Jeep CJ-5 · 1954–1983
The Long-Production CJ.
Twenty-nine years of production, three engine families, and the shortest wheelbase Jeep ever sold here. The CJ-5 outlasted every other CJ — and earned a reputation for tippiness that ended the line in 1983. Set up right, it still does work no longer-wheelbase Jeep can match.
1954–1983
Solid front & rear axles
Buick 225 V6 / AMC 232/258 / AMC 304 V8
Dana 27/30 · Dana 44 / AMC 20
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Stack lift, tires, armor, and recovery. Save, share, and price-check your build.
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Database
The reference library. Every DIY procedure for this platform, filtered to your trim, year, and engine.
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Maintenance
Mileage-driven service schedule for your trim. Oil, diffs, transfer case, and more.
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Death Wobble
Diagnose the cause in 8 questions. Track-bar, ball joints, tire balance — find it before it finds you.
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When to re-gear your axles
The math behind the change — and the feeling that tells you it's time.
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