: I just got a '70 CJ5, whats underneath it?


lv2whl
03-20-2002, 09:33 AM
Ok, i know for a fact that it has a 255 or 265 V6, and a three speed tranny (stock i beleive) and the stock transfer case. rear end is an offset D44 and the front end is a D27.
What model tranny and transfer case were these? Is that a stock motor they came with? If i wanted to go to a different tranny, 5 speed maybe, what could i use? I want to go to a d60 rear with a new transfer case. and maybe a dana 44 up front. What have you guys done? Should i go to full width? Thanks for any info you can give me. Sam:usa:

Cutter
03-20-2002, 09:48 AM
I just got a '70 CJ5, whats underneath it? probably dirt, rust, grease and crud....do a google search or JU for these kind of questions... :rolleyes:

RCKRATZ
03-20-2002, 11:18 AM
most likely a 225 and a t-14a

Grandpa Jeep
03-21-2002, 09:00 AM
RCKRATZ is right, the stock pieces would be a 225 and a T-14. The transfer case would be a Dana 18. Don't know if you could squeeze a 5 speed in there or not. The NV4500 would be awfully tight. You'd be a lot better off using a T-18 four speed and keeping the transfer case. If an OD is what you want, get yourself a warn OD. Does your D44 have flanged shafts or bolt on hubs? If you have the flanged shafts, you've got a good rear axle already that will probably be able to stand up the the 225 and up to 35" tires. If you really want a 60, you can either find an offset one out of a J20 truck or make your own by narrowing one side of a fullsized truck axle.