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CJ Wide Trak or Not? Quadratrac Info

Question: I am looking to buy a 77 CJ-7 and not sure if it is the wide or narrow trak. What is the dimensions of both, I assume you measure from hub to hub. It also comes full time 4 wheel drive with a vacum type locker assembly??? How strong of a 4 wheel drive …

CJ Camber and/or Caster Adjusting Sleeves

Question: Where can I find the camber adjusting sleeves shown in the tech section on adjusting camber? Do you Know who might make them? I purchased a shim to adjust the spindle, but in the instruction it says that you can not use shims on a two bolt caliper setup. I tried it, but my …

More Golden Eagle Questions

Can you tell me the engine options for a 1978 Golden Eagle? Was a 4.2 available in the Golden Eagle in 78? The Golden Eagle model was available from 77 to 83 and did come with the 4.2L. After 1980 there was no V8 option in the CJ.

Wrangler YJ Doors and Windshield on a CJ

Question: Will the half doors and windshield frame from an 87 wrangler fit an 86 cj7? Jody K Answer: The doors will fit with no problem – this is a common swap. The windshield will fit the CJ but the YJ windshield has no ducts in them for the defroster. The YJ defroster ducts run …

Jeep CJ Golden Eagle or Not?

Question: How do you tell if a Jeep is a true Golden Eagle? Henry Answer: Anymore it seems it may be impossible to tell if a Jeep was a factory Golden Eagle. The VIN numbers never indicated specific features and we have never seen an other special codes that are a part of a Jeep …

New Products for the TJ Wrangler from Rough Country

In a recent press release from Rough Country three new products for 97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ were introduced. Long Arm Upgrade KitThe new 97-06 Jeep TJ long arm upgrade kit is available for TJ’s already lifted 4 to 6 inches. This kit delivers great features such as high clearance Y-link front design, high clearance four …

QUESTION: I have a 1986 CJ-7, inline 258 with a T-4 transmission and Dana 300 transfer case. Only street driven, never off-road. Can I install a 304 0r 360? Will it bolt up to what I have? Will the T-4 and the rear end hold up for normal street and highway use? Thanks. John ANSWER: …