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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Wanted: lift kit or lift springs for CJ2/3

« on: October 27, 2024, 05:59:49 PM »

Are you still looking for a lift kit?

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"Modifications"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Incites / Re: Injection in Hurricane engine

« on: September 28, 2023, 12:41:55 PM »

These are from the cj2a page.  A couple of people have injected they hurricane engines and documented it over there. Hope this helps.

https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/fuel-injecting-the-3b_topic45155.html

https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/how-to-fuel-inject-willys-l134-with-holley-sniper_topic50348.html

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Dana 25 Knuckle Rebuild

« on: October 12, 2017, 10:14:58 AM »

Perfect.  Thank you for the information.  I will check to make sure they are the same.  And the picture of the hole is the bottom of the knuckle. 

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Dana 25 Knuckle Rebuild

« on: October 12, 2017, 01:14:24 AM »

Just for fun I have attached picture's of the steering knuckle I had to replace because it had a hole in it.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Dana 25 Knuckle Rebuild

« on: October 12, 2017, 01:11:28 AM »

Here are 2 pictures of the knuckle.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Dana 25 Knuckle Rebuild

« on: October 10, 2017, 11:42:03 PM »

Thank you for the reply. I have to apology. The axle is a Dan 25, not 27. I was going off memory and it clearly failed me.  I don't know how much of a difference that makes.  I modified the title of the thread to reflex the actual axle.

The spec's on the Novak website statement that there should be 12-14 lbs of tension without the seals. Since that is 4 times the tension I am getting, I figured I needed the washer to increase the tension. I am trying to tighten up the lose/wear steering.� Once this is done I plan to replace tierod ends, rebuild the bell crank, and rebuild the gear box.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Dana 25 Knuckle Rebuild

« on: October 09, 2017, 06:50:30 PM »

I am in the process of rebuilding my Dana 25 steering knuckles.� The lower bearing were so shot that they were in pieces.� I replaced the bearings and the races and put it back together.� However, with all the shims removed I was only able to manage 3 lbs of tension.� I read on the Novak website that if proper tension was not obtained a washer can be added between the kingpin and the kingpin bearing to increase the tension.� Will any washer do or do I need to find a grade 5/8 washer?� Thanks in advanced.�

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Experience with 2.5� Superlift (32�s vs 33�s)

« on: September 25, 2017, 02:45:52 PM »

I am thinking about adding a 2.5� Superlift to my 3a.  I am currently running 31x10.5�s with the slightly longer �H� shackles on 15x8 wheels.  (I broke one of the original �c� style shackles a long time ago when I was running 32x11.5�s and replaced them all.)  I really like the look of that size tire on these little jeeps and the lift would allow me to run those without all the rubbing and hitting of the front springs while turning.  The problem is that 32x11.5�s are getting hard to find unless I change to a 16� wheel and run a 265/75. 

I have heard that the superlift runs a little tall, so I have been wondering if I could get away with a 33x10.5.  Has anyone had experience with a 33x10.5 on a 3a?  Has anyone had experience with 32x11.5�s and 33x10.5�s and would like to throw in their opinion?  I am also wondering if I would have to add more lift to run the 33�s.  The jeep has an f-head motor so there is a hole in the hood.  I have also been thinking of adding a 1� body lift to remove the hole. 

Also, I would love to see pictures of your jeeps with 32's or 33's on them.  Thanks. 

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Utah

« on: September 25, 2017, 11:19:49 AM »

Dave - That is what I have been thinking.  Thanks. I actually have a line on a body that needs work, with a hood in great shape and fenders in good shape for just over $400.  That is cheaper than just a new hood and I could practice on the tub before working on my own that I would like to keep because of the jeeps history.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Utah

« on: September 23, 2017, 04:19:09 PM »

Welcome!
Looks like a wicked cool (New England way of saying great) project with awesome family history!
And to me, that looks like it's in great condition to start with....all that stuff can be rebuilt. Good luck!
Dave (squidtone)

Dave - I have gone back and forth on trying to save the body and just scraping it for a repro body.  I think I could save the body, but not sure about the hood or fenders.  Thoughts on those?  Thank.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Utah

« on: September 23, 2017, 04:07:39 PM »

Thanks Brad.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Utah

« on: September 20, 2017, 03:56:04 PM »

I don't know why two of the pictures are upside down.  Click on them and they are right side up.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Utah

« on: September 20, 2017, 03:48:29 PM »

A couple pictures of the jeep.

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Once You've Joined / Hello from Utah

« on: September 20, 2017, 03:30:49 PM »

I am new to the forum.� My name is Theral.� I live in Ogden, UT.� I inherited a 1950 3a from my mom that she inherited from her father.� Her father purchased the jeep in 1951 after it had spent a year service a sheep farmer.�

My Grandfather used it as a farm truck for over 40 years.� All of his children and grandchildren learned to drive out on the farm behind the wheel of the old 3a.�

In the early '90's it was sitting unused at the farm and my mom asked for it.� I was in high school at the time and very excited.� We brought it home, got it running, and enjoyed it.�

In 2000, I headed off to college and the jeep fell into disrepair.� The front right wheel cylinder started leaking, so the brakes stopped working.� After a couple of years I disabled the starter so no one would drive it without brakes.�

About 5 years ago my mom and dad came to stay for a weekend.� They showed up with the jeep and handed me the title.� I began repairing it a couple of years ago, but money, working full time, and attending graduate school have made the process slow.�

The 3a was stock when I received it except for an F head motor out of a �65 cj5, a 12 volt conversion, and some 31 inch tires I added a long time ago.� Although it may annoy/frustrate some, I am upgrading to disc brakes and eventually a Saginaw steering.� I have always hated both the brakes and the steering in the jeep.� I plan to keep the rest as is.�

As you can see from the pictures, the body is in need of serious attention.� There is not a panel that is not dented, rusted, or both.� Once I finish the brakes I will be turning my attention to the body.� I have had old timer's tell me they have totaled nicer jeeps than mine, but I still love it.�

Sorry for the long winded post.� �