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    Shifter Cable

    in Joyner UTV SxS Forum

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    I have a NEW set (both cables) never used. $55 plus shipping. These are the later cables after the upgrade.

    Sending you a PM with my email & tel # as I am only on the site once or twice a day.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    Project Jeep CJ5

    in All Other Off-Road Toys

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    One step backwards but three steps forward. Had the front diff installed and came across a deal. Bought a '78 Jeep CJ7 for parts. I am installing the open knuckled front diff from the '78 in my "69 CJ5. It is easier to service, a bit stronger & 3" wider. I was going to have to use 1 1/4" spacers as the wheels have a bit too much backspacing. Now the $120 from the spacers is being used to install a Detroit Tru-Trac locker in the front diff. It is nearly a full locker with a little bit of forgiving limited-slip. Also the new diff has DISC brakes. Diff will be ready in a week or two. Today the headers arrived so I can start their install. I have cut out the front cross member & added a new brace so I could install the MUCH bigger 3 core radiator from the CJ7. Work is going well BUT the finish date is pushed out. JJ, Joy the Jeep, will be ready for a Moab trip in the Fall.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    Electric 4x4 locker failure question

    in Joyner UTV SxS Forum

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    Tempting, but it still has the cheap plastic gears, right? Or has it been updated?

    I've worked a simple system to switch from 2x4 to 4x4. I'll be rigging it up in the next few days and will post pics.

    Why don't you put it up on ebay? I'm sure it'll sell.

    No problem, I will be. Just too busy currently.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    Project Jeep CJ5

    in All Other Off-Road Toys

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    New diff assemblies, springs & shackles are installed. She is sitting on her own on the 17" rims & 33" tires. Ground clearance measurements are 25" at the lowest body point, 16" at the lowest point (transfer case) under the middle and 11" under the bottom of the diffs. That is pretty good clearance without losing highway driving sablity. I will take a pic tomorrow and put it in my gallery. I am currently doing a radiator upgrade & a total rewire. I had one piece axles installed & a Detroit Locker installed in the rear diff. Called Summit Racing and the Headers are to arrive in 10 days. Going to be a little rat roddish as I have repainted and rebuild the frame and drive components but will not get the body anytime soon.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    Seat Belts

    in Joyner UTV SxS Forum

    Posted

    I used mine for limit straps. IMHO replace with a good set of cam locks. If you can find a local SCCA or NASA racer, they have to replace belts too early per racing rules by both organizations. You can get them really reasonable and they are still great for use in the Trooper.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    wheel play not bearings

    in Joyner UTV SxS Forum

    Posted

    I still say it is the hubs! Unless you machined and completed the work Lenny did, the bearing will seem OK when installed but under load will move. If it looks like you have negative camber, it is the hubs. JMHO! Someone is going to have to make an aftermarket hub replacement someday as this problem is going to creep into most of the Troopers. More so if you are running large tires with deep dish wheels.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    Project Jeep CJ5

    in All Other Off-Road Toys

    Posted

    My shipment of presents arrived yesterday. Mounted 33" tires on 17" rims, the set of prior tires off my Dodge Ram 4X4; man does she look different & good. New springs arrived and compared to the old, easy 4" of more arch in the springs and much heavier shackles another 1/2 inchs longer. I am also doing a 1" body lift. All together the lifts & tires will add 6" of total lift. Also added a Detroit Locker to the rear diff. Headers are ordered and will arrive mid-June, back ordered from Summit Racing. She will be ready for the NEXT Joyner & Guest Jamboree :D !

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    After Jamboree wil be in UT

    in Joyner UTV SxS Forum

    Posted

    After riding with Lenny thu the woopies at speed, I can say his or my back is going to fail before his Trooper. My back was sore for a couple of days after riding with him. I think Lenny is going to have to put some suspension travel in the seats mounts as well or slow down. Not sure if Lenny knows how to slow down, LOL!

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

    EDIT Kinarfi - - He doesn't :blink:

    windshield mount

    in Joyner UTV SxS Forum

    Posted

    Rocmoc also, I'm wondering did the 3 inch gap on top and 1 inch gap on bottom for venting worked good for you? I'm thinking about making that big vent holes in the sheet metal if i do it like bruhaw but not as nice due to using a air powered cut off wheel freehand

    YES, I had about 1-2 inches at the top and 2+ inches at the bottom. The bottom was open from the hump on the driver's side to the passerger's side.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

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