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Specifications Thread

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Bigdaddy13, Feb 3, 2021.

  1. Feb 3, 2021
    Bigdaddy13

    Bigdaddy13 Member

    So.Cal
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    Some folks have signature lines, some don’t. Do we have a thread that simply lists your specs and a pic of your rig? I know that it’d be useful for me to have it all in one place to research what other folks are doing. Stuff like this:

    Owner:
    Year:
    Model:
    Engine:
    Transmission:
    Transfer case:
    Overdrive:
    Lift:
    Tires:
    Front axle/gear/locker:
    Rear axle/gear/locker
    Pic:



    if not, and it seems like a good idea, let me start it off.

    Owner: Brian
    Year: 1964
    Model: Cj5
    Engine: 198 Buick V6
    Transmission: T90J
    Transfer case: Dana18
    Overdrive: None
    Lift: stock height
    Tires: 32” bias deestone d503 traction tires
    Front axle/gear/locker: Dana 27/4.27/open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: Dana 44/4.27/open
    Pic:

    A4318B67-DCC9-4EBF-88C7-42362AB24045.jpeg
     
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  2. Feb 3, 2021
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Sedalia MO.
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    I'll play since this is a time stamp and the signature won't show any past history.

    Owner: Joe
    Year: 1960
    Model: Cj5
    Engine: 1985 4.3 Chevy V6
    Transmission: T90J
    Transfer case: Dana18
    Overdrive: Warn
    Lift: 1" Heavy duty springs
    Tires: 32” bias Trans Trac LT tires
    Front axle/gear/locker: Dana 25/5.38/open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: Dana 44/5.38/open
    Pic:
    [​IMG]20200613_200943 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2021
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Liberty Lake, WA
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    Owner: Ryan
    Year: 1949
    Model: CJ3A
    Engine: Volvo B230F
    Transmission: Volvo M45
    Transfer case: Dana 300
    Overdrive:N/A
    Lift: minimal (front XJ coils, rear YJ leaves SOA)
    Tires: 32” Falken Wildpeak AT3W
    Front axle/gear/locker: Toyota 8” 4.10 open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: Isuzu Rodeo D44, 4.10 Traclok
    Pic:
    [​IMG]


    Year: 1962
    Model: CJ3B
    Engine: F-head
    Transmission: J-truck T18
    Transfer case: Dana 20
    Overdrive: N/A
    Lift: YJ springs SOA
    Tires: 33” Goodyear MTs
    Front axle/gear/locker: D30, 3.73, open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: D44, 3.73, Lincoln Locker
    Pic:
    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2021
    Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Pullman, WA
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    Owner: Fireball
    Year: 1968
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: 1977 odd-fire 231
    Transmission: T-14
    Transfer case: D18
    Overdrive: Nope
    Lift: 2.5" ProComp srprings
    Tires: 31x10.50-15 Maxxis Bighorn
    Front axle/gear/locker: Dana 27/3.73/open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: Dana 44 Tapered/3.73/PowrLok
    Other: Kelly hardtop, Smitty Bilt rollbar, Kayline tire carrier, Rugged Ridge Seats, Champion aluminum radiator with shroud
    Pics:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    (This one is in process and will be changing a lot)
    Owner: Fireball
    Year: 1971
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: 1970 Buick 350 4-barrel
    Transmission: T-14
    Transfer case: D18
    Overdrive: Nope
    Lift: 2.5" lift of unknown origin
    Tires: 32x11.50-15 Cooper Discoverer STT
    Front axle/gear/locker: Dana 27/3.73/open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: Dana 44 Flanged/3.73/open
    Other: Bestop Super Top, 1990ish Chevy S10 seats, Saginaw power steering, home made rollbar
    Plan: T98, overdrive, 4.88 D44 in both ends with selectable lockers, DBS springs, winch, cage
    Pics:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Feb 3, 2021
    Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Gulf Breeze FL...
    Joined:
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    Messages:
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    Owner: Scott
    Year: 1966
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: Dauntless V6
    Transmission: Ford T18
    Transfer case: Dana 18
    Overdrive: none
    Lift: 2.5” YJ conversion
    Tires: BFG 31” AT
    Front axle/gear/locker: ‘79 Dana 30, disc brake, Aussie Locker
    Rear axle/gear/locker: stock tapered Dana 44 with ‘73 11” brakes
    Pic:

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Feb 3, 2021
    Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    California
    Joined:
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    398
    Owner: Ian
    Year: 1973
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: 258
    Transmission: T18. 4.1 first
    Transfer case: Dana 20
    Overdrive: none
    Lift: 2.5 inch BDS lift with 1/2 inch warrior shackles
    Tires: 31x10.50r15 Pirelli Scorpions
    Front axle/gear/locker: Dana 30 4.10s. Lunchbox locker
    Rear axle/gear/locker: Dana 44 4.10s. Open

    Currently torn down for a rebuild!
    Pic:

    CE32C7A4-99E6-4C0A-9F1F-58A866DF191A.jpeg

    5E581E90-107C-45BA-ABDD-5C2BAFD9F257.jpeg
     
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  7. Feb 3, 2021
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Bozeman, MT
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    A lot of this info is (or can be) placed under the information tab in a members profile:
    FinoCJ
     
