Mounting 258 in CJ5

[JerryCJ5]

Bumper Brackets For Body Lift

I am rebuilding my 82' CJ5. I have the frame, springs ( 4" Pro Comp) and diffs painted and ready to go, my problem is the rear drive shaft angles. I've been told that I can just angle the back of the engine/transmission down until the angles look good and then attach the motor mounts there. How much of an angle can I go and/or is there a better way to go about this?

 

[Tug-n-pull]

I think a transfer case lowering kit would be the anser for this one. Take a piece of 1"x 4" square tube and place it between the skid plate and the frame full lenght of the belly pan it that should do it just fine. Will need new longer bolts no biggie. Hope this helps. I am thinking your new springs are pre wedged for the new angles right? I am embarassed it took this long for you to get an answer. First time I saw your post. Welcome to jeepz! tug