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Cj2a Saginaw Steering Question

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by DanStew, Apr 26, 2021.

  1. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I am planning on the power steering upgrade on the CJ2a.
    I have done this swap a few times on early CJ5s, but the flatty is new to me.
    First thing I noticed is the frame past the tube crossmember is very shorter than the CJ5 and i have to place the mount way forward.
    My biggest question is what are you doing with the radiator mount tab on the crossmember if you notch the crossmember for the intermediate shaft between column and gear box?

    Do you have any pictures of how your intermediate shaft setup?

    thanks
     
    DanStew, Apr 26, 2021
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  2. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    oldtime, Apr 26, 2021
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  3. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    GREAT!!! Thanks!!
     
    DanStew, Apr 26, 2021
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  4. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I've done it multiple times on the flatties, but I traditionally swap out the crossmember. I mount my box higher, so want a clean punch through the crossmember for the steering shaft. Even when I do a manual box, I size it so I can put a power box in later.
     
    Warloch, Apr 27, 2021
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  5. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Have you had problems with the radiator mounts or you jsut recreated them with the new crossmember and they are generally in the same location?
     
    DanStew, Apr 29, 2021
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  6. Jeepsterjim

    Jeepsterjim Member

    PICS PLEASE. I'm ready to remove the tubalor crossmember and replace it with ? Am going to install manual sag BUT want to set it up so I can bolt in a P/S box later. Seems you may have this solved soooooooooooooooooo PIC PICS PICS
     
    Jeepsterjim, Apr 29, 2021
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  7. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I remount them on the new crossmember - I'll see about getting pics of a couple options in the next couple days. Its 'snowing' pretty hard right now - and while we need the moisture :banghead:
     
    Warloch, May 3, 2021
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  8. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Actually - you can see them pretty good on the '49 pics I have on my site...

    Blue 49 Build Items
     
    Warloch, May 3, 2021
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  9. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    THANKS!!!
     
    DanStew, May 3, 2021
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  10. Jeepsterjim

    Jeepsterjim Member

    Thanks for the pics. Looks like you did a body lift. if so, how much of a lift did you add?
     
    Jeepsterjim, May 3, 2021
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  11. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    It's about 1 1/2 - 2" body lift. I like to do that as it makes hood clearance a non factor. It also keeps the center of gravity down close to the frame and allows you to run larger tires without such a spring lift (Holbrooks on the '50 and 1 1/2" lift springs on the '49). The radiator in the '49 is an old flatty radiator.
     
    Warloch, May 3, 2021
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  12. Jeepsterjim

    Jeepsterjim Member

    Thanks for the reply. I planned on about a 1 1/2" lift for clearance of the F-134 motor and tire clearance. It also gives a little more room to get to the bell housing bolts, ETC. I will be installing swing pedals and Sag steering which will be a plus for the 2A.
     
    Jeepsterjim, May 3, 2021
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  13. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Did you guys get what you need? I can try to get some pics now that the snow has melted. You can also look at my '63 build. I put a larger cross member in there, but mostly the same way I do on the flatties.
     
    Warloch, May 4, 2021
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