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Mike’s 77 CJ-7

Mike’s 1977 CJ-7. The equipment list is rather extensive on this Jeep. A perfect combination of good looks and serious trail-worthy make this Jeep incredible.

There is not much that is factory on this thing…the hood, fenders and grille? Under the hood is an AMC 401 backed with a TH400 automatic, behind that is an Atlas. The rear Ford 9″ axle contains a spool while the front is a Cherokee Dana 44. The Jeep features a custom race suspension and …

jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5

This 1978 CJ-5 has been in our stable since 1997 and as soon as we had our hands on it all kinds of ideas filled our heads. The Jeep was essentially a restored stock Jeep with an AMC V8 and a fiberglass body. It’s hard to find a more perfect Jeep to start a project. …

Bryan’s 1980 CJ-7 – Revisted

This pristine CJ-7 is kind of a “one-off” CJ in that it has some factory equipment on it that isn’t normally found on a CJ. A perfect example of Jeep’s way of using up what they have. In the years since we first posted info on this Jeep a lot has changed.

V8 Conversion – AMC to Chevy

QUESTION: Hey guys, I have an 82 CJ with a 304, thinkin bout changing to a 350. Read your article but where do you find the adapters? Have another 80 CJ with an inline 6 258 which I am going to convert to a 350, same question? Any input will be appreciated, i am a …

Transfer Case Upgrades, Modifications, and Options

We get a lot of email from fellow Jeepers wanting to know what the options are for killer transfer cases. Some are looking for strength while others are looking for low gears. In this article we attempt to uncover all that is out there.

Spotters Guide to the 72-75 AMC CJ-5

Identifying a Jeep – An In-depth Spotters Guide to the 72-75 AMC CJ-5. When AMC acquired the Kaiser Jeep Corp in 1971 they made many changes to the Jeep line starting in 1972. Identifying a 72-75 CJ-5 is actually a rather easy task. In this article we cover some of the key features that ease …

Rubicon Express Leaf Spring Degree Shims

If you have a leaf sprung Jeep and ever used degree shims to adjust your axles have probably used aluminum shims (or wedges). If you have used the aluminum ones you probably have seen what they look like over time and have listened to them squeak, creak, and clunk.

Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Tires and Classic II Wheels

The jeepfan.com CJ-5 has been running the same set of 33×12.5 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires for 11 years. The tires served the Jeep well but it was time for a fresh look.

Mike Gray’s 1974 CJ-5 Renegade

One evening in late spring I took my family for a ride in the jeepfan.com 78 CJ-5 which was recently re-assembled from a new Holley Truck Avenger carburetor and some exhaust work. Upon returning home there were 3 CJ’s parked in front of my house, Rich, Mark, and Mike. They were out for some pre-summer …