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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: …

Converting a CJ-7 into a Scrambler – Is is possible?

Question: I would like to convert my CJ-7 into a Scrambler..Can this be done? Answer: Sure it’s possible. The main difference is the frame, body, and some miscellaneous parts located in the center section of the frame (which is 10 inches longer). If you had a CJ-7 with a body and frame that was not …