What to do about steering issues on a CJ5?
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What is power steering return hose for Jeep CJ series?
V-8 Engine OMIX 18012.03 Power Steering Pressure Hose for 80-83 Jeep CJ Series with 8 Cylinder Engine – 5.0L 304c.i. V-8 Engine Crown Automotive J5370019 Power Steering Return Hose for 80-83 Jeep CJ Series – 80-83 with 2.5L GM Engine 80-81 with 5.0L 304c.i. V-8 Engine
When did the Jeep CJ-7 come out?
Jeep CJ-7 (1976-1986) w/ Left Hand Drive; Right Tie Rod End On Tie Rod. Jeep CJ-8 (1981-1986) w/ Left Hand Drive; Right Tie Rod End On Tie Rod. Jeep Pickup (1947-1965); Left Tie Rod End; Steering Knuckle To Steering Knuckle or Bellcrank To Steering Knuckle (At Knuckle).
Where does wondering stearing come from on a CJ5?
No slop in the gearbox, everything North and South of the gearbox seems fine, i honestly can’t figure out where the wondering stearing is coming from. The only thing I can find is the front spring bushings are worn out. Can this make stearing that sloppy? Just my thoughts. But yeah. Bad bushings will throw you all over the road. I’d start there.
What do you need to know about Jeep Steering stabilizers?
Jeep Steering Stabilizers & Brackets. Your Jeep’s steering stabilizer is basically a shock absorber for your steering system, and helps erase any shimmy, shake or wobble while you are driving so you remain in control of your vehicle at all times.
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No slop in the gearbox, everything North and South of the gearbox seems fine, i honestly can’t figure out where the wondering stearing is coming from. The only thing I can find is the front spring bushings are worn out. Can this make stearing that sloppy? Just my thoughts. But yeah. Bad bushings will throw you all over the road. I’d start there.
What causes a bump steer on a CJ5?
Bump steer is caused by too much angle in the draglink. Meaning you have more than 3in of lift and have not installed a dropped pitman arm, or you have like 7in. of lift and only a 4in dropped pitman arm.
What kind of steering gear does a Jeep CJ have?
Be aware that the power steering gear is essentially a “hydraulic power tool”. The stock power steering gear and pump pressure have been enough to tear many AMC/Jeep CJ steering gears from the frame.
Where is the input shaft on a Jeep CJ?
Verify the input shaft spline size, you will likely need aftermarket adaptation parts. There are options of aftermarket improved steering shafts, running from the top of the steering gear to the column’s splines at the firewall end. Note: You likely have the OEM sliding/collapsible steering shaft now.
What kind of steering gear does a YJ Wrangler have?
The prototype gear in the video is a typical 800-series, specifically from a 1987 Jeep YJ Wrangler. This has features common to many of the Saginaw rotary valve power steering gears. Curious to hear others’ experience around the popular OEM retrofit and aftermarket steering gears that you mention.
What kind of fuel injection does a CJ5 use?
And based on your pics. They look shot. Go with polyurethane. They’LL last longer. Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear.
Bump steer is caused by too much angle in the draglink. Meaning you have more than 3in of lift and have not installed a dropped pitman arm, or you have like 7in. of lift and only a 4in dropped pitman arm.
And based on your pics. They look shot. Go with polyurethane. They’LL last longer. Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear.
When did the CJ-5 become a 3 speed?
In 1976, the T-150 became the 3 speed for the CJ-5. In 1980, the heavy duty 3 speeds and 4 speeds were no longer offered. The lighter duty SR-4, T-4, T-176, and T-5 were used.
When did the Jeep CJ 5 come out?
The CJ-5 was produced from 1955 through 1983.
What kind of engine does an AMC CJ-5 have?
When AMC purchased Jeep from Kaiser, they soon made the AMC 232 , 258, and 304 available in the CJ-5. The last three years of production, the GM 151 I4 was the standard engine.
Can a CJ7 be converted to an automatic?
🙂 The following is a stock like conversion of a really nice 5 speed 86 CJ7 to an automatic.
How to convert a manual shift CJ to an automatic?
In this case, the Jeep had aftermarket carpet over the plate with two holes for the shifters. We will carefully cut away the carpet allowing overhang for the the old cover to be removed and the new one will lay on top of the carpet with the edges tucked in.
What do I need to convert my car to manual steering?
Borgeson manufactures power to manual conversion kits for these cars. Summit Racing offers the Borgeson kits and the necessary small parts to complete the conversion. The heart of the Borgeson kits is a new Saginaw Model 525 manual steering box. GM used this cast iron box beginning in the 1950s and installed it on ‘60s muscle cars.
What kind of power steering does a Jeep CJ have?
1980-1986 Jeep SJ & J-Series with Power Steering. 1980-1986 Jeep SJ & J-Series with Power Steering. 1982-1986 Jeep CJ7 or CJ8; Includes Tube & 2 Ends; Pitman Arm to Knuckle. 1972-1986 Jeep CJ; Tie Rod End at Pitman Arm; 20.83″.