Welcome to ‘The Official Pirate4x4.com Jeep Talk Bible’


Newbies ... Watch This, it will help.... Newbies Watch This (http://www.xtranormal.com/watch?e=20090315112742735)


This thread will be the culmination of the years of tech that has been posted on the Jeep forum(s), hopefully organized in such a way as to help new posters find their way on the board, as well as for the old guys to look back and go ‘what was I thinking?’. Please, if you see that the thread is open … DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD!! Most likely, a modification is being made and it will be closed momentarily.

First, some quick descriptions of what you’re looking at.

Originally, there was just ‘Jeep Talk’, but a bunch of crybabies whiners people :flipoff2: complained about the flaming that went on in Jeep Talk, so the forum was split into two distinct entities (Jeep talk Hardcore, and Jeep talk Non-Hardcore)

Sometime later, the Cherokee board was added ( I believe 2007.)

The Jeep Forums are split up into three separate sections. (Click on the Link to Read their Mission Statement and their Usage)



Jeep – Hardcore tech (Hardcore Jeep tech here. Newbies beware!) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8563592&postcount=4)
Jeep – Non Hardcore (Flame free Jeep talk about the basics) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8563594&postcount=5)
Jeep – Cherokee (Forum for the Wagons) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8563588&postcount=3)



A few items to mention.


Please read ‘The Original Jeep Talk Mission Statement (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8563598&postcount=6)’. If you are unsure of what you are getting yourself into, this is a good place to start.

If that hasn’t scared you off, please visit the Newbie Check in (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1542&highlight=Newbie) and introduce yourself.

If you would like to see some GREAT tech articles, please go Here (http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/) There is some great tech, though mostly not ‘Jeep’ Specific, there are a lot of articles that when you get into the more ‘hardcore’ modifications (Dana 60’s, 14 bolts, race seats, etc), you will be printing these off and most likely, sleeping with them. :laughing:

Please visit the 'New, official Pirate Vendor Database, located here (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=696191)



A word about Searching
This is by no means the end all/be all and you should stop searching! There is ALOT of information on the board.

Remember that you have to have 4 characters! D44 won't work, but D44* will!
Try to pinpoint what you are looking for. I use search words like Grand Unibody instead of "How do I strengthen my Grand Cherokee Frame"
You have to be somewhat intelligent to use the search. Think hard about what you are looking for, you'll find it.
Wade through it all. This board has been up for quite a while. It is very easy to get 500 threads in a search.
500 threads is the MAXIMUM it will return. Use the date range functionality of the search to narrow things down!



------------------Disclaimer------------------------------

Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board is known for its wealth of information and this Jeep information is designed to list the most common questions and answers that frequently get asked. The information in this post is a collection of everyone’s efforts to provide very accurate and detailed information but the website cannot be held responsible for mistakes. If you find false information and have good proof stating so, please contact the person that posted it so it can get corrected and will not mislead other people. Remember keeping the accuracy of this FAQ is a group effort. (Thanks to the Toyota Guys for that Disclaimer) :flipoff2:

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Jeep TOTM : Index

Spring Over Axle conversions (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=373029&highlight=TOTM)
Diesel Swaps (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362348&highlight=TOTM)
Electrical Stuff (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325274&highlight=TOTM)
Frame Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=334805&highlight=TOTM)
Essential Field Fixes (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352894&highlight=TOTM)
Fuel Tank Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344155&highlight=TOTM)
Strokin' it (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=505154&highlight=totm)
On the skids (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462043&highlight=totm)
Roll your own frame (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=452818&highlight=totm)
Gas tank tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=441451&highlight=totm)
Leaf Spring Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=775943)

Cherokee TOTM : Index

Unibody Boatsides and Sliders (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=707178)
Unibody dove tails and dove noses (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8667613)
Unibody front leaf spring conversions (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=720309)
Beefing the XJ Unibody (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168280&highlight=TOTW)
Unibody gas tank relocation (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=724888)
MJ/XJ/ZJ T-case Doublers (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=739055)
D300 swap Tips and Tricks (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=754931)
Unibody cage tie-ins. (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=766246)
Traction Bars (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=775194)
Unibody Chop Tops (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9759602)

Jeep TOTW : Index
Custom Suspensions (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38442&highlight=TOTW)
302 Engine Swaps (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45309&highlight=TOTW)
Fiberglass Fab (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221948&highlight=TOTW)
Hydro Steering (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40003&highlight=TOTW)
Setting your own gears (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108819&highlight=TOTW)
Upgrading your brakes (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212572&highlight=TOTW)
Roll cages (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47055&highlight=TOTW)
On board Air (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67760&highlight=TOTW)
Junkyard Parts (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182815&highlight=TOTW)
Four Link Suspensions (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122231&highlight=TOTW)
Exhaust Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175167&highlight=TOTW)
Mix-n-Match Stock Parts (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64555&highlight=TOTW)
Beefing a Unibody (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168280&highlight=TOTW)
Retro Wheeling (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149292&highlight=TOTW)
Junkyard EFI (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124429&highlight=TOTW)
Fuel Injecting your GM Motor (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141669&highlight=TOTW)
Steering Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135608&highlight=TOTW)
Summer Survival (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133201&highlight=TOTW)
Gas Tank Mods (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34659&highlight=TOTW)
Three Link Suspension (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116995&highlight=TOTW)
Auto Trannies (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111437&highlight=TOTW)
Advanced Fabrication (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81200&highlight=TOTW)
Tire Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96688&highlight=TOTW)
Body Armor (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93160&highlight=TOTW)
Snorkels (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90366&highlight=TOTW)
Body Work (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82462&highlight=TOTW)
Keeping it Cool (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79941&highlight=TOTW)
SBC Engine Swaps using EFI (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36451&highlight=TOTW)
Winter Wheelin (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76328&highlight=TOTW)
Vintage Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73530&highlight=TOTW)
Trail Etiquette (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72086&highlight=TOTW)
Building on a Budget (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69971&highlight=TOTW)
How to not get your rig jacked (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68734&highlight=TOTW)
Ignition Systems (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66257&highlight=TOTW)
Homemade Adapters (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62613&highlight=TOTW)
Rebuilding an Engine (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61083&highlight=TOTW)
Welding (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55283&highlight=TOTW)
Building a garage (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59523&highlight=TOTW)
Cool stuff for after the trails (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56760&highlight=TOTW)
Essential Field Fixes (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58071&highlight=TOTW)
How to improve a Dana 44 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31006&highlight=TOTW)
Shade tree custom fabrication (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52149&highlight=TOTW)
Stretching your Jeep (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50581&highlight=TOTW)
DIY Custom Width Axles (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48833&highlight=TOTW)
Safety (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43835&highlight=TOTW)
Rear Steering (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41762&highlight=TOTW)
SOA (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32963&highlight=TOTW)
TJ Fuel Cell Links (http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9247397&postcount=11)

Picture threads.....


Cherokees (XJ's) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50204&highlight=thread)
Grand Cherokees (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=258123&highlight=thread)
Scramblers (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249502&highlight=thread)
FSJ's (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171739&highlight=thread)
Extended CJ-5's (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91258&highlight=extended)
Flatties (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1313&highlight=extended)
Newbie Driveway Pics (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35056&highlight=thread)
Unibody Truck (MJ's) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587186)

Some other questions that get asked VERY often....

*These are all specific threads and there is alot of info, obviously ALOT can be added here! If you find a thread that is VERY
interesting, pm it to me and I'll add it here!

Turbo Tech .. by jpfrk2001 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004)
Narrowing a Front Axle (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=218717&highlight=thread)
203/300 Doubler for AX-15 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220650&highlight=thread)
2.5L to AX-15 Swap (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181361&highlight=thread)
God of Suspension (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7503&highlight=god%2A+suspension)
4-link Analyzer (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204893&highlight=link+calculator)
Inside Gas Tank Locations (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229384&highlight=thread)
Dana 44 vs. Ford 8.8 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24854&highlight=thread)
Building suspension links for Dummies (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254876&highlight=thread)
SM420 in a 4 banger YJ revisited (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235214&highlight=thread)
TJ Front Stretch (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209331&highlight=thread)
Rollcage to Frame Mounting (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=213734&highlight=thread)
Wagoneer Dana 44's (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16050&highlight=thread)
Ultimate AMC V8 HEI Thread (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186539&highlight=thread)
E350 MC on YJ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239758&highlight=loppy)
Loppy's super steering (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236171&highlight=loppy)
Onboard Shower Ideas (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63514&highlight=Project)
Dana 300 Flip Kit (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=273505&highlight=flipping)
You want Amps? I got your amps! (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172316&highlight=AMPS)
AMC 401 build up Q's (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245386)
Rockwells, Rockwells and More Rockwells! (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313836)
Radiator Tech (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250185)
Ultimate TJ Build Ups and Swaps thread (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=578353)


Members Projects-- *

ashmanjeepXJ (Cherokee) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139642&highlight=Project)
Project Unlimited (Unlimited TJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271684&highlight=Project)
P&T Jeeps (TJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274444&highlight=Project)
LAME (Willys/flattie thing) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212505&highlight=Project)
Weezer (Commando) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150252&highlight=Project)
BrettM (MJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232083&highlight=Project)
SanDiegoCJ (CJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272308&highlight=Project)
desertCJ (CJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212658&highlight=Project)
Mark Bales (53 Willys with Mogs!) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172849&highlight=Project)
Bushwhacker (TJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257847&highlight=Project)
porndog (YJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257412&highlight=Project)
sceep (CJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=255967&highlight=Project)
Jaffer (TJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231855&highlight=Project)
Stinger124 (YJ) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244670&highlight=Project)
Baldwin (Scrambler) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246203&highlight=Project)
BadAZYj (YJ Buggy) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224069&highlight=Project)
LUVMYTJ (TJ on Rockwells) (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=375995)
Gui's YTJ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=334736)


*Note: I'm just randomly going through shiat. If I didn't post your rig, don't be a :crybaby:. There are ALOT
of projects going on, just picked some fine examples!


FAQ's from Other Boards or sites!

*if you think you need to keep all Jeep parts on your Jeep, you don't get it. :flipoff2:

Chevy TOTW's (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116702)
Ford TOTW's (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115951)
Isuzu FAQ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232723)
Mercedes FAQ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143224)
Suzuki FAQ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113614)
Toyota FAQ (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173918)




Other Important Sites not PBB

Advanced Adapters Catalog (http://www.advanceadapters.com/catalog/011.html)
Dana BOM Lookup Site (http://www2.dana.com/expert/)

Cherokee Forum Mission Statement

The intent of this forum is to have a place to go for modified unibody questions that are of mid to hardcore level without having to search threw all the TJ, YJ, CJ tech type questions. Think of it as an advanced technical forum for unibody rigs.

What belongs in this forum?

Here are some examples: major modifications and up-grades not normally purchased as a kit, but that require individual ingenuity, innovation, and perseverance in design. Unibody reinforcement, larger axle swaps, fitting big tires, JeepSpeed builds, fabbing 3 and 4 link suspensions, custom fabricated parts, drivetrain swaps, and other advanced/fabrication type questions

Cherokee based buggy tech would be the most hardcore level of tech here, but this forum won't be the best place to find answers for those types of questions, one of the other forums on this site would have more info and get better responses of those few extreme XJ based buggys...

