Factory CJ Air Conditioning
Question: 
Do you have a close-up or a higher res image of the ’82 Sun Yellow Laredo’s window sticker from the 2007 Jeff Daniel’s Jeep show? I am trying to find out the cost of air conditioning and the draw bar. Thanks Tom.
Answer: The Air Conditioning option in 1982 was $681. Click the link for a hi-res image. You have to admit it is a great find to have this kind of information still intact.
See more images of Eric’s 1982 CJ at Jeff Daniel’s Jeep Show.
Different Tire Size Front and Back
Question: I just put tires on the back end of my 2006 liberty. I realized after I noticed the ESP light come on that the dealer put the wrong size on the back. I have 225/75 on the front, they put 225/70 on. I had them changed to 225/75 s is that going to be alright? Dwayne
Answer: If the light went off everything should be fine. As long as you didn’t run in 4WD on the street for any extended time. Off road 4WD use should have been fine since the tire size wasn’t drastically different.
CJ V8 Swap Question – 360 from a Wagoneer
Question: I have a stock 1978 CJ7 and I want to put a 360 in it. I have a 3 speed transmission. If I take one out of a Wagoneer with an automatic transmission what will I have to change out? flywheel? bell housing? motor mounts?
Answer: You didn’t mention the year of the Wagoneer but most had a driver side drop transfer case which will not work in a CJ. Often the later model Wagoneers had a Quadratrac or NP transfer case. Most likely you will need to use your transfer case or a Dana 300 from a 81 or later CJ. The Dana 300 will bolt right to a NP equipped automatic. To make matters more complex..if the Wagoneer had a 727 automatic you will need to make sure the Jeep has 3+ inches of lift or the front drive shaft will hit the transmission. The good thing here is the motor mounts are the same. Adding the automatic will require altering the front and rear drive shaft lengths.
If you wanted to keep the 3 speed the swap is simple. Just switch engines and everything will bolt right up.
Illuminated 4WD Indicator Light with a Dana 20
Question: I have a Dana Spicer 20 T-case in a 79 CJ5. I am putting in a Painless wire kit. There is a wire for “4WD switch” which should be on the T-case. Could you tell me where on the T-case, and if it doesn’t have one, can and where would I install it along with where I would buy one? Eric J
Answer: The wiring harness from Painless is near perfect and complete. The harness includes some wiring that isn’t in some year Jeeps though. The CJ’s equipped with a Dana 20 (72-79) did not have a switch for the 4WD indicator light and no provision for installing one. The Dana 300 transfer case (80-86) did have one. Our suggestion is to tape up the wire and tuck it out of the way.
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 will this provide (standard off roading with 32″ tires, all 4 tires turning when articulated)
Answer: The 77 model and all models prior to 1982 had the narrow trak axle so it’s not likely the Jeep has wide traks. A Quadratrac model was never offered in a Jeep equipped with factory wide-trak axles since the rear differential is off-set to deal with the Quadratrac. The swap options in this model Jeep are almost zero if the Quadratrac is going to be retianed. The full-time system that came in the late 70′s CJ-7′s is actually a pretty strong system and should hold up to your kind of use just fine. We have seen many of these CJ’s running trails for years.
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 brakes seem to tightened up. Any information on the adjusting sleeves would be greatly appreciated.
Answer: It is correct that the shims will not work on a Dana 30 with 2 bolt calipers. The calipers attach to the outer knuckle as opposed to the older style calipers that attach to the 6 bolts that holds on the spindle. The castor/camber adjusting upper ball joint sleeves are your only option. They are available from OK Auto. Their website it http://www.ok4wd.com or their phone number is 908-454-6973.
More info on caster/camber: Toe, Caster, and Camber – What does it mean and how to adjust it.
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 inside the dash – that is why they actually work. There is no easy work around for the defroster issue. If your windshield frame is rusted a new replacement would probably be the best choice.
Take a look above at Mike’s 77 CJ with YJ doors. See more of this Jeep – Mike’s 77 CJ-7
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 that would indicate it. The original window sticker seems to be the only way of knowing. The bigger question we always have is does it really matter? Jeeps aren’t rare, sought after collector items that require complete authenticity. If you want your Jeep to be a Golden Eagle make it that way. If you are looking to buy one – the fact that it’s a Golden Eagle doesn’t really mean anything. They package was mostly appearance.
For help with VIN decoding: Decoding Jeep VIN Numbers
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 Kit
The 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 link design in the rear, rebuildable x-flex joints, and heavy duty quarter-inch steel control arm mounts.
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Adjustable Front Disconnects
Featuring a 90 degree spherical ball joint for full range of motion, this kit fits on Jeep TJ’s ranging from 4 – 6” of lift. The new adjustable TJ disconnects release quickly with an easy to use mounting pin and also include a frame mount bracket to keep the sway bar link away from all moving parts. more
4 & 6″ Long Arm Suspension Kits
Their new 97-06 Jeep TJ X-series long arm kits, available in both 4 and 6” variations, include everything you need to hit the trails running. Available at an unbelievable value, these kits deliver great features such as high clearance Y-link front design, high clearance four link design in the rear, rebuildable x-flex joints, heavy duty quarter-inch steel control arm mounts, front and rear adjustable track-bars, and high performance 2.2 shocks for a great ride. more
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