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Wide or Narrow track?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by nickelndime66cj, Sep 24, 2009.

  1. Sep 24, 2009
    nickelndime66cj

    nickelndime66cj Member

    Springville, Pa.
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    How can I tell if my '79 CJ5 is a wide or narrow track? Is there something I could measure and were all sway bars made to fit either? I just bought a used sway bar on ebay to try to eliminate alittle body roll issue it has. Hope it works
     
    nickelndime66cj, Sep 24, 2009
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  2. Sep 24, 2009
    pathkiller

    pathkiller Member

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    Unless it was swapped the CJ5 never came with wide track axles. Narrow track measure 53" WMS to WMS (wheel mount surface). The wide track are 3" wider (56").

    No idea on the swaybar question.
     
    pathkiller, Sep 24, 2009
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  3. Sep 24, 2009
    rixcj

    rixcj Member

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    The sway bars are the same for wide track or narrow track axles.

    Rich
     
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  4. Sep 24, 2009
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    nickle ,what did you pay for the sway bar I have 2 to sell?do you know how thick it is I think there are 2 sizes.......
     
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  5. Sep 25, 2009
    nickelndime66cj

    nickelndime66cj Member

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    I got it for $65. I bid on several on ebay, but most got over $100. I think the one I got is 15/16. I don't know if many guys use them, but I hope it helps.
     
    nickelndime66cj, Sep 25, 2009
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  6. Sep 25, 2009
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    really? ,cool!, thanks !,steve
     
    cj6/442, Sep 25, 2009
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  7. Sep 26, 2009
    73cj5

    73cj5 Member

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    thats the one i used for my setup... http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41739&highlight=sway+bar

    the 15/16 bushing is hard to find so i just used th 7/8th one and drilled it a bit to fit.
     
    Last edited: Sep 26, 2009
    73cj5, Sep 26, 2009
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