The common theme here is fabrication, advanced technical information and questions.

What doesn't belong in this forum?

What size tire fits with a 3" lift, bolt ons, drivability issues, parts identification, troubleshooting stock electrical issues, or questions about budget boost kits and countless other things...

There is a Non-hardcore Jeep forum(flame free) in place here on this site and are many other sites with forums that are already available for stock, entry level and bolt on type questions.

Think of this as a college level forum, so don't post kindergarten level and grade school topics here. Kindergarden and grade school questions belong in the Non-hardcore Jeep forum or on a different site.

This forum is for the the guys that think outside of the box, get their suntans at night from welding, put their blood and sweat into their builds, aren't afraid of the sawzall, and enjoy building parts instead of buying them.
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To visit this forum, please go here (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=83)

Jeep – Hardcore tech

What's "hardcore"?

Things like fabbing 4 link suspensions, Jeepish buggy's, Big tires, big axles, fabbing trans adapters, fabbing hardcore parts. a common theme is fabbing.

What is non hardcore?

Lift kits, typical springovers, bolt ons, drivability, identification, and countless other things.

To visit this forum, please go here (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10)

Jeep – Non Hardcore

Ok for now many are still trying to get the forum changed to hardcore/the rest. Whatever happens this new forum is not going to allow the flaming and whining.

So be that as it may no flaming, no whining, answer stuff, or don't post.

As things shake up there will be new rules, but this is the way it is right now. We can add more later as nec.

There is still no nude pics etc.


All the newb's need to lose their sigs.

When you put your 'vehicle' specs in your sig....

1. It screws with the search function. Imagine if everyone had "D60" in their sig. You'd never be able to search for it.
and
2. No one cares if you have a D60 in your rig, or an ARB, or a D30, or 31" Tires. (Yes, they will make your ass look fat)

To visit this forum, please go here (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67)

Jeep Talk Mission Statement (aka ... JTMS)


By WestSierraJeep

Hardcore is normal.
Sheet metal was straight in my Jeeps previous life.
Fuel Injection Rocks !
60's 60's 60's 60's 60's 60's !
Scrap the 30 !
SOA is not a mod' it's a way of life !
If your sig. is over 3 or 4 lines, don't expect us to take you seriously,,, in fact you bore us !!!


By Putzboy

First you crawl, then you walk, then you drive, then you crawl again.......
T18
SM420
SM465
NP435
If you ain't puckered, you ain't WHEELIN'


By nasvik

If you have to ask, you don't need it.


By HighHooder

36" tires really aren't that big.
Sheet metal cuts real easily with a sawzall.


By Charly

NV4500, it's not just for yuppies anymore !
You know shit loads about Fords, Chevys, Scouts, and even Volvos (York’s) because......they are donors to the good cause.


By Mo

The guy who decided to use Torx on Jeeps should be beaten severely.
Do it yourself if at all possible.
If you can't do it yourself, find a friend to help. You'll figure it out between the two of you.
AMC V8 swaps are trivial. Do it.
One ton CJs are cool.
Just weld something up.
It's perfectly normal to have several non-running vehicles in the yard, regardless of what the local law enforcement agency says.
Wave dammit.
The Liberty, though ugly as sin, is still a Jeep, but just barely.


By LarryM

No one here cares if Rubicon Express's control arms are better than Teraflex's... make your own damn it!


By doctor_G

Atlas II, If you can swing it, get it
This should be considered college level for wheeling Jeeps, so don't post kindergarten level topics.


By Steve N

30's, 35's and 44's? Hell 60's 60's 60's were last year, now it's MOGS MOGS MOGS !!!
The known communists on this board don't drive Jeeps!
Chicks dig Jeeps!
Chicks that dig Cruisers usually think they're Jeeps!
No! Honey, IT'S not done yet!
Yes a tube bender is a perfectly good birthday present.(for your signinficant other). And if she doesn't like it toss her out with the dana 30
Stop whining about bolt ons, and make the freaking thing.
There's no such thing as too many Jeeps, just not enough space. (I think this one applies to me and Mark)
If I wanted to drive a foreign 4x I would move to another country.
If you need to know will 31" tires fit your stock rig, or weather chrome will blind the eyes of other's on the trail, or what color comes stock on a TJ ask here... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67
not HERE!
If you are a spineless dweeb that thinks that our style is crass and unfair, or that we are a bunch of insensitive, insulting, cheap bastards that would laugh our asses off at your misfortunes as you went through the box on the 'con. You're right. Develop thick skin, and an ability to dish it out, or go away. Remember this is the dark side.
Newbies, search first before you look foolish or else The Mayor will do both for you.
If you weren't here before the Feb. 2k crash, you can still be cool yet some will still think you are a newbie!
A fat wallet, a bought killer rig and an attitude do not make you a good driver.
Flat fenders came that way. What I did was sawzall my fenders, NOT make my round fender into a flatty.


By Rocktoad

You will roll it sooner or later.


By 2XTRM4U

Get in, ... Sit down, ... Shut up , an Hang on !
Go Big or go home !
__(OIIIIIO)__ rOkOn


By H8monday

All 4 wheels must participate, lock up your axles.
A roll cage is not an option, its mandatory.
You can learn how to help yourself, by helping others when they need a hand.


By Bob Levenhagen

BIG BLOCKS can, will, and do work in jeeps.
Full case Detroit’s are lockers.
Spools R Cool


by SledgeHammer

Body damage happens....get over it!
There two kinds of people that wheel:
a. The ones who have rolled
b. The ones that are going to roll


By badassjeepguy

god forgives..... rocks don’t
its mind over matter.. I don’t mind and the sheet metal don’t matter!
when the going gets tuff, the tuff get locked
it is perfectly ok to point and laugh at geo trackers that you pass by on the street
if you get your panties in a bunch from our ****ing attitude........leave!


By IN2JEEPN

“What’s that noise" just keep wheeling, you'll find it later.
DAMN!! It ain't supposed to do that!!
ANNOY A LIBERAL, Drive a big 4x4


By JeepinIan

When It Breaks, Upgrade!
There's no replacement for displacement


By The almighty Massey !

Do not ask what Massey is, figure it out!


By 66CJdean

If it aint broke. Don’t fix it!
When people ask you what year is it you ask, What part???
If you have to ask how to calculate crawl ratio? Yours isn't worth calculating.
First came Jeeps, then came the others.
If it starts, then drive it.. If the hubs lock, then wheel it.


By DippStick

Of course I'm going to wheel it..


By Bob/CA

If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
There is no such thing as too much lift, as long as you have the tires to match.


By SledgeHammer

If it don’t fit get a BIGGER hammer!


By Lance (Sorry Belly up. Got to give credit where due.)

Drive it like you stole it !


By BellyUp

ROTFLMAO


By Wooders

Get over it !


By RebelJeeper

Thats not a sunburn, been welding on the Jeep again.


By Roxie

Men dig chicks with big boggers
by Steve N AKA jeepnsn
Do 31" tires make my ass look fat?
Are you sure an 8.8 rear makes my ass look fat?


By Lame

Waggy springs work good, put 'em on already.
18" of lift on a SWB Jeep is only cool at Potato Salad Hill.


By Chrisjeep7

Yes, you have to outboard your springs to fit real axles in a CJ!


By ItsaCJ6

If ya don't know whats broke, don't ask us how to fix it.
We don't fix Dana 30's
Its better not to ask about Dana 30's at all
Yes 10 bolts are gay, but they are better than Dana 30's
Everything is breakable!
Death wobble happens, get over it.
If you think it's unfair a newbie gets smacked, then your still a newbie.
Yes in fact someone has pissed in Keiths wheaties.


By monkeyevil

What size sawzall blades does it take to fit 37's?


By NZRFU

When I said I was groovin' last night, I didn't mean dancin'.


By gumbojeepyj

From the chitchat forum-
How to post with out looking like a dumbass


From Dalec

Learn why reverse spiral gears don't make anything go backwards.
Don't start threads with, "I searched, and didn't find ... I've been wheeling for ... I'm not dumb ... I may be a newbie, but ... etc."


From UstabeaRenegade

A Dana 70 in the rear makes my ass look GOOD!


By Robert

Overbuilt is better than underbuilt every day of the week and twice on Saturday night after 8 cold ones and a dare by your best friend...


By RockCrusher

If you ain't been wheelin' for at least 20 years, you're still a friggin newbie!


By loves2wheel

"It's not a matter of IF but WHEN you roll"
live it, love it or get out
is his name, wheelin is his game


By midnightrider2480

RUN IT TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF


By IndyCJ
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=206349&d=1127134482

By renegade_jeeper

If it flips don't bitch! Flip it over and get back on the trail!!!


By jr4x

Hard core is not just in the parts list you have on your rig. Its also doing whatever you have to irregardles of your equipment! A buggy in the garage is not as hardcore as a stocker on the trail.

basic engine trouble shooting tech
CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
$47ish autozone, can prevent spark at coil, sputtering, stalling while hot, and prevent starting.
Disconnect and check the CPS resistance. Should measure about 275 ohms resistance. Re-connect and Should generate
about 2.5vac when motor is cranking. The CPS is Located at the 10 O'Clock position on the drivers side
top of the transmission housing, held by two 1/2in bolts and feeds up to a 3 pin connector with only
two wires going to the connector. Try unplugging and re-plugging the connection a few times.
If that seems to help, bypass the connection permanently by soldering the wires, use shrink wrap to
insulate the exposed soldered connections.

TPS (Throttle Position Sensor)
special order form checker about $55, can cause hesitation and stalling when retuning to idle, also see EGR
First clean all connector connections and sensor using Carburetor cleaner and electrical contact cleaners.
TO TEST:Use a multi meter to test the three wires. Orientation of the three wires may differ, but one is a ground one, is 5V source,
and one is .75V signal. Do all tests with the engine off and the key in the on position.
First find the ground, put meter on ohms setting, and put one terminal on the clean ground terminal,
the other terminal probe the TPS signal wire. I use T-Taps to tap into the wires so not to hurt the connector. My ground wire showed 15 ohms,
Not great but not TOO bad, Some guys jump this wire to a better ground. Now put your Volt meter on volts setting and
probe your ground on the connector, and look for the 5V source, 4.5V is acceptable. Try with respect to your battery ground also.
Next test your signal for about .75 volts at idle. If it has no voltage at idle its BAD, but if it has the .75 volts, you then need
to slowly move the throttle from idle to open, looking at the voltage to make sure it slowly rises with the
throttle movement upward. If the voltage hops and is not a nice even rise, replace the sensor.

ICA (Ignition Control Actuator) special order from checker, when faulty causes a high idle at like 2000RPMS at start up and will slowly level out.
First clean the throttle body(TB) and ICA sensor with carb cleaner, located next to the TPS on the TB,
Also clean all the connectors.

EGR (Exhause Gas Return) Is a vacuum controlled valve that allows exhaust to circulate back to the intake,
When the diaphragm is ripped or gunked up it may cause stalling at idle. Clean with carb cleaner, $80 ish dealer replacement.

MAT sensor
Clean the MAT sensor with carb cleaner if it gets gunked up. Can cause engine stumbling.

