CJ5 or CJ7 for tall guy?

[NC4x4]

First post on here so not sure if this is the right form or not.
When ever i get the 2 dirbikes i don't ride anymore sold i will be in the market for a either a CJ5 or 7. I have been looking at prices and the 5's are more appealing because of the cheaper price and i am just looking for a trail/mudding rig but they dont seem to have much room especially since i am 6 foot 4. Will my knees be in the dash and head be above the role bar? What do yall have to say?

 

[jonboy1919]

I'm pretty sure that the front seating area in a CJ5 is equal to a CJ7 . I t is the backseat passengers who suffer approx 10 inches less footspace. As for the headroom, again a 5 is equal to a 7. I'm 6'1", long torso, and if properly belted while 4x4ing, my head doesn't come near the roll bar.

Welcome NC, this is a great forum, enjoy!

 

[IOPort51]

the 7 is a bit easier to get in and out of because of the door shape but that is only a problem when you become fat and old.

 

[existentialhandyman]

I'm 6'9" & I bought a 66 CJ-6A I had to do a slight mod on the seat adjusters. I lifted the front of them about 1.3875" (bent strap iron till I can permanently modify the seat mount). Worked out great and made it a sheer pleasure to drive. and yes the 7 is a bit easier to get in and out of - door shape. No I would not trade for a 7.

 

[mtnwhlr]

I started with a 5 but have bad knees and their isn't enough leg room to the point it was killing me to drive it. Now I have a 7 and it has so much more leg room I could drive it all day with no problems.

 

[richardoutwest]

I had had 2 CJ5 's and 1 CJ7 , currently I have a 5. I have to say that you may have a little more leg room in a 7 but not much. As said before its the rear that reaps the benefits! The 7 will give a better ride providing suspension simply due to the length. I like 7 but there is just something about a 5.

 

[NC4x4]

Thanks for the info, never had the chance to actually get sit in one so this helped alot!

 

[CJ]

about 1.3875"

When you start talking ten thousands of an inch, there really isn't any about.

 

[mtnwhlr]

When you start talking ten thousands of an inch, there really isn't any about.

a 7 has a lot more leg room then a 5.

 

[existentialhandyman]

When you start talking ten thousands of an inch, there really isn't any about.

never could do fractions - had to use decimals. so about 3/8" +-.