1986 J-20 rebuild !!

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Great progress... Image

Yes, you should have 5 of the same u-joints. When I order mine, I ask for Spicer... ;)
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Re: 1986 J-20 rebuild !!

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jaber wrote:Great progress... Image

Yes, you should have 5 of the same u-joints. When I order mine, I ask for Spicer... ;)

thanks jaber , good to know !! i believe they are all 1310 (5-785x) . now see if i can find some locally , oh joy . back to work !!!
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Re: 1986 J-20 rebuild !!

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I had to replace the front drive shaft u-joints on the wife's GW last week. All 3 were 1310, replaced with non-greaseables from BJ's. Dana Spicer is what I got.
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well looks like i have to have my truck rolling by dec 10 (losing garage space ) . so spent the last 4 days getting the front end rebuilt , setting up the new(used) transfercase.

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rebuilt the driveshafts yesterday . started pulling all the parts off the old transfercase . im using the best of both of them . all i need to do is torque down the suspension bolts, install the powersteering box, install transfercase and driveshafts . fingers crossed , i should be mobile come sunday to drive to the new shop!!! can't wait to drive her again !!
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i got to my new shop, she drove ok. seems like i have a little whine comeing from the rear axle , but other then that should be back on the road soon .

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Congrats on getting her mobile! Lookin good too. :-bd
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Its cool to see another service bed. Congrats on getting it mobile. :-bd
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'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service truck
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its almost there!!! i need to replace the windshield next week, might do the motor mounts and trans mount while its sitting. pop the new rear shocks in her , a little grease and some torqueing , she should be ready for the winter. i need to fab up a repair for the fan shroud and pull the front fender out a little bit more. im still trying to find a grill for her, i really want to go round headlight. the never ending list , AGGGHHHHHH!!!!
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welll the end is near. got led taillights and new reverse lights all wired up . i pull the windshield and gave her a quick spary bomb. new windshield should be in later this week or begining of next week. wow , its finally almost road worthy . can't wait to drive her around again !!

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It has come a long way and looks good. :-bd
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that looks well smart
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very impressive
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Very nice..
I'm putting a Reading bed on my 81 J20. I was wondering what it would look like lowered down like yours is. Now I know...
Thanks. :-bd :-bd
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Re: 1986 J-20 rebuild !!

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Now your making me want mine one color... :banghead:

Looks awesome. :-bd
Jeff

'46 cj3a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service truck
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
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this is the week , finally get my j20 back on the road. spent a little time touching up the engine bay and scored some 16inch rims and tires for $100,. anybody have any tips and tricks on swapping out the trans mount on a 727. seems like the left upper bolt is almost impossible to get to unless you remove the cross-member and every bolt to the trans itself. im also looking for a vacuum diagram, there seems to be a few to many lines plugged or missing .


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1986 j-20 , utility body ,, 360-727-np 208 . in the process of rebuilding!!

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