O2 http://www.partsamerica.com/product_.../BOS/12009.jpg
clean-running RenixII 4.0 should have about 2.5volts at pin C, if you're running rich you'll have less than that. If you see 5-volts,
then the sensor element is open and they can also short to ground pulling pinC to 0-volts...

NSS, Neutral Safety Switch,
It will cause the starter to not turn over, and if dirty can also cause your backup lights to not work.
http://www.jeepin.com/features/nss/index.asp

ENGINE CODES FOR newer cherokees 91+, older cherokees don't have computer codes:
My Check Engine light is on, how do I access the diagnostic codes?
With the ignition off, switch the key on, off, on, off, on. (This needs to happen in under 5 seconds) Make
sure you don't actually start your Jeep, turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not turn it so far that you start cranking
the engine.

The check engine light will start to flash, count these flashes. Each code is a two digit number, for example 23 would be
FLASH FLASH <pause> FLASH FLASH FLASH <long pause>

It will never flash more than 9 times, watch for pauses!

Cherokee Engine Diagnostic codes
88
Start of test (This only appears on DRBII, it's not blinked out)
11
No ignition reference signal detected during cranking (bad hall effect) OR timing belt skipped one or more
teeth; or intermittent loss of either camshaft or crankshaft position sensor
12
Memory Standby power lost (battery cable disconnected)
13
No change in MAP from start to run
14
MAP sensor circuit open or shorted; voltage too low
15
No speed/distance sensor signal
16
Loss of battery voltage detected with engine running
17
Engine stays cold too long (bad thermostat)
21
Oxygen sensor signal out of range, possibly shorted
22
Coolant sensor signal out of range (or disconnected to set timing)
23
Intake air temperature signal out of range
24
Throttle position circuit out of range
25
Automatic Idle Speed (AIS) motor driver circuit shorted or target idle not reached, vacuum leak found
26
Peak injector circuit voltage has not been reached
27
Logic module fuel circuit internal problem or TBI injector does not respond properly to control signal
31
Evaporator Purge solenoid circuit open or shorted or Evaporator solenoid circuit
32
EGR system failure or Power loss lamp open or shorted
33
Air conditioning clutch relay circuit open or shorted
34
Speed control vacuum or vent solenoid circuits open or shorted
35
Cooling fan relay circuit open or shorted
36
Wastegate control circuit open or shorted
37
Shift indicator light failure, 5-speed (blown bulb) OR Park/neutral switch failure OR Torque converter unlock
circuit open or shorted, A-413 4-speed auto
41
Alternator field control circuit open or shorted
42
Automatic shutdown relay circuit open or shorted
42
Fuel pump relay control circuit
42
Fuel level unit - no change over miles OR Z1 voltage missing when auto shut-down circuit energized
43
Peak primary coil current not achieved with max dwell time OR Cylinder misfire
43
Problem in power module to logic module interface
44
No FJ2 voltage present at logic board OR Logic module self-diagnostics indicate problem OR Battery
temperature out of range
45
Turbo boost limit exceeded (engine was shut down by logic module)
46
Battery voltage too high during charging or charging system voltage too low
47
Battery voltage too low and alternator output too low
51
Oxygen sensor stuck at lean position OR Internal logic module fault ('84 turbo only)
52
Oxygen sensor stuck at rich position OR Internal logic module fault ('84 turbo only)
53
Logic module internal problem
54
No sync pickup signal during engine rotation (turbo only) OR Internal logic module fault ('84 turbo only)
55
55 End of codes
61
"Baro" sensor open or shorted
62
EMR mileage cannot be stored in EEPROM
62
PCM failure SRI mile not stored
63
Controller cannot write to EEPROM
64
Catalytic converter efficiency failure
65
Power steering switch failure

Cherokee Info (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26256)

JEEP CHEROKEE SPECS

This page will detail the stock specs of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) which was produced between 1984 - 2001 in the United States. That is a remarkable 18 year lifespan in which 2,884,172 Jeep Cherokees rolled off the assembly line! Originally designed and built by AMC, Chrysler continued the same design when they bought AMC in 1987. Anyways, the Cherokee was the icon of compact SUVs which led to a market full of those who tried to imitate it. Now the term "SUV" doesn't really mean a rugged vehicle that actually performs off the pavement, but the Cherokee remains one of the best "utility" 4x4s ever made.

On to the specs. The information here should be of some help in identifying what parts came with what year Cherokee. I have made every effort to make sure this information is correct by comparing data from a variety of sources. If you notice any errors or have additional information to contribute, please contact me by PM or e-mail.

The information on this page will be listed in the following order:

Common Design
Dimensions
Body
Engines
Transmissions
Transfer Cases
Driveshafts
Axles
Gearing
Cooling System
Airbags
Production Numbers
Trim Levels


COMMON DESIGN
All XJs were built as a "Unibody" design with the body and frame rails tied together as one piece as opposed to a body on frame design. All XJs have solid axles front and rear. The suspension consists of coils for the front and leaf springs for the rear. All XJs came with disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear.

DIMENSIONS
(small differences may occur depending on optional equipment or trim level)

wheelbase = 101.4"
overall length = 165.3" - 168.8"
overall width = 67.9" - 70.5"
track = 58"
height = 64"
height with roof rack = 66.8"
ground clearance (from differentials) = 7.3" - 8.3"
approach angle = 37.6* - 38*
departure angle = 31* - 32.1*
breakover angle = 21* - 21.9*
curb weight 2wd = 2,891 lbs - 2,993 lbs
curb weight 4wd = 3,057 lbs - 3,386 lbs
cargo capacity = 71.0 cu ft.

BODY
The body comes in both 2-door and 4-door styles with a rear hatch (liftgate).

In 94 side-impact beams were added in the doors and roof was strengthened. The 3rd brakelight was added to the top of the liftgate.

In 96 the body structure was strengthened some although it was not noticeable in appearance.

In 97 the body (and interior) was redesigned to freshen it up a bit. Most noticeably it gave the body smoother lines by changing the bumpers, flares, and moldings. The front fender was trimmed just below the headlights and replaced with plastic bumper endcaps that wrap around to the wheel well. The liftgate was also changed from fiberglass to sheet metal in this year. The windshield washer bottle was also moved to the inside of the drivers side front fender.

ENGINES
2.5L I4 carburated - 105 hp @ 5000 rpm, 132 ft lb torque @ 2800 rpm - used in 84-85 models
2.5L I4 TBI (fuel injected) - 117 hp @ 5000 rpm, 135 ftlb @ 3500 rpm - used in 86 and updated in 87-90 to 121hp
2.5L I4 MPI (multi-port injection) - 130 hp @ 5250 rpm, 139 ft lb @ 3250 rpm - used in 91-00

GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp @ 4800 rpm, 145 ft lb @ 2400 rpm - used in 84-86

Renault 2.1L 4cyl. Turbo Diesel - 85 hp @ 3750 rpm, 132 ft lb @ 2750 rpm - used in 85-87

Italian VM 2.5L Turbo Diesel - 140 hp, 236 ft lb torque - used in overseas XJs

4.0L I6 "Power Tech" - 177 hp @ 4750 rpm, 220 ft lb @ 4000 rpm - used 87-90
4.0L I6 MPI "Power Tech HO" (High Output) - 190 hp @ 4750 rpm, 220 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm - used in 91-95 and updated in 96-01 to 225 ft lb torque @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSIONS
• Manual Transmissions
AX4 - 4 speed manual - manufactured by Aisin - used 84-86 with 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6 engines

AX5 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by Aisin - used with 2.8L V6 and 87+ with 2.5L I4

BA10/5 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by Peugot - used only up to 89
AX15 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by Aisin - used with 4.0L I6 engines
NV3550 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by New Venture - used in 00-01 in SE models with 4.0L I6 engines

• Automatic Transmissions
Torqueflight 904 - 3 speed automatic - used 84-86 with 2.8L V6 engine and ?
30RH - 3 speed automatic - used with 2.5L I4 engine 94?-00
AW4 - 4 speed automatic, electronically controlled - manufactured by Aisin - used from 87-01 (87-91 models include a Power/Comfort button that adjusts the shift points)

TRANSFER CASES
The transfer cases used are all chain driven with aluminum housings. NP stands for "New Process" which is the brand, if you will. The newer ones are NV instead which stands for "New Venture". It is the same transfer case just a different name.

NP207 - "Command-Trac" part-time only - 2.61:1 ratio low range - used 84-87
NP231 - "Command-Trac" part-time only - 2.72:1 ratio low range - shift pattern 2H - 4H - N - 4L - used 87-01

NP228/NP229 - "Selec-Trac" - 4Hi(full-time) - N - 4Lo (part-time) - used 84-87
NP242 - "Selec-Trac" part-time OR full-time - 2.72:1 ratio low range - shift pattern 2wd - 4part-time - 4full-time - N - 4LO - used 87-01

AXLES
• Front Axles
Dana 30 high pinion - reverse cut - 27 spline, 1.16" diameter shafts, 7.13" ring gear - used 84-99 (some axles through 91 are vacuum disconnect, 92+ are non-disconnect, 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x u-joints, all 95+ have 5-297x u-joints, all others have 5-260x u-joints)

Dana 30 low pinion - standard cut - 27 spline, 1.16" diameter shafts, 7.13" ring gear, 5-297x u-joints - used 00-01

• Rear Axles
(Note on Dana 35 axles sometimes referred to as Dana 35C - The "C" does not stand for c-clip. It stands for "custom" meaning it came from Dana unfinished.)

(Note on 8.25 axles - none of these axles were used on XJs with ABS brakes. If you have ABS, you have the Dana 35. Without ABS you could have either axle. 8.25 axles are c-clip)

Dana 35 non c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 84-89

Dana 35 c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 90-01

Chrysler 8.25 - 27 spline, 1.17" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 91-96
Chrysler 8.25 - 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 97-01
Dana 44 non c-clip - 30 spline, 1.31" diameter shafts, 8.5" ring gear, 2.75" axle tube - used 87-89 on XJs equipped with towing package.

GEARING
3.07 - used with 4.0L engine / manual transmission
3.31 - only available on older (pre87?) 2 door XJs with "Fuel Economy" package
3.55 - used with 4.0L engine / automatic transmission
3.73 - found in some XJs with the towing package
4.10 - used with 2.5L engine usually, and older XJs with the "Off-Highway Vehicle" package.

COOLING SYSTEMS
Open style - any normal cooling system used today. Opposite of closed style described below.

Closed style - has no radiator cap and utilizes a pressure bottle. This style cooling system was used in 87-90 XJs.

AIRBAGS
Drivers side airbag (mechanical) was added in 95.
Passenger side airbag was added in 97. Airbags changed from mechanical to electronic in this year also.

DRIVESHAFTS
Front Driveshaft - The front is a "double cardan" two-piece driveshaft with a CV joint at the transfer case end.

Rear Driveshaft - The rear is a one-piece shaft with standard u-joints at both ends. The slip yoke is located on the output shaft of the transfer case. On 84-95 models, the yoke slides in and out of the transfer case and is lubricated by the ATF fluid internally. On 96-01 due to a design change, the slip yoke is external (does not slide in and out of the transfer case). This slip yoke is covered with a rubber boot.

