1977 Jeep J10 review from North America
"The toughest, coolest piece of 4x4 history one could ever own!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The price of quadra-trac fluid, and the external oil pump housings tend to crack over time.
General comments?
The drivetrain will last forever if properly cared for, even with wheeling trips. It is capable of things that no full size pickup should be able to do!
My J-10 has the AMC 360, TH400 tranny, Quadra-trac, dana 44's, about 8" of lift (front spring over, rear blocks, and 4" lift springs) 35" tires, B&M ratchet shifter, push bar, front and rear tubed bumpers, edelbrock performaer package, K&N filter, list goes on...
Too much fun to drive, and definetly a unique vehichle. I have never seen a pickup get looks like this one does, and it's a long way from being done. I wish there were more of these on the road and less rusting away in people's back yards.
Tight turning radius, will tow anything, climb anything, and look good doing it.
The J-series are a rare peice of history, and whether you modify it or restore it, it will be beautiful and be appreciated where ever you go.
And if you are looking for economy a jeep, I suggest you go check out the XJ instead. Long live classic Jeeps!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2006 |