Jeep C.J-7
Built: 1980-1980 · Series: CJ7
More machines from model year 1980
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Jeep CJ-7 – the 1976 lengthened version of the off-roader with bigger doors: six- and eight-cylinder engines up to 5,900 cm³, unladen weights from 1,388 to 1,780 kg, built until 1986
The Jeep CJ-7 is the 1976 development of the CJ range with a wheelbase lengthened compared with the CJ-5 and larger, square doors; American Motors (AMC), owner of the Jeep brand from 1970, built it until 1986 at its Toledo, Ohio plant. Alongside the standard six-cylinder, two stronger V8 engines, the AMC 304 and AMC 360, were available, and the Renegade trim package added wider tyres, decal stripes and a roll bar.
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The register lists here 6 versions with six- and eight-cylinder engines up to 5,900 cm³, unladen weights from 1,388 to 1,780 kg, gross weights from 1,850 to 2,230 kg and widths from 1,500 to 1,820 mm.
The CJ-7 was the best-selling model of the last CJ generation and, with its combination of short wheelbase, high off-road capability and optional removable hardtop, shaped the image of the classic American off-roader; it is the direct predecessor of the Jeep Wrangler introduced in 1987.
On a used example, rust on the frame, floor pan and fenders, the condition of the transfer case and axles under heavy off-road use, the sealing of the soft top or hardtop, and the condition of the clutch and engine mounts on V8 versions count; spare parts are readily available through the broad Jeep CJ community. Body mounts and floor supports are common rust points worth inspecting closely before purchase.
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,500 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,572 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,882 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Jeep C.J-7 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,572 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Jeep C.J-7?
1,882 kg.
What engine does the Jeep C.J-7 have?
8 cylinders.
When was the Jeep C.J-7 built?
Production years: 1980.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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