Note that if the backlighting color isn't exactly what you want, you can change it by using transparency overlays that you get at an office supply...
The stock heater isn't bad when it works correctly. I rebuilt mine completely, using new neoprene rubber for the flap doors, cleaning it...
The lower joint is a bell coupler, it's not a U-joint. It's pretty simple to understand when you pull it apart. It can only go together one way....
Look at the steering shaft right where it exits the firewall. You should see a U-joint that connects the upper and lower shaft. It has two bolts...
jeepers24 had the right answer about a dozen posts ago. Pull the intermediate shaft off the splines of the column at the firewall, turn the wheel...
FYI, I think you'll need some conversion fittings for the lines. Newer Jeeps use metric bubble flares and older ones use standard SAE double flares.
The bronze sleeve makes ground connection with a little brass flat spring on the backside of the plastic piece. On mine a rivet connects the wire...
The AMC 20 has known issues, but they're easily and relatively cheaply fixed. After that it's a strong axle. AMC 20 center sections are still used...
Automatic transmission in a CJ5? Interesting. Which transmission is it and how long is your driveshaft?
A 73 with a 304 and a solid rear panel? Might have been a Renegade originally. Could that be Renegade Orange paint on the firewall peeking...
What era Wrangler fuel pump is that? I have trouble on my Scrambler with my external fuel pump not drawing fuel from the last 1/4 tank. Sucks to...
Didn't mean to imply that I was laughing at you, not my intention. I was referring to posts I see on other forums where people refer to "minor...
Lots of random vibrations and oscillations get incorrectly termed "death wobble." True death wobble is so severe there's no mistaking it. You will...
Your weird looking rear axle is a Timken. Fairly stout axle in its day but pretty much obsolete now.
How do you make the later pedals work with the shape of the earlier floor? I had a column and a set of pedals from a 78 and scratched my head...
Bought mine from an Ebay vendor called "radiatorclassic." It was a brand new reproduction that fit perfectly and appeared to be good quality. Came...
Don't Krylon it after all that work. Especially on top of a good 2K primer. A decent quality automotive paint doesn't cost much and the results...
Sweet J-truck! My dad has a 73 J-4000 just like it (only his is a T18 ) that he's owned since 1978. Tough trucks. The closed knuckle front 44...
Autometer Z-series have black bezels. That's what I used on my CJ5.
This place lists NOS windshield to dash catches at $3.50 each: http://www.debellajeepparts.com/CJ5body.htm Advance Adapters makes a really nice...
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