bing tracking image

Filter Questions and Answers:

reset filter

Expert Answers about Jeep CJ-7


  • Does The Bestop Tigertop Include the Hardware and Bows
  • The Bestop TigerTop # B5140801 includes the top itself, the two one-piece doors and the bows and hardware needed to install the top. In other words, everything needed is included. Since using ammonia based products (like blue window-cleaner) can make the plastic windows cloudy, using Bestop's # B11203 window cleaner is highly recommended.
    view full answer...

  • Can Bulldog Winch Mounting Kit for 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Fit with Tow Hooks Installed
  • The Bulldog Winch Winch Mounting Plate Kit # BDW20009 that you referenced attaches to the top of the bumper on your 1986 Jeep CJ-7 so it would not interfere with the tow hooks you have at all.
    view full answer...

  • Does Bulldog Winch Winch Mounting Plate BDW20009 Work with SmittyBilt Winch
  • The Bulldog Winch Mounting Plate Kit for Jeep CJ, part # BDW20009, is a confirmed fit for the 1984 Jeep CJ7. This mount fits model years 1976 all the way through 1986. My contact at Bulldog Winch confirmed this mount uses the industry-standard 10- x 4-1/2-inch center-to-center mounting hole spacing also used by SmittyBilt.
    view full answer...

  • Overall Size and Weight of the Rampage Locking Center Console # RA31615
  • The Rampage Locking Center Console # RA31615 that you referenced measures 27-1/4" long x 8-1/4" wide x 12-1/4" tall and weighs 16 lbs.
    view full answer...

  • Specs for the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59561
  • The Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59561 has the following specs: Inflation port size: 1/8" NPT Compressed height: 2.4" Extended height: 7" Ride height range: 4" - 6" Maximum diameter: 4.6" Maximum PSI: 100 psi (Minimum is 5 psi) I confirmed this with my contact at Air Lift.
    view full answer...

  • Equipment Need for Flat Towing a 1980 Jeep CJ-7
  • Neither Roadmaster nor Blue Ox have a frame mounted base plate option for your 1980 Jeep CJ-7, but there is a bolt-on base plate bracket kit, part # BX88230 which will require that the bumper be modified and strengthened in order to use the brackets. The tow bar includes the necessary safety cables. You'll need to use a tow bar that's compatible with the Blue Ox brackets, so the Stowmaster # RM-501 you referenced wouldn't be a good choice. I'd recommend going with the Blue Ox Acclaim,...
    view full answer...

  • Trailer Brake Controller and 7-Way Connector Recommendation for a 1980 Jeep CJ-7
  • To start, you will need a 4-Way on the Jeep unless you already have one. Use # 18252. Once installed you will then need a 4 and 7 way installation kit # ETBC7. This will provide the 7-Way and all of the wiring needed to install a brake controller. I have included some links that explain the installation. For a brake controller, our most popular and best selling is the Tekonsha P2, # 90885, because it is easy to set up and easy to use. I have included a link to the installation details...
    view full answer...

  • Parts Needed to Install the Kat's Circulating Tank Heater Part # KH13200
  • I have attached the installation instructions of the Kat's Heaters Thermostatically Controlled Circulating Tank Heater part # KH13200 for you. Most vehicles on the road today run a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze therefore you should not need to worry about mixing anything into the cooling system. In order to install this heater on your vehicle, you will need a radiator adapter if you do not already have one. The correct adapter will depend on the diameter of your lower radiator hose....
    view full answer...

  • Wiring Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-154 on a 1983 Jeep CJ-7
  • What you have on your 1983 Jeep CJ-7 is a combined, 2-wire system. The brake, turn, and taillights may all use the same bulb, but they are on separate circuits. This means that if you use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed and test the wires to the taillight you will find the following: one wire that carries stop and turn and one wire that carries taillight functions. I have included a link to a video that might help showing a typical diode kit installation. Please note that the...
    view full answer...

  • Brake Controller Recommendation for 1983 Jeep CJ7
  • You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 18252. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Brake EVN # TK63VR. This is one of our best selling brake controllers...
    view full answer...

