I posted a few months ago about transmission options for my CJ-7. I was leaning toward swapping in an AX-15, but it seems like a pretty pricey and involved swap. I decided to just get a rebuild kit for my T-5 and get back on the road. It lasted for 33 years with poor gearing (3.31) and 33" tires for most of it.
Unfortunately, I pulled it out today and found significant side play on what I believe are the input shaft (clutch shaft?) and the main shaft. I'm going to post a brief video for clarification. I've been told that the input shaft of this transmission is prone to wear, as it is