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'71 CJ5

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by txtoller, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    I like the tail light arrangement, its different from anything I've seen before.
     
  2. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I went back and forth on how I wanted to arrange them. I wanted maximum visibility for the tail lights and the most light dispersal for the back up lights.
     
  3. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Pulled "Sour Apple" out and down to shop. Going to weld on the PS bracket, new shock brackets and get the rear end gearing changed plus a couple other items.

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  4. jeepermc

    jeepermc Active Member

    I just read back through this thread and....... What springs did you use?
     
  5. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I'll have to go through my receipts to see exactly which ones I ordered.
     
  6. jeepermc

    jeepermc Active Member

    I like the height. 33's on the jeep?
     
  7. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yes, they are 33's.
     
  8. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    My apologies if you have already stated this (I didn't see it) but what brand of rear bumper/spare tire carrier is that or did you make it?

    Thanks
     
  9. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    The bumper/tire carrier is from Dirtworx out in California.

    http://www.thedirtworx.com/
     
  10. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    What size lift?
     
  11. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    2.5" spring, 1.5" shackle.
     
  12. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

  13. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Well, got some important stuff done yesterday! Thanks to Troy from Troy's Offroad.

    Got the steering box mounted, spring shackles reversed, shock mounts removed, new mounts welded on, tie rod swap kit. Now I'm just waiting on the new gears for the rear end, should be in Tuesday along with the 1.5" wheel spacers. Will install on Saturday.

    Now to find a steering column....

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  14. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

  15. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Have to ask. This is a hunting jeep! Do you hunt from interstate 20? ;) Very nice build. Hunt land requires an old beater like maybe a worthless bronco or chevy blazer. You know, something that if you accidentally shot a hole through it you won't care. Keep up the great work..
     
  16. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    where did that steering box mount come from?
     
  17. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I love your welding outfit...It looks like mine. Sometimes I wear flip flops. :oops:
     
  18. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    78 cj7
     
  19. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    I have some shoes and socks and Levis and skin that have suffered from welding. I don't even think I would consider flip flops. At least I haven't set any clothing on fire for many years.
     
  20. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Thursday was a good day, got the new gears in and the wheel spacers on. Towed it home and today started putting the front clip back on...
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