There is some moderate rust.
Fuel pump gave out at 100,000 miles.
Broken steering stabilizer (hit on rock).
Transmission leaks fluid, had to have it re-sealed.
Seats are pretty worn.
Clutch makes buzzing noise (new bearing required).
Really difficult steering.
It is the most fun that I've ever had driving a vehicle! Its really pleasant to open the top on a nice day. I love the open air feeling when the top is removed.
The jeep is a fun truck to drive off road. The short wheelbase is useful when driving in rough terrain.
However, all of this fun comes at a price.
My jeep does not have power steering and therefore is extremely difficult to turn, especially at low speeds. Also, it tends to be difficult to control at higher speeds.
As you would expect, its not a very comfortable vehicle. It is small and cramped, and there is barely room for 4 people.
If you are a person who likes to go off roading, then this is the vehicle for you. Its not the most fun to drive around town.
In my opinion, the fun of the open top more than compensates for the lack of comfort and handling.
I love my cj7 its true what they say about real jeeps being built not bought, I have a 84 renegade and I'm fixing to rebuild the motor after 135,000 miles I love my "Jezzebee". I've spent most of the money I've made in the Marine Corps on it just little things here and there, but its my baby so I try to spoil it. The body of the jeep is a little rough, but it's a lot better than most its age and the frames in great condition.
My steering coupler broke to my 1984 cj7, after normal wear. Instead of the problem reoccuring I got an extendible shaft to over ride the coupler. My jeep is fun to drive on and off road, but the learning experience and the capabilities of owning a jeep cannot be replaced.
I have been a Jeep enthusiast for my entire life and love to see I am not the only one. I am from and still living in Nova Scotia,Canada. Here we have a problem with rust and I cannot buy a steel jeep tub made in North America, I am using a fibreglass tub kit instead. I have been restoring my CJ7 from the frame up for the last 7 years and I am still enjoying the project. What is amazing about the restoration project is the condition of the parts when completely disassembled. Now all the parts have been stripped cleaned and painted (not done from factory) and this should take care of my corrosion problem. Thank you for your time and keeping the Jeeping alive.
Kim from Canada.
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