1979 Jeep CJ5 Restoration Episode 30: Engine Installed and Stabilizer Install

Join me in Episode 30, I have already installed the engine and will discuss next plans. In this episode we install the stabilizer and new sway bar links.
Thanks for Watching!!

[@philmunson7773]

Great video! Couldn’t tell for sure from the video but you might have to extend that steering stabilizer half way before tightening down the u bolts all the way. So it has room to depress when turning left.

[@coopoutdoors6117]

Thanks Phil, i left alot of the steering and suspension components loose until i can get more weight on them and shade tree aligned. Thanks for watching!

[@millstonejeepworx]

What steering stabilizer bracket kit did you use? Looking to get one for my CJ5 I'm building. Keep in mind you will need to shim your axles once it is all assembled and body back on unless your perches were rotated already.

[@coopoutdoors6117]

Thanks for Watching! I used BDS, here is a link
bds-suspension.com/products/single-steering-stabilizer-kit-w-nx2-shock-jeep-cj-series-and-m38a1-41-86
Can you tell me more about the need for shims. I read back through the installation guide and it only mentions it for 4 inch and above. Mine is a 2.5 inch BDS
res.cloudinary.com/fox-factory/image/upload/v1697653225/BDS/014250_014400.pdf
I have really enjoyed watching your build.

[@millstonejeepworx]

@@coopoutdoors6117 Thanks for the link. Thank you, I've enjoyed watching yours as well. I've been slacking on videos and progress lately. As for the shims. I have a 2.5=3" OME lift using YJ springs. The rear will need to be shimmed to rotate the yoke up to point at your transfer case output. This way you can run a double cardan rear u-joint and not get any vibration. These CJ5s are really short as you know and lifting them only complicates the driveline angles even more. In the front you shim the axle to give you more positive caster, approx 5-6 degrees which will help handling and driveability. Also, I see you did the draglink flip, if you go to a stock pitman arm for a power steering box and mount the pitman arm end of the draglink on the bottom it will be almost flat and above your tie rod. I don't think you need the drop pitman arm. I have a video where I show the axles shims. I think it was the one where my CJ gets its driveshafts.

[@coopoutdoors6117]

Thank you so much, I'll definitely be looking into this more.

[@terryseamanster3856]

What sway bar are you using? Thanks

[@coopoutdoors6117]

Hey Terry, thanks for watching. The sway bar is OEM. The sway bar links came from www.extremeterrian.com
Zone Offroad Front Sway Bar Links for 2 to 4-Inch Lift (76-86 Jeep CJ7)
Item #: J184335
Hope this is Helpful, God Bless!