PRODUCTION NUMBERS
# of XJs built in given year:

84 - 93,326
85 - 120,328
86 - 107,225
87 - 139,295
88 - 187,136
89 - 207,216
90 - 151,230
91 - 151,578
92 - 137,826
93 - 144,961
94 - 123,391
95 - 120,234
96 - 286,463
97 - 258,958
98 - 182,845
99 - 186,116
00 - 165,590
01 - 120,454

Total = 2,884,172

TRIM LEVELS
84 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief
85 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief, Laredo
86 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief, Laredo
87 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief, Laredo, Limited
88 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Sport
89 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Sport
90 - Base, Wagoneer, Pioneer, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Sport
91 - Base, Briarwood, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Sport
92 - Base, Briarwood, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Sport
93 - Base, Sport, Country
94 - SE, Sport, Country
95 - SE, Sport, Country
96 - SE, Sport, Country
97 - SE, Sport, Country
98 - SE, Sport, Classic, Limited
99 - SE, Sport, Classic, Limited
00 - SE, Sport, Classic, Limited, Freedom
01 - Sport, Limited, 60th Anniversary Edition
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Jeep Specifications

MA - The original prototype Jeep submitted by Willys-Overland for the military contract in 1940. "M" stood for "military"; "A" for the first model.

MB - The revised model first mass-produced by Willys-Overland for the military in '40-'45?. "B" stood for the second model.

GP - The original prototype Jeep submitted by Ford for the military contract in 1940. "G" indicated government issue; "P" indicated an 80" wheelbase reconnaissance vehicle.

GPW - The revised model first mass-produced by Ford for the military in '40-'45?. It is virtually identical to the MB (the "W" stood for "Willys' design").

M38 - aka MC - The next generation military Jeep by Willys ('50-52), similar to the civilian CJ-3A. Like all of the above models, it was a flat-fender style.

M38A1 - aka MD - Basically the military version of the CJ-5 ('52-'71). Unlike the CJ-5, it had the front shackles behind the springs instead of up front.

M170 - Similar to a military version of the CJ-6. 4155 of them were made in the mid-50's and early-60's.

CJ - The first civilian version of the military-inspired short-wheelbase Jeep, made '42-'86. Encompasses everything from flat-fenders to Scramblers. Like many other early Jeep designations, "CJ" actually stands for something: Civilian Jeep. Various numbers followed the CJ designation, indicating different body styles within the CJ line:

CJ-2A - A flat-fender, very similar to the military MB ('45-49) except that the headlights bulge out of the grill instead of being inset.
CJ-3A - A flat-fender, very similar to the military M38 ('48-53).
CJ-3B - A flat-fender, the top of its hood sits 4" higher above the fenders than the 3A to clear the new F-head engine ('52-68).
CJ-4 - Only one prototype is known to exist. It was discovered in 1997(?), still in the hands of its second owner. It looks like a 50/50 mix of a CJ-3A and a CJ-5, with only slightly-rounded fenders.
CJ-5 - The civilian version of the M38A1, but with the front shackles under the bumper like most other models. 81" ('55-'71) or 84" ('72-'83) wheelbase. Front fenders are rounded like all subsequent short-wheelbase Jeeps. Easily distinguished from the CJ-7 by a small doorway with a rounded, sloping rear edge.
CJ-6 - Essentially a CJ-5 that was stretched 20" ('58-75), intended for use as a small pickup.
CJ-7 - A compromise between the CJ-5 and CJ-6, having a 93.4" wheelbase (like the YJ and TJ). The body tub is very similar to the YJ and TJ, but the rear wheel wells are round instead of angular. Made '76-'86.
CJ-8 - Also called a "Scrambler." Similar to a CJ-7, but with an extra 10" of wheelbase and an even longer rear overhang. Like the CJ-6, it was intended as a small pickup, but never really found its niche. Only 27,000 were made from '81-'86. Commonly seen with half-cab tops that surround only the front seats.
CJ-10 - A more truck-like Jeep built mainly for export from 1981-85. A small number were also sold to the US Air Force for use in pulling aircraft around runways. These Jeeps had very stout drivetrains compared with their smaller brethren. Easily distinguished by the square headlights in the fenders and the 10-slat grille.

YJ - The original Wrangler, made '87-'95 (though production actually continued into March of '96). Rectangular headlights make it the bastard child of the of the short-wheelbase line. Rear wheel wells are larger and more angled than the CJ-7, but otherwise the two are visually quite similar.

TJ - The second generation Wrangler, made '97-present (actually began shipping May of '96). Round headlights, coil suspension, and a much more car-like interior distinguish it from the YJ.

SJ - The full-size Cherokee ('74-'83), Wagoneer ('63-'83), Grand Wagoneer ('84-'91), and J-truck ('63-'87). In 1984, Jeep introduced the down-sized XJ and started calling them Cherokees and Wagoneers, leaving only the Grand Wagoneer in the SJ lineup until its demise in '91.

M-715 - A 5/4-ton military pickup built '67-'69. It somewhat resembles a J-truck (SJ), only bigger and badder. The M-725 was the ambulance version of the M-715.

XJ - The down-sized Cherokee ('84-'01) and Wagoneer ('84-'89?). It was (probably?) the first Jeep to use a unibody chassis.

KJ - The Liberty ('02-present), which replaced the XJ in Jeep's product lineup.

ZJ - The Grand Cherokee ('93-'98), which replaced the Grand Wagoneer (SJ) as Jeep's luxury cruiser after a 1-year hiatus. Though much more aerodynamic than the SJ, it's obviously less rounded than its replacement, the WJ.

WJ - As the more bubble-shaped, aerodynamic replacement for the ZJ, it continues the Grand Cherokee name ('99-04).

WK - The third style of Grand Cherokee has a more angular design than the WJ and also joins the Liberty in having an independent front suspension ('05-present).

# ?? - The Commander was introduced as the big brother of the WK, offering 7-passenger seating and the 5.7L Hemi V8 ('06-present).

MJ - The Comanche pickup ('86-'92). It shares much in common with the XJ of that era, including its front unibody chassis. It replaced the full-size Gladiator and J-truck pickups of the SJ era.

DJ-3A - Dispatcher (postal) version of the CJ-3A, made '56-65. Only 2-wheel drive versions were available.

DJ-5 - Dispatcher (postal) version of the CJ-5, made '65-8? by Jeep and then AM General. Only 2-wheel drive versions were available. A DJ-6 (long, like the CJ-6) was also made from '65-68.

VJ - The Jeepster ('48-50) was an attempt by Willys to spice up their vehicle lineup. 2WD, 72hp, and poor marketing doomed it to be discontinued after less than three years.

C-101 - The Jeepster Commando ('66-73) was an attempt by Kaiser to compete with with the Bronco and TLC. The C101 was part CJ and part Wagoneer, advertised as a "happy combo, racy and rugged." This time around it had 4WD, and came in convertibles, hardtop wagons, and half-cab pickups.
# FC - Forward Control pickups, with the cab directly above the engine. Made '57-'63.



willys MA

Description

* original Prototype built in 1941 that for us military contracts.
* Roughly 1500 were built

ENgine - L-head 134 Inline 4 cylynder engine

Transmission - T-84 3 Speed manual

Transfer Case - Dana 18 2-speed transfer case

Axles - Dana 23-2 rear, Dana 25 front

Serial Numbers

1941 - 78401 - 79900, 85501 - 85550

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willys Mb

Description

* Built from late 1941 to 1945
* GPW was also built during this time by ford
* flat fenders
* 80" Wheelbase
* 23" tall split windshield with top mounted wipers
* no tailgate
* recessed headlights
* rear mounted spare tire
* hood height of 6"
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels
* The first 25,000 had welded grill slats - these are very rare today

ENgine - L-head 134 Inline 4 cylynder engine

Transmission - T-84 3 Speed manual

Transfer Case - Dana 18 2-speed transfer case

Axles - Dana 23-2 rear, Dana 25 front

Serial Numbers

1941 - 100001 - 108598
1942 - 108599 - 200022
1943 - 200023 - 293232
1944 - 293233 - 402334
1945 - 402335 - 459851

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willys Mb

Description

* Built from late 1941 to 1945
* GPW was also built during this time by ford
* flat fenders
* 80" Wheelbase
* 23" tall split windshield with top mounted wipers
* no tailgate
* recessed headlights
* rear mounted spare tire
* hood height of 6"
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels
* The first 25,000 had welded grill slats - these are very rare today

ENgine - L-head 134 Inline 4 cylynder engine

Transmission - T-84 3 Speed manual

Transfer Case - Dana 18 2-speed transfer case

Axles - Dana 23-2 rear, Dana 25 front

Serial Numbers

1941 - 100001 - 108598
1942 - 108599 - 200022
1943 - 200023 - 293232
1944 - 293233 - 402334
1945 - 402335 - 459851

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willys cj-3a & m38

Description

* Built from 1948 to 1953
* some m38s were reproduced in 1955 for export
* flat fenders
* 80" Wheel base
* 27" one piece windshield with bottom mounted wipers
* Vent in the middle of windshield
* hood height of 6"
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels

ENgine - L-head 134 Inline 4 cylynder engine

Transmission - T-90 3 Speed manual

Transfer Case - Dana 18 2-speed transfer case

Axles - Dana 41 or 44 Rear, Dana 25 front

Serial Numbers

1949 - 10001-37749
1950 - 37750-63784
1951 - 10001-54158 (Model 451 GB1)
1952 - 10001-38652 (Model 452 GB1)
1952 - 10001-10013 (Model 452 GA1)
1953 - 10001-20617 (model 453 GB1)

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willys cj-3b

Description

* Built from 1953 to 1968
* flat fenders
* 80" Wheel base
* 22 1/2" one piece windshield with bottom mounted wipers
* Vent in the middle of windshield
* side mounted spare tire
* hood height of 10 1/2"
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels

ENgine - F-head 134 Inline 4 cylynder engine

Transmission - T-90 3 Speed manual

Transfer Case - Dana 18 2-speed transfer case

Axles - Dana 44 Rear, Dana 25 or 27 front

Serial Numbers
1953 - 10001-37551 (Model 453 GB2)
10001-12267 (Model 453 GA2 ST CH)
1954 - 10001-41292 (Model 454 GB2)
10001-13105 (Model 454 GA2 ST CH)
1955 - 10001-22952 (Model 57348)
10001-11667 (Model 57448 ST CH)
10001-10007 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1956 - 22953-34371 (Model 57348)
11668-11717 (Model 57448 ST CH)
10008-10018 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1957 - 34372-41591 (Model 57348)
11717-11717 (Model 57448 ST CH)
10019-10025 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1958 - 41592-48247 (Model 57348)
11718-11719 (Model 57448 ST CH)
10026-10032 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1959 - 48248-57547 (Model 57348)
11720-11727 (Model 57448 ST CH)
10032-10035 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1960 - 57548-67473 (Model 57348)
10036-10036 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1961 - 67474-85317 (Model 57348)
11728-11800 (Model 57448 ST CH)
10037-10101 (Model 57048-01 Fire Engine)
1962 - ?? (Model 57348)
1963 - ?? (Model 57348)
1964 - ?? (Model 57348)
1965 - ?? (Model 57348)
1966 - ?? (Model 57348)
1967 - ?? (Model 57348)
1968 - ?? (Model 57348)

A little oddball part of the '54 run of the CJ3B:

The first 2,599 3b's produced for '54 had the vin number modified to include a "54OB" hand stamped into the numbering. The run started at 10001 and went to 12600. After this the serial numbers went back to the more standard style. The OB is believed to stand for "open body"(No top, doors, etc, just a jeep body) and been a hiccup in thenumbering during the takeover of willys-overland by kaiser. I own the earliest known exzample at 10022.


