Howdy all, I am thinking of becoming a new cj owner. I really know nothing about CJs coming from a TJ. What does everyone think about the followong set-up for meduim duty off road (limited or no crawling). I would apperciate any help.

1978 CJ 5 Jeep

Engine:

401 cubic inch AMC
Balanced Forged Crank
Balanced Forged Pistons (10 over)
Competition Cams RV low end torque cam
Rhodes Lifters
Roller Rockers
Complete Valve Job
New Push Rods
High Output Oil pump
High Output Carter Mechanical Fuel Pump
High Output Water Pump
Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold
Holley Four Barrel Carburetor
Ceramic Coated Hedman Inside the Fender Well Headers
Mallory Distributor
Taylor High Performance Plug Wires
High Performance Alternator
Four Core Radiator
Mechanical Water Temp, Oil Temp, and Oil Pressure Gauges
High Performance Starter

Transmission and Transfer Case

Rebuilt T-150 Three Speed
Rebuilt Dana Transfer Case
High Performance Clutch and New Throw Out Bearing

Drive Train

Front
Detroit Locker True Trac Locking Differential
Warn Hubs
New upper and Lower Ball Joints
New Tie Rods
New Axle U-Joints
New Drive Shaft U-Joints
New Brakes
Braided Brake Lines

Rear
Detroit Locker Locking Differential
Hardened One Piece Axle
New Brakes
Braided Brake Lines

Suspension

Front

Shackle Reversal Kit
Heavy Duty Spring Shackles
Dual Front Shocks
Rancho Three Inch Lift Springs
Polyurethane Bump Stops

Rear
Rancho Three Inch Lift Springs
Polyurethane Bump Stops
Heavy Duty Spring Shackles

Frame

All Factory Welds Ground and Redone Correctly
Engine Compartment Welds Ground Smooth for Esthetics
Full to the Frame Roll Cage

Body

Fiberglass Replacement Body
New Top
New Windshield Frame
Every Bracket and Hardware Peace New
Grant Steering Wheel
Racing Seats Out of Bigfoot #1 the Monster Truck



Wheels and Tire

American Racing Aluminum Wheels
15 X 12.50 x 33 Radial Mud Tires

Other Assorted Items of Interest

Larger Than Stock Fuel Lines with Braded Hose at Connections
Larger Than Stock Fuel Pickup at the Gas Tank
New Lights and Completely Reconditioned Electrical System
New Master Cylinder with Stainless Lines to Proportioning Valve
3.73 Gear Ratio

Sounds awesome, should easily suit your needs, how much ?

There is only 1 thing I would change that's the T150. I'd swap the T150 for a T18 4sp. Then if the axles are narrow trac I'd swap for wide trac.
Sounds like a nice Jeep. How much do they want?

I bought it. Everything was well build and maintained. I would like to swap the tranny in the future. The axles are also rebuilt, someplace in Indiana, mosser or something...All for $8,000. See ya all on the trail.....

Congratulations, sounds well worth $8k, enjoy it...