The price of quadra-trac fluid, and the external oil pump housings tend to crack over time.
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!
We have a 76 j10, Jeep should reconsider these and make new ones. It's a tank I love going mudding and never worrying about getting stuck, so cool! We're usually pulling others out so everyone loves when we go. It's in the process of getting redone, the bed is rusted bad, having a hard time finding one, my husband is just going to make one himself. There never was or will be another truck as good as these ones.
Jeep girls love to do it in the mud! :P.
I just got a 77' J10 and its in great condition and is my first actual vehicle I got myself. Its awesome, and I hope to deck it out kind-of like the one listed, but has a long way to go.
My lovely wife gave me her family heirloom; her grandfather's '78 j10. I love this truck, but still unsure about the fulltime 4wheel drive.
Anyways so far it's gotten a 3" susp. lift and 33x10.50.15 mud terrains. Really needs a 4bbl. carb and a modern ignition and I think it will be an awesome truck.
Can't wait to drive it to the Rubicon Trail someday.
Josh, atx.
I bought a 79 j10 2 yrs ago. 360, 4 speed, 4:56 gears. It is a lot of fun to drive and will drive right past a Chevy that is stuck, turn around then pull it out. I have had it in a lot, and never been stuck.
The only problem I have is it is worn out. Doors fly open sometimes if you hit a big bump. I must say that is the toughest vehicle I have ever owned. I can pull anything with the jeep. Just wish I could get better gas mileage. I wish I could have driven one when they were brand new.
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