NICE 1978 Jeep CJ7 Powered by a 360 AMC V8 engine with a low 39,000 miles Automatic Transmission Power Steering and Power front disc brakes Maroon exterior repainted in 2010 Thick fiberglass body, with original doors Hood and grill in steel Interior is Charcoal Black aftermarket front seats Original back seat Gauges work Heat / Defrost Original cherry bomb exhaust Removable hardtop Custom bumpers with high lift jack attachment point AM/ FM Radio
The Jeep CJ-7 featured a wheelbase 10 inches longer than that of the CJ-5 and lacked its trademark rear curve of the door cutouts. The other main difference between CJ-5 and CJ-7 was to the chassis which consisted of two parallel longitudinal main c-section rails. To help improve vehicle handling and stability, the rear section of the chassis stepped out to allow the springs and shock absorbers to be mounted closer to the outside of the body. It was introduced in for the 1976 model year, with 379,299 built during 11 years of production.
The CJ-7 featured an optional new automatic all-wheel drive system called Quadra-Trac, as well as a part-time two-speed transfer case; an automatic transmission was also an option. Other features included an optional molded hardtop, and steel doors. The CJ-7 was also available in Renegade and Laredo models. Distinguished by their different body decals, the Laredo model featured highback leather bucket seats, a tilting steering wheel and a chrome package that included the bumpers, front grill cover, and side mirrors. An optional Trak-Lok rear differential was available too. Axle ratio was typically 3.54, but later went up to 3.73.
