For Sale: 1974 Jeep CJ5 in Santa Barbara, California

Amazing Fully Restored | 304 V8 | Upgraded Suspension | Custom Features


General Information:

• Year/Make/Model: 1974 Jeep CJ-5
• Engine: Rebuilt 304 V8 (4.5 years ago)
• Transmission: Rebuilt T-18 with granny first gear (6 months ago)
• 4WD System: Twin-stick transfer case
• Mileage: 8k since restoration
• Condition: Fully restored, excellent condition, everything works

Engine & Performance:

• Rebuilt 304 V8 with early-style V8 manifolds (no air injection)
• Custom stainless steel exhaust (2-inch into 3-inch and 3-inch out the back)
• Rebuilt Quadrajet carburetor
• New gas tank, fuel sender, and electric fuel pump
• Custom aluminum radiator with fan shroud
• Custom one-wire 200-amp PowerMaster alternator

Transmission & Drivetrain:

• Rebuilt T-18 transmission with granny low first gear 4spd (6 months ago)
• Rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case (6 months ago)
• Novak hydraulic clutch master and slave upgrade unit
• New clutch kit
• New urethane transmission mount
• New custom CV-style driveshaft from Tom Woods
• Dana 44 rear axle with Aussie locker
• Upgraded steel axle shafts by TEN when Aussie locker was installed
• New brakes front & rear, including a new master cylinder

Suspension & Frame:

• Old Man Emu 2.5-inch lift with upgraded leaf springs
• Frame reinforcement near leaf springs (common weak spot)
• Front frame reinforcement around steering box & front cross member

Exterior & Body:

• Full paint & bodywork done 3 years ago (Include color if relevant)
• Warn winch (correct for this model)
• Two-gauge electrical wiring to winch and engine from battery
• Custom rear bumper with swing-out tire carrier & rack
• Five new tires Cooper 31/10.5/15
• Brand new soft top
• Hella headlamps with upgraded harness & external relays (super bright bulbs)

Interior & Accessories:

• New seats (front & rear) with new seatbelts
• Tuffy locking center console
• Marine stereo system with:
• Marine speakers - 2x Wet Sounds Stealth 10 sound bars
• Two subwoofers (one under seat, one in back) - Hertz Audio 12/10

• Two amplifiers - Hertz Audio Class AB
• Custom Speedhut gauges (factory-style appearance with GPS speedometer)
• New heater core (everything works)

Electrical & Battery Upgrades:

• New Interstate AGM glass mat battery (Group 34)
• Entire Jeep rewired
• New