1954 CJ-3B O.B. Jeep
O.B. 54 10001 to 12600 Total: 2,599

1954 CJ-3B Jeep
454 GB2 12601 to 41292 Total: 28,691

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Early model CJ-5 and M38a1

Description

* Built from 1955-1971 (american motors Co purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1971)
* the M38A1 was the military equivalent and was produced from 1951-1971
* Round fenders
* m38 had 80" Wheelbase, cj-5 had 81" wheelbase
* 59" wide windshield frame with bottom mounted wipers
* windshield 90° to hood
* side mounted spare tire
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels

ENgines

* F-head 134 cu in I-4
* PErkins 192 I-4 Diesel
* Buick 225 V-6 ("Dauntless")

Transmission

* T-90 3 Speed manual
* T-86 3 speed manual (used with the Buick v6)
* T-98 4 speed manual

Transfer Case - Dana 18 2-speed transfer case

rear Axle

* Dana 44 (through 1975)

front axle

* dana 25 (through 1965)
* dana 27 (1966- 1971)

Serial Numbers
1955 - 10001-27006 (Model 57548)
10001-10010 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10001-10001 (Model 57048-02 fire)
1956 - 27007-45922 (Model 57548)
10011-10022 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10002-10007 (Model 57048-02 fire)
10001-10006 (Model 56548 c/ws)
1957 - 45923-68815 (Model 57548)
10023-10068 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10008-10012 (Model 57048-02 fire)
10007-10012 (Model 56548 c/ws)
1958 - 68816-82877 (Model 57548)
10069-10136 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10013-10016 (Model 57048-02 fire)
10013-10015(Model 56548 c/ws)
1959 - 82878-97918 (Model 57548)
10137-10173 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10016-10017 (Model 57048-02 fire)
10016-10020 (Model 56548 c/ws)
1960 - 97919-119539 (Model 57548)
10174-10325 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10018-10023 (Model 57048-02 fire)
1961 - 119540-134747 (Model 57548)
10326-10386 (Model 57648 ST CH)
10001-10152 (Model 57558 diesel)

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Later model cj-5

Description

* Built from late 1972-1983 (american motors Co purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1971)
* until 1976 body remained the same as early model cj-5 (see above)
* 1976-1983
o Round fenders
o 83.5" wheelbase
o 55" wide windshield frame with bottom mounted wipers
o windshield more sloped that previous cj-5
o rear mounted spare tire
o 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels
o 71.5" from from door hinge to rear

ENgines

* amc 232 cu in i-6 (standard from 1971-1979)
* amc 258 cu in i-6
* amc 304 cu in v-8
* gm 151 cu in i-4 (1980-1983)

Transmissions

* t-14 3 speed manual (i-6 1972-1975)
* t-15 3 speed manual (used with 304 v-8)*
* t-150 3 speed manual (i-6 1976-1979)*
* t-18 4 speed manual (i-6 1972-1986)*
* t-176 4 speed manual (i-6, v-8 1980-1983)
* sr-4 4 speed manual (i-4 1980-1981)
* t-4 4 speed manual (i-4 1982-1983)
* t-5 5 speed manual (i-4, i-6 1982-1983)

*known for being very stong

Transfer Cases

* Dana 20 2-speed transfer case (1972-1979)
* dana 300 2-speed transfer case (1980-1983)

rear Axle

* Dana 44 (through 1975)
* amc 20 (1976-1983)

front axle

* dana 30 (1972-1983)

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CJ-6 (1958-1975)

Description

* Built from 1958-1975 (american motors Co purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1971)
* the cj-6 is the long wheelbase version of the cj-5 (additional 20 inches)
* 101" wheelbase (1958-1971)
* 103.5" wheelbase (1972-1975)
* Round fenders
* 59" wide windshield frame with bottom mounted wipers (1958-1971)
* 55" wide windshield frame with bottom mounted wipers (1972-1975)
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels
* see cj-5 tech information for more details

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CJ-7 (1976-1986)

Description

* Built from late 1976-1986
* Round fenders
* 93.5" wheelbase
* 55" wide windshield frame with bottom mounted wipers
* rear mounted spare tire
* factory roll bar
* U door openning
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels
* 81" from from door hinge to rear

ENgines

* amc 232 cu in i-6 (standard from 1971-1979)
* amc 258 cu in i-6
* amc 304 cu in v-8 (last year 1981)
* gm 151 cu in i-4 (1980-1983)
* amc 150 cu in i-4 (1984-1986)

Transmissions

* t-150 3 speed manual (i-6 1976-1979)*
* t-18A 4 speed manual (i-6 1976-1986)*
* t-176 4 speed manual (i-6, v-8 1980-1983)
* sr-4 4 speed manual (i-4 1980-1981)
* t-4 4 speed manual (i-4 1982-1983)
* t-5 5 speed manual (i-4, i-6 1982-1983)
* Chrysler 904 automatic (i-4 1981-1986)
* chrysler 999 automatic (i-6, v-8 1980-1986)
* GM TH-400 (v-8 1976-1979)

*known for being very stong

Transfer Cases

* Dana 20 2-speed transfer case (1976-1979)
* dana 300 2-speed transfer case (1980-1986)
* BW1339 2-speed full time 4wd transfer case (AKA quadratrac)

rear Axle

* amc 20 (1976-1983)
* Dana 44 (some in 1986)

front axle

* dana 30 (1976-1986)

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CJ-8 Scrambler (1981-1986)

Description

* Built from late 1981-1986
* long wheelbase version of the cj-7
* 103.5" wheelbase
* Round fenders
* 55" wide windshield frame with bottom mounted wipers
* factory roll bar
* U door openning
* 5"x5.5" bolt pattern on wheels
* total length 177.3"

ENgines

* amc 258 cu in i-6
* amc 304 cu in v-8 (last year 1981)
* gm 151 cu in i-4 (1980-1983)
* amc 150 cu in i-4 (1984-1986)

Transmissions

* t-176 4 speed manual (i-6, v-8 1980-1983)
* sr-4 4 speed manual (i-4 1980-1981)
* t-4 4 speed manual (i-4 1982-1983)
* t-5 5 speed manual (i-4, i-6 1982-1983)
* Chrysler 904 automatic (i-4 1981-1986)
* chrysler 999 automatic (i-6, v-8 1981-1986)

Transfer Cases

* dana 300 2-speed transfer case

rear Axle

* amc 20

front axle

* dana 30

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YJ wrangler (1986.5-1995)

Description

* Built from 1986.5-1995
* only open top jeep to have square headlights
* factory roll bar
* U door openning
* 5"x4.5" bolt pattern on wheels
* 93.4" wheelbase
* in 1992 the roll bar was changed to accomodate rear seat belts

ENgines

* amc 151 cu in (2.5L) i-4 (1986-1995)
* amc 258 cu in (4.2L) i-6 (1986-1989)
* amc 4.0L (241 cu in) i-6 (1990-1995)

Transmissions

* AX-4 4 speed manual (1987-1990)
* peugeot ba-10 (1987-1989)
* ax-5 5 speed manual (1987-1994)
* ax-15 5 speed manual (1989-1995)
* chrysler 999 3-speed automatic

Transfer Cases

* np-207 2-speed (only 1987)
* np-231j 2-speed (aka command-trac)

rear Axle

* dana 35

front axle

* dana 30

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TJ wrangler (1997-2006)

Description

* Built since 1997 (there Was no 1996 wrangler)
* round headlights again
* first open jeep with air bags
* 93.4" wheelbase
* in 2004 the wrangler "unlimited" was introduced (aka TJ-L) with a 10" longer wheelbase and 10" extra length behind the rear wheels. only a 4-speed automatic is offered.
* more detail of late models is available at jeep.com

ENgines

* amc 151 cu in (2.5L) i-4 (1997-2003)
* amc 4.0L (241 cu in) i-6 (1997-present)
* daimlerchrysler 2.4L DOHC i-4 (2004-present)

Transmissions

* ax-15 5 speed manual
* chrysler 32RH 3-speed automatic (1997-2003)
* daimlerchrysler 4-speed automatic (2004-present)

Transfer Cases

* nv-231j 2-speed (aka command-trac)
* nv-249? (aka rock-trac)

rear Axle

* Dana 35
* dana 44 (optional, Rubicon Model)
* dana m35 (some newer models)

front axle

* dana 30
* dana m44 (rubicon model)

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Early Wagoneer & Gladiator Truck

Description

* Built from 1963 - 1970
* All Built on SJ Platform
* Models
o Wagoneer 4 Door (1963 - 1970)
o Wagoneer 2 Door (1963 - 1967)
o Super Wagoneer (1966 - 1969)
o Gladiator J-100 (1963 - 1967)
o Gladiator J-200, J-300 (1963 - 1964)
o J-2000, J-3000 Trucks (1965 - 1970)
* The Wagoneer was Available in 2wd and 4wd set ups and 2 and 4 door versions. It was the first vehicle to offer many of the comforts of the sedan while maintaining the ruggedness of a truck.
* Gladiator trucks were also available in 2wd and 4wd. Several Body styles were available:
o Thriftside bed
o stake bed
o Townside (standard)

ENgines

* Kaiser OHC 230 Cu in I-6 ("Tornado") (1963 - 1966)
* AMC 327 cu in V-8 ("Vigilante") (1965 - 1966)
* AMC 232 cu in I-6 (1967 - 1970)
* Buick 350 cu in V-8 ("Dauntless") (1967 - 1970)

Transmissions

* Warner T-90A 3 speed manual (OHC I-6 1963-1965)
* Warner T-85 3 speed manual (V-8 1963-1967)
* Warner T-14A 3 speed manual (I-6 1965-1970)
* Warner T-15A 3 speed manual (V-8 1968-1970)
* Warner T-98 4 speed manual (optional on trucks 1964-1967)
* Warner T-18 4 speed manual (Optional 1968-1970)
* Borg Warner AS-8W 3 speed Automatic (Optional 1963-1965)
* GM TH-400 3 Speed Automatic (Optional on V-8 1965-1970)

Transfer Cases

* Spicer 20 2-speed
* Spicer 21 1-speed (automatic Transmission 1963-1965)

rear Axle

* Spicer 44 (4000-6500 GVW)
* Spicer 53 (5600-7000 GVW)
* Spicer 60 (6000-7000 GVW)
* Spicer 70 DRW (7600-9000 GVW)

front axle

* Spicer 27AF (Wagoneer SOlid Axle)
* Spicer 27IFS (Optional Wagoner IFS)
* Spicer 44F (Truck Solid Axle)
* Spicer 44IFS (Optional Truck IFS)

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Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and J-Series Trucks

Description

* Built from 1971 - 1991
* All built on SJ platform
* Models
o Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer (1971-1991)
o J-10, j-20 Truck (1971-1987)
o Cherokee (2 door and 4 door (1974-1983)
* The Cherokee was introduced in 1974 as a lower cost alternative to the more luxurious Wagoneer
* The Cherokee Chief variation offered wide track axles (65.5" instead of 59.2"). The Honcho was a truck but had the same wider axles.

