Illuminated 4WD Indicator Light with a Dana 20

Question: I have a Dana Spicer 20 T-case in a 79 CJ5. I am putting in a Painless wire kit. There is a wire for "4WD switch" which should be on the T-case. Could you tell me where on the T-case, and if it doesn't have one, can and where would I install it along with where I would buy one? Eric J

Answer: The wiring harness from Painless is near perfect and complete. The harness includes some wiring that isn't in some year Jeeps though. The CJ's equipped with a Dana 20 (72-79) did not have a switch for the 4WD indicator light and no provision for installing one. The Dana 300 transfer case (80-86) did have one. Our suggestion is to tape up the wire and tuck it out of the way.

CJ Wide Trak or Not? Quadratrac Info

Question: I am looking to buy a 77 CJ-7 and not sure if it is the wide or narrow trak. What is the dimensions of both, I assume you measure from hub to hub. It also comes full time 4 wheel drive with a vacum type locker assembly??? How strong of a 4 wheel drive will this provide (standard off roading with 32" tires, all 4 tires turning when articulated)

Answer: The 77 model and all models prior to 1982 had the narrow trak axle so it's not likely the Jeep has wide traks. A Quadratrac model was never offered in a Jeep equipped with factory wide-trak axles since the rear differential is off-set to deal with the Quadratrac. The swap options in this model Jeep are almost zero if the Quadratrac is going to be retianed. The full-time system that came in the late 70's CJ-7's is actually a pretty strong system and should hold up to your kind of use just fine. We have seen many of these CJ's running trails for years.

CJ Camber and/or Caster Adjusting Sleeves

Question: Where can I find the camber adjusting sleeves shown in the tech section on adjusting camber? Do you Know who might make them? I purchased a shim to adjust the spindle, but in the instruction it says that you can not use shims on a two bolt caliper setup. I tried it, but my brakes seem to tightened up. Any information on the adjusting sleeves would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: It is correct that the shims will not work on a Dana 30 with 2 bolt calipers. The calipers attach to the outer knuckle as opposed to the older style calipers that attach to the 6 bolts that holds on the spindle. The castor/camber adjusting upper ball joint sleeves are your only option. They are available from OK Auto. Their website it http://www.ok4wd.com or their phone number is 908-454-6973.

More info on caster/camber: Toe, Caster, and Camber - What does it mean and how to adjust it.

More Golden Eagle Questions

Can you tell me the engine options for a 1978 Golden Eagle? Was a 4.2 available in the Golden Eagle in 78?

The Golden Eagle model was available from 77 to 83 and did come with the 4.2L. After 1980 there was no V8 option in the CJ.