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  • Availability of Conventional Trailer Wheel with 5 on 4-1/2 inch Bolt Pattern
  • In the 14 inch wheel diameter size we do have the Dexstar Conventional Wheel # AM20304 which has the bolt pattern you are wanting of 5 on 4-1/2 inch.
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  • How to Bleed the Brakes on a 1988 Correct Craft Trailer
  • Yes, if the bolt holes on your trailer measure 3" apart on center then the Titan Leverlock Brake Actuator part # T43397007K should work for you without having to drill any new holes. The bleeding process for the brakes is not hard but it will take a bit of time. The Powerbuilt Brake Bleeder part # ALL648591 is not required but will make life easier. I have attached the instructions for you below in addition to a video. Remove the master cylinder cap and fill the reservoir to three quarters...
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  • Replacement Soft Top Kit for a 1980 Jeep CJ-5
  • The correct replacement soft top kit for your 1980 Jeep CJ-5 is the Bestop Supertop Soft Top for Jeep part # B5159715 for black denim, part # B5159701 for black, or part # B5159704 for tan. This system features a 23 oz fabric compared to the 18 oz fabric included with the Rampage soft top kit and it includes the doors unlike the Rampage soft top kit. The Rampage Complete Soft Top Kit part # RA68035 will not work with your CJ-5 as it is designed for YJ models. I have attached a review video...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat-Tow 1982 Jeep CJ-5 With Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  • We do not have a custom base plate kit that is designed for your 1982 Jeep, but I do have a solution that will work for you. First you will need to install the Universal Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit, part # BX88230. This attaches to the bumper on your Jeep. Since the brackets must be mounted to a flat metal surface you will most likely need to modify and or reinforce your bumper. You will then need the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter, part # RM-031. You can...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 1981 Jeep CJ-5
  • We do have a trailer hitch that will fit your 1981 Jeep CJ-5. It is Curt trailer hitch # 13412. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a...
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  • Availability of a Replacement Soft Top and Doors for a 1960 Jeep CJ-5
  • We do have a soft top for the 1960 Jeep CJ-5. You can use the Bestop Tigertop, # B5140501. It comes with all of the parts and hardware required for installation. I have included a link to the installation instructions for reference. The instructions lists all of the parts and hardware that are included as well.
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  • How To Hard Wire a Trailer Harness to a 1982 Jeep CJ 5
  • We have not yet had the opportunity to install trailer wiring on any of the older Jeeps yet. You will need a circuit tester, part # PTW2993, to make sure you have the right wires, but it is a pretty straight-forward install once you get your hands on some wires. The white wire on the connector is a ground wire, so it needs to be attached to the vehicle frame. There will probably other wires nearby grounded to the frame that you could splice to. The brown wire is for the running lights....
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  • Availability of Replacement Soft Top in Spice for 1979 Jeep CJ5
  • For the 1979 Jeep CJ 5, Bestop offers the Supertop in Tan as part # B5159704, Black part # B5159701 or Black Denim, part # B5159715. Bestop doesn't offer a top for your CJ-5 in Spice. To see the various replacement tops available for the 1979 CJ5, click on the provided link.
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  • Will The Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System Work On Vehicles Without Power Brakes?
  • While the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System # SM99251 does have the ability to work with vacuum boosted brakes it will still work on other vehicles as well. This is covered in the installation instructions as you will simply install the vacuum line with the check valve open to vent. It can also be used on vehicles with hydraulic or electric boosted brakes.
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  • Flat-Towing 1979 Jeep Wrangler CJ-5
  • In order to be able to tow your 1979 Jeep CJ-5, you will need to install base plates which the tow bar will attach to. We do not carry any specific base plates for your Jeep but we may have an option. I recommend the Blue Ox Universal base plates, part # BX88230. These do not attach to the Jeep frame. They actually attach to the Jeep bumper. They are designed to be bolted to a flat surface on the bumper, so the bumper may need to be modified and reinforced to be able to handle towing....
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  • What Gauge Are The Wires Of The EZ Connector Magnetic 7-way Connector 319-S7-05?
  • The wires on the EZ Connector Magnetic 7-Way Trailer Connector with Watertight Seal - Hardwire - Vehicle End # 319-S7-05 you were looking at are a mix of 14 gauge, 12 gauge, and 10 gauge. The red, brown, green, and yellow wires are 14 gauge, the blue wire is 12 gauge, and the black and white wires are 10 gauge. This is pretty standard when it comes to 7-way connectors. I included a video of the # 319-S7-05 for you to take a look at.
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  • Does the Bestop Tigertop for the Jeep CJ-5 Come with New Striker Latches
  • I spoke to my contact at Bestop and he informed me that when you install the Bestop Tigertop for CJ-5 # B5140501 you will install a new striker latch. He said this kit comes with the new latches, and that the doors will latch differently.
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  • Is Hardware Included With Replacement SuperTop For 1967 Jeep CJ-5
  • The Bestop SuperTop, part # B5159504 will work well for your 1967 CJ-5. This top comes with all of the fabric, buckles, fittings and the webbing needed to install it on your Jeep. This covers the front seats only and is made of mildew and UV-resistant fabric.
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  • Will the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit DM9518112 Work w/ Demco Tow Bars?
  • Yes, they are! The Demco Classic Base Plate Kit item # DM9518112 is compatible with all Demco tow bars like the Commander II item # DM9511012. They will also work with the etrailer tow bars like the SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e34ZR.
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  • Do Windows of Bestop SuperTop for Jeep B5159504 Zip Out
  • Yes, the windows of the Bestop Supertop Soft Top for Jeep # B5159504 do zip out. The side and rear windows are what zip out.
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  • Does Front Suspension of Cannondale Scapel Come off to Store in Thule Pack n' Pedal
  • You would have to remove the front wheel of your Cannondale Scapel 2015 size S to store it in the Thule Pack 'n Pedal Round Trip Transition Premium Bike Travel Case # TH100502 but the front suspension could be left on.
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  • Availability of Soft Lower Doors for a 1969 Jeep CJ-5
  • I believe you need Bestop Soft Lower Half Doors, # B5302501, for your 1969 jeep CJ-5. I have included a link to the installation details for you. Current pricing information is available on the product page.
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  • What Is The Bolt Hole Spacing Of Curt Bolt On Tow Hook C22411?
  • I went out to the warehouse and measured the holes of the Curt Tow Hook # C22411 you were looking at. It measures just under 1-1/2" (1.455" to be exact) which you can see in the diagram below. If you have bolt holes at a different spacing just let me know and I'll see what I can find.
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  • Seat Dimensions for Bestop TrailMax II Sport # B3943401
  • The seat for the Bestop TrailMax II Sport Vinyl Front Seat # B3943401 has a width of right at 20-1/4 inches. Front to back the seat measures 20 inches. It is a confirmed fit for the following vehicle models: 1976 - 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1997 - 2006 Jeep TJ 1987 - 2003 Jeep Wrangler 1987 - 1995 Jeep YJ 2004 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler excluding Unlimited 2004 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited I have attached the written installation manual for this seat that you can also look through.
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  • Can Doors on Bestop Jeep Top for the 1965 CJ-5, Part # B5159515, Be Split for Use with Bikini Top?
  • I spoke to my contact at Bestop concerning your question about being able to use just the bottom portions of the doors on Bestop Jeep Top for the 1965 CJ-5, part # B5159515, on your (awesome) 1965 CJ-5 when you are using your bikini top. Yes, you can do this. I have attached installation instructions for both products for your review in case you wish to familiarize yourself with the installation process ahead of time.
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