[orionn]

So, how 'Good' is the CJ T-5 transmision? ('83-'86)

I know its not a World Classs (WC) T-5 like the Mustang uses, but it does have a 4:1 first gear and is setup for a married t-case, namely the D300.

I know 'Good' is a relative term, lets say that its use would NOT be hard wheeling, but 95% road driven.

Anyone have any information or opinions on this?

 

[PavementPounder]

What are you putting in front if it? Mine is "well-used" with about 140k and has been abused with some clutch dumping on 33x14.5 Swampers with 3.54's as well. Not a peep. Right now I'm putting a healthy 304 in front of it and am just going to run it until it blows up. When it does, I'll put in another one.

 

[TJrockdogg]

well mine held up to a KillerB 350 rebuild in front of it. '85 CJ with 33/16.5 Dick Cepec's and locked rear.

 

[Haggar]

Yeah, they seem to last OK. That 4:1 first I think is one of the weak links behind a V8. The Mustangs went to 3.35 then to 2.95 for the world class, I believe.

For all that I've heard them being weak, I've seen them get pretty used & abused without major incedents.