1980 Jeep CJ 7

The first Jeep CJ7 was introduce in 1976 and 379,299 were built during 11 years of production. It was the upgrade of CJ5. The new CJ was much more suitable for “civilian” use than its predecessors. The now fully boxed frame was widened, so stability increased. The leaf springs were altered and moved further outward, and anti-sway bars and a steering stabilizer were added for even more improvements in drivability. Also CJ7 featured another 10 inches in the wheelbase. CJ7 lacked the noticeable curvature of the doors previously seen on the CJ5. The CJ7 offered a compromise between the CJ5 shortie and the long-arm CJ-6. It was just long enough for room and comfort but short enough to get down and dirty on the trail. It has proven a popular rig on all fronts.