Diffences in Jeep Models - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

RedneckUF · 02-20-2003, 04:55 PM

I have never really read up much on Jeeps since i own a fullsize, so i am looking for some info. I searched, but to no avail. I basically want to know the differences in all the Jeep models. I have some knowledge and was wanting either confirmation that i am correct, and if i'm not, let me know if i am a dumbass.

CJ 5
- What is considered as the typical "jeep." Short wheel base, narrow axles and frame and has round headlights. Predecessor to the CJ 7

CJ 7
- Longer wheelbase, wider stance, round headlights, Predecessor to the Wrangler

Wrangler YJ
- i have no clue what the difference between this and the CJ 7 is other than didn't this have square headlights?

Wrangler TJ
- same thing as YJ, but with round headlights

XJ
- The boxy looking cherokee?

ZJ
- Grand Cherokee

Willys
- Old style war jeep

Do the jeep trucks, like the comanche, have the letters for them, also?

Am i leaving anything out as far as models go?

Don't all 4WD jeeps have a straight axle up front beside the grand cherokee?

Which ones are leaf sprung and which are coil sprung?

How full of shit am I? Let me know what i am wrong about and what decent info i left out. I'm just trying to put this into one forum because i'm sure i'm not the only clueless fullsize-er when it comes to Jeeps.

Also, what is a Renegade?

Thanks,
Trip

The Wahoo · 02-20-2003, 06:27 PM

go to www.cowtownjeeps.com and look at the tech section, there is write-up on all Jeeps there

ItsaCJ6 · 02-20-2003, 08:32 PM

You left out several models most importantly the CJ6...not to mention
MB, GPW, CJ2 CJ3 CJ3b (missing link CJ4) CJ8, CJ10, (NEVER SEEN A CJ9) j10, j20, j30, KAISERS....on and on... Jeepter's, comando's

web search for history of Jeep,,,

http://www.4wdonline.com/Jeep/Jeep.History.html

WillyPete · 02-20-2003, 09:46 PM

yeup, check up on those websites. you can be a fullsize guy and a jeep guy at the same time... check out my webpage.

fj40john · 02-21-2003, 09:42 AM

Ummm. what do you need to know, they all SUCK!! Forget that idea and buy a cruiser

MNBen · 02-21-2003, 10:31 AM

The YJ has a wider frame fully boxed, much stronger than a CJ, it has square headlights, and 2 1/2" springs.

The TJ has an even stronger frame, with coils for suspension and a sloping front end, with a slightly curved windshield, crappy 3 piece roll bar, and slightly wider body.

WJ new grand cherokee wider

ZJ old grand cherokee

KJ liberty

DJ postal (dispatch) jeep

A renegade is just a body package, like the sahara or islander package ect...

Only the KJ and grand cherokees have ifs.

There are also grand wagoneers, the new scrambler which would be best called a TJ-6, even the old scrambler was a CJ8

Ben

reddwarf · 02-21-2003, 06:38 PM

Indispensible book to have about Jeeps is The Buyer's Guide to the Jeep. It's available at Books-a-Million

It follows the Jeep story from the days just before up through the Grand Cherokee.

And you are a dumbass but not any more than the rest of these yahoos

BTW the Commanche is the MJ

CruiserJoe · 02-22-2003, 02:50 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fj40john
Ummm. what do you need to know, they all SUCK!! Forget that idea and buy a cruiser

I'm going to have to second this one

I only know a couple of people with Jeeps and both hated them. And if you're comparing stockers, a 30 y/o Land Cruiser will beat any new Jeep

soulfly · 02-22-2003, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jeepboyben

Only the KJ and grand cherokees have ifs.

news to me. everyone knows the kj does, but the wj? 'fraid not

CheapXJ · 02-22-2003, 03:59 PM

none of the grand Cherokees have IFS... yet.

the Grand wagoneer had IFS for a few years a LONG-ASS time ago. but then Jeep got smart and realised that IFS sucks.

doubt they'll realize it again

Jeepdude_Jay · 02-23-2003, 12:21 PM

Don't forget the

M38= military flatfender

M38A1= military CJ5

CJ-Jeeper · 02-23-2003, 04:08 PM

Only '83 to '86 CJ7 was wider. The '76 to '82 was the same as CJ5.

