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~ 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 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.
~ LJ
- Introduced in 2004 as a 2004 1/2 model, the LJ or
TJ - L is a lengthened wheelbase version of the TJ.
10" were added to the wheelbase, and 15"
overall to the vehicle. Initially only available with
a 4 spd auto transmission, all are equipped with the
Dana 44 rear axle.
~ SJ
- The full-size Cherokee ('74-'83), Wagoneer ('63-'83),
Grand Wagoneer ('84-'91), and J-truck.
In 1984, Jeep introduced the downsized 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), with more attitude. The
M-725 was the ambulance version of the M-715.
~ XJ
- The downsized 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 ('98-
2004).
~ WK
The latest version of the Grand Cherokee offers
a less rounded look, in favor of angles and straight
lines. Hemi engine is optional and offers impressive
performance (2005 Present)
~ MJ
- The Comanche pickup ('84-'91). It shares much in
common with the XJ of that era, including its 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 '65-87
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 the Bronco and Toyota Land
Cruiser. 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.
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