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Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Atlanta GA
CJ-7 Jeeps were built by three companies, AMC, GM, and Ford. Because they all supplied parts for the vehicles, bascially a mishmash of wiring and minor hardware. Plus, they all have a bad problem with rust, especially around the windshield/cowl area in a salted road state. Generally, they are not a reliable vehicle. I know, I worked at a Jeep dealer in the 80s.
Though the Wrangler has not earned even average status in Consumer Reports some years, I think that would be a better vehicle to sink your money into for various reasons.
Then again, if you are going to upgrade the axles, motor, and transmission like most people do, many of the old problems will disappear.
Though the Wrangler has not earned even average status in Consumer Reports some years, I think that would be a better vehicle to sink your money into for various reasons.
Then again, if you are going to upgrade the axles, motor, and transmission like most people do, many of the old problems will disappear.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 161
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From: LAX, most of the time :)
SWB Jeeps are a lot like pistols or shoes, gotta decide what you want to do with them before you jump in.
Dana 60's are fine (have one in the rear of my 94 YJ), but if you're talking about playing in the rocks, you'll need a 35" tire MINIMUM (I run 35's and hit the rear diff occasionally). Dana 44's F&R will work for most situations, have a few friends who run an 8.8 in the rear.
YJ reverse rotation D30 will stand up to 35's in front if necessary (I built a Dana 44)
Jeff
94 YJ
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jmcrae
Dana 60's are fine (have one in the rear of my 94 YJ), but if you're talking about playing in the rocks, you'll need a 35" tire MINIMUM (I run 35's and hit the rear diff occasionally). Dana 44's F&R will work for most situations, have a few friends who run an 8.8 in the rear.
YJ reverse rotation D30 will stand up to 35's in front if necessary (I built a Dana 44)
Jeff
94 YJ
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/jmcrae
