Recent content by 80CJRenegade

I think I will just fork over the bucks for some new suspension. I want to be able to fit 33's on the truck anyway. Thanks alot!

Is anybody.... Ya, I think avyoung is right. I am not going to bother with that whole mess until something busts. There's no sense in it. Hey, maybe because the truck only 16K miles on it, I will get good life out of the little diffs.... Thanks guys/gals.

Not sure I am going to. I am strapped for cash and need a quick fix, but not sure this is the way I should go about it. I think I am going to keep it and build it up over time. My goal? Dana 44s front and back, Detroit in rear, undecided in front, 4" lift with 33x13.5 Swamper LTB's (it will...

Thanks guys. That is ALOT of information. I appreciate it. I think due to the fact that the old CJ is already bought and paid for, and that it has 16K original miles, I might just keep her. I like the trails and dunking her in water, and she does both really really well. Thanks again!

No, well at least not on the computer yet. I am pretty sure I took some pics, but they are not developed yet. I keep the truck stored about 60 miles from my house, so its not that easy to just fly over there and take pics. I might go pay the vehicle a visit next weekend. Its in really great...

First off, how easy is it to do the CHEAP lift, with like shackles or something? Second, if I do this lift, what size tires can I fit? OR Should I just go out and buy 4" suspension lift and get rid of the terrible ride the jeep has stock?

need steering column / what fits HELP OK, It is obvious I am going to need to get rid of the Dana 20 and possibly the Dana 30 if I am ever going to wheel this thing, so let me ask this. Are there any production vehicles that have... lets say Dana 44s that I would be able to find to put new...

What do I need beside about 4" of suspension lift to be able to USE 33.13.5 swamper LTBs? I know they will FIT with just a lift, but are my axles going to hold? I might be selling this truck if a ton of work is required, because I am terribly strapped for cash as is. Please let me know what...

I need some XJ Experts Opinion! I have this truck and it is in excellent condition. I am thinking about selling it because I want a truck I can beat. I dont want to beat this one, because it is in such good original condition. Anybody interested. It is completely original. Dark Blue with...

Finished with the Electrac First off, my username descibes what vehicle I have currently, 1980 CJ-5 Renegade with 16K original Miles. Reason I want to know about XJ is because I am thinking about getting one. Can you guys entertain a few of these questions? 1. What years were SFA? 2. What...

Awesome.. thanks for the quick answers. Where is a good place to get a Weber or Motorcraft carb? Which one do you think is better for hills and off-road only use? I will try that method to disengage... Im not all that worried about hurting it, they are pretty tuff little trucks. Thanks again.

Awesome.. thanks for the quick answers. Where is a good place to get a Weber or Motorcraft carb? Which one do you think is better for hills and off-road only use? I will try that method to disengage... Im not all that worried about hurting it, they are pretty tuff little trucks. Thanks again.

Well, I definately have manual brakes then. Thank you all for your help. I need to do a little shopping and spend another weekend on the jeep. Thanks!

OLD CJ-5... couple problems, think you can help? 1980 CJ-5. Brakes seem to not be power brakes... did they not come with power brakes or is something broken? If it is broke, any ideas?

Couple issues: 1. Fuel comes out my gas cap on steep inclines... is there a gasket or something that goes with that old aluminum gas cap, or do I need a new one? 2. My engines constantly sputters and boggs on declines... Is there something out there for this... like an OFF-Road carb or...