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    Noise from transmission and gas smell

    1041643 Ok, just bought a 78 CJ5 this last week. I've owned 3 YJ's, so this should be some more hardcore fun. Here's what I need help with. First, the exhaust pumps out some serious gas smell. Is the carb running too rich or what? Next, when I'm on the highway, get it up to about 50 or so, its...
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    Getter MPG?

    1041690 Anybody have any hints on how to get more MPGs outta my beast, I know its not a Honda (thank god!), but I'm getting around 11mpg out of my rebuit 304. It has a T150 3 speed, and 33 inch all terrains. Any help? It has a 14 gallon gas tank and I'm filling the darn thing up every other day...
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    How bad do lift shackles make a CJ5 ride?

    1041708 Thanks to all who have been helping me with my q's over the last few days, I really appreciate it. My CJ5 has a shackle lift, Rancho 9000 shocks and 33" all terrains. The thing rides like I'm galloping on a horse. Would putting stock shackles back on and putting a 4 inch Superlift kit...
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    Which lift for my CJ5?

    1041731 My CJ has a 3" lift shackle kit which makes it ride like hell. SO I wanna put some stock height shackles on and put a 4" suspension lift on the old beast. Any suggestions? Superlift? Skyjacker? Procomp? Rancho? Anybody have any opinions on which one will make it ride the softest? Thanks...
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