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kilroy26 
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 Topic: Best "cheap" upgradePosted: 07 Feb. 2021 at 5:24pm |
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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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225 V6 4 speed Dana 18 with husky overdrive unit |
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ndnchf
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Posted: 07 Feb. 2021 at 5:29pm |
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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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Posted: 07 Feb. 2021 at 6:00pm |
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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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duffer
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Posted: 07 Feb. 2021 at 6:33pm |
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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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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 12:36am |
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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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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 8:07am |
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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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cjbilly
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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 8:15am |
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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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1989 MJ 1946 CJ2A with Supersonic motor (future build) 1948 CJ2A with rear PTO 1955 Sears/David Bradley Trailer 1955 CJ5 with rear PTO 1954 CJ3B with trencher and front blade |
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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 10:42am |
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Cup Holder.
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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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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 11:33am |
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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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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 11:33am |
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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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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 2:44pm |
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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 5:23pm |
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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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Posted: 23 Feb. 2021 at 7:43pm |
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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