This is parked off in the corner of my apartment complex. Clearly in bad shape based on the rock and paint. Sad to see. Curious for some confirmation, is this a CJ7?

Where is the ground for the headlights on an 1980 cj5 and is there a diagram for the fuse box to tell what is what???? Any help is greatly appreciated.

So, I have decided to replace my axles in the AMC 20. They have been upgraded to the one piece, and I believe the current ones Moser.

Not that the axles are bad, but I need to replace the inner and outer seals, and would need to remove everything (bearings as well) to do so, so everything would be new. Looks like a royal PITA to remove the bearing, and the axles HAVE been on the Jeep for quite some time (no idea how long, at least 20+ years).

So, as I am there anyway, I figured it would be a great idea to just start fresh.

My question is this- should I use new Moser axles, or Yukon?

There are other options, but I'm down to these two choices. Google says Moser is better for street use, Yukon for off road.

I currently have 31" tires, and may consider 33" tires in the future, but my research says either should handle 33" tires.

I want to do some offroad, but not rock climbing levels. Mostly will be used as daily transportation and light offroad fun. Looking for long term durability.

So, any thoughts on Moser vs Yukon would be appreciated.

Also, the Moser is about $475 for both sides, the Yukon is about $675.

I found out my 1980 cj7 was factory cameo tan before it was repainted white. My registration says the model is a renegade CJ7, but I am not sure if that was a mistake because I don’t have any features of a renegade as far as I’m aware.

Is there any way I can truly know? I tried looking up the vin to find a build sheet, but my jeep was a year too old.

Hey everyone! First time posting here. We have a 1985 AMC CJ7 with the original engine. It has been refitted (not by us) with a 92 YJ body and a custom hood without fenders (makes engine work super easy). She's rough but a beast. It just went through about $2K of shop work after sitting for a few years. Now it needs a new radiator.

I'm not a stranger to mechanics and have done plenty of work on this beast, but have yet to do a radiator. I'm looking for advice on the process and components, and on the viability of getting an older used radiator from a U-Pull-And-Pay-type place.

Thank you!

This jeep is awesome, anyone know what year this is?
This is exactly how I would build one. So cool.

Hi. The reason for this post is that I am trying to get in touch with the current owner of a 1983 Jeep CJ-7, black Renegade with orange and red lettering/stripping with a manual transmission. May or may not have original white wheels (see image of Jeep w/out top). To the best of my knowledge it may still be in Grand Junction, CO. Please share.

Hi everyone! My dad owns a 1980 CJ5 that is his pride and joy. He has rebuilt this jeep 2 times in his life, and I will one day acquire this jeep. Most of the jeep is original, and I plan to keep it that way when I do acquire it.

A few years ago, this jeep caught fire when I was driving it (yes my dad still loves me and he does not blame me). The jeep has been back in working order after getting things taken care of, but the speedometer does not work after the fire. When I put it in reverse, the speedometer goes to 0MPH, but when I go into neutral or 1st, it goes to 85MPH. I understand this is most likely not a wiring issue, but does anyone have a clue why that would be?

This fire was my fault, and I feel awful years later that I am the reason this occurred. I wanted to get insight from people like yourselves to see if anyone had this issue before, or would have any idea where to start. Any advice would help

I recently swapped out the front diff fluid and learned this thing has to vent. I’m almost certain it’s a Dana 30, but maybe I’m wrong. I’ve spent hours and hours trying to figure out where the vent hole is but to no avail. I’ve watched videos, read around the internet, tried AI, and I’m still not able to figure it out.

Can someone please help me?

Before you roast me, I am an aspiring grease monkey and bought this CJ7 about 10 years ago and am learning along the way. I’ve got a couple boys aged 2.5 and 3.5 that LOVE riding in this jeep.

My hope is one day they’ll want to work on it with me. I’m a novice on my best day but I want to know enough by the time they’re old enough to be able to teach them a few things.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

I have a 1975 CJ-5 with the 258 I6 and I'm having a hard time finding a reliable mechanical fuel pump.

The first replacement pump I installed was putting out over 20 PSI, so I had to add a fuel pressure regulator. That pump only lasted a few months before it failed.

I replaced it with another mechanical pump, but this one is barely producing 1 PSI, even after removing the pressure regulator.

Has anyone found a good-quality mechanical fuel pump for a 258 that puts out the correct fuel pressure? I'm looking for brand recommendations or specific part numbers if you've had good luck with one.

I have been updating my audio in my Jeep. 79 Jeep CJ7. I added a retro radio which is awesome. I got 2 6.5 kicker speakers in a centra pod. Kicker 200.4 amp and a kicker hs10 base. I'd like to add a couple more rear speakers. I know they have pods by the same company that made my centra pod. Those don't fit below my door trim, I'd have to remove my mats or cut into them and not a fan of the location. Those same pods don't seem to fit anywhere else great that I can figure out. What are you all using for rear speakers that look and sound great!?

For the ofy single and dual plenum on the 258 engine has anyone experienced uneaven flow between the cylinders? For exemple does any cylinders run rich/lean?

I need an inexpensive steering wheel for a 1980 CJ-5!! Any suggestions would be great.

I want to add a sound bar or speakers to my roll bar. I would like the speakers to be Bluetooth and not hook up to my stereo. Any suggestions brands size and yes, I would like them to be loud.

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I need a tag light any ideas.

I'm looking at purchasing this 1984 CJ7, with a 5.9L AMC 360 V8 swap from the 90s, from a family friend. My question is, is it worth the $15k that the owner and I are currently sitting at for it's sale price. He had the original Garnet seats and center console, and bikini and half doors to go with it, and the tires are relatively new. Kept in a barn it's whole life, the frame, motor and transmission are in excellent with good maintenance, but the rear quarter panels are rusted out (behind the diamond plate). If I'm willing to put in the work, would you all feel this is a good price?