[sreejeshmp]

First we finish with the external patch work with body on chassis (I believe that will help to get the proper shape while tinkering). After that will unbolt the body from the chassis and do the platform tinkering.

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

@Vinod what wheel rim size are you using for your 235 tyre?

Spike

[vinod_nookala]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@Vinod what wheel rim size are you using for your 235 tyre?

Spike

4.5J- standard jeep wheel rim

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

@Vinod 4.5J ,is for a designed section width of 157mm, for your tyre it should be 6.5J or 6J atleast

Spike

[vinod_nookala]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@Vinod 4.5J ,is for a designed section width of 157mm, for your tyre it should be 6.5J or 6J atleast

Spike

I know spike, but trust me no problem till date!! I may further change my Tyre soon in the interest of ease of steering and off road ability soon.

[sreejeshmp]

40% of the tinkering work done. The Mechanical work will start on next week Some WIP pics.

[sreejeshmp]

The previous owner had put 10 leafs on front and 11 on rear. I want to remove the extra leafs put by him and keep as original (CJ500D) set up so please help.

1. Total no of leafs used on front and rear leaf set?
2. Which are the different leafs used in front and rear leaf set? (If possible, please give me the dimensions)

My mechanic advised me to keep 8 on front and 10 on rear but I am decided to go for the Original OEM set up.(I think the mechanic is not sure which one to remove!)

[mail2abhi83]

Hi There,

Looks like the previous owner wanted to raise the GC, experts, is it ok to have extra leaves, for what I know, this should affect the C&P configuration. Please enlighten.

Regds
Abhi

[sreejeshmp]

Body removed from the chassis, Mechanical work will start tomorrow.

[Ashley Nair]

The previous owner had put 10 leafs on front and 11 on rear. I want to remove the extra leafs put by him and keep as original (CJ500D) set up so please help.

You are absolutely right in deciding to go back to the original setup. Exrtra number of leafs will increase body roll and will affect handling adversely. For the correct number of leaves contact UBS Sir or Behram Sir

[sreejeshmp]

tinkering work at final stage

[sreejeshmp]

tinkering work is at final stage . And Purchased all most all the body and chassis nut & bolt bushes etc.some WIP pics.

[sreejeshmp]

Ok NO help from Bhpians

I decided to go head with 8 leafs on front and 9 on rear with a 4" and 4.5" bend.
Jayettan The senior patch worker correcting the leaf spring bend.


The Scorpios 16" tire fits perfectly on the stock rim.

[sreejeshmp]

A minor change on the grill, Head light fittings changed to willys MB type.
Attachment 309167

[JeepCaptain]

Originally Posted by sreejeshmp

Ok NO help from Bhpians

I decided to go head with 8 leafs on front and 9 on rear with a 4" and 4.5" bend.
Jayettan The senior patch worker correcting the leaf spring bend.

The Scorpios 16" tire fits perfectly on the stock rim.

Sreejesh, All the best with your restoration. Contact Arka, Dhabar Behram or Spike Arrester by PM if you need technical help.
After the flood of SWB Jeep restoration stories, good to see some MWB Jeep restorations aswell.
Shibu