jeep renegade cj7

CJ7 Jeep in Action in Olongapo

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Jeep Renegade CJ7 1979

This 1980 Jeep CJ5 Renegade has been restored and has approximately 3000 miles on the engine rebuild. It's Colorado Red with a black interior. A lot of work has been done on this Jeep, as you can tell from the photo. Jeep CJ-5 models were produced between 1954 and 1983. Selling price: $11,500.00

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1986 JEEP CJ-7

RENEGADE, 4X4

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used 1979 Jeep CJ7 for sale at one stop motors

Columbia, South Carolina US$ 16,500

6 inch lift, mud tires.

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1982 Jeep CJ7 Renegade

From the February, 2009 issue of Jp

By Christian Hazel

Photography by Christian Hazel

Hey, not every Jeep you see featured in a magazine has to have gazillion-to-one gearing, monster tires, or a bunch of exotic fabrication. Contrary to some people's opinion, we do like stock-flavored Jeeps. At least, they're growing on us. Driving a tubed-out, purpose-built Jeep on the trail is one thing, but it's a totally different experience to drive a full-bodied classic that looks good. It makes you pay closer attention than if you didn't care about scuffing the body.

When we scooted down to San Angelo, Texas, to shoot an event right before Christmas of '05 ("Jeep in the Heart of Texas," April '06), we were pretty stoked to see Robert Parry lining up with the group in his sano '82 CJ-7. After watching him wheel the thing pretty hard all day, we were surprised to learn that he got the 36,000-mile creampuff from his dad, who bought the Jeep new in the summer of '81. And we decided we had to shoot a feature after learning that, despite some pretty strong sentimental attachments to the vehicle, Robert has made it his goal to upgrade the factory components for real off-road enjoyment.

Chassis
There's nothing like simplicity when building a trail rig. And it doesn't get much simpler than bolting on a suspension lift and adding a set of shocks. Robert chose a BDS 2.5-inch suspension system comprised of front and rear lift springs. To complement the spring-under system, a pair of 1-inch lift shackles were used front and rear to gain a little height and to allow the more highly arched springs full range of movement as the suspension compresses.

A quartet of Dick Cepek Race Series shocks were added with the lift, along with a JKS front swaybar disconnect so the front axle could move unencumbered. Surprisingly, the stock frame is still in good shape, with no cracks. We attribute part of the reason to the Redneck Ram hydraulic ram assist that takes a lot of the stress off of the steering box mount. Any residual forces applied to the box are mitigated by the steering box brace.

Moving on down the line to the axles, the Dana 30 front is stock, from the disc brakes to the 1.16-inch, 27-spline axleshafts with small 260X U-joints. However, the axle has been upgraded with 4.56 gears, a set of AVM locking hubs, and a Lock Rite locker.

As for the rear, it's the stock Model 20 housing and drum brakes, but the rest has wisely been upgraded. The Model 20 centersection casting is very thin where the axletubes are pressed in and, more often than not, the holes wallow and crack before the tubes will bend. Sharp eyes will notice the tubular truss that goes over the pumpkin and helps keep the tubes from flexing and wallowing out the bores. Like the front axle, the rear has been geared to 4.56, but a full case Detroit Locker was added, along with a set of one-piece axleshafts to replace the failure-prone,two-piece stockers.

Driveline
It's not often when writing one of these features we can put the word "stock" in front of every component when listing off the drivetrain specs, and this Jeep isn't an exception. But it does come extremely close.

The stock 258 straight-six has been hopped up with a Hedman header, a 2bbl Webber carb, and a Spectre manual pressure regulator that helps prevent the carb from flooding when running at angles.

Backing up the engine is the lone non-factory component, a swapped-in TF727 three-speed auto transmission. Since some Jeeps came from the factory with a TF727, it wasn't a big deal to get it to fit, but it did require a custom shifter. The gears are toggled with an Art Carr gated shifter, and a big cooler helps the nearly bulletproof auto from running hot on the trail.

Finally, one of the best transfer cases ever put in a Jeep, the Dana 300, resides at tail-end Charlie of the drivetrain. While still running the stock output shafts and single-lever shifter, it's nice to know the aftermarket has everything from low-range gears to twin-stick shifters to bulletproof 32-spline front and rear output shafts if the need ever arises.

Body & Interior
With only 36,000 garage-housed miles under the tires, there's little wonder the blue-on-silver tub looks nearly as good as the day it left the factory. Robert has taken some steps to prevent future rock rash by building some custom front and rear bumpers and having some rocker protection built. But, otherwise, the Renegade is factory fresh from the fender flares to the tailgate.

