100 questions

[Chamba]

Here's the link to the above Hemmings article

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/12/30/after-eight-years-of-commuting-and-four-decades-of-plow-duty-this-1969-kaiser-jeep-cj-5-has-been-restored-for-leisure-use?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-12-31

 

[Belizeit]

Nice read.

 

[Interceptor]

Thanks

 

[Interceptor]

Question 23:
Jeep to be used for 97% hiway use, the rest will be dirt/gravel/sand/mud fields. Small 30" tire.
What shock absorbers should I consider?

 

[Randyzzz]

Question 23:
Jeep to be used for 97% hiway use, the rest will be dirt/gravel/sand/mud fields. Small 30" tire.
What shock absorbers should I consider?

My favorites are the Bilstein 5100 series. But they’re probably a bit of overkill for your intended usage.

I used BDS shocks on my current build- I still don’t know how they ride however.

 

[Interceptor]

Currently looking at the stockish replacement by Monroe
The "Gas Magnum"
#34958 (front)
#34803 (rear)
I will look at the Bilstein Shocks

 

[Randyzzz]

This may sound stupid, but your Scrambler is copper colored and those yellow Monroe shocks would stick out like a sore thumb. Just my opinion. Another reason why I like the 5100’s. They are brushed silver and look good with any color.

Now, if you are going to put the yellow/orange stripe factory style decals on your Scrambler, then the yellow shocks would fit great.


I can’t believe I just posted that. My inner mall crawler coming out. Maybe just years of building hot rods making sure all the colors were complementary. Monroe gas magnums are good shocks, whatever you decide.

 

[Interceptor]

Yes and yes. I've ordered the Monroes, my go to brand for years.
And yes going for stock look with factory striping.

 

[Interceptor]

Question 24:
Installing a 350 Chevy In to my 4 cylinder scrambler... what would I need to install a AX 4 speed manual? My jeep currently has a slave cylinder.

Thinking twice about the 350 automatic.

 

[Interceptor]

Is there a decent 5 speed gear box?

 

[designerRob]

Is there a decent 5 speed gear box?

AX15

 

[Interceptor]

Question 25:
When bolting up skid plates etc..is it ok to use high grade bolts? The green ones from tractor supply. I have both grades, is one less prone to seize?

 

[jpnmaine]

M2C. Never Seez Grey. We use black but it is for high temp applications. Never had an issue. Chase the threads. Wire wheel the bolts and apply....last forever.

 

[Interceptor]

Using all new bolts on chassis build

 

[jpnmaine]

Still would chase the threads in the frame...would do it on anything and everything larger than 1/4" just for ease if ever back in it again. Same when it comes to reusing bolts all are wired wheeled if in good shape. No pits, etc. Just my MO.

 

[Interceptor]

Thanks for advice. I have a tap and dye set

 

[Chamba]

Also use anti seize paste on all bolts. It's messy but worth its weight.

 

[Interceptor]

Question 26:
Used A/C units for sale, should I consider buying used parts to convert non A/C vehicle?
Since I'm stripping body eventually for body repairs and dash will be apart... but .. is it worth the end result? Will the used parts be an easy switch over (under dash). Just thinking.....

 

[Interceptor]

Question 27:
Don't understand why people want a two stick transferr, what does it do? Remember I'm new to 4x4 systems

 

[93_Fummins]

Question 27:
Don't understand why people want a two stick transferr, what does it do? Remember I'm new to 4x4 systems

A "twin stick" transfer case allows a lot of things that the traditional single stick cannot easily accomplish. The main reason I do it to all my gear driven t-case rigs is to allow 2wd Lo without spinning the front shaft through open hubs. Having the rear output selector isolated from the front output selector allows access to engaging just rear wheel drive low range. Another neat option, if you do the extra work on the interlock pins, is front wheel drive only. This can be nice when you're in a sticky spot and need to walk just the front of the rig over a little bit to regain the optimal line. Overall, I also find that shifting into and out of 4wd "on the fly" is easier and smoother when twin-stick because you only slide the front output collar rather than pressuring both rails through the "j' bracket. You also get TWICE as many decorative shift knobs to choose from with twin-stick!