Joe's CJ5 History

Guest · 2018-08-10T08:12:51-07:00

Some of my fabrications and the build of my CJ5. Yes, it only has 33's but it can keep up with most jeeps running 37's and has recovered a few from Barrett Jeep Trail - just saying I bought it 20yrs ago (street Jeep), as I modified it to do things it wouldn't before it became something I tow to trails or drive around town. About 10yrs ago I parked it and let it rot away ... This last year I decided I wanted to get back into wheeling so I started replacing everything that went bad (complete wiring, tires, fuel tank, carburetor, gauges, brakes etc...) I figured since I was fixing it I would change a few thing, like redoing the shock mounts, adding lights, snorkel & the Cerakote FDE paint job. Here are some images of the last time I wheeled it (traffic jam at walker hill) when it was red & then some progression images after sitting. 78-CJ5 (registered & insured) B2600 leaf springs F&R - reverse shackle -over axle Locked F&R 4.56 gears 33x15.5 15 Super swamper TSL-SX T18 6.32:1 1st gear Dana 300 Moser axles custom steering box brace (350 rod end caps welded to steel brace) Warn hubs Rancho RS9000 F&R Custom shock mounts On-board air & tank Dual Optima Batteries Yellow Top 4.2 I6 2bbl Weber Custom ammo box air cleaner Warn Winch Custom rock guards Custom rack Ammo box center console Tree saver / strap Snatch block CB Radio High lift jack Wavian NATO Jerry Can Cerakote FDE Paint

Guest former user
Guest former user
#110 Aug 2018, 8:12 AM
Some of my fabrications and the build of my CJ5. Yes, it only has 33's but it can keep up with most jeeps running 37's and has recovered a few from Barrett Jeep Trail - just saying I bought it 20yrs ago (street Jeep), as I modified it to do things it wouldn't before it became something I tow to trails or drive around town. About 10yrs ago I parked it and let it rot away ... This last year I decided I wanted to get back into wheeling so I started replacing everything that went bad (complete wiring, tires, fuel tank, carburetor, gauges, brakes etc...) I figured since I was fixing it I would change a few thing, like redoing the shock mounts, adding lights, snorkel & the Cerakote FDE paint job. Here are some images of the last time I wheeled it (traffic jam at walker hill) when it was red & then some progression images after sitting. 78-CJ5 (registered & insured) B2600 leaf springs F&R - reverse shackle -over axle Locked F&R 4.56 gears 33x15.5 15 Super swamper TSL-SX T18 6.32:1 1st gear Dana 300 Moser axles custom steering box brace (350 rod end caps welded to steel brace) Warn hubs Rancho RS9000 F&R Custom shock mounts On-board air & tank Dual Optima Batteries Yellow Top 4.2 I6 2bbl Weber Custom ammo box air cleaner Warn Winch Custom rock guards Custom rack Ammo box center console Tree saver / strap Snatch block CB Radio High lift jack Wavian NATO Jerry Can Cerakote FDE Paint
Josh Subscriber
Josh Subscriber
#210 Aug 2018, 10:33 AM
Nice Jeep.

The ammo box air box is a cool custom feature!

Semper Fi
kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
#310 Aug 2018, 11:24 AM
Nice rig, I learned to wheel in a similarly built stretched CJ3. I like the roof jacks around the rear shocks. Look forward to seeing this rig out on the trail. Anything to break up the endless hoard of JKUs.
Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
#412 Aug 2018, 12:38 PM
Nice looking little jeep!

Um...what?
70commando Subscriber
70commando Subscriber
#512 Aug 2018, 9:13 PM
I love it, i started wheeling with a 1953 M38A1. Manual Steering , brakes etc. The Rubicon beat me up until I upgraded. Even did the little sluice with it before it grew house size boulders. In fact a i just saw a Jeep run this year with a group all running old Willy's jeeps. Congrats on the project.
Dale Clement Member Joined: June 2015
Dale Clement Member Joined: June 2015
#613 Aug 2018, 2:10 AM
Kris is right,it is nice to see something different out on the trail although I don’t think my Dodge pick up looks anything like a JKU LOL

Dale Clement