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    Thanks for the advice/information. It basically...

    Thanks for the advice/information. It basically confirms what I was already thinking. I tried to fit everything back together after cleaning it and the gears really don't want to move along the shaft...
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    Hey guys, it's been awhile but I've finally found...

    Hey guys, it's been awhile but I've finally found time to get the transmission apart and clean so I could share some pictures. Again, I'm wondering how to proceed given the condition of the parts....
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    I just saw that on another thread. Luckily, I did...

    I just saw that on another thread. Luckily, I did it correctly yesterday. It seemed much easier to drive the shaft into the case, so I did it that way. I will definitely shoot some pictures of the...
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    From a financial standpoint, I'd rather not pay...

    From a financial standpoint, I'd rather not pay someone to do something that I'm capable of doing. I think I've watched Rick Stivers video 20 times in the last 2 weeks! It's a great resource! I...
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    Good to know! I will pick some up! Should any be...

    Good to know! I will pick some up! Should any be used in the diff boxes? I read a thread a while back where someone recommended using it on the spider gears. Would I be ok with 80/90 gear oil alone?
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    Too far gone? (T-90 teardown and rebuild)

    Hi all,

    I just got my transmission separated from the transfer case and got to take a good look at it. My jeep was parked for many years, and it appears that the gasket on the top didn't do a...
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    What is the corn head grease? I read a thread...

    What is the corn head grease? I read a thread about people using it in their dif boxes. I was under the impression that gear oil was used in both the steering box and the axles (but apparently a...
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    Thanks for all the advice! I just got the...

    Thanks for all the advice! I just got the calipers and pads in and I have the brakes installed (with bleeders up)! I am opting to wait on purchasing a new master cylinder/proportioning valve setup...
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    Thanks! I will give the epoxy another try.

    Thanks! I will give the epoxy another try.
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    Broken Steering Gear Box Horn Wire Tube

    Hi all,

    I couldn't find this in any threads, so I figured I would ask. I broke off the little metal tube in the steering gear box when I was taking the steering worm gear out during my initial...
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    What are the thoughts on this setup: The kit...

    What are the thoughts on this setup:
    The kit that I bought from Brennan's Garage allows me to use calipers, pads, and rotors from Geo Tracker front disc brakes on all four wheels with Chevy S10...
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    Sounds like the original e-brake will totally...

    Sounds like the original e-brake will totally work for my set-up.

    Follow up question: If I stick with the front and rear disc setup, can I still use the stock hardlines? I am assuming I will need...
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    I pulled the engine and I'm planning to swap in a...

    I pulled the engine and I'm planning to swap in a 4.3L out of an S10, so I'm not sure how that fits in. I believe I will be able to use the original transfer case with this setup, so I'm assuming I...
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    Stupid Question: Would that work with rear disc...

    Stupid Question: Would that work with rear disc brakes or would I need to go with the original rear drum brakes?
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    Disc Brake Conversion '55 CJ5

    Hey all,

    I have been working on a full restoration of my great grandfather's '55 CJ5 and I have made it to the stage where I am replacing and upgrading the brakes. I opted to go for front and rear...
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    Update: I watched a few videos and did some...

    Update: I watched a few videos and did some playing around with the leaf springs and the leaf spring shackles. The fit is VERY tight, but I was able to get the OEM greaseable leaf spring shackle to...
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    Thanks for the tips! I ordered new pivot bolts...

    Thanks for the tips! I ordered new pivot bolts and new shackles. The left hand thread shackles showed up, but not the right hand thread (which is annoying). I called Rough Country and they said it...
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    Rough Country 2.5" Lift Advice

    Hey guys,

    So, I'm looking into a new suspension for my '55 CJ5 restoration project, since my original leaf springs were rusted and broken and my shocks have been blown since probably 1972. I have...
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    Engine Swap Preparations CJ5! Need advice!

    Hey guys,

    So, after speaking with a friend, it occurred to me that I should get my new engine mounts welded in prior to priming and painting my frame (I am totally new to all of this). I have a...
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    Thanks guys! I have a lot of options to consider!...

    Thanks guys! I have a lot of options to consider! I don't have the original seats or mounts unfortunately, so I will end up buying or fabricating mounts in some capacity. I'll be stealing the engine...
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    Those look great! Those are the type of seat that...

    Those look great! Those are the type of seat that I'm looking for! The CJ5 has a tool box under the passenger seat and the fuel tank under the drivers seat, so I'm wondering how I would get seats...
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    Upgrading seats in '55 CJ5

    Hi all,

    I'm wondering if anyone has found a good option for putting new seats in a '55 CJ5. I would like something with a high back preferably to have some neck support. I have done some google...
  23. Thread: Frame Paint?

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    Thanks, I'll check out the other threads. I...

    Thanks, I'll check out the other threads. I appreciate the recommendation!
  24. Thread: Frame Paint?

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    Frame Paint?

    Hello all,

    I am entirely new to any sort of auto restoration. I bought my great grandfather's 1955 CJ5, and I have been attempting to rescue it and bring it back to driving and usable condition. I...
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