02-20-2003, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
RedneckUF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13829 Location: Florida Posts: 15	Diffences in Jeep Models I have never really read up much on Jeeps since i own a fullsize, so i am looking for some info. I searched, but to no avail. I basically want to know the differences in all the Jeep models. I have some knowledge and was wanting either confirmation that i am correct, and if i'm not, let me know if i am a dumbass. CJ 5 - What is considered as the typical "jeep." Short wheel base, narrow axles and frame and has round headlights. Predecessor to the CJ 7 CJ 7 - Longer wheelbase, wider stance, round headlights, Predecessor to the Wrangler Wrangler YJ - i have no clue what the difference between this and the CJ 7 is other than didn't this have square headlights? Wrangler TJ - same thing as YJ, but with round headlights XJ - The boxy looking cherokee? ZJ - Grand Cherokee Willys - Old style war jeep Do the jeep trucks, like the comanche, have the letters for them, also? Am i leaving anything out as far as models go? Don't all 4WD jeeps have a straight axle up front beside the grand cherokee? Which ones are leaf sprung and which are coil sprung? How full of shit am I? Let me know what i am wrong about and what decent info i left out. I'm just trying to put this into one forum because i'm sure i'm not the only clueless fullsize-er when it comes to Jeeps. Also, what is a Renegade? Thanks, Trip __________________ ugh Last edited by RedneckUF; 02-20-2003 at 04:56 PM.

02-20-2003, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
ItsaCJ6 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6340 Location: Telluride CO, within site of of Black Bear Pass Posts: 3,929 Blog Entries: 10	You left out several models most importantly the CJ6...not to mention MB, GPW, CJ2 CJ3 CJ3b (missing link CJ4) CJ8, CJ10, (NEVER SEEN A CJ9) j10, j20, j30, KAISERS....on and on... Jeepter's, comando's web search for history of Jeep,,, http://www.4wdonline.com/Jeep/Jeep.History.html __________________ Marc In what appears to have been an understatement, the plant operator described the situation at the Number 4 reactor as "not so good." Super conversion calculator website Love and kisses, Zaphod..

02-20-2003, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-21-2003, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
MNBen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7711 Location: Burnsville MN Posts: 606	The YJ has a wider frame fully boxed, much stronger than a CJ, it has square headlights, and 2 1/2" springs. The TJ has an even stronger frame, with coils for suspension and a sloping front end, with a slightly curved windshield, crappy 3 piece roll bar, and slightly wider body. WJ new grand cherokee wider ZJ old grand cherokee KJ liberty DJ postal (dispatch) jeep A renegade is just a body package, like the sahara or islander package ect... Only the KJ and grand cherokees have ifs. There are also grand wagoneers, the new scrambler which would be best called a TJ-6, even the old scrambler was a CJ8 Ben __________________ Sunset the unconstitutional USA Patriot Act!! Serious discussion makes Bubba sad -BRB

02-20-2003, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Wahoo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14512 Location: Charlottesville, VA & Plano, TX Posts: 277	go to www.cowtownjeeps.com and look at the tech section, there is write-up on all Jeeps there

02-21-2003, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
reddwarf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5306 Location: Melrose Fla Posts: 2,134	Indispensible book to have about Jeeps is The Buyer's Guide to the Jeep. It's available at Books-a-Million It follows the Jeep story from the days just before up through the Grand Cherokee. And you are a dumbass but not any more than the rest of these yahoos BTW the Commanche is the MJ __________________ "I'm ridin like a felon" -- Doug

02-22-2003, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
CruiserJoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17134 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 45	[QUOTE]Originally posted by fj40john Ummm. what do you need to know, they all SUCK!! Forget that idea and buy a cruiser I'm going to have to second this one I only know a couple of people with Jeeps and both hated them. And if you're comparing stockers, a 30 y/o Land Cruiser will beat any new Jeep

02-22-2003, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
CheapXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9119 Location: Selinsgrove, PA (43 miles from Rausch Creek) Posts: 607	none of the grand Cherokees have IFS... yet. the Grand wagoneer had IFS for a few years a LONG-ASS time ago. but then Jeep got smart and realised that IFS sucks. doubt they'll realize it again

02-23-2003, 12:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeepdude_Jay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 693 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,387	Don't forget the M38= military flatfender M38A1= military CJ5 __________________ 46 2A

02-23-2003, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
CJ-Jeeper Rock God Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2095 Location: Belmont / Modesto, CA Posts: 1,344	Only '83 to '86 CJ7 was wider. The '76 to '82 was the same as CJ5. __________________ '79CJ5,soa,d44/60,t18,d18w/Obrian 3.6low,5.13's,35x14.5SSR's '02 Z71

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