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'69 CJ5 Body Lift, what to do?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by rocmoc, May 16, 2012.

  1. May 16, 2012
    rocmoc

    rocmoc Member

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    I have looked around at the different aftermarket vendors, talked to one and the only thing I have found is a direct replacement, no lift, body spacer kits. Am I missing a vendor or what did you do to get a body lift on a early CJ? If you made your own, what did you use? I want 1 to 1 1/2 inch lift.

    Thanks,
    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
     
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  2. May 16, 2012
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    Most don't lift because of the through floorboard pedals.
     
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  3. May 16, 2012
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That, and if you're running the Ross steering, the column won't line up right where it passes through the floor and under the dash.
     
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  4. May 16, 2012
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    I lift mine, for 1 inch you can use AL pucks from MORE. I also rebuild the mount from the frame to lift it the desired height with 1/8". I find that works best as I usually lift the flatties 2" so I can clear air cleaners and such better under the hood.

    As to the down side - all true - I swap the steering to saginaw and put swinging pedals in.
     
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  5. May 17, 2012
    napaguy

    napaguy Banned

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    You can use chevy motor mount biscuits as well. IIRC they are around 1 inch. The napa part number is 602-1044 and 602-1045
     
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  6. May 17, 2012
    rocmoc

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    Thanks everyone for the suggestions and concerns, pedals & steering. Steering isn't a problem as I have the saginaw upgrade but will look into the pedals. Thanks for the materal/biscuit mounts info! Would be happy with any lift!!!!!

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
     
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  7. May 17, 2012
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Hockey Pucks are reputed to work for this.
     
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    jasonjp62

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  9. May 18, 2012
    rocmoc

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    Again thanks everyone!

    I started the lift today. I purchased the '55-57 chevy motor mounts and they work prefect. I will get a little less than 3/4" lift. All the old is removed but first I have to repair one mount bolt hole, a little rust, & add a new self-made rear bumper. Everything is cleaned and ready for the construction of the bumper tomorrow, one day job. Easier to do with the body loose. I sit the mounts between the body and frame to get a preview and you can noticeably see the lift. Very pleased! Combined with the 2 1/2 from the Rancho springs & 1" from Shackles I should be sitting pretty for running 32-33" tires.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
     
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  10. May 19, 2012
    sterlclan

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    they crack under compression in a short time get a tube of mount from 4wd.com and cut it to length with the chop saw.wear a mask it smells like the drag strip...
     
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