The “Perfect” Jeep – The Jeep CJ7’s Storied History

It was 1976 when the first Jeep CJ7 graced the roads. Redesigned from the frame up, the new CJ was significantly a lot more practical for “civilian” use than any of its predecessors. The now totally boxed frame not only supplied superior strength, but was also widened to enhance stability. The leaf springs were altered and moved additional outward, and anti-sway bars and a steering stabilizer have been extra for even a lot more enhancements in drivability. Though the CJ5 obtained these improvements as nicely, the CJ7 boasted an added 10 inches in its wheelbase. This not only offered an even much more secure trip but also added rear leg room and interior cargo area. The Jeep CJ7 was improved additional in 1982 with upgrades to the axles, offering much better cornering abilitys and total handling, thanks to the wider stance.

The 1976 CJ7 came standard with a 232ci inline 6 cyclinder engine, although Jeep presented upgrades in the type of a 304ci five. liter and a 258ci 4.2L inline 6 cylinder. Jeep also supplied the choice of a normal hefty duty Borg Warner T-150 three pace transmission or an optional Borg Warner T18 four pace transmission with a “granny” initial gear as an upgrade. The Dana Model 20 was the only transfer situation obtainable upon its release.

By 1980, issues started to change for the Jeep CJ7. The GM 151ci four cylinder engine grew to become the stock powerplant, and the optional 5.0L V8 engine was discontinued later in 1981. In 1984 the AMC 150ci 4 cylinder replaced the GM 151.

Along the way, the transmission noticed come adjustments as effectively. The Tremec T-176 and SR4 had been each introduced in 1980, whose 4 speeds were developed more for street use, rather than off-roading. Automatic transmissions, the TF999 and TF904, also debuted in 1980, for the more informal Jeep buyer.

In ’81, the 4 speed Borg Warner T4 and five pace T5 transmissions the two saw their 1st use.

1980 was the 12 months that the Dana Model 20 transfer situation was replaced by the Dana Model 300. The Model 300 had a much deeper lower range, two.62:1 compared to the 2.03:one Dana 20. The adjust was necessary due to Jeep no longer supplying something like the granny gear discovered in the T18 transmission.

As for the CJ7’s common axles, Jeep offered the Dana Model thirty for the front and the AMC twenty for the rear. The Dana 44 rear axle was getting presented as an improve on choose designs, and later on became normal in 1986. Jeep offered no optional factory front axles.

In 1987, CJ7 was gone, the AMC badges had been lost and the Wrangler was born. Many Jeep purists feel this was the end of the real Jeep. Even though the engines and geometry remained the exact same, the transfer case, rear axle, and transmission all went even “lighter” duty. The interior took a shift for a more vehicle-like physical appearance, and security adjustments were created. For instance, the roll bar morphed to a total roll cage, which stored the windshield from folding down.

Considering that 1987, no automobile produced can evaluate with the Wrangler. Nonetheless, the Jeep CJ7 stays a automobile in its own class. Today, it stays a single of the most sought following Jeeps for off-roading, restoration, or just a weekend journey. It is easy style and reputation has stored the aftermarket flooded with components and equipment. In addition, a Jeep CJ7 can be literally built from nothing at all as frames are offered at many jeep elements web sites. For these and a great number of other factors, the CJ7 could just be the “ideal” Jeep.

 

One thought on “The “Perfect” Jeep – The Jeep CJ7’s Storied History

  1. if only this jeep wasn’t specially modified to allow them to do this. And the video is obviously sped up when it isn’t needed. Just enough to be noticeable, but not enough to make it seem that much faster of a process. You get no return on the effort to speed things up at cost of making it look crappy..

  2. There are 2 of these jeeps,specially modified for this team.,far from standard.It’s just a gimmick.

  3. You have a capitolist brain. Not everything needs to be charges($). In Eastern Europe, small cars can be fixed lots of times right on the road. I am sure you’ve heard of fixing/replacing the fan belt with panyhose. Lots of other simple fixes on those engines too. Replacement parts is another story. Someone will supply you with the parts and you can install them yourself. And with 3D printers you can maufacture your own parts. I thing you ment to say, in a few years, you will be the independent.

  4. This would not work in real world, if everyone could fix their own car without spare parts, in few years there would be nothing to sell… But i get your point.

  5. Nothing is conected, no bolts, no wiring, if you drive it for more than 10 minutes it will fall.

  6. the exhaust didnt come off with the engine, I seen no coolant spilled from radiator hoses, what about the steering shaft?

  7. I’ll only agree partly because the keep probably Isnt carrying enough fuel to travel 1000 feet. Aside from that the keep was Design for maintenance/simplicity. Not like the cars to day where it takes two thin wristed men to change a filament or a $200 service station to additionally clean up your fluid system.

  8. No bolts nothing tightened up drive this thing more then 1000 feet and it will fall apart reminds me of the boards they cut before a kung foo demo

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  10. awesome idea – die Idee für einen Film? Wie schnell ist der Motorwechsel bei einem Dacia Sandero? 😉

  11. Garbage, this isn’t rebuilding, its already been dismantled for starters. Now lets see it for real having to undo every nut and bolt.

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