ENgines

* AMC 258 cu in I-6 (1971-1987)
* AMC 304 cu in V-8 (1971-1973)
* AMC 360 cu in V-8 (1971-1991)
* AMC 401 cu in V-8 (1974-1987)

Transmissions

* Warner T-14A 3 speed manual (Wagoneer: I-6 1971-1979)
* Warner T-15A 3 speed manual (Wagoneer and Trucks: V-8 1971-1979)
* Warner T-18 4 speed manual (Wagoneer: 1971-1979, Trucks: 1971-1987)
* Tremec T-176 4 speed manual (Wagoneer and Trucks: 1980-1986)
* GM TH-400 3 Speed Automatic (Quadra-trac: 1971-1979)
* Chrysler 727 3 speed automatic (Wagoneer: 1980-1991, Trucks: 1980-1987)

Transfer Cases

* Dana 20 2-speed part time (1971-1979 manual)
* Command-trac: NP 208 2-speed Part-time (1980-1991)
* Selec-trac: NP 229 2-speed part-time/full-time (Optional 1983-1986)
* Quadra-trac: NP 228 2-speed full-time (optional 1985-1991)
* Selec-Trac: NP 242 2-speed part-time/full-time (optional 1987-1991)
* quadra-trac: BW 1339 1-speed or 2-speed full-time (1971-1979 automatic)
* Quadra-trac: NP 219 2-speed (optional 1980-1985)

rear Axle

* dana 44 (Wagoneer and 1/2 ton truck: 1971-1975, wide tracks: 1974-1983, Grand wagoneer: 1987-1991)
* amc 20 (Wagoneer and 1/2 ton truck: 1976-1986)
* dana 60 (3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks: 1971-1987)

front axle

* Dana 44

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Cherokee Xj / Commanche Truck

Description

* Built from 1984 - 2001
* First Jeep to be built with a unibody costruction style (body and frame are one piece)
* Cherokee had 101.4" wheelbase
* Commanche trucks were built from 1986-1992 and offered short (113" wheelbase) and long bed (119.9" wheelbase) options

ENgines

* 151 cu in I-4 (1984-2001)
* 173 cu in V-6 (1984-1986)
* 241 cu in / 4.0L I-6 (1987-2001)

Transmissions

* Aisin warner AX-4 4-speed manual (I-4*: 1984-1987)
* Peugeot BA-10 5-speed manual (I-6*: 1987-1989)
* Aisin Warner AX-5 5-speed manual (I-4*: 1984-1994)
* Aisin Warner AX-15 5-speed manual (I-6: 1989-1999)
* Chrysler 904, 999 3-speed automatic (Optional I-4 and v-6: 1984-1991)
* Aisin warner AW30-40 4-speed automatic (Optional I-6: 1987-1991)

*There were some variances here. On some models These transmissions were used on 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder vehicles.

Transfer Cases

* Command-Trac: NP 207 2-speed Part-time (1984-1987)
* Selec-trac: NP 229 2-speed Part-time/full-time
* Command-trac: NP/NV 231J 2-speed part-time (1988-2001)
* Selec-trac: NP/NV 242 2-speed part-time/full-time (1987-2001)

rear Axle

* Dana 35
* Dana 44 (optional some years)

front axle

* dana 30

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ZJ Grand Cherokee (1993-1998)

Description

* The ZJ was originally designed in the 80s by AMC to replace the XJ cherokee. When amc hit financial trouble and was purchased by chrysler in the late 80s the zj plans were put on hold.
* Introduced 4 wheel coil spring suspension with front and rear solid axles
* 105.9" wheelbase

ENgines

* 241 Cu in/4.0L I-6
* 318 cu in/5.2L V-8
* 360 cu in/5.9L v-8 (Rare Option in 1998 limited models)

Transmissions

* AW30-40 4-speed automatic (early 1993)
* 42RE 4 speed automatic (I-6: 1993-1998)
* 46RH 4 speed automatic (v-8: 1993-1995)
* 44re 4 speed automatic (5.2L v-8: 1996-1998)
* 46RE 4 speed automatic (5.9L v-8: 1998)

Transfer Cases

* Command-trac: NV 231J Part-time (1993-1995)
* Selec-trac: NV 242 Part-time/full-time (1993-1998)
* Quadra-trac: NV 249 Full-time (standard on V-8s, optional on I-6: 1996-1998)

rear Axle

* Dana 44

front axle

* Dana 30
* dana 44 (optional)

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WJ Grand Cherokee (1999-2004)

Description

* slightly larger replacement for the ZJ
* 105.9" wheelbase

ENgines

* 241 Cu in/4.0L I-6
* 287 cu in/4.7L V-8

Transmissions

* 45RFE 5-speed automatic

Transfer Cases

* Selec-trac: NV 242 Part-time/full-time
* Quadra-trac ii: NV 247 Full-time (optional)

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Grand Cherokee (2005-Present)

Description

* All new for 2005
* INtroduces Independent Front suspension
* New 5.4L hemi v-8

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Liberty KJ 2002-Present

Description

* introduced in 2002 to replace the Cherokee
* First jeep to have independent coil spring suspension in the front and solid axle with coils in the rear

ENgines

* 2.4L I-4 DOHC
* 3.7L V-6

Transmissions

* 5-speed manual (2002-2004)
* 6-speed manual (2005-)
* 4-speed automatic

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YJ's:
NP231 has a 2.72:1 Low
ax-4/5 tranny has....1st 3.93 2nd 2.33 3rd 1.45 4th 1.00 5th .85 Rev. 4.74
ax-15 tranny has....1st 3.83 2nd 2.33 3rd 1.44 4th 1.00 5th .79 Rev. 4.22
behind the ax-4/5 the gear ratios were 4.10 in the axles. (I believe that the pugeot also had the same axle gear ratios)

TJ:
NV241OR <-- Rubicon's xfer case with 4:1 low ratio
The TJ also moved to the NV3550 in 2000. <-- was my first thought as to the year and I confirmed it with one site, however someone else may wanna verify it as well. I don't know the ratio's in it.

Suspension:
CJ front leafs are narrower than YJ's, however CJ's rear are the same

Axles:
Some YJ's manufactured in Canada did come with a D44 option

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Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and J-Series Trucks

Engines

* AMC 304 cu in V-8 (1971-1972)
* AMC 401 cu in V-8 (1974-1978)

Transfer Cases
* Dana 20 2-speed part time (1971-1979 manual, 71-72 auto w/ TH400)
* Quadra-trac: BW 1339 1-speed or 2-speed full-time (1973-1979 automatic)
* NP 229 2-speed part-time/full-time (Optional 1981-1985, 1987-1991)
* NP 228 2-speed part-time/full-time (optional 1986)
* Command-trac: NP 208 2-speed Part-time (1980-1987)
* Quadra-trac: NP 219 2-speed (optional 1980-1983)

Rear Axle

* dana 44 (Wagoneer and 1/2 ton truck: 1971-1979, wide tracks: 1975-1979, Grand wagoneer: late 1986-1991)
* amc 20 (Wagoneer, Cherokee, J10: 1980-1986)
* dana 60-2, semi-float (3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks: 1971-1973)
* dana 60, full float (J20: 1973-1987)

front axle

* Dana 30, (Wagoneer 1971-73)
* Dana 44, closed knuckle (J-truck 1971-73)
* Dana 44, open kuckle (All 1974 - End)(Vacuum disconnect: Wagoneer, Cherokee, J10: 1983-84)

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The 10a is different than the 10 which was sold overseas.

Engine
* Nissan SD33 N/A diesel (also found on older IH Scout vehicles in NA and Turbo varieties)

Transmission
* TF727

Transfer Case
* NP208 (comes locked in lo gear, but I found all the internals to shift to hi)

Rear Axle
* Dana 70 4.88 positraction

Front Axle
* Dana 44 HD (8 lug rotors) dead tube

This Jeep was buit from 1984-1985 and it appears there were slightly more than 2100 of them built. It was purposely made for towing munitions and aircraft around US Air Force bases. The transfer case was used exclusively to lower the gearing so it could tow, that is why no live axle up front nor the ability to shift from the cab. The tug comes with a 1500 pound lump of steel under the bed in the rear to help keep the wheels on the ground. The Dana 70 rear is a full width axle as opposed to the front 44 which is normal CJ width. This is a super-short wheelbase Jeep is only 80" and is distinguised by it's 10-slot grill, headlights in the fenders and half cab. In addition, the hard doors in the CJ-10a are square at the rear corners so it only can fit on the world cab hardtops, not the tops available in the US.

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FC-170:

Civilian versions:

- pickup with 9 foot box
- flatbed
- striped chassis
- cowl and windshield
- closed cab and chassis
- Dual rear wheel (DRW)
- GVW of 8000 or 9000 lbs depending on transmission.

Military Versions:

Type I: M-676 standard cab pickup truck
Type II: M-677 crew cab pickup truck
Type III: M-678 carry-all
Type Iv: M-679 ambulance


Sold from: 1958-1965

wheelbase: 103.5 inches
tread width of 63.5 inches

Engines:
- 226cid Contenental L-head 6
- 3cyl. 2cycle Cerlist Diesel (militay only)

Transmission: T-90 3 speed, T-98 4 speed optional on DRW model

Transfer case: Spicer 18

Front Axle: Spicer 44

Rear Axle: Spicer 53
Spicer 70 on DRW trucks

Gearing: 4.88:1 5.87:1 optional

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Production Numbers for CJ's:

* Year CJ-2A - CJ-3A - CJ-3B
1945 1,824
1946 71,554
1947 65,078
1948 74,122
1949 2,182 - 27,749
1950 ------- 26,034
1951 ------- 44,158
1952 ------- 29,652
1953 ------- 10,617 - 27,551

Source: Norton Young List

* Year CJ-3B -- CJ-5 -- CJ-6
1954 31,292
1955 12,952 - 17,016 - 581
1956 11,418 - 18,933 - 2,226
1957 7,220 -- 22,945 - 1,641
1958 6,656 -- 14,133 - 1,212
1959 9,300 -- 15,082 - 2,006
1960 9,926 -- 21,773 - 2,036
1961 17,844 - 15,269 - 1,991
1962 9,416* - 14,072 - 2,502
1963 9,801* - 12,499 - 1,123
1964 5,271* - 16,029 - 1,702
1965 -------- 21,014 - 2,062
1966 -------- 17,974 - 3,521
1967 -------- 18,186 - 2,295
1968 -------- 19,683 - 2,395
1969 -------- 20,262 - 2,433
1970 -------- 13,518 - 2,234
1971 -------- 12,559 - 1,806

Sources: Norton Young List through 1961, AMC 1962-1971, starred numbers (*) are from the Toledo Assembly Plant Production report, circa 1990. These numbers are guidelines only.