  8. Feb 3, 2021
    boopiejones

    boopiejones I can’t drive 55

    California east bay
    Joined:
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    Messages:
    545
    Owner: boopiejones
    Year: 1956
    Model: cj5
    Engine: 198 oddfire
    Transmission: sm420
    Transfer case: d18
    Overdrive: no
    Lift: 2.5” rancho leaf springs
    Tires: 7.50-16 swt military
    Front axle/gear/locker: d30 5.38 open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: d44 5:38 open
    Pic:
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Feb 4, 2021
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  9. Feb 3, 2021
    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Maryland
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    Owner: Richard
    Year: 1946
    Model: cj2a ( on bobbed ecj5 frame)
    Engine: 231 odd fire
    Transmission: T18
    Transfer case: d18
    Overdrive: what for ?
    Lift: 2.5” Superlift, 1" body
    Tires: 33x10.5x15 Dick Cepek Extreme Ctry
    Front axle/gear/locker: D30, 5.38, Powerlok
    Rear axle/gear/locker: D44, 5.38, Lock Right
    Pic:
    120772919_10214989977863421_9062906970826469527_o~2.jpg
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2021
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    Clinton, Mississippi
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    Owner: Noah
    Year: 1955
    Model: CJ3B
    Engine: F134
    Transmission: T98A1
    Transfer case: Dana 20
    Overdrive: Null
    Lift: YJ springs SOA
    Tires/Wheels: 285/75/16 Federal M/T & Jackman 16x8
    Front axle/gear/locker: D30/4.88/Spartan "lunchbox" locker
    Rear axle/gear/locker: D44 Flanged/4.88/Spool
    Pic:
     
  11. Feb 4, 2021
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    Owner: Tyler, Levi
    Year: 1961
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: F134
    Transmission: T90
    Transfer case: D18
    Overdrive: None
    Lift: None
    Tires: Cooper Super Tractions
    Front axle/gear/locker: D25/5.38/Lunchbox?
    Rear axle/gear/locker D44 W/ 2-piece shafts/5.38/None
    Pic:
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2021
    Puddle Jumper

    Puddle Jumper Rattle Can Master Painter

    Camas, WA
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    137
    Owner: Chris Sample
    Year: 1958
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: F134
    Transmission: T90
    Transfer case: D18
    Overdrive: None
    Lift: None
    Tires: Mesa A/P, soon to change.
    Front axle/gear/locker: D25
    Rear axle/gear/locker: D44
    Pic:
     
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  13. Feb 4, 2021
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Bozeman, MT
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    Owner: John Goering
    Year: 1955
    Model: CJ 3B
    Engine: Nominal Gen I small block Chevy (the only GM parts are the valve covers)
    Transmission: Auto Gear Equipment M22W
    Transfer case: Dana 18/Terra Lows
    Overdrive: Warn
    Lift: Holbrook 3.5" springs, 0.5 shackle lift, 1" tub lift
    Tires: 33/12.5/15 KM1's on MT Classic II wheels
    Front axle/gear/locker: D44/4.11/ARB/Reid knuckles/Dutchman 4340 axles
    Rear axle/gear/locker: D44/4.11/ARB/full float/hopefully Dutchman axles-if they clear the custom 4340 spindles
    Pic:
    [​IMG]
     
  14. Feb 4, 2021
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    Seattle Wa.
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    Messages:
    2,361
    Owner: Scott
    Year: 1964
    Model: M38A1
    Engine: 1995 Chevy TBI 4.3ltr V-6
    Transmission: SM465
    Transfer case: Dana 18
    Overdrive: Warn
    Lift: 3.5" Old Man Emu YJ Springs
    Tires: 33X12.5X15 KM2's
    Front axle/gear/locker: D30/4.27/ARB Locker/Disk Brakes
    Rear axle/gear/locker: D44/4.27/Detroit Locker/Warn Full Float Axles with Locking hubs/Disk Brakes
    The early CJ that can out do a Rubicon Wrangler.
    Pic:
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Feb 5, 2021
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  15. Feb 4, 2021
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

    New Kent, VA
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    Messages:
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    Ok I'm in:
    Owner: Jonathan
    Year: 1957/1970
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: 225 dauntless
    Transmission: T18
    Transfer case: Dana 18
    Overdrive: none
    Lift: BDS 2.5", 1" lift shackles
    Tires: 33x12.5x15 goodyear mtr's
    Front axle/gear/locker: dana 30, 3.73, open
    Rear axle/gear/locker: flanged offset dana 44, open diff
    Pic: this is the closest to the current state of completion
    Screenshot_20210204-191339_Gallery.jpg
     
  16. Feb 4, 2021
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Albertville, AL
    Joined:
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    Messages:
    5,349
    Owner: Mike
    Year:
    1971
    Model: CJ5
    Engine: 225 V6, ported and polished heads, balanced assembly, Mallory dual point,hi volume oil pump, hedman headers
    Transmission: T14 3 speed
    Transfer case: Dana 18
    Overdrive: no
    Lift: 2-1/2” Rancho
    Tires: 31x10.5-15
    Front axle/gear/locker: Dana 30, 3.73 gears, Aussie locker and disk brakes
    Rear axle/gear/locker Flanged 44, 3.73 gears, power loc, 10” drums
    Pic:
    65E3C793-168C-4BAA-9E98-0CF035BDD52A.jpeg

     
    Last edited: Feb 4, 2021
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