The CJ5 1976-1983
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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 CJ5 '76 - '83
Some of the best news to come from AMC in 1976 was that the CJ5 would still be available along side the CJ7. The 84 inch wheelbase version didnt change much over its last 7 years of production. A new windshield was introduced along with a slightly wider frame. Subtle body tub changes also occured requiring new top dimensions for the 1976-1983 models. Photo credits: Ebay.com , Collins Bros.com and member Bill92250c Golden Eagle.
Engines
The 4 cylinder 151 Iron Duke pic from cardomain.com
Click here for more info on the 151 Iron Duke
The 232 inline 6 cylinder
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f105/six-cylinder-engines-12504/
member jamesl's 258 6 cyl
Click here for more info on the 258 Strait Six
member slans31's 8cyl
Click here for more info on the 304 V8
More information on your Jeeps engine can be found here:
Drivetrain
Cj-5s received a nice variety of transmissions from 1976 to 1983. Earlier models enjoyed the T-150 3 spd along with the T-18 4 speed. Later 4 spd options were the T-176 (medium duty) along with T-4 , and the SR-4 . The T-5 was also available. For more information on these transmissions follow this link:
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f105/manual-cj-transmissions-12112/
There were only two different transfer cases offered for the 1976-1983 CJ5. Both were gear driven Dana units in the form of the Dana 20 and the Dana 300. More information on both transfer cases can be found here:
Click here for more info on the Dana 20
Click here for more info on the Dana 300 TCase
All 1976-1983 CJ-5s came from the factory with a front Dana 30 axle and a rear AMC Corprate 20. More information on both can be found here:
Click here for more info on the Dana 30 Axle
Click here for more info on the AMC 20 Axle
Topping the last CJ5
While no hardtop was available from the factory aftermarket tops were produced. First you see an Acme hardtop on member trujillio 351s CJ5. Next is a factory soft top off an ebay.com ad followed by another hardtop by an unknown manufacturer off supermotors.net.
General Information
Beginning with the 1976 model year there were some subtle but important changes made to the CJ5. The windshield was angled backward slightly along with a more "rounded" version of the earlier body tub. The front and rear portions of the frame being boxedand while the Dana 30 remained up front , the Dana 44 was replaced by the Amc Corprate 20 rear axle.
Enthusiasts
Which CJ5 catches your eye?
Is it this tasteful Levis edition by member logan76cj5?
A clean lifted model like member gollyjeepers?
How about a fire breathing mud slinger like member mylittlecj5s?
Maybe a rock crawling explorer like BusaDave9s ? Whatever you envision , you may just want to start with the last version of the CJ5.
Some of the best news to come from AMC in 1976 was that the CJ5 would still be available along side the CJ7. The 84 inch wheelbase version didnt change much over its last 7 years of production. A new windshield was introduced along with a slightly wider frame. Subtle body tub changes also occured requiring new top dimensions for the 1976-1983 models. Photo credits: Ebay.com , Collins Bros.com and member Bill92250c Golden Eagle.
Engines
The 4 cylinder 151 Iron Duke pic from cardomain.com
Click here for more info on the 151 Iron Duke
The 232 inline 6 cylinder
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f105/six-cylinder-engines-12504/
member jamesl's 258 6 cyl
Click here for more info on the 258 Strait Six
member slans31's 8cyl
Click here for more info on the 304 V8
More information on your Jeeps engine can be found here:
Drivetrain
Cj-5s received a nice variety of transmissions from 1976 to 1983. Earlier models enjoyed the T-150 3 spd along with the T-18 4 speed. Later 4 spd options were the T-176 (medium duty) along with T-4 , and the SR-4 . The T-5 was also available. For more information on these transmissions follow this link:
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f105/manual-cj-transmissions-12112/
There were only two different transfer cases offered for the 1976-1983 CJ5. Both were gear driven Dana units in the form of the Dana 20 and the Dana 300. More information on both transfer cases can be found here:
Click here for more info on the Dana 20
Click here for more info on the Dana 300 TCase
All 1976-1983 CJ-5s came from the factory with a front Dana 30 axle and a rear AMC Corprate 20. More information on both can be found here:
Click here for more info on the Dana 30 Axle
Click here for more info on the AMC 20 Axle
Topping the last CJ5
While no hardtop was available from the factory aftermarket tops were produced. First you see an Acme hardtop on member trujillio 351s CJ5. Next is a factory soft top off an ebay.com ad followed by another hardtop by an unknown manufacturer off supermotors.net.
General Information
Beginning with the 1976 model year there were some subtle but important changes made to the CJ5. The windshield was angled backward slightly along with a more "rounded" version of the earlier body tub. The front and rear portions of the frame being boxedand while the Dana 30 remained up front , the Dana 44 was replaced by the Amc Corprate 20 rear axle.
Enthusiasts
Which CJ5 catches your eye?
Is it this tasteful Levis edition by member logan76cj5?
A clean lifted model like member gollyjeepers?
How about a fire breathing mud slinger like member mylittlecj5s?
Maybe a rock crawling explorer like BusaDave9s ? Whatever you envision , you may just want to start with the last version of the CJ5.