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CJ-5 vs. CJ-7 Differences |
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One of the most asked questions about Jeeps is what are the differences between
the CJ-5 and the CJ-7. Below is a list of comparable differences that you can see both visually in their features
and technically with what they came stock with. Yours might differ if it has been "upgraded", but in stock form,
the differences are listed below.
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CJ-5 |
CJ-7 |
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Years Produced |
1955-1983 |
1976-1986 |
Door Opening |
"S" - Style Shape |
"U" - Style Shape |
WheelBase |
83" |
93" |
Width |
71.75"(55-75) / 69"(76-83) |
69" |
Windshield |
59" |
59" |
Rear Axle |
AMC20(76-86), Dana 44(72-75) |
AMC20(82-86), Dana 44(86) |
Front Axle |
Dana 30(72-83) |
Dana 30 |
Wheel Bolt Pattern |
5 x 5.5" |
5 x 5.5" |
Engines |
AMC304, 258, 232, 225, GM151 |
AMC304, 258, GM151 |
Trans Types |
Manual(early), Auto(Late) |
Manual, Auto |
Transmissions |
T150, 14, 176, 18, SR4 |
T15/14/5/18, TH400, SR4, TF999/904 |
Suspension |
Leaf Spring Under |
Leaf Spring Under |
Brakes |
Early(4/Drum), Late(Disc/Drum) |
Front Disc / Rear Drum |
Brake Option |
Manual(early), Power(later) |
Manual(early), Power(later) |
Fuel Delivery |
Carbureted - 1bbl, 2bbl |
Carbureted - 1bbl, 2bbl |
Fuel Tank |
15 gallon |
15 gallon, 22 gallon |
Steering |
Manual(early), Power(later) |
Manual(early), Power(later) |
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Disclaimer |
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This list is still being compiled and will continue to grow, if you spot
something that is not quite right, please let us know.
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