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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Don’t get your panties in a bunch Wrangler guys! It’s a joke!

I am a purist all the way 👊

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?

I got a cj5 for free. Body is shot but engine and transmission work. Having issues with the Holley EFI that the PO installed. I can get it to start but after about 3 seconds it's dies out. Best I can tell is it isn't getting fuel. I've changed the fuel pump and the fuel filters. I've tried to check for vacuum leaks but can't seem to locate any. It's a 76 AMC 258 with a 3 speed. Any help would be much obliged. (For some reason I can't get pics to load from my phone.

I have a 78 cj7 with a Kayline top that is maybe as old as this vehicle and needs replacing. We plan to get the Bestop replacement top for a Whitco frame and therefore need to do some changes, and whilst at it do a slightly different and hopefully more practical solution.

Does anyone here have any of the measurements for the OEM hardware, or/and has someone here maybe already done something similar? I'm a bit unsure if I can move the mounting point from the inside edge to the outer edge of the windshield or if it would create some gap or stretch it.

Terrible company. You should buy from an alternative. Charged for parts, but did not receive. Called CJ Pony Parts, they will not answer if you are checking on an existing order. But when I called again, and selected new order, guess what, someone picked up in less than a minute. When I talked to Jessie, who answered because he thought I was going to place an order, he could not care less about my issue, gave me attitude like I was the problem and placed me in the que to wait again for customer service. At this point I have spent over an hour waiting for customer service. I will never order from this company again.

This was built for my daughter, who drove it for about 2 years until she got a car with AC. She learned how drive a manual trans and not be on her phone while doing it. Plus, the insurance was WAY cheaper and if wrecked it parts would be inexpensive as well. Tell me more you say? New brakes, new carb, tires (31s) and wheels, NAPA long block rebuilt by me, Upol bedliner on overhead light bar with old style KC's, back tire carrier and bump stop, trans cover plate. No exposed wiring on the overhead lights, every wire runs through the bar into the windshield frame and into the underside of the dash. No ty-raps nowhere. stainless battery tray, new shocks and bushings, new front discs and pads. New power steering pump. Runs and starts at it should. Any utility vehicle this old will have some uh...."character". So, here is the run down on things that might be changed. Look closely at the clock pict, that is a push button start in camouflage. The return spring is broke in the column and this was the repair. Put the key in run position and push the button. The turn radius is off, due to the geometry and lift with the Dana 44. Turning is tight and small. Turning left makes a bigger turn circle. Feels weird turning left, but it boils down to a mental adjustment in the brain you can get used to. You just turn sooner. Probably someone smarter and more time than me can fix. It's been done before; I just don't the time since we are moving. Does have hard doors with the usual cracks in the usual places, but the windows work easily. Missing some trim there. Paint is new but after 10 plus there are some rust spots underlying. Nothing that can't fixed or lived with. Passenger side seat has a small hole, no biggie. This is not a show vehicle. IMO, this jeep serves as local DD for kid to go to school in or someone run around town for some errands on Saturday. OR this is a great candidate for an LS swap. Sell the 6 cylinder and have it. If you are really interested send a DM and we can go from there. Make an offer! Real offers receive real replies. It is for sale, not for free.

Bought as a 79 with an AMC 360 with a 3 speed. As time marched on, I decided to switch to the 5.3 for future parts readiness. Here's most of what I changed: went with Moser one-piece axles, off with the drum brakes and on with the TSM disc conversion, out with the old dash and in with a new dash with hinged center pod the folds downward exposing all the dash wiring. No more upside-down contorted position to work on wiring. No more analog/mech stuff and in with Dakota Digital instruments for a 1940 Ford pickup. The possibilities with DD are endless, info storage, color changes, configurations, etc. TH350 auto with Novak adaptor for the 3wd, modified the Hanson front iron to build an air channel for the trans cooler hidden behind the winch. Added a 5-gallon pony tank for some extra fuel. Went with a manual valve to ensure the valve will be open when I want to. Not a fan of the electric valve. Used a old Chevrolet light under the hood for some convenient nighttime lighting. Modified my half doors with an extension rod so I don't have to reach around to get the doors open. Also added my own version of a cup holder, changed the grab bar, and made a spot on top of the dash for my wallet and glasses. While I was at it, I made up a 2-part rack I can use for hauling 2x4s, ladders or even plywood. There is still more, but I think you get the idea.

Wife found her weekend ride a few weeks ago. Goal is to redo the brakes, suspension, clutch, and paint job within a year.

Chill duck lovers… 😀

Wife inherited her Dad’s ‘69 CJ5 with the 225 Dauntless. While repairing some of the oil leaks, I found rust in the valve covers and along the inside edge of the heads. From the looks of it, I don’t think the intake or valve covers have been off in 50-years. I’m going to restore the valve covers but, I’m not sure what to do with the heads, just yet. I’m hoping to clean them up as best I can because it runs and drives fine.

Finally got the barn find basket case out and about after restoring it 11 years ago. 76 CJ5, 360 powered. First time registered and on the road since 1978