1965 Jeep CJ5 Rough Country 2.5" Lift Kit Install (Part
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- This video shows what it is like for a regular guy in his garage to bolt on a Rough Country 2.5" suspension lift on an old Jeep CJ5.
Vintage Jeep Hardware
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Rough Country lift kit #60030
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Tuxedo Park History
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Note: This is not an exact how-to video, simply a video for entertainment purposes only. What may work for me may not work for you. Good luck and happy wrenchin'!
Your jeep is an excellent survivor....My CJ 5 is 66 years old (1955). I can only hope to get it to the point you have yours..
As they say, once the Saws-All and Cut-Off wheel come out to play you are committed to the project.
Absolutely!
I need to replace the rear shackles and bushings on my '74 CJ5 and can't quite bring myself to saw off the beautiful, original, rust-free OEM bolts. Unfortunately AMC installed the bolts from the inside, so I'll have to drop the gas tank if I want to save two bolts. It's SO original that I'm really conflicted..................but for a driveway mechanic I need to be reasonable about my time expenditure.
Love the old stock look with hubcaps nice
Thanks! Not 100% original Tuxedo Park caps but I like them! These Kaiser-era dog-dish caps are hard to find in good shape, especially at a decent price!
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My one suggestion would be to use Anti-seize on everything as you install each bolt and bushing. It always helps !
10:40 in the video. Says he's using anti-sieze
I'm on my 5th jeep cj5. Gone from mild to wild..project now ..80cj5. After all the lessons I've learned. Old school is the best school..updates coming. Cuz im no critic..love it..!!
Awesome, I love old tech. It just plain works. No fancy bells and whistles, just everything you need and not much more!
2.5 inch lift was perfect!
Just wanted to say thank you. I just installed this same kit on my 73' and love the ride!
Beautiful example of a cj5. We have a 66 cj5, but shes a bondo buggy. Was actually bought by my grandpa in 1971 as a rotted out plow jeep, he welded in new metal, and drove it for years then a guy spun out in the road, he slid and hit him. Vent the frame, and pushed the bumper into the tires, and bashed the fender in. Sat in there back yard for a few years then my dad wanted a jeep so he fixed it up as his first car. He still has it today infact thats the car i learned stick on
What a great looking Jeep !!! Had A 68 CJ with a v6 Buick ,now I would like a v6 Dauntless to put in my CJ3B project.
What's your thoughts on rough country after a few years of driving? I'd like to change mine on my 71 cj5 Dauntless.
My boots were short as well.
7.5” bolts, similar to the long bolt off the front passenger side did the trick
I've heard this from a number of people. Rough Country sent me the longer bolts (like the one that goes over the differential casting) right away and I was back in business!
Great install. Good looking Tuxedo Park. Hoping to start working on mine soon. I have a ‘66 Tuxedo Park with the 225 Dauntless V6.
Thank you! Looking back, I wish I would have looked harder for a CJ with the Dauntless. HOWEVER, I do love the simplicity of the F-head, it has taught me so much! Can't wait to see your '66!
Doing this right now to my jeep.... getting those bushings out is a PITA...
Agreed, the worst part.
Nice work. Installed the same kit on my 75 CJ5.
Scott Ramsey thank you! I am very happy with it so far. It is settling in nicely. 👍🏻
Great video! 29k views!! Your rocking it! The new springs really give it a whole new look!
Thanks so much!! They completely change the look for sure! This was really the first video that I edited and worked at to publish on RUclips..
what the heck!!! that jeep is beautiful.. i love it.. i just got into jeeps.. im an old car guy.. i bought an 04 but i will be looking for one of these for sure..
Thank you so much, really appreciate it!
Your ride is probably rough in that the rims are narrow. I replaced the 15 x 5.5 with 15x7 Steelies (Wheel Vintiques) tread width is also 7” The ride softened incredibly. Just a thought. You do nice work and thanks for the videos.
