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I installed a disc brake kit on my Dana 27. No issues there. I tried to install the dual reservoir frame mounted master cylinder and have encountered problems. I had to cut out a piece of the inner frame to fit the mounting bracket for the master cylinder. No issues. I bench bled the master...

I am installing the Disc brake kit onto my front Dana 27 on a '58 CJ5. From the pictures you can see that the rotor and hub are not seated far enough back on the axle. This is preventing me from installing the nuts that hold the hub onto the axle. It seems like the wheel bearings need to slide...

Have a 56' CJ5 with a newly rebuilt (by a carb shop) Carter YF. It would start perfectly when I first installed it about 2 months ago but now I cannot get the jeep to start without spraying starting fluid down the carb. Whats up with that?

I have a 58 CJ5 that has been totally restored thus far. I a, attempting the first engine start. I have a new ignition coil with internal resistor. I have a new distributor with no points. I am getting power at the coil and the distributor but am not getting a spark from the coil to the...

I am rebuilding my '56 CJ5 and have ancountered a problem with my Dana 44 rear axle. When I spin the Pinion Shaft Yoke at the differential, only the left wheel spins. The right wheel moves very slightly but nowhere near as much as the left. When I opened up the differential cover and moved the...

I have a set of fenders I pulled off my 1956 CJ5 for sale. They have been cut to fit very large tires. They are in pretty good condition. I am selling locally in Columbus, GA. Make me am offer. I also have an original Carter YK carb up for sale. Again, make me am offer.

I've had the old CJ5 for about a year. I've been driving it but multiple problems have added up and I've decided to do a total restoration. It has the original "Hurricane 4" engine with 3 speed T-90. The body has a bunch of bondo and will surely need a lot of work. This weekend I took the body...

I have a 1956 CJ5 for sale in Columbus, GA. It is in good running condition. It has the original hurricane 4 engine with 3 speed. 4x4 works well and jeep droves well. Items recently replaced or rebuilt: New solex carb All new drum brakes New exhaust New optima red top battery New brake master...

I just replaced my old rusted metal under seat tank with a plastic tank. The metal tank had an attachment point under it for the fuel line to connect. However, the new plastic tank has no such attachment point. Where am I suppose to attach the fuel line? Do I have to fabricated an attachment...

Hey everyone, I am looking to replace m y seats that came off what I'm guessing was a bass boat with authentic looking original style seats. I have a 1956 CJ5. I can't find any place that sells CJ5 seats. Any ideas? Also, any ideas where the single reverse light gets mounted? Thanks!

I just removed my fuel tank from my 56 CJ5 because it was leaking and had debris and rust flakes in it. Should I put in an original style metal gas tank or a newer style plastic variant? Also, when I pulled out the fuel line it was black rubber hose, not the original metal line. I am leaning...

I purchased an early CJ5 for $2500 last month and began the restoration. I am trying to figure out what year the Jeep was manufactured. I cannot find a serial number anywhere on the frame or body. However, I did find one on the engine block. It reads SD 807895. Does anyone know how to interpret...