New To The Group & To Jeep!

[Mlkoger]

Thanks for the add!
I'm brand new to jeeps. Just got a 1970 DJ-5A. Using this vehicle as a teaching tool for me and my 2 boys. The simplicity of older jeeps and the space in which to work on them were my main draws. I am however having some difficulties identifying exactly what some of my parts are.
If I am researching correctly, I believe it has a 4 cylinder chevy 153 2.5l engine. Also, it has a 3 speed Automatic trans which I am having trouble identifying. All the reading material states it should have a 2 speed powerglide.
We have had the jeep only a few days and trying to make it road worthy. We've done the standard oil change, plugs & wires and have just moved on to the brakes. The master cylinder seems to work fine, but upon removing the wheels I have found a few missing pieces from the front drum brakes. I have yet to be able to find anyone selling a hardware kit for these brakes. Any suggestions? After the brakes, we will move on to the carburetor and tear down, replace seals and clean.

Thanks,
Matt

[LarrBeard]

Welcome to the group.

If this is a teaching project, I would suggest that you invest in a shop manual for the vehicle. While you can work your way through a lot of issues, having the shop manual to use for a guide to the "students" will enhance the experience.

The KWAS catalog is also a very good reference for parts ...

Post some pictures so we can see the project.

[Mlkoger]

Yes, I was able to find and download a '53-'71 service manual that has been very useful so far. And yes, I have already used the KWAS catalog, which looks like it too will be an invaluable resource. I have not been able to find the linkage rods for the drum brakes however.
Can't believe I forgot to post the pics

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[gmwillys]

Great father and son project!

I know that there are some differences between a CJ and a DJ, (rear differential is centered on a DJ, offset on a CJ). Depending on the year, the early models used the DANA 27, where the later models used a DANA 44 rear ends.

The following link is a descent source of everything DJ;

http://www.postaljeep.net/index.htm

[Mlkoger]

Awesome! I had not found that site yet. Hopefully they can provide some direction on these brake parts. Thank you kindly.