Looks great!! Nice job. I think 2.5 inch was a great choice
Thanks!
Perfect stance! I just picked up a 3A with a set of 27" tall tires that are shot. I just took delivery of a new set of 30" tires and am thinking it needs a similar lift. I wonder if those springs would work on mine. Im having a hard time finding a lift kit for a 51 3A. Yours looks absolutely perfect!
Beautiful Tux Park
Thank you!
Looks great, good job. I just wish you would have posted a before and after side-by-side comparison picture
Thank you! I tried to walk around the Jeep in the intro to show everyone what it looked like stock. I then showed video at the end and still pictures of it lifted. If you'd like to see more pictures of my Jeep and an actual before and after shot, check out my Instagram page: @65seejayfive. Thank you for watching!
Looks really good. You did a good job.
Wow, it looks very smart!
Great! Thank you.
could burn the rubber out with a propane torch.
great video! Your Jeep is looking awesome! I just got a 1961 CJ5 barn find in rough shape...but she now runs and drives. Wondering what size tires are on your Jeep? Mine has 7.5 x 16LT and I need to replace them. I like the look of yours.
30 9.5 15 BFG KM3 on stock 15x5.5 rim
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
I like those tires can you tell me the make and model of the tires? The tread pattern looks very great aggressive!
BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM3 30x9.50-15
Nice jeep but a bit of under body protection is needed before it's to late.
I know, it’s all solid but definitely needs attention. I’ll be working at that in a future video 👍🏻
Desy Moynes your an idiot
Very nice
Oil based grease will degrade natural rubber especially O rings , it can swell and soften natural rubber . Use silicone based grease on rubber .On less you know its synthetic ,error with caution.
Double end Ramps Springs, front and rear
Correct me if I am wrong, but you are just adding extra leafs to gain your lift, which is going to seriously reduce flex. To gain what really?
J Denmark the new front leaf packs have the same leaf count as the old ones. The rear is the only additional leaves, going from stock 5-leaf to new 8-leaf packs. I can tell you right now it flexes great, and the ride is much more planted. The only Jeeps of this era that got the 5-leaf springs were the Tuxedo Parks, all of the other CJ5s came with 9-leaf rear (I believe?). It’s all about the arch and design of the spring rate by the manufacturer, not just the leaf count. Thanks for watching!
@@65SEEJAYFIVE True that, although I grew up with a '73 Cj5, I have always owned Land Rovers. The first thing I do on my Series is take off the cart springs and put on ellipticals. The have a lot less leafs, raise the rig a bit and had a ton of flex, pretty comparable to coil springs, actually,
Thanks
What made you decide 2.5 inch over 4 inch. I just picked up a 78 cj5 for my channel and I'm trying to make that decision. Thanks! and great videos!
I wanted to retain a stock-ish look with slight change in elevation. It retains a stock look but stands out a little more than the rest. The 4” also opens up more issues with steeper driveline angles and such 👍🏻
Thanks for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Is that a wrap or actual paint on your jeep? Nice color?
It's actually a rattle can job - Krylon Peacock!
We're you able to reuse the stock driveshafts
Looks awesome! I’m building a 68 myself. What kind of rims/wheels are those and what size? I want to be able to put the dog dish hubs on my Jeep but just having issues with sizes.
Thank you! The tires are 30x9.50-15 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM3 wrapped around stock 15X5.5 steel wheels that have the three little nubs to hold on the hubcaps.
65SEEJAYFIVE 5.5 wide?
Ethan Cerna yes, 5.5” wide, they are the stock steel wheels, made for narrow tires! 👍🏻
Did your original drive shafts fit with the lift ?
Yes all original.
Any plans for the old springs? My 1966 CJ5's springs have lost their arch.
I almost got a 65 but the one I looked at had too many bad modifications....
Hey I just bought this lift for my 69. Before I jump in. The rear U bolts? How long do you need VS what they sent?
