What to do 1st?
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usramc
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What to do 1st?
Just started tearing into my 79 j20, got 360 w/4 speed. Not sure exactly but low low gears, gotta push it to run 70. Im new to jeeps and amc engines. Where should i start? Just plan on doing a soa shackle flip and some 35's. If i get it going good enough ill make it my dd.
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Stuka
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Re: What to do 1st?
I always start with wearable items. Tune up, brakes, etc. going through these are the first step towards getting it into DD duty.
Sounds like you most likely have the optional 4.10's. 3.73's were standard, which you may have as well.
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Sounds like you most likely have the optional 4.10's. 3.73's were standard, which you may have as well.
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Re: What to do 1st?
Welcome to the fold, glad you found us... 
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'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
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'88 Grand Wagoneer
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usramc
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Re: What to do 1st?
How i found her.
On the way back to ky from Arkansas
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jaber
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Re: What to do 1st?
Looks like an awesome start...
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
http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/
'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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Re: What to do 1st?
With 3.73 and QT with O/D my J4000 needed a throttle push to hold 70 until I went 33" tires.Stuka wrote:I always start with wearable items. Tune up, brakes, etc. going through these are the first step towards getting it into DD duty.
Sounds like you most likely have the optional 4.10's. 3.73's were standard, which you may have as well.
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Re: What to do 1st?
Damn I'm liking these trucks more and more. Very nice.
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Congrats! 
RRR - replace rotten rubber: hoses, belts, seals
RRR - replace rotten rubber: hoses, belts, seals
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88 GW, 401/727/208, 5" lift, D44s/4.10s/locked up, 35s
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Nice rig!
Don't forget to pull all the wheel bearings (front and rear) to check for wear and to repack them with fresh grease.
Don't forget to pull all the wheel bearings (front and rear) to check for wear and to repack them with fresh grease.