CJ5 or CJ7?
clay44
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I need some help identifying this jeep. It's a 1978 that I just purchased.
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CJ5 or CJ7?
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I need some help identifying this jeep. It's a 1978 that I just purchased.
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I can't see photo bucket pictures at work so I cannot comment on the image you linked to but see this post. -->> http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f49/question-how-tell-if-its-cj5-cj7-2202/
Look closely at the door openings.
Look closely at the door openings.
ken98k
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Looks like a 7 to me
clay44
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Thanks a lot guys, just got it so I'm sure I will have a few more questions.
Sasquach
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clay44
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Are SOA fenders bad? Just purchased it, so I'm not really sure what all I've got. What i know it has: 5.0 V8 new motor, 37 inch tires, rancho shocks, and front & rear air lockers. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
CJim7
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That thing looks SOA on lift springs judging from the fact those are 37's on there...that thing has way more lift then just a standard SOA. Also appears to be some body lift (?)
It's your "typical" 7 with comp cut rear fenders, body armor, and what appears to be simple flat-fendering up front. Nothing wrong with the way the body was put together, but to me, that is way too much lift providing a scary center of gravity.
How does it ride? Take a bunch of pictures for us and post em.
It's your "typical" 7 with comp cut rear fenders, body armor, and what appears to be simple flat-fendering up front. Nothing wrong with the way the body was put together, but to me, that is way too much lift providing a scary center of gravity.
How does it ride? Take a bunch of pictures for us and post em.
BusaDave9
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SOA stands for Spring Over Axle conversion. Normally the springs go under the axles. A SOA conversion will lift a jeep several inches.
The tube fenders are a separate mod.
All in all someone spent a lot of time modifying that jeep. If it was done right it could be a hell of an off-roader.
clay44
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clay44
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BusaDave9
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looks like previous owner also did a shackle reversal on the front. great looking rig wish mine looked that good.
dalefan88
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nice rig looks like it has ford shock towers to
looks like it has ford shock towers to