* Year CJ-5 ---- CJ-6 ---- CJ-7 ---- CJ-8
1972 22,601 - 1,175
1973 30,449 - 1,720
1974 43,087 - 2,826
1975 32,486 - 2,935
1976 31,116 - 2,431 -- 21,016
1977 32,996 - 2,754*- 25,414
1978 37,611 - 743* -- 38,274
1979 41,501 - 992* -- 55,624
1980 25,574 - 1,663*- 38,183
1981 13,447 - 360* -- 27,767 - 8,355
1982 6,080 ---------- 23,820 - 7,750
1983 3,085 ---------- 37,673 - 5,405
1984 ---------------- 42,644 - 4,130
1985 ---------------- 43,315 - 2,015
1986 ---------------- 25,929 - 128

* For export only

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Production Numbers for Military Jeeps:

MB, 1941-1945

Began November 18, 1941

Ended September 21, 1945

Total Production 361,339

1941 - 18,171

1942 - 90,933

1943 - 92,931

1944 - 109,572

1945 - 57,050



GPA, 1942-1943

Began September 9, 1942

Ended June 30, 1943

Total Production 12,778

1942 - 4,412

1943 - 8,366



GPW, 1942 - 1945

Began Jan. 6, 1942

End Jul. 31, 1945

Total Production 278,000

* -- Jan. -- Feb. -- Mar. --- Apr. --- May --- Jun. --- Jul. --- Aug. --- Sep. -- Oct. -- Nov. -- Dec.

1942 ---- 77 - 2,118 - 8,920 - 11,159 - 8,924 - 10,762 - 10,395 - 8,801 - 7,688 - 7,208 - 6,068 - 7,620
1943 - 5,327 - 5,014 - 5,511 -- 5,937 - 8,249 -- 6,025 -- 6,743 - 7,422 - 7,852 - 7,800 - 7,225 - 7,536
1944 - 7,460 - 7,540 - 5,994 -- 5,550 - 5,994 -- 5,772 -- 5,772 - 5,994 - 5,772 - 5,955 - 5,879 - 5,715
1945 - 6,041 - 5,416 - 5,936 -- 5,202 - 4,295 -- 4,069 -- 3,514

Thanks to Devil dog for that information http://www.jeepgod.net/productionmilitary.html

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A couple edits for the TJ's:

Transmissions:
AX-5 5 speed manual, usually behind the 4 cylinder

Transfer Case:
NP2321 has a 2.72:1 low range

The axles are equipped with 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, or 4.11 gearing depending on motor and tranny combination.
I know the 2.5L, AX-5 TJ's have 4.11 gears
The TJ's with optional Dana 44's came with 3.73's
Rubicons have Dana 44's front and rear with airlockers and 4.11's and a low range of 4:1

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Jeep Front Axle Guide
Spicer 25

* 1945-65 M-38, M-38A1, M-170, CJ's
1957-64 FC-150 with 48" track

Dana/Spicer 44IF

* 1957-64 FC-150 with 57" track

Dana 27

* 1965-71 CJ's

Dana 27 AFI

* 1962-65 Wagoneer

Dana 27 AF

* 1962-69 Wagoneer & J-100
1967-71 Jeepster

Dana 30(closed knuckle)

* 1972-73 Commando

Dana 30(open knuckle)

* 1970-73 Wagoneer
1972-86 CJ's
1984-86 Wagoneer, Cherokee, Comanche
1997-00 TJ Wrangler (driver side differential)

Dana 30 (Reverse Cut)

* 1987-95 YJ Wrangler (driver side differential)

Dana 44 FI

* 1962-65 J-200 & J-300

Dana 44 F

* 1957-64 FC-170
1962-69 J-200 & J-300
1970-82 Wagoneer, Cherokee & J-Series truck thru 7,000 GVW
1983 All Models
1984-86 Grand Wagoneer & J-Series Truck

Dana 44 HD

* 1970-82 J-20 with 8,000 GVW

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jeep rear axle application guide
AMC 20

* 1976-86 CJ's
1980-83 Wagoneer, Cherokee & J-10 Truck
1984-86 Grand Wagoneer and J-10 Truck

Dana 30

* 1967-69 Jeepster

Dana 35

* 1987-96 YJ Wrangler
1997-00 TJ Wrangler

Dana 44

* 1957-64 FC-150 with 48 inch track
1969-71 Jeepster, later 69's had the 2 piece shafts, 70+ used the flanged
1972-73 Commando
1948-75 CJ's, was also in late 1986 CJ-7's
1997-05 TJ Wrangler
1970-79 Wagoneer, Cherokee, J-10

Dana 44-1

* 1957-64 FC-150 with 57 inch track

Dana 53

* 1957-64 FC-170, except dual rear wheels
1962-69 J-200 over 5,600 GVW

Dana 60

* 1974-75 J-20

Dana 60FF

* 1976-86 J-20

Dana 60-2

* 1970-73 J-20 thru 7,000 GVW

Dana 60-3

* 1970-73 J-20 with 8,000 GVW

Dana 70

* 1957-64 FC-170 with dual rear wheels
1962-69 J-300
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jeep automatic transmission guide
Warner AS-8F

* 1962-69 Wagoneer & J-Series Truck

Turbo-Hydra-Matic 400

* 1966-73 Jeepster/Commando
1970-79 All Models
1976-79 CJ-7 w/8-304 opt.

Chrysler 727

* 1980-81 All Models, except 6-cyl Calif.
1982-83 Cherokee w/8-360
1984-85 Grand Wagoneer, J-10, J-20 w/8-360
1986 Grand Wagoneer & J-Series Truck, All Models

Chrysler 904

* 1981-86 CJ w/I-4 opt.
1984-86 Wagoneer, Cherokee, Comanche

Chrysler 999

* 1980-86 CJ w/6-258 or w/8-304 opt.
1982-83 Cherokee/Wagoneer/J-10 w/6-258, except Calif. & high altitude
1984-85 Grand Wagoneer & J-10 w/6-258

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jeep manual transmission guide
Warner T-86 3-sp

* 1962-69 2WD J-100

Warner T-86CC 3-sp

* 1966-69 Jeepster with 4-134

Warner T-86AA 3-sp

* 1966-69 Jeepster with 6-225

Warner T-86E 3-sp

* 1962-69 2WD J-100 with overdrive

Warner T-89 3-sp

* 1962-69 2WD J-300 w/7600 GVW, 4WD J-200 w/6600 GVW, 4WD J-300 w/6600 & 7600 GVW

Warner T-90 3-sp

* 1962-69 4WD J-100 & 200 w/4000 & 5600 GVW, 4WD J-300 w/ 5000 GVW

Warner T-90A 3-sp

* 1957-64 FC-150, FC-170

Warner T-98A 4-sp

* 1957-69 Optional on all trucks

Warner T14A 3-sp

* 1966-71 Jeepster with 6-225
1970-75 Commando/Wagoneer/J-Series Truck w/6 cyl
1972-75 CJ w/I-6 std.

Warner T-15A 3-sp

* 1970-75 Commando/Wagoneer/J-Series Truck w/8 cyl
1972-75 CJ w/8-304 std.
1976 Cherokee w/6-258 & 8-360 2-bbl, Wagoneer w/6-258, J-10 w/6-258 & 8-360 2-bbl, J-20, 131 WB w/8-360
1977-79 Cherokee & J-10 w/6-258 & 8-360, J-20 w/8-360

Warner T-18 4-sp

* 1970-75 Commando/Wagoneer/J-Series Truck w/8 cyl
1972-75 CJ w/I-6 opt.
1976 Cherokee w/8 cyl, Wagoneer & J-Series w/8-360, exc. Calif.
1977-79 Cherokee & J-Series w/6-258 & 8-360
1980-83 J-20, exc. Calif.

Warner T-18A 4-sp

* 1976-86 CJ w/I-6 opt.

Tremec T-150 3-sp

* 1976-79 CJ w/I-6 std.

Tremec T-176 4-sp

* 1980-82 Wagoneer/Cherokee/J-10, exec. Calif.
1980-86 CJ w/I-6 opt.
1980-81 CJ w/8-304 opt.
1983 Cherokee/J-10 w/6-258 & 8-360
1984-86 Grand Wagoneer & J-10 w/6-258 & 8-360

Warner SR-4 4-sp

* 1980-81 CJ w/I-4 std.

Warner T-4 4-sp

* 1982-86 CJ w/I-4 std.
1984-86 Wagoneer/Cherokee/Comanche w/4-150

Warner T-5 5-sp

* 1982 Cherokee/Wagoneer/J-10 w/6-258
1982-86 CJ w/I-4, I-6 opt.
1983 Cherokee/J-10 w/6-258
1984-86 Wagoneer/Cherokee/Comanche

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Here's list I put together that's good for identifying unknown engine components, for finding those good old 1980 and earlier heavy counter balance crankshafts, and IDs 1/2" head bolt blocks for 4.0L HO head swaps.
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A little history.
Will The Real Jeep Please Stand Up

(By Jim Allen as appeared in Fourwheeler on March 1995)

Posted here

Although Jeep vehicles are now a Chrysler trademark, the word "Jeep" has slipped into our everyday vocabulary. When spoken, it creates an image that everyone understands. Much has been written on the origins of the vehicle we now know as the Jeep. How it actually came to earn the name "Jeep," and the other vehicles that for a time carried the same name, is a fascinating tale. Legal controversy over the rights to Jeep raged through the 1940s ... and the fallout continues even today. But in the end, overwhelming public opinion was probably the deciding factor, and the truck - a 1/4ton General Purpose 4x4became forever the Jeep. But it wasn't always so.

The first coinage of the word "Jeep," as applied to a motor vehicle, occurred during WWI. According to Major E.P. Hogan, who wrote a history of the development of the Jeep for the Army's Ouartermaster Review in 1941, the word predated the controversy. "Jeep," he wrote, "is an old Army greasemonkey term that dates back to the last war (World War 1) and was used by shop mechanics in referring to any new motor vehicle received for a test." The word also found use in those days as a lessthancomplimentary term for new recruits. Jeep was still used in Army motor pools well into the 1930s when the next incarnation appeared and became the inspiration for many more Jeeps. On March 16, 1936, a comic strip character appeared that became an instant popular sensation. On that day, Eugene the Jeep was introduced to the already beloved Popeye comic strip by E.C. Segar. For those of us too young to have known Eugene well, he was described as being about the size of a dog, though he walked on his hind legs, and was a native of Africa. He subsisted on orchids and was said to be able to cross into the fourth dimension. He solved all sorts of complex problems for Popeye and Olive Oil, and always told the truth. The general public became so enamoured of Eugene the Jeep that his name quickly entered the slang vocabulary of the day. An average comment on an extremely capable person or thing might be, "Hey, he's a real Jeep!"



The original "Jeep"

Next comes the Jeep that was never called a "Jeep" but was later regarded as the "Granddaddy" of all Jeeps. Since 1932, the MarmonHerrington Company had built a reputation for its 4x4 conversions of 1 1/2ton (and larger) trucks. In July 1936, because of an obvious military need and a request from the Belgian Government, MH focused on crossing the yetuntried waters of the light 4x4 truck market. They converted a V8powered 1/2ton Ford truck by installing a driving front axle and transfer case. With this conversion, the era of the lightduty 4x4 truck began. The prototype has been widely referred to as the "Darling" but the MH employees who were there remember no such nickname. It isn't clear exactly why the MarmonHerrington truck was never nicknamed "Jeep." (Eugene had been around for a few months, but perhaps the MH engineers never read the comics.)

