CJ

Jeep Wrangler JK 5 Tire Rotation

Having a Jeep with 5 full size tires means that tire rotation should include the spare. While some Jeep owners choose to leave out the spare in rotation for varying reasons like different size/type tire or thinking it will save the spare from wear. We believe that if your Jeep has a matching spare you …

CJ Transmission Swap 5 to 4 Speed

QUESTION: I have a 1983 CJ-7 with a 258 six. It has a T-5 five speed transmission with (I believe) a Dana 300 transfer case. The transmission blew apart and I need to change it out. Do I have to change the transfer case too or will the Dana 300 bolt up to a Jeep …

Jeep CJ Factory Body and AMC 401 V8, is it real?

QUESTION: Hello,I just bought a 1980 Jeep-I’m not sure what model it is-CJ5 or 6 or 7. It has a factory fiberglass body that I was told come from the factory. It has a 401 V8 motor. The whole front end comes up and makes it easy to work on the motor. Is this Jeep rare? Some info …

AMC V8 Engine Color

QUESTION: Viewing Mike’s 360 rebuild I see he painted his motor, I’m trying to do the same on my 1980 360 Jeep motor but I can’t locate the color or code to do so. Would you be able to help me. Thanks, Scott ANSWER: Eastwood sells engine paints in original factory colors. That’s what was …

CJ T-18 Transmission Swap Speedometer Cable Connection

QUESTION: I have a 79 Jeep CJ5 I have taken to the frame, fully restored, and modified. It has a 360cu with Holley throttle body injection. I installed a rebuilt T18 Tranny behind it and I’m wondering will the stock speedometer cable attach to the T18 up to the speedometer? If so, where does the …

Do all Jeep CJ-5’s have a tailgate?

QUESTION: I have checked out the vin# and everything matches, how can I find out if my CJ-5 came with a tail gate ? It does not have one and have been told jeep has always had a tailgate. ANSWER: CJ-5’s after 1976 did have factory tailgates unless it was ordered without one. So there …

Identifying a CJ. Is it a Renegade, Laredo, or Something Else

QUESTION: I recently bought a 1979 CJ-7 with 304 auto trans, Dana 20 transfer dual shift transfer case. VIN J9F93EH816050. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT OPTIONS PACKAGE THIS JEEP IS….Laredo, Golden Eagle, etc…it has custom paint so cant tell that way. It does have a clock and a tachometer that looks original on the …

Mike’s Jeeps

Mike is the founder of jeepfan.com. A lifelong “Jeepfan” playing around, modifying, building, and everything else with Jeeps for decades. Now on Jeep number 9 (some CJ’s, JK and YJ Wranglers, Cherokee, and Liberty and about 5 CJ’s for parts) the saga continues.

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.

Mike Rauch’s CJ-7 Racer

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 …