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    CJ5 steering linkage slop

    Thx folks...been wrenchin over 50 years And never heard it a rag joint. Found replacement at local parts house and replaced yesterday. Nice and right now. Frame is boxes and reinforced already. Pretty sure alignment is off. But that's next week project. Thx again!
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    CJ5 steering linkage slop

    it's a 59 CJ5 with power steering and it's unsafe to drive. under 40 it is pretty easy to control 40+mph it wanders all over the road! front frame horns have been boxed so there is no flex or play in the steering box. crawled further under and found there are two "plates" with a rubber (?)...
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    my first jeep...

    it kinda runs... looks like bad fuel pump - very little volume at the carb. have verified the line from tank to pump is clean. gonna replace with electric and "hide" the switch. According to the paperwork - engine has 3,183 miles on it. 1965 283/4bbl from Chevy IIN Nova (220 hp) has power...
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    my first jeep...

    Hey folks, Just acquired a 59 CJ5 from a family member who could no longer afford his toys.. something about baby formula and diapers being more expensive than he had planned :-) Has a bunch of mods - thought maybe somebody here might know the vehicle and can lend some expertise.. believe...
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