Having such a rust-free tub to start with must have made the installation of the 3-inch body lift fairly uneventful, but we were trying our best to overlook it, so we didn't ask. It's sort of like talking to a supermodel that has a big wad of spinach in her teeth. You notice it, but it makes you feel better to imagine it's not there.

Like the outside, the interior is a remarkable example of a survivor Jeep. The factory denim seat fabric looks as fresh as the day it rolled off the assembly line, and there wasn't a broken HVAC knob to be found. Quite a rarity. Purists will be jealous of the clean factory gauges, including tachometer, oil and temp, and the speedo cluster, while retro freaks will dig on the old-school Realistic brand CB with channel selector dial.

But while front and rear factory seats and gauges can be a bonus off-road, more pedestrian items like carpeting and the stock spoke steering wheel can be an aggravation. Robert ripped out the floor covering in favor of a spray-on liner and replaced the uncomfortable steering wheel with a swoopy Grant GT model. Finally, the Jeep was brought to West Texas Off Road where a wild eight-point cage was bent up using 2-inch, 0.120-wall tube to protect the interior occupants.

Wheels & Tires
In an age where bigger is usually considered better, Robert showed some restraint and chose a set of 33x12.50-15 Super Swamper SSR tires in lieu of some larger 35s or 37s. The wheels are mounted on 15x10 American Racing wheels. Considering the fact that most of Robert's wheeling takes place in some nasty rock, mud, and loose dirt, the aggressive lugs and generous center tread siping of the SSRs are a good choice.

Good, Bad, & What's It For?
Like any vehicle that's taken off-road regularly, the Renegade sports a good electric winch. Robert went with a Warn X8000i, which offers a good compromise between strength, performance, and affordability. There's no source of onboard air, so if Robert blows a tire bead he's at the mercy of his spare or a buddy with a compressor.

But with hydro assist steering, an auto tranny complementing the 2.61:1 T-case and 4.56:1 axle gears, and some aggressive, yet streetable tires, the Jeep is able to handle most moderately difficult trails without giving up its day-to-day functionality.

What We Think
While we're really not on board with any body lift larger than 1-inch, and we'd probably run a less expensive Motorcraft or Rochester carburetor or a Howell fuel injection system instead of the Webber carburetor, we really dig Robert's Jeep. To us, it successfully blends several genres - old school flavor and new school fabrication, recreational trail use and daily driveability, and most of all, a drippy sentimental pride of ownership with a disregard in the name of having fun.

Hard Facts
Vehicle:'82 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade
Engine:Stock 258 inline-six
Transmission:TF727
Transfer Case:Dana 300
Suspension:BDS 2.5-inch spring-under with 1-inch shackles
Axles:Stock Dana 30, 4.56 gears, Lock Rite (front); Stock Model 20, 4.56 gears, DetroitLocker, one-piece shafts (rear)
Wheels:15x10 American Racing 589
Tires:33x12.50-15 Super Swamper SSR
Built For:Having fun off-road

2007 Jeep CJ7

MY ride at Fil-Am Park, Olongapo City
First off-road: parola dredging site

Photo by Mark Orpiano

Jeep Backhoe and Dozer

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The model 8-BH Backhoe for the Willys CJ5 model was a hydraulically operated device which attached to the small bed of the Jeep. It carried outrigger pads for stability and featured bucket widths of 12″ -20″ with replaceable teeth. It did require the 7000 # dual rear wheel axle to support it along with full length frame reinforcement. It was manufactured by Go- For-Digger Company with offices in Toledo,Oh and Hawthorne ,Ca.

This unit could dig to a depth of 8 feet and had a side to side swing of 170 degrees. It utilized a six spring clutch plate and feramic clutch disc for long life. Its dual hydraulic pumps had a top capacity of 11 gallons per minute at a low 100 rpm’s. The use of two pumps was purportedly the latest design to provide greater efficiency at lower maintenance costs.

It used the smaller one to control side swing and downriggers while the large one was dedicated to the bucket itself.

This was quite the apparatus to be carried on the modified CJ5 with its F-134 and 3 speed transmission. As it was a self transported machine, the savings over another hauler/trailer could be substantial.