I bet the ride is stiff! Lift springs with more leaves and pressurized nitrogen shocks will do it to a light CJ-5.
Not really, rides like an old Jeep should, and no more leaves than stock HD packs.
Did you need to get diff ubolts for this kit? I have a 66 cj5 and will be installing this kit. If so which ones did you get? I’ll rewatch the vid. In case I missed it.
Did you have to buy pivot bushings separately? By the way big fan love your videos i have a 68 cj5 I'm working on trying to bring it back too life.
Yes
Why do people cover their license plates on the Internet. It is information so private that every last person you see on the Highway can read it.
I never understood this.
I have since stopped doing so. It is totally pointless.
Do you carry a 6inch lift kit for a 73 cj5
Does it drive like a lumber truck now?
What’s are the size of those tires?
Informative, but don't really have a need around me to lift the already high from stock cj5 I own. Good vid though.
can you put the leaf on top of the axle instead that on the bottom?
You could, but that would be a lot of work (custom work). Not worth all the effort to me, but to some I’m sure it is a worthwhile upgrade.
Great video. I just bought a 66 CJ5 and going to do the same. Did you have to extend the brake lines due to the lift, did you have to do anything to the steering components and why did you go with Rough Country’s suspension? I am new to the CJ game and just curious if this is the best lift or if there are others out there. Thanks.
Stock brake lines, not a crazy amount of lift.
@@65SEEJAYFIVE did you have to add a new pitman arm or do anything to the steering?
Really like the jeep! What kind of tires?
Thanks! They are 30x9.50-15 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM3's
@@65SEEJAYFIVE How do you find them? I've got a set on one of the Landrovers I drive and I'm not keen. Very good off road but very poor road holding compared to the KM2s on my own truck.
Hi There, Great Looking Jeep, is that a factory colour, if not what colour is it?
Not a factory color, but you can get it at your local hardware store. It is Krylon Peacock Blue, spray paint!
Looks great! I'm getting ready to install a 2.5" lift on my CJ. What shackles did you go with? Thanks!
I got my shackles, pivot eye bushings, and hardware from Kaiser Willys.
65SEEJAYFIVE Thanks! I’ve been wrenching on my Jeep all day. This is helpful.
Looks great! How much better/different does it ride now?
Thank you! It is much more planted and firm feeling, but in a good way! Some may think it's a little stiff but I don't believe it is. It really doesn't ride any rougher than the stock springs, honestly. It is an old CJ for goodness sakes, not a Cadillac, right??
didn't they give you shock boots in the kit?
No, didn’t come with the shocks.
What color is it painted? Nordic Blue Poly?
Rattle can, Krylon Peacock Blue
I was looking on it! Do you have any idea about the weight of those leafs?
The actual weight of the springs? I'm not sure, my best guess would be about 60+ lbs. a piece. Give Rough Country a shout and I'm sure that they will know, they have excellent customer service!
Which tyres are running on this jeep..?
BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM3
Does it ever see dirt?
Rock Hensley yes, I don’t know if this is a serious question or a smart remark? ruclips.net/video/TQBrw6kqaLM/видео.html Also working on another video from a 65 mile off-road trail-ride about a month ago.
What tires are theese
30 9.5 15 BFG KM3 on stock 15x5.5 rim
Looked easy. But then again I didn't do the work soo
Better coat that frame
I would of left it stock
MrJeep75 everyone is entitled to their opinion and thanks for the feedback. You can do whatever you want with your Jeep (if you even have one) and I’ll keep doing what I’m doing for more ground clearance off road and a better ride than the old worn out springs could provide. Thanks for watching.
@@65SEEJAYFIVE lift springs don't ride better, stock ride better
It looked better before, looks way to top heavy now
MrJeep75 I beg to differ. Not sure how you can justify that statement but whatever, your choice to troll 😃
@@65SEEJAYFIVE it really does looked way better stock.