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Repair Manuals for a 1978 CJ5

Discussion in 'CJ' started by TomTwo, Feb 5, 2017.

  1. Feb 5, 2017 at 8:34 AM
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    TomTwo

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    None, bought it new in 1978. Her name is Sara.
    Where can I find real good Manuals for my Jeep.
     
  2. Feb 5, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    For a quick reference and know how on most things I like Haynes or Chiltons manuals (prefer Haynes).

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  3. Feb 5, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
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  4. Feb 5, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    TomTwo

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    None, bought it new in 1978. Her name is Sara.
    I have Haynes and Chiltons already looking for something deeper. I would love to have a factory manual but my OCD would want to thumb through it first before buying it. Anybody know an online location with PDF?
     
  5. Jan 24, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    Cj5_fan

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    304 V8 Renegade with 4" lift, LSD front and rear, 3.73 pushing 33x12.5 duratracs.
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