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    Hi, Sorry it took so long to reply, been busy...

    Hi,
    Sorry it took so long to reply, been busy with it. I don't know what a short nose version is, but here's a side view of mine.

    So far I have a new radiator, electric fan, water pump, Delco 3...
  2. Well, found the answer. ...

    Well, found the answer.

    https://www.kaiserwillys.com/tech-guide/55-75-willys-cj-5/steering-service-standards-cj-5/
  3. 1958 CJ5 front end steering and tie rod end parts

    Hi,
    Wondering if someone can post a link that'll tell me what all the front end tie rods ends are and possibly part numbers. I'd like to replace everything steering related.
    What are the parts...
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    I had a friend measure his mounting points at...

    I had a friend measure his mounting points at ride height, he's at about 16". I have some lift shackles in the front, likely to compensate for the V8 and at 17.5 to 18" all around.
    I'm considering...
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    Yes, the axle is flipped back under. I have the...

    Yes, the axle is flipped back under. I have the tires, but are not mounted and installed. Got 30-9.50-15s tires. Still waiting on wheel studs before I can get the tires on.
    Learned the hard way...
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    Looking for shocks

    Hi,
    I just got a 1958 CJ5. I'm going through it right now to get it driving. Right now I'm looking for shocks and don't know if I have a lift kit on it already. The shock mounting points are about...
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    Oh yeah, I see now. Didn't notice that. The front...

    Oh yeah, I see now. Didn't notice that. The front is still spring under. I'll drop the rear back down.

    Thanks.

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    Here's the rear leaf pack, if that means...

    Here's the rear leaf pack, if that means anything?
    Thanks again.
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    I'm shooting for a decent handling and riding...

    I'm shooting for a decent handling and riding rig. So maybe I'll go with a front lift spring pack if the add a leaf isn't enough. That's a 30" tire for reference.
    Do you think it already has a...
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    Got the add a leaf kit yesterday. Went with a...

    Got the add a leaf kit yesterday. Went with a 2.5". I think that should do it. If not, I'll then add a shackle lift till it sits where I want.
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    1958 CJ5, V8 swapped

    Hi All,

    As I approach retirement, I'm selling off most of my toys and with a hunk of cash in my pocket, I told myself no more projects..... That lasted a week and then this came up on craigslist....
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