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kilroy26
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Posted: 07 Feb. 2021 at 10:24pm |
So occasionally I see this thread pop up in other groups and figured it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this What do you consider to be the best less than $150 upgrade or modification to your Jeep? Im looking for some relatively inexpensive things to tinker with on my 2a as I go through the process of getting it roadworthy
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47 CJ2a
225 V6 4 speed Dana 18 with husky overdrive unit |
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ndnchf
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00 size battery and ground cables. It makes a huge difference in how well it will start. Also proper soldered on battery terminals.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A
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Wiring...
...even better, 12 volt wiring...but the full conversion would cost more than $150... ...however, it was worth 4 times the price of $150 because I've NEVER (knock on wood!) had problems keeping a battery charged after putting on the Delco alternator, 12 volt starter, and a wiring harness. With the old 6 volt system it was always giving me a problem, even though I cleaned every connection until it sparkled... |
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46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub)
U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer(ret.) U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and damned proud of it. |
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duffer
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TightSteer!
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1955 3B: 441sbc,AGE 4 speed transmission, Teralow D18w/Warn OD, 4.11:1 D44's/ARB's, glass tub & fenders, aluminum hood/grill, 8274, York OBA, Premier Power Welder; 67 CJ5: 225,T86AA, D18, 4.88's, OD
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banjobees
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Great suggestion abt. 00 battery cables. My 6v ‘48 cranked really slowly despite good starter, grounds, and reproduction original style cables (RFJ). Just put in new 00 cables and it cranks much faster now.
I got the cables from BatteryCablesUSA in Louisville,KY: they custom make them according to your order form (online). Cost for all three was $47.19.
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Dave R.
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ggordon49
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I noticed the most difference in my Jeeps performance after installing a re-built Carter WO carburetor from Scoutpilot. He installs new throttle shaft bushings in the manifolds and fully tests them prior to sending them back.... What a difference!
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- Don't Let The Fatherless Ones Grind You Down -
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cjbilly
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Something quick, simple and cheap are these grease zerk dust covers. Went with yellow as more of a visual to where they are located at besides keeping fitting clean.
They come in different colors- even black for the slight purist in the group. |
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1984 CJ7
1946 CJ2A- Supersonic motor 1948 CJ2A- Ramsey DP-1 shifter,PTO,front Ramsey MX200-R winch, Newgren lift 1955 Sears Trailer 1955 CJ5- PTO/belt drive,farm weight 1954 CJ3B- trencher,front blade |
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athawk11
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Cup Holder.
Edited by athawk11 - 23 Feb. 2021 at 3:43pm |
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1- 1946 CJ2A
2- 1949 CJ3A |
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smfulle
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In my mind, which is a strange place sometimes, the best upgrade to your jeeps capability off road is seat time, and all it cost you is the price of gas.
Get out there and try stuff. Don't start crazy, but start somewhere. Get to know the driving characteristics of your rig. Get to know the limits of your "send it" mentality. And get to see some of God's creations that people that don't have an open top, 4 wheel drive, wonder of a driving, climbing, flexing, dream machine don't get to see. If it will move, stop and light up safely, drive it. Don't wait for that one more thing to be done before you go. Your mileage may vary.
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stevez
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well said. it never fails to amaze me what a box stock flat fender will do with just a good set of snows.
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flatfender47
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11" brakes.
Used to be able to buy the set of 4 for $150. And 2 days later, you could stop on a dime.
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1947 CJ2A 225V6 SM420 D30 PLok/D44 D/Locker Warn OD 5:38s
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muley
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Joined Jan-8 2015
I never met a mule I didn't like! OD Mule 01-52 M38 Big Red 19fiddy CJ3A salad |
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rocnroll
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..... ..I've got one on the dash of my Dodge...she likes to dance with the diesel.
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kilroy26
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I plan on taking you up on that advice as soon as I get the brakes working again. What was supposed to be a quick weekend project has turned into over a month of tinkering and waiting for parts to show up.
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47 CJ2a
225 V6 4 speed Dana 18 with husky overdrive unit |
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