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After reading Choppy's comments I decided to go back and look at the original post again.

If I had to council you I'd recommend you get a different rig.  BEFORE you spend a ton and end up with something other than you really want.

To use a 14 bolt and not furrow the ground enough to plant a crop, you'll need 37's, at least, and taller would be even better.  14B's have crap ground clearance are not usually used on a rig with smallish tires.

So, figure 37's.  To get enough lift you'll need to really drop your t-case to make a driveshaft work well(and forget about dual cases or a Klune).  Now your belly clearance sucks.  The biggest advantage my current Jeeps have over my old CJ 5 is belly clearance.  Where my old CJ would get hung up, my current Jeeps slide right over.

To do what you really want/need, you'll need more wheelbase.  You could stretch and link the 5 but you'd be better off with a better starter rig.  Don't misunderstand me, a CJ-5 is a great starting point for many different types of wheeling, but trying you use one with a 14B is going to be a load of work.


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