Will a YJ soft top fit a CJ5?
The Yj Top Will Fit A Cj7 Not A Cj5……
Will a CJ7 hardtop fit a CJ5?
A CJ7 top will definitely not fit a CJ5 nor will the doors. CJ5 is noticeably shorter than a CJ7.
Will a TJ soft top fit a CJ7?
A TJ top can be made to work on a CJ-7, but the trouble is in the top of the windshield frame as a small section on each side needs to be cut.
Can you switch a soft top Jeep to a hardtop?
Yes, you will want to remove the soft top before putting the hardtop on. While the hardtop will fit over the retracted soft top, the soft top blocks access to the rear cargo area, severely limiting its usefulness.
What’s the difference between a Jeep CJ5 and a Jeep CJ7?
The difference between the Cj5 and Cj7 models is that Cj5 is smaller in size and had a manual transmission. Cj7 is comparatively more massive, with the addition of a more extended wheelhouse to allow automatic transmission. Here, a longer wheelbase was introduced to allow the jeep to have automatic transmission.
Are cj5 and CJ7 doors the same?
Mechanically, the 5 and 7 are identical. The only difference is the rear driveshaft… well, and lengths of rear brake lines, wiring, fuel lines, etc. The top, doors, rollbar, carpet, etc. will not swap, the front and rear seats will though. The only difference (assuming same year) in a 5 and 7 was the length.
What kind of hardtop does a jeep CJ5 use?
The windows and rear hatch are tinted 31% to the maximum allowable by law. The inside of our tops are finished in a mildew resistant gray carpet. This not only looks great, but it helps keep the road noise out. Our use of “Weather Guard” drastically cuts the interior noise level.
How big is the hood on a jeep CJ5?
To accomodate the new engines, the hood was stretched 3″. In 1976, the tub and frame were modified slightly from the earlier versions. The windshield frame was also changed, meaning that tops from 1955-1975 will not fit the 1976-1983 Jeep CJ-5s or vice versa.
What are the doors on a jeep CJ5 made of?
All CJ5 doors are a fiberglass steel reinforced design. The windows are lockable and slide. They slide from back to front. Doors equipped with a paddle handle to open and have locks and keys. There is a lever on the inside to open the door. Equipped with a map pocket in the bottom of the door.
When did the Jeep CJ 5 come out?
Three powerful LEDs deliver 51 lumens of light and can run for days on one nine volt battery. (Battery not included) Introduced in 1954 by the Kaiser Corporation, the CJ-5 was based on the Korean War model M-38A1. Nearly 30 years in production, the CJ-5 model outlasted all other Jeep production runs by a comfortable margin.