Misc. Where do the rear side markers go?

[Armyvet25]

I've seen various placements even some with none. Where do the side markers on the rear go CJ5-CJ7 and did they change over the later years of CJ's. I've seen most CJ5's with an exception of a few later years most have them placed lower in the fender, whereas earlier years or 7's have them parallel with the front marker. got pics of yours? Post them here please.
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I assume some people filled in the holes when updating to later tail lights or did they transition some year to them before the YJ came out?
Thanks

 

[Manic Mechanic]

Here's my wife's 79 CJ 7 my 85 doesn't have one don't remember what year they got rid of it

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[WHATROAD]

Not sure when there was a change, but my 84 never had rear side markers

 

[Manic Mechanic]

Not sure when there was a change, but my 84 never had rear side markers

Probably when they switched to wide track

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[Armyvet25]

Probably when they switched to wide track

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That would have been 82 I believe, he said his was an 84, but if not original owner......

 

[Manic Mechanic]

Got a buddy who is the original owner of an 83 it doesn't have the side marker

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[Armyvet25]

Got a buddy who is the original owner of an 83 it doesn't have the side marker

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That might confirm the 82 and on widetrack, I wonder if tail lights were different as well

 

[Armyvet25]

81 first 2 pics, 82 second 2 pics

 

[Armyvet25]

and........75 and older CJ's had round tail lights

 

[WHATROAD]

google, for what that's worth, says 82 was the year of change. side marker light function was transferred to the side of the brake light box. some information suggests that the wiring is still there. I didn't check

 

[TSB8C]

google, for what that's worth, says 82 was the year of change. side marker light function was transferred to the side of the brake light box. some information suggests that the wiring is still there. I didn't check

My '84 doesn't have them; but yes, the wiring is still there.

 

[Belizean]

My 84 didn’t come with them either.

 

[Armyvet25]

Trying to decide how retro I want to go, if I go with round tail lights I'll want the side markers, I may forgo them and just get the low profile rectangle ones, I haven't made up my mind yet, probably wait till I install the CJ tailgate and think about it.

 

[j6824]

 

[Armyvet25]

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those are tiny button lights lol

 

[KRUPP]

Yup.
-None on my current '86.
-The '76 & '79 had them, down low.
I kinda like it without any.

 

[DaveMueller]

I've got an OEM side panel out in the garage, someone needed dimensions of the mounting holes so I have everything marked. I can't find the picture, I can get the dimensions tomorrow if you want.
Not sure of the vintage, but it has the holes for the spare tire mount as well.

Dave

 

[Armyvet25]

I've got an OEM side panel out in the garage, someone needed dimensions of the mounting holes so I have everything marked. I can't find the picture, I can get the dimensions tomorrow if you want.
Not sure of the vintage, but it has the holes for the spare tire mount as well.

Dave

It would be good info just to post here for future need

 

[DaveMueller]

I had already peeled the tape off. It took forever to find the pic.

 

[DaveMueller]

Now I'm confused. I've seen pics online with the markers mounted low, but I thought the models with the side mount spare only had a reflector in the center of the mount. For a minute I thought the low 7/8" hole could have been for a grommet to get wiring up to a light in the center of the spare tire mount, now I'm not so sure.
I bought this panel a few years ago, the guy told me he got it at an AMC meet of some kind and saw the paperwork stating it was genuine. It still has a shipping brace tack welded on.