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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: trackerthrasher on November 05, 2008, 06:39:49 PM

Title: 1981 CJ-5
Post by: trackerthrasher on November 05, 2008, 06:39:49 PM

Can anyone tell me what transmission and transfercase would be in this? It has a V8  and a standard transmission. Even a website with some identifying pics and what came factory in this year.Thanks! :D

Title: Re: 1981 CJ-5
Post by: HeadHunter on November 05, 2008, 08:45:52 PM

I was looking at one of these awhile ago, and found a good buyers guide article on JP Magazines website. Told you all the flaws of the model, and what to watch for; like the notorious un galvanized frames that are laden with cracks.

try these words when using their search function: cj buyers guide

or just google it and add JP magazine to the word search.

Title: Re: 1981 CJ-5
Post by: hps4evr on November 05, 2008, 09:12:41 PM

i didnt think the cj-5 was built after '80? i thought it was the cj-7 and cj-8 after 1980... correct me if im wrong.

Title: Re: 1981 CJ-5
Post by: dunl on November 05, 2008, 10:38:37 PM

Up to 1986.

Let's see, and 81....Dana 300 transfer, and probably a T150.....check here:

http://www.earlycj5.com/tech/general/spottersGuide.php

Title: Re: 1981 CJ-5
Post by: boggincj7 on November 05, 2008, 11:38:04 PM

If it came with a v8 than I think it probably had a T176 in it. Also cj5's were only made till '83 I think.

Title: Re: 1981 CJ-5
Post by: dunl on November 06, 2008, 10:07:32 PM

Whoops.....the 6 is right above the 3 on the numpad.  ::)

Yes...up to 83 is correct.