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100 questions

Question 44:
Removing the main body from the frame of my CJ8
On the firewall there is the wiring junction, fuse block.
I want to seperate wiring so I can remove body from frame.
I have new wiring to install later so all wiring will be removed.
I still would like to preserve the old wiring,.


How do you remove easily with least amount of damage?
From firewall side
From interior side
 
It’s held on the firewall with one bolt through the middle. Undo that bolt and it comes apart. Disconnect everything in the engine and pull it.

On the inside there are bolts into the firewall to remove the interior block.

IMG_0181.jpegIMG_0184.jpegI just removed mine on the engine side last weekend.
 
Question 45:
Do they make brackets that you attach to rear bumper mounts on a CJ8, that enables the mounting of standard CJ8 front bumper to rear?
 
Overlander are all that way. Front bumper on the rear with ‘82 CJ-7 limited rubber end caps.

If anyone has a lead on those end caps, I am in need of a set.
 
I have made the larger CJ front end caps out of aluminum that were originally steel (and still can make). Didn't get enough interest on here for making the limited end caps out of aluminum. Not that many Limiteds out there needing end caps I guess.
 
Kim Dawson said:
I have made the larger CJ front end caps out of aluminum that were originally steel (and still can make). Didn't get enough interest on here for making the limited end caps out of aluminum. Not that many Limiteds out there needing end caps I guess.
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I have a set of your larger aluminum caps. There is enough difference to make it obviously different.
 
Question 46:
When I mount my body to stock frame can I use mounts to lift the body and not make any modifications to steering etc..? If so maximum I can lift body and do no modifications?
 
Interceptor said:
Question 45:
Do they make brackets that you attach to rear bumper mounts on a CJ8, that enables the mounting of standard CJ8 front bumper to rear?
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I have brackets to mount stock front bumper to rear. Jim 248 722 9427
 
Question 47:
Since I have rear hitch I feel is strong enough.. to use for snatching, pulling, being towed out of muck.

I was looking for a ring to go into my 2" receiver, I've read using the ball is a no no.
Hopeing to find a ring that has towe balls also, no luck. I did find one with a hook.

Any suggestions?
 
Interceptor said:
Question 47:
Since I have rear hitch I feel is strong enough.. to use for snatching, pulling, being towed out of muck.

I was looking for a ring to go into my 2" receiver, I've read using the ball is a no no.
Hopeing to find a ring that has towe balls also, no luck. I did find one with a hook.

Any suggestions?
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If you have a 2” receiver, I would suggest one of these. Many manufacturers and all over Amazon.IMG_7139.jpeg
 
www.factor55.com

HitchLink 2.0

Use your receiver as a recovery tow point. Fits standard 2 inch receivers and common ¾ screw pin shackles/D-Rings.
www.factor55.com www.factor55.com
 
Thanks for responses, the TOPTOW would save me from carrying around extra parts. I just don't like the hook, seems line could slip off easily.

Most likely I will get the receiver hitchlink style and leave it inserted in receiver, stow a 3 sided trailer ball set in bag with recovery items
 
Here is the one I use, if I am not wrapping a soft shackle around an axle which is my first choice for winch point:

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technically, a receiver hitch is not rated for "recovery". If you're tugging to extract someone, odds are you are exceeding the rated capacity of the hitch pin / receiver. I know we all do it, just be aware.
 
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