The Cj-7
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- 1982 CJ-7 258 / T-18 / Dana 300 31 in All Terrains.
1978 CJ-7 304 / TH 400 / Quadratrac 32 in Mud Terrains
The last CJ , the CJ-7
A clean Renegade model from
member Old Dogs modified CJ-7
In 1976 a new model was added to the Cj line , the CJ-7. The CJ-7 would be produced from 1976 to 1986 when the last CJ rolled off the assembly line. The CJ-7 was born out of ever increasing government regulations and AMC wanting the Jeep to appeal to a broader base of customers. It would be the only short wheelbase Jeep offered when the CJ5 was phased out in 1983. Two of the most noticeable characteristics that set the CJ-7 aside from the CJ5 are a slightly longer wheelbase at 93.5 inches along with the larger "U" shaped door openings.
Engines
There were quite a few factory engine options tucked under the hood of the classic Cj-7 model. Pictured in order are the R D crate motors version of the later 151, the 232 6 cylinder from jpmagazine.com and its successor possibly the most popular CJ engine the 258 from member marcaurell. The 304 8 cylinder from the CJ3b page was also a popular option.
Drivetrain
Since the CJ-7 was born in the 1976 model year transmission options stretching to the 1986 version were abundant. The 3 speed version was the Tremec T-150. From 1976 to 1979 possibly the most prized 4 spd version was offered in the Warner T-18. The Borg warner T-4 and Sr-4 along with the Tremec T-176 round out the rest of the 4 spd. manuals. Also available was the Borg warner T-5.
All those manual transmissions weren't the biggest news drivetrain wise for this new CJ-7 model. For the first time ever a CJ was offered with an automatic transmission. A GM TH-400 with an AMC bellhousing was mated to your CJs engine along with a full time 4wheel drive transfer case from Borg warner known as the Quadra Trac option. The Quadra Trac option was a full time four wheel drive chain driven Borg Warner unit only used behind this transmission. It had an optional four wheel low that was a bolt on unit.
The Quadra Trac lasted from 1976 - 1979. In 1980 two new automatic transmissions were available , the Chrysler TF 904 behind the 4cylinder while the Chrysler TF 999 backed the 258 engines.
From 1976 to 1979 the CJ-7 received a strong gear driven Dana 20 transfer case. From 1980-1986 CJ-7s relied on a more compact but just as strong Dana 300 transfer case.
All CJ-7s used the Dana 30 front axle. All CJ -7s except for a few 1986 models used the AMC Corporate 20. The few 1986 models without the AMC Corporate 20 received a Dana 44 rear axle.
Versatile top options
acme top from Ebay.com
Soft top hard doors member 4x4 crossboss
http://www.jeep-cj.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=8847&c=3
Hard top hard doors
Soft top and soft doors by member @Dandee
While hardtops were offered for earlier models the CJ-7 series was the first to receive the fiberglass top we're accustomed to today from the factory. Also new were full steel doors with roll up glass windows. Mixing and matching components gave CJ owners more options than ever before.
General Information
Production numbers by year are as follows: 1976 -21,016 , 1977 -25,414 , 1978- 38,274 1979 - 55624 1980 - 38,183 1981 - 27,767 1982 - 23,820 1983 - 37,673 1984 - 42,644 1985 - 43,315 1986 - 25,929 That puts the total number produced at 379,659
Enthusiasts
Looking for a restoration or collectors CJ perhaps? How about a Spring Special
that was only available for a few months in 1985 as shown in this ad from Collins
Bros. shop in Texas.
Maybe a tasteful Resto-mod like member sifd4x4's 83 Laredo?
A clean eye popping green CJ-7 like member 7D8CJ7's?
You may even want to go all out and build yourself a rock crawling machine like these. Here are 2 CJ-7s from Petersons 4wd Ultimate Adventure. How do you envision your CJ-7 ? Clearly the choice is yours.
A clean Renegade model from
member Old Dogs modified CJ-7
In 1976 a new model was added to the Cj line , the CJ-7. The CJ-7 would be produced from 1976 to 1986 when the last CJ rolled off the assembly line. The CJ-7 was born out of ever increasing government regulations and AMC wanting the Jeep to appeal to a broader base of customers. It would be the only short wheelbase Jeep offered when the CJ5 was phased out in 1983. Two of the most noticeable characteristics that set the CJ-7 aside from the CJ5 are a slightly longer wheelbase at 93.5 inches along with the larger "U" shaped door openings.
Engines
There were quite a few factory engine options tucked under the hood of the classic Cj-7 model. Pictured in order are the R D crate motors version of the later 151, the 232 6 cylinder from jpmagazine.com and its successor possibly the most popular CJ engine the 258 from member marcaurell. The 304 8 cylinder from the CJ3b page was also a popular option.
Drivetrain
Since the CJ-7 was born in the 1976 model year transmission options stretching to the 1986 version were abundant. The 3 speed version was the Tremec T-150. From 1976 to 1979 possibly the most prized 4 spd version was offered in the Warner T-18. The Borg warner T-4 and Sr-4 along with the Tremec T-176 round out the rest of the 4 spd. manuals. Also available was the Borg warner T-5.
All those manual transmissions weren't the biggest news drivetrain wise for this new CJ-7 model. For the first time ever a CJ was offered with an automatic transmission. A GM TH-400 with an AMC bellhousing was mated to your CJs engine along with a full time 4wheel drive transfer case from Borg warner known as the Quadra Trac option. The Quadra Trac option was a full time four wheel drive chain driven Borg Warner unit only used behind this transmission. It had an optional four wheel low that was a bolt on unit.
The Quadra Trac lasted from 1976 - 1979. In 1980 two new automatic transmissions were available , the Chrysler TF 904 behind the 4cylinder while the Chrysler TF 999 backed the 258 engines.
From 1976 to 1979 the CJ-7 received a strong gear driven Dana 20 transfer case. From 1980-1986 CJ-7s relied on a more compact but just as strong Dana 300 transfer case.
All CJ-7s used the Dana 30 front axle. All CJ -7s except for a few 1986 models used the AMC Corporate 20. The few 1986 models without the AMC Corporate 20 received a Dana 44 rear axle.
Versatile top options
acme top from Ebay.com
Soft top hard doors member 4x4 crossboss
http://www.jeep-cj.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=8847&c=3
Hard top hard doors
Soft top and soft doors by member @Dandee
While hardtops were offered for earlier models the CJ-7 series was the first to receive the fiberglass top we're accustomed to today from the factory. Also new were full steel doors with roll up glass windows. Mixing and matching components gave CJ owners more options than ever before.
General Information
Production numbers by year are as follows: 1976 -21,016 , 1977 -25,414 , 1978- 38,274 1979 - 55624 1980 - 38,183 1981 - 27,767 1982 - 23,820 1983 - 37,673 1984 - 42,644 1985 - 43,315 1986 - 25,929 That puts the total number produced at 379,659
Enthusiasts
Looking for a restoration or collectors CJ perhaps? How about a Spring Special
that was only available for a few months in 1985 as shown in this ad from Collins
Bros. shop in Texas.
Maybe a tasteful Resto-mod like member sifd4x4's 83 Laredo?
A clean eye popping green CJ-7 like member 7D8CJ7's?
You may even want to go all out and build yourself a rock crawling machine like these. Here are 2 CJ-7s from Petersons 4wd Ultimate Adventure. How do you envision your CJ-7 ? Clearly the choice is yours.