60 under it and will have disc brakes on all 4 corners, does anyone know if someone makes a kit or what parts I need to have power brakes on all 4 corners?
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    Wheels and tires help

    Hey guys, I've got my build thread started and I've been slowly making progress with the help of a friend who's been doing this a while. I'm about ready to buy tires and wheels. I am going with 40s and a beadlock. I've been eyeing Spyderlocks but hate to pay $390/wheel haha. What wheels would...
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    75 cj5

    Some of you have seen me ask questions about the build I was wanting to start. I have officially started, with work and money it will take a year or more to do everything but it should be back on its own 4 driving again by summer 2017. Plans: Dana 60 Kingpin 5.38s and spool GM 14 bolt 5.38s...
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    Can I build my axles?

    Alright guys, I've been buying parts to start my build because I had a guy I thought was a buddy volunteer to help me with the build and teach me along the way. At this point I'm assuming it was all talk, I can't get him to commit. I've got a Cj5 I am stretching and putting 1 tons under. I...
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    75 CJ5 Rear pinion seal

    Hey guys so I need to replace the rear pinion seal on my CJ5, I have a dana 44 out back. I have never done one and have heard mixed information about doing it, some say it's as simple as popping the yoke, putting the new seal in and done. Others have said I will have to reset the back lash on my...
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    Tires and Wheels

    Alright I tried using the search function to no avail, maybe I just suck lol. I am trying to figure out whether I should go with 17s or 20s while running 40in tires on my CJ. I've searched around google and can't really find anything that satisfies what I am looking for. Pictures would be...
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    How did you choose

    Hey guys. I currently have a 75 CJ5 with a 304 that I have converted to TBI. I have a 14 bolt sitting in the shop waiting to go in with 4 link and then just looking for a dana 60 to 3 link the front and stretch the whole rig, it will then be running on 40s. I love the jeep but hate the fact I...
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    Fuel Cell

    Hey guys I am replacing my fuel tank in 2 weeks and am planning on putting and aluminum tank in my tub so I can stretch it. My rig is a 75 CJ5 the tank I am looking at is http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rci-2161a/overview/ my question is, do I have a return line on my rig? If not then what...
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    Best deals on tool sets

    Hey guys so I went to my storage unit yesterday and found all my hand and power tools to be gone. I had rented the unit 2 weeks ago and purchased one of their locks, I put all my stuff in there and the only person to see what I put in was their maintenance guy who was working on some signs next...
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    Okc, ok

    Hey guys just moved out to OKC from Vegas and trying to figure out who is out here, what is a good shop out here and most of all the best local spots to go have some fun!
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    MetalCloak Fender and fender lining

    Alright guys I need some help, I have never been so let down with a part before. I ordered CJ5 fender flares and lining from MetalCloak, took them long than the 2-3 weeks to get here, no big deal I can wait. I have everything pulled apart before they arrive for quick easy install. I start to...
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    75 CJ5 dana 30 spline count

    Hey guys I cant find anything using the search function. Without pulling my axle shafts is there a way to know the spline count on my dana 30? It seems I have the 27 or 30 spline option, would there be a reason to convert to a different spline count? I want to get both axles completely rebuilt...
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    My first run was unsuccesful

    Well I ran the Jeep around the last 2 days with no issues, put baout 1 1/2 tanks of gas through it and its been running great. This morning we headed out west to Potosi Pass and started out fine the first couple miles and after that it started to sputter. Hit an uphill section and she died...
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    CJ5 seems to be running hot

    Hey guys I am not familiar with something like this and want your opinion. I have a 75 CJ5 304 V8 that at about 50mph sits around 200 degrees and and 1st gear tooling around 210-225. Has a new thermostat, fluid is good, fan is direct drive and always running. It doesn't have a fan shroud, I am...
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    Can you identify this lift and tire size?

    Hey gents I have been looking at parts for the CJ and while doing so came across a picture of a setup I really like. I cant tell how much lift and what size tires (maybe 35s) the jeep is running. It is a spring over so I am maybe guessing 2.5 in lift swapped to spring over??? It is the first...
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    Any CJs with MetalCloak fenders and armor?

    Hey guys I am just trying to figure out who I want to buy bumpers, fenders, sliders, and armor from. I am really interested in MetalCloak I am just not sure about their front fenders especially, simple design and install curious of strength and better pictures. Pictures and opinions of any brand...
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    Wave from Las Vegas, NV

    Hey guys, finally bought a Jeep and I will get it on September 10th. Pictures will follow shortly lol. It is a 75 CJ5 with rebuilt AMC 304 and rebuilt tranny. Less than 5k on rebuilds. Comes with full top and bikini top (never put on), 8000lb winch, CB radio, aftermarket headers and glass packs...
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    Cant find a thread

    Hey guys, maybe I need to get my eyes checked but I cant really find any area that breaks down the regions of the US for finding local jeep groups on this forum. I dont want to clog up a section trying to find guys near Las Vegas that I can get together with. A point in the right direction would...
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