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TRAIL KIT

Preparing Your Trail Kit

By 4x4 Philippines • Feb 24th, 2008 • Category: Gadgets • Print this article

Every 4×4 owner is aware they should have some kind of kit in their vehicle when on the move, whether you’re doing daily errands or tackling the trails. Needless to say the contents of your kit should be adjusted depending on where you are going, how long you’ll be in the trails, or how far you will be from the nearest repair shop or road.As the urgency for getting back home rises the farther we are we will be concentrating on off-road trails kits.

What constitutes an adequate trail kit? Where else can we get the best answer to this question than in the 4×4 Philippines forum.

I, myself, bring 2 shovels to the trails. One is a collapsible shovel, the other is a standard shovel used for construction.

One of the well-known Toyota Land Cruiser 80 gurus of the site, Drexx, posted this small but excellent list of what to include in your trail kit:

The very basics, one you should bring always in the vehicle are:
1. Basic hand tools (pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, electric tape, voltmeter, hammer)
2. Spare fuses
3. Fire extinguisher
4. First aid kit (size depends on number of people in the vehicle)
5. Fully functional spare tyre and lift jack
6. Drinking water
7. Sunglasses
8. Phone charger
9. Handheld radios
10. Wet tissues
11. Extra shirt

If you anticipate a long and/or hard run, take also with you
12. Extra fuel
13. Engine and gear oils (if anticipating a lot of river crossings)
14. Spark plugs (if gas engine and anticipating a lot of river crossings)
15. Oil filters (if anticipating a lot of river crossings)
16. Enough food to last the whole trip
17. Sleeping equipment (including tent)
18. Toiletries
19. Kitchenware (for cooking, include also tables and chairs)
20. Clothing (depending on weather and terrain)
21. Candles and lighter
22. Vehicle recovery tools (snatch strap, shackles, and winch)
23. Another vehicle in convoy with you
24. Weather reports
25. Area maps

If it’s a really technical trail, don’t forget:
26. Plasma cutter
27. Portable MIG welder
28. Electric generator

Our own DIY Garage mechanic, Paul Azcona, includes these in his “little bag of tools & goodies” which he brings no matter what vehicle he drives. According to Paul this complements the existing tool bag of the vehicle:

1. 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17 up to 32 mm combination wrenches
2. ½ drive 6-sided socket set
3. Ignition spark tester
4. Feeler gauges
5. Small digital multitester
6. Hammer
7. Extending handle tire iron
8. Tire pressure gauge
9. Tape measure
10. A few meters of automotive wire #12
11. Fuses (10a, 20a, 30a – 5 pieces each)
12. Electrical tape
13. Mechanical pliers
14. Wire cutter and stripper
15. Vise-grip for the stubborn bolts and nuts
16. Adjustable wrench 12inches
17. Metal saw blade
18. Box cutter
19. Duct tape
20. 3 philips head and 3 flat head screw drivers
21. WD-40 (careful on rubber hoses and engine supports)
22. Fix-A-Flat spray
23. An extra set of dry, clean clothes (shirts, shorts, socks, underwear)

On long trips:
1. Grease (a small bit, usually in a film canister or a small grease gun)
2. Engine oil (1 liter unless I anticipate a lot of water crossings)
3. Transmission oil (1 liter unless I anticipate a lot of water crossings)
3a. If an automatic transmission, I bring gear oil for the diffs, too. If using a manual transmission, the manual tranny oil and the diffs usually use the same oil.
4. Power steering oil (1 liter unless I anticipate a lot of water crossings)
5. Jumper cables (preferably home made) [DIY Garage article prospect! -ed.]
6. Tow cable
7. Air pump or small compressor

These lists might be a little over-the-top, depending on your capacity to repair your own vehicle but this should give you an idea on what to prepare for your own kit. Over-the-top or not it’s better to have these with you even if you won’t need them than not having a kit when you need it the most. Even if you can’t repair your own vehicle someone else, a friend or a complete stranger, might be able to help you out — provided the necessary tools & equipment are available. By being prepared you won’t have to depend on other people having these kits.

Azcona also recommends bringing spare fan belts. If you have replaced your fan belts due to regular maintenance you can use these as spares. In the event any of your fan belts disintegrating (fan/water pump, alternator, power steering) these old, intact belts will help you get to the nearest repair shop or automotive supply store.

Speaking of fan belts Azcona warns us that some vehicles use hard-to-find belts. Something to remember when you go on your next trip to the auto supply store.

For a more detailed write-up on off-road recovery & gear head on to Kits Aragon’s article called 4×4 Off Road Recovery.