Don't have any pictures of his, but it looks pretty much like this one. Color and all (minus the stars and stuff). Trailer too.



I've seen him put it through some crazy stuff. They definitely built them to survive a war. Those CJ's are sweet because they were based on them. CJ = Civilian Jeep.

 

The CJ5 was based on the M38. The CJ2A was based on the MB of WWII fame. The CJ3B is a interm model between the CJ2A and the CJ5.

They are built tough as nails as long as one realizes the limitations of them.

 

Jeeps have limitations?

 

Well, they're certainly limited on comfort. I spent many hours riding in that tiny 3' wide back seat with my two brothers as a kid with a giant German Shepherd taking up all the leg room.

Forgot about the differences between the CJ5 and the CJ3B. My Dad used to have an MB for a while too, but he sold it probably 25 years ago, so I don't remember much about it.

 

They are slow. Top speed at most on a stock MB, CJ2A, Cj3B, or F134 powered CJ5 is probobly 60 mph.

They only have 60 or 75 horse four poppers. (I know about the sixes but that is a different issue.)

They only weigh 2500 lbs so they float on snow instead of sink down to the road. lots of digging.

Remeber that the jeep was originaly designed to cruise at 30mph as that was the militarys speed of transport and its purpose was to go 5 mph over rough terrain.

Limitations.

 

I always wanted a Jeep.

Even now if I had the money, I'd like to have a Wrangler.

 

I had a 92 wrangler for a year or so. It was a fun vehicle but a maintnance nightmare. Parts are very expensive and some where only available from chrysler even though it was 15 years old! That 4.0 was a spunky devil with lots of getup and go and some decent grunt where it was needed. The weakest point was the clutch. There was not enough grab for that thing to properly accelerate with a car in tow. It would slip under acceleration and stink to high hell. Though it was a sure footed and agile creature that could take on 2' dropoffs and deep mud and snow. To my knowledge the engine and drive train were stock. It had a 3" lift and 31" tires.

I would buy an older CJ5 or CJ7 if you want some comfort and options. The YJ is ok at best. Save the CJ2 and 3 models for antique nuts like me as they are very utilitarian.

So you know the ride in these vehicles is a bit bouncy and pronounced. Though they are fun and reasonable on gas when they have a 4 or a 6.

 

That's my ideal Jeep, one with the 4.0.

How are Jeeps geared? How are the axles set up? Do all Jeeps have limited slip? What about the front?

 

LS is an option.
Common gears are 2.73-3.55 for late model YJ and TJ jeeps.
Older cj series jeeps had 3.73-5.38 as a rule.

I belive that LS in the front axle was an option at one time. It was also an option in F series trucks as well. You dont want a LS in a jeep unless it is a dedicated off road vehicle. The short wheelbase of these vehicles will casue a severe spinout on ice or any other loose surface with just a bit too much torque. They are goosey as hell on anything slick in 2wd. 4wd Is mandatory on any low traction surface.

If used off road alot and the locked axles are important I would select a OX or ARB locker.

Most Jeeps after the late 50s have dana 44 rears and usualy have dana 33 fronts. There was a option of dana 44 fronts off and on over the years.

This is an off road vehicle. Drive one for about 200 miles straight before buying it as they have a off road suspension.

 

I've looked all last night and today for the correct one. All I need is one which just covers the carby model 300 I6 engine as I'm installing it into a really old Ford. Do you have a link to send me or ideas where to find one please?

 

1980-96 Haynes manual. Available anywhere Haynes manuals are sold.
1965-85 ford trucks by Chiltons. Available anywhere Chiltons manuals are sold.

Try Napa, Barnes and noble, Bdalton, Autozone, Orileys, Or simply Ebay.