Cj-5 or cj-7

[superj]

i think the cj5 looks cooler but that just because it has no tail gate and is so short. as far as actually what i would get, a cj7 would be it because of the kids.

i have an 87 wrangler though so i might as well have a cj7. same engine and transmission

 

[83-cj-7=383-stroker]

heck u can pic up cj-7 up here by me for around 800 ta 4500 but as previously stated most r all rusted out there is one that sits a few miles from me i really like and wish it was in my garage but the guy wants 27,000 for it i own a cj-7 and i have 14000 in to mine it dont take long lol but there are alot of things i would do different personally i like the cj7,s never been a big fan of the cj5 and its impossiable to find a hard top for one around her and i prefer the hard top over a soft top

 

[superj]

i was going to make that comment, parts interchangeability between the cj7 and the yj versus no interchangeability with the cj5

 

[efstop22]

As you can see the answer is.....it depends.

How tall are you - CJ5 is tight but can be modified.
How old are you - CJ5 is a PITA to get into and out of if your stiff or round (like me).
How good are you with a wrench - IT'S A JEEP you have to know what you are gettin into....
What are your requirements - CJ7 has more space for everything, better on the highway....but

I Luv my 76 CJ5

 

[mattduran]

If you do decide on a cj5 another smart thing to do is put a tilt column with a smaller steering wheel. I even pushed my column up as much as possible for even more leg room.

 

[Sean81]

Yeah I think I'm going to go with the 7 as I'll be driving it daily and the longer wheelbase will be a better ride on road and being fairly tall the extra room will be nice.