Can-o-worms- spare or no spare?

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   If you convert your CJ to an MB clone and move your spare to the rear you solve your weight and balance problems. (although you won't be able to use the tailgate as easily) but who every uses their tailgate in a CJ anyway???

So I converted my 2A to a CJMB and thus have the spare on the back.  (of course I don't even carry the jack ..... but THAT's a different issue lol)  Good news.... I have a full spare which I regularly service and even keep inflated.  Bad news .... if I get a flat, I have to wait for a squad of Marines to come by and lift up the jeep for me).

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cal.bar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10 Sep. 2016 Location: So. Cal. Status: Offline Points: 767	Post Options Post Reply Quote cal.bar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar. 2019 at 10:24pm
	If you convert your CJ to an MB clone and move your spare to the rear you solve your weight and balance problems. (although you won't be able to use the tailgate as easily) but who every uses their tailgate in a CJ anyway??? So I converted my 2A to a CJMB and thus have the spare on the back. (of course I don't even carry the jack ..... but THAT's a different issue lol) Good news.... I have a full spare which I regularly service and even keep inflated. Bad news .... if I get a flat, I have to wait for a squad of Marines to come by and lift up the jeep for me).

Steelyard Blues Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Oct. 2017 Location: Reno, NV Status: Offline Points: 1497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steelyard Blues Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Mar. 2019 at 4:17am
	For those looking for the original jack. They are being reproduced. I see them come up on eBay every once in a while for around $100. Kaiser Willys has them for $140 (ouch). Surplus ones are still out there. I just got one for $50. Micah https://www.kaiserwillys.com/tire-jack-fits-41-71-jeep-willys
	1947 CJ2A 106327, Engine J109205, Tub 97077. Luzon Red https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/steelyard-blues_topic41024_post397981.html?KW=micah+movie#397981 1965 Johnson Furnace Company M416 #6-1577

jeepingben Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 Dec. 2013 Location: Central Maine Status: Offline Points: 124	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeepingben Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar. 2019 at 1:06am
	I only carry the spare on long excursions. Even then I usually don't have a jack and assume I will be able to improvise something. A lot of my jeeping last summer was to and from bike rides so I could ride the bike home and use another car to bring the spare and jack. A bike on the back is pretty much the only tool you need when riding locally. Edited by jeepingben - 12 Mar. 2019 at 1:09am

gostby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 Jan. 2013 Location: Lincoln WA Status: Offline Points: 334	Post Options Post Reply Quote gostby Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar. 2019 at 3:29am
	I've always carried a spare and a hi lift jack. After sitting all winter my left rear tire went flat yesterday. Guess what ? My hi lift doesn't work with a bed extension on the CJ2A. Guess I'll have to find another jack. Ignorance is bliss. Gary
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