  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1985 Jeep CJ-7 Wrangler
  • In order to flat tow a vehicle you will need to install base plates first so the tow bar has something to attach to. For a 1985 Jeep CJ-7, you will need to use Demco base plates, # DM9518112. These will actually bolt to the bumper. They need to be bolted to a flat surface on the bumper and in most cases, the bumper will need to be modified and reinforced to tow the vehicle. You can then use the Commander tow bar, # DM9511012, which will mate right up to the base plates. It includes safety...
    view full answer...

  • Recommended Replacement for Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller
  • If you want to simply replace your existing Tekonsha Voyager in your vehicle with the same model unit, you can use the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510. This is the sama 9030 brake controller that you have and it will work great for trailers that have up to 4 axles. I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha regarding the XP 89240 model number that you mentioned. He stated that this is simply a re-labeled number that is used for different distributors. There is no actual difference between the two models...
    view full answer...

  • Tow Bar Recommendation for 1980 Jeep CJ-7
  • The best tow bar for your 1980 Jeep CJ-7 will first be one that is compatible with the base plate brackets you use. However, there are no brackets available from Blue Ox or Roadmaster, so you would need to use the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit # BX88230 which will need to mount to a flat metal surface and before use normally require bumpers to be modified or reinforced. These brackets are only compatible with Blue Ox tow bars, and I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 due to...
    view full answer...

  • Both Turn Signals Blink on MaxxTow Tow Lights # MT70097 When Tow Vehicle Signals Are On
  • If both the left and right turn signals on your MaxxTow Tow Lights MT70097 blink when either turn signal is activated on the tow vehicle the first thing to check is the condition of both connectors. Since the left- and right-turn signal circuits on a 4-pole are adjacent to each other (green and yellow wires), it is possible that corrosion in the connector can cause these two separate circuits to become bridged together. This condition could also explain the dim light output, since two...
    view full answer...

  • Can Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518112 be Used with Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • The Demco base plate kit part # DM9518112 can be used with a Blue Ox tow bar but you have to use the adapter # DM9523034.
    view full answer...

  • Winch Mount for a 1985 Jeep CJ7
  • There is indeed a winch mount designed to fit the 1976 to 1986 Jeep CJ7. It is # BDW20009.
    view full answer...

  • Towing Equipment for a 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade
  • If you are looking for a trailer hitch receiver and wiring for your 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade then you have come to the right place. The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13412 is a great option for a trailer hitch receiver that we have. It has a 4,000 lbs Max Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and a 400 lbs Max Tongue Weight (TW). This hitch will require some drilling to install. When it comes to wiring for your Jeep you will have to do some splicing to get the appropriate connections....
    view full answer...

  • Will the Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch # 13412 Fit a 1985 Jeep CJ-7 with a 20 Gallon Gas Tank
  • I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said that the Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 13412 will fit a 1985 Jeep CJ-7 with a 20 gallon gas tank. I am including a link to the installation instructions for the Curt hitch. You may also be interested in purchasing the following products to complete your towing setup: Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # C45030 Pin and Clip, part # PC3 Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19247 Tow Ready 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19260 Draw-Tite Wiring Harness,...
    view full answer...

  • How to Set Up Transmission on 1985 Jeep CJ7 For Flat Towing
  • By some miracle I was able to locate the owner's manual for a 1985 Jeep CJ7! For models with a manual transmission and model 300 transfer case follow these procedures to get the vehicle ready for flat towing: 1) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to unlock the steering wheel. 2) Shift the transmission into gear and the transfer case into the Neutral position. 3) Turn the selective drive hubs to the 4x4 or Lock position for axle lubrication. For models that have an automatic...
    view full answer...

  • Hitch Bike Rack For Oversized Spare On 1980 Jeep CJ
  • With the wider spare tire you have, or any spare tire on the back of a Jeep, clearance is always a concern. With that being said the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Part # S64650, measures from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the wheel hoop closest to the vehicle right at 8". There is an option that offers more clearance, and I prefer the function of it better! The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Part # HR200Z provides 12.5" from the hitch pin hole to the closest wheel hoop on the rack. The fold...
    view full answer...