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Continuing from page 1. Leading up to this point the bumper was removed and some small details need to be taken care of. Starting from here the winch mount and winch will get fit up and installed. Depending on your type of winch will determine if the factory vacuum pump will need relocation. Test fitting will …
In 2013 Jeep released a special model Rubicon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the model. This model had extra features including steel front and rear bumpers, a first for the JK. If you own a JK Wrangler that is a 10th Anniversary (2013), Rubicon X (2014), or Rubicon Hard Rock (2015-2017) running the stock …
In Part 1 we installed a Warn VR10-S Winch onto the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 and are now in need of some wiring. Wiring Getting the wiring from the winch to the battery on a CJ is pretty straight forward. We ran the wire inside the grill and exited behind the passenger side headlight through the …
As part of the return from retirement of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was outfitted with several new items to improve its off road prowess. A winch on the front of a Jeep is as useful as it looks good, our Jeep spent several years with a naked bumper and it was time for a change. Over …
Continuing from Part 1, Part 2 – Installing the Lock Right Inspect the Lock Right parts and start by installing the couplers with the original bushings. Insert the spacers inside the driver with the shoulder side toward the cross shaft. Place the pins within the driver and install the drivers into the carrier. Attempt to …
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 spent a few years in retired status and it was decided to bring it back to light-active duty. This meant some trail rides but nothing extreme, the goal is to prepare the Jeep for some light recreational off road use, preservation is kept in mind. Everyone knows CJ’s aren’t getting more …
If you live in an area that experiences the force of winter it may be time for a new set of wiper blades to keep the window clear when the messy stuff arrives. Snow is bad enough but dirty slush and ice coat a Jeep’s windshield in no time and even the JK has less …
After the installation of the new suspension some further sprucing up of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was in order. The Mickey Thomson MTZ tires on the Classic II wheels served the Jeep well from both a performance and appearance perspective but a look change just felt needed. US Mags makes many styles of wheels but …
The final piece to the Old Man Emu suspension install on our 78 CJ-5 is the addition of the Crabtree Tool & Die YJ style 4″ shackles on both the front and rear of the CJ. These shackles are real nice and are super heavy duty. Thick steel plates with a center bolt and grease-able spring …
Begin by installing the fixed end of the spring, install the bolt and nut but leave loose for now. We chose to use our own steel caster shims and removed the OME ones. Doing this requires holding the spring pack together with a clamp or the leaves will separate. With the shims install install the …
