Vehicle Description
The undisputed king of go-anywhere survivability has to be the Jeep
CJ7, and with collectors discovering that these are seriously fun
machines, Jeeps like this 1984 CJ7 won't be this affordable for too
much longer. We're already seeing it here, where it's getting
harder and harder to keep good Jeeps in stock.
The Renegade was the top-of-the-line CJ, a package that gave the
utilitarian Jeep a look-at-me makeover that's probably the off-road
equivalent of the Trans Am screaming chicken hood decal. With a
variety of off-road-ready upgrades, this one looks as rough and
rugged as John Wayne in a gun belt. The dark blue paint is only a
few years old and still looks good, but not so perfect you'd be
afraid to head into the brush with it. There's also a bright red,
orange, and yellow stripe running down the center of the hood,
which matches the RENEGADE lettering on the sides, so it's hard not
to get noticed when you're driving this 4x4. Goodies include a
chrome front bumper, new fender flares, and color-matched tubular
steps for climbing aboard. The net effect is that this is a
hardcore backpack that you can drive anywhere.
This one sticks to the original setup, but the condition of the
floors and dashboard suggest that this Jeep has led a good life and
hasn't been abused or neglected. High-back bucket seats are still
comfortable enough for bouncing around off-road, and the floor has
been protected with cool plastic liner, a smart upgrade and
probably one that makes a lot of sense in a vehicle designed to
play in the mud. All the original gauges are fully functional, and
while this one isn't long on options and upgrades, it gets the
basics right, with a fat steering wheel, 4-speed manual
transmission, and a chrome grab bar for the passenger (believe me,
if you're doing it right, you're gonna need it). The back seat is
neatly finished in matching black vinyl and the padding on the roll
bar is neatly fitted, so it's clean and orderly. This jeep also
includes a bikini top, offering some minimal protection from the
rain and sun, a good idea if you're going to spend a lot of time
outdoors.
AMC's 258 cubic inch inline-six still runs beautifully and should
continue to do so for many years if you take care of it properly.
Torquey and robust, this is the engine you want pulling through the
worst slop Mother Nature can throw at you. Virtually bulletproof,
it also has the low-end torque you need and gentle throttle tip-in
on the rebuilt carburetor makes it easy to feel your way through
the slippery stuff. The 4-speed manual feeds the stock 2-speed
transfer case and seriously beefy axles at both ends, with the
front end being fitted with locking hubs. Tall gears and low range
give it rock-crawling stability, but thanks to the oversized tires,
it can cruise relatively easily at highway speeds in high range.
The suspension also features stock springs and ride height, so it's
has exactly the right attitude and functionality without being tall
and tippy on the streets. Attractive 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels
look flashy and wear giant 33x12.50x15 off-road tires.
With chiseled good looks and plenty of performance, this awesome CJ
is a lot of fun, both on and off road. Call today!
