Is there a rebuild of a 1978 Jeep CJ-7?
The budget Rebuild by Ralph HasselThe complete build is documentedhere on www.Offroaders.comThis 1978 Jeep CJ-7 never started life as a complete Jeep; rather it was built completely from parts. The goal was to build a […] A Budgeted Jeep CJ-7 Rebuild from Concept to Conception by Ralph Hassel My evolution of thought…
How can I protect my jeep tie rod?
Fabricating Custom U-Bolt Plates with Skid Protection for Project Jeep CJ-7 With the job of a Dana 44 axle swap to the project CJ-7 came the need for new u-bolt plates. Two things made stock u-bolt […] A Simple yet very effective method of protecting your tie rod from impact with rocks and things, is to raise the tie rod up.
Can you flip the drag link on a CJ-7?
Flipping the drag link on the knuckle reduces this angle. This article shows a method of flipping the drag link and tie rod on a CJ-7 using the stock outer knuckles. There are a few different methods of flipping the tie rod and drag link that I am aware of.
The budget Rebuild by Ralph HasselThe complete build is documentedhere on www.Offroaders.comThis 1978 Jeep CJ-7 never started life as a complete Jeep; rather it was built completely from parts. The goal was to build a […] A Budgeted Jeep CJ-7 Rebuild from Concept to Conception by Ralph Hassel My evolution of thought…
Is the Jeep CJ-7 a good investment?
Turned out to be a good investment with much of the rusted out areas repaired already requiring the job to be completed. The budget Rebuild by Ralph HasselThe complete build is documentedhere on www.Offroaders.comThis 1978 Jeep CJ-7 never started life as a complete Jeep; rather it was built completely from parts. The goal was to build a […]
What kind of transmission does a Jeep CJ-7 have?
Also acquired was a Holley Projection Fuel Injection system, a T-18A manual transmission, a Dana 20 Transfer case, a CJ-7 tub that was an abandoned project and had much work done to it already, a straight, clean CJ-7 frame and a set of Scout II Dana 44 axles. Jeepfan Mike had donated a Dana 20 for a few shifter parts needed.
What kind of tires does a Jeep CJ-7 have?
Aggressive mud terrain tires with steel rims, a rear locker, slight mods to suspension for lift and travel, beefed up tow points front and rear which includes an ARB bull bar up front and some high power lighting. For the most part that’s it. And it does great, I can’t complain.