MH "Jeep"

Later in 1936, Eugene's popularity was highlighted when the Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company used the name "Jeep" for a custombuilt exploration/survey vehicle. Built by the FWD Corporation to Halliburton specs, the truck was a converted 1935 or '36 model. Like all FWDs, it was an allterrain rig but differed from the standard cargo truck by having a vantype body. The truck had "Jeep" painted on both sides and was once used in advertising. King Features Syndicate, which owned the copyrights to Popeye and Eugene, probably took exception Halliburton soon discontinued official use of the name.They did, however, exhibit a vehicle at the International Petroleum Exhibition in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1938, that had an animal caricature painted on the side that looked suspiciously like Eugene. It was in fact a coati, a raccoonlike South American jungle creature. It may have been Halliburton's way of good naturedly thumbing its nose at King Features.

FWD "Jeep"

This brings us to 1937 and another Jeep. According to test pilot Col. G.F. Johnson, U.S. Army Air Corps, the prototype YB17 bomber was nicknamed "Jeep" because of its sterling performance. The YB 17 was the predecessor to the heralded Boeing B17 "Flying Fortress" bomber of World War II. This name eventually fell into disfavour because Eugene the Jeep was a little critter and the YB 17 was big by comparison. Gen. H.F. Gregory, the Army Air Corps' first helicopter pilot, said the Jeep name was used for another, smaller, aircraft, with the official of Popeye's publisher. Had this experimental autogyro, a predecessor to the helicopter, gone into production, it would have officially worn the name "Jeep". While testing these amazing Kellett autogyros at WrightPatterson Airfield in Ohio in the late 1930s, Gregory and his fellow test pilots were called "The Jeep Salesmen."

The YB-17 "Jeep"

The next version of the Jeep takes us to Camp Ripley, Minnesota, home of the 109th Ordnance Company, Minnesota National Guard. Captain Martin Schiska commanded the 109th, as well as being an employee of the MinneapolisMoline Power Implement Company, builder of farm tractors. In the mid1930s, the Army was still using ancient, hulking 1917 Holt 5ton tractors to pull its larger field pieces. Schiska, a World War I veteran, realized the need for new equipment and impressed this upon MinneapolisMoline. As early as 1938 (some sources say 1937) MM was building and testing prototype prime movers, and in August of 1940, during testing at Camp Ripley, Sergeant James T. O'Brien is quoted by several sources to have applied the name "Jeep" to the MM prime mover. In a letter to MinneapolisMoline dated March 31, 1943, O'Brien explained how the name came about. "One evening," he wrote, "in a gathering of enlisted men, it was suggested that a short descriptive name be found for these vehicles, such names as 'alligator' and 'swamp rabbit.' I brought forth the name 'Jeep' as a result of reading Popeye in which Eugene the Jeep appears as a character, and the fact that these vehicles would go where you would least expect them to go. The name was unanimously accepted and subsequently painted on the vehicles, which have since become familiarly known." The MM Model UTX was a real piece of hardware. Basically a converted farm tractor, the MM Jeep featured fourwheel drive and a 425cid, 70hp (at 1,275 rpm) sixcylinder gasoline engine. It could pull a 5ton 155mm howitzer at 28 mph, with occasional spurts up to 40 mph, and had a fording depth of over three feet. The MM Jeep prototypes came in open and closedcab models. Two of the four tested at Camp Ripley mounted .30cal machine guns. All models featured a roller device in place of a front bumper, enabling it to cross large obstacles. Some also mounted winches. During testing at the Fourth Army maneuvers in August 1940, the MM Jeep was photographed climbing six feet up an oak tree. (The tree gave up at that point, and the tractor crushed it into matchsticks. So much for Treading Lightly!) The tractor was also said to have "walked" through a forest of 5inch trees. These photos appeared in the Army Times (Sept. 14, 1940) in an article entitled "Army Likes Jeep." The MM Jeep performed well in a succession of tests, but the Army's requirements seemed to change by the day. Before the UTX ever went into production, the evolution towards larger and larger field pieces and the requirement for a relatively high road speed ultimately overwhelmed the UTX's capacities. A total of six were built, and one survivesin a private collection.

The MM UTX "Jeep"

Even though the UTX never saw service, once the proper niche was found, more than a thousand upgraded units were eventually produced in several versions that included a 6x6. MM designs saw service with all branches of the military during World War II and after. Ironically, the Molines found their ultimate niche as aircraft tractors, but even as late as 1943 newspaper headlines still referred to them as Jeeps. "Jeep Helps Save Lives of War Heroes" was the headline of one '43 news story, describing a photo of a MinneapolisMoline NTX tractor and a tale of strafed, burning aircraft being towed off a runway so a group of outof fuel fighters could land.

In 1940, several more "Jeeps"emerged. In the fall of 1939 and spring of 1940, Army units were issued a series of new vehicles that became popular with the troops. The T202 and T207 Dodge 1/2ton 4x4 trucks came in several configurations. The Command Car version, officially designated C&R (Command and Reconnaissance), was the opentopped fourby that was most often called a Jeep. The same basic chassis also came in Pickup, Weapons Carrier, and Carryall body styles. These trucks proved to be very good performers, and it wasn't long before GIs all over began to refer to the common Dodges as "Jeeps" for the same reasons as the MM. This name stuck through the evolution of the 1/2ton Dodge until it was replaced by the more commonly known 3/4tons in mid '42. As late as 1943, some troops were still calling the Dodges "Jeeps." The later Dodges began to be known more or less officially as "Beeps," short for "Big Jeeps."

The Dodge "Jeep"

On 1940, about the same time the Dodges were earning their sterling reputation, the American Bantam Car Company introduced a prototype 4x4 vehicle for testing by the Army at Camp Holabird, Maryland. As early as 1932, the Army had been looking to replace the motorcycle in reconnaissance work. American Austin, which later became American Bantam, supplied the Army with a small pickup version of its 4x2 Austin car for testing as a recon vehicle. It weighed less than half a ton, had oversize balloon tires, and got 40 mpg. It was based on vehicles supplied by the British arm of Austin to that country's military. In 1938, Bantam supplied the Army three more modified versions of its tiny 4x2 Austin roadsters for testing. The Army was generally favourable, but the tests brought out the shortcomings of twowheel drive vehicles in crosscountry use. The new 4x4 specification came out of these tests. Bantam worked closely with the Army to flesh out a design concept for a new vehicle.

To Bantam's surprise, open bids were taken for the new design. The Ordnance Technical Committee sent out specifications to 135 auto manufacturers on July 11, 1940, requiring 70 prototype vehicles to be delivered within 75 days in order to qualify for competition. The specifications and blueprints sent out were essentially those which Bantam developed in June 1940. Only Bantam and WillysOverland responded initially, though Ford was courted because of its large production capability.

Bantam delivered its prototype on September 23, 1940, Willys on November 13, and Ford on November 23. The three test vehicles each sported a manufacturer inspired nickname. The Bantam's was "Bantam" or "BRC" (for Bantam Reconnaissance Car), the Willys' was "Quad,"and the Ford's was "Pygmy." The rigs were extensively tested, and 1,500 improved models were ordered from each manufacturer for more serious evaluation. These were tested in the field with actual Army units; many were sent overseas under Lend-Lease.

The "BRC" Jeep

The "Quad" Jeep

The "Pygmy" Jeep

Competition over the potentially lucrative Army contract got extremely fierce, and Henry Ford was said to have exerted every means of influence at his disposal in an attempt to get the contract, though the Willys proved to have the most suitable overall design. In July 1941, after a great deal of turmoil with Ford, Bantam and the Army Quartermaster Corps, the contract was finally issued to Willys-Overland for the new vehicle. Officially designated a 1/4ton Command Reconnaissance truck, production began in earnest and Army units began to see them arrive en masse in late 1941 and early '42. According to a number of Army sources, the nickname most GIs chose for the little Willys fourby was "Peep" (the 1/2ton Dodges remained "Jeeps"). When the first units left overseas, these terms of endearment stayed with them for some time, but it wasn't long before a tide of change overwhelmed everything. By this time there was a huge influx of GIs going into service, many of whom had been subjected to a veritable media blitz about the new 1/4ton 4x4, which the press insisted on calling a "Jeep".

According to Irving "Red" Hausmann, chief test driver for Willys, all this came about through his efforts. Hausmann claimed that as early as 1940, he had overheard a few GIs at Camp Holabird referring to the Willys prototype as a Jeep. There were also a large number of other names floating about, including Peep, Bug, Puddle Jumper, Midget, Pygmy, Leapin' Lena and Blitz Buggy. Apparently, Red liked "Jeep" best, and chose to call the Willys by that name whenever asked. It all came to a head in February 1941, in Washington, D.C. Hausmann was doing a publicity drive up the steps of the Capitol Building in an early production Willys. A bystander asked him, "What is that thing?" Hausmann replied, "It's a Jeep." Reporter Katherine Hillyer of the Washington Daily News overheard the remark and reported the incident in a feature story. From that moment on, the name Jeep stuck like glue.

During the war, even the Navy got onto the Jeep act. When they started building small escort aircraft carriers for convoy protection in '42, they were soon nicknamed "Jeep Carriers." Even up to then, the Navy hadn't been completely Jeepless. Starting in early '42, they bought large quantities of MinneapolisMoline NTX aircraft tractors, which were still being called Jeeps by many troops, as was familiar Willys.

The MH - Willys "Jeep" Tank Prototype produced for the Canadian Army

Over the years, much ado has been made over the name Jeep having been derived from its military nomenclature, GP, for General Purpose. This can be disproved easily by noting that until mid1942, the Army designation for the truck was command reconnaissance, not general purpose (that would come later). No doubt the demise of the 1/2ton Dodge Jeep as standard equipment contributed to the use also. When Willys began using the term "Jeep" in advertising, MinneapolisMoline balked. In June 1942, the House Committee on Military Affairs substantiated MM's claim to the name, citing numerous references in newspapers and magazines dating back to before 1940.

In 1943, Bantam joined MM in taking exception to Willys' use of the term. Bantam, having developed the platform from which the other 1/4ton vehicles were based, felt seriouslycompromised by having been left out of the Jeep building business and relegated to making trailers and aircraft landing gear.

In 1944, the Federal Trade Commission chastised Willys over the use of "Jeep"; the turmoil lasted well into the 1950s. But was to no availthe public had spoken. A Jeep was a Jeep and would forever remain a Jeep. While there is no doubt that Willys-Overland was cheeky, perhaps even unethical, in its use of the name, the 640,000 vehicles produced during the war and the many thousands built later certainly earned the right to carry it.
AMC 258 4.2L
Block, Crankshaft & Head Casting Numbers
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1975-79 258 4.2L - 1/2" Head bolts

Blocks: 3227445 and 3224098
Head: 3227258
Crank: 3214723
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1980 258 4.2L - 1/2" Head bolts

Block: 3235077
Head: 3227258
Crank: 3214723
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1981-85 258 4.2L - 7/16" Head bolts

Block: 3235444
Heads: 3933000, 3224480, and 3241656
Crank: 3235477
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1986 258 4.2L - 1/2" Head bolts

Block: 3227444
Head: 3933002
Crank: 3235477