Karl Norrena wrote:
> All,
>
> Does anyone have a picture, pdf, or similar of a 76 or newer cj-5 or
> cj-7 chassis layout from the factory service manual? I need to know
> the dimensions from eye to eye for the spring and shackle hangers. I
> am planning on installing an RE extreme duty lift kit on my '74 cj-5.
> The problem is that the lift kit is for '76 and newer CJs. I think I
> can fit the kit by installing 76 or newer spring and shackle hangers.
> Has anyone else done this? Does it seem strange? Is there an easier
> way? Are there '74 specific kits that will offer a comparable ride?
> Any help or advice is appreciated. I will be ordering the parts soon
> and dont want to put myself in an awkward postion.
>
> Thanks
>
> Karl

Most any collision repair shop can look up any dimension you like in
their manuals. They have to know every measurement on a frame and body
to fix one that's not straight. If you've ever seen one of these
manuals, it's amazing how many diagonals are measured from more points
that you might think before they put anything on a frame straightening
machine.

Cheers,
- Jeff G

 

Karl Norrena wrote:
> All,
>
> Does anyone have a picture, pdf, or similar of a 76 or newer cj-5 or
> cj-7 chassis layout from the factory service manual? I need to know
> the dimensions from eye to eye for the spring and shackle hangers. I
> am planning on installing an RE extreme duty lift kit on my '74 cj-5.
> The problem is that the lift kit is for '76 and newer CJs. I think I
> can fit the kit by installing 76 or newer spring and shackle hangers.
> Has anyone else done this? Does it seem strange? Is there an easier
> way? Are there '74 specific kits that will offer a comparable ride?
> Any help or advice is appreciated. I will be ordering the parts soon
> and dont want to put myself in an awkward postion.
>
> Thanks
>
> Karl

Most any collision repair shop can look up any dimension you like in
their manuals. They have to know every measurement on a frame and body
to fix one that's not straight. If you've ever seen one of these
manuals, it's amazing how many diagonals are measured from more points
that you might think before they put anything on a frame straightening
machine.

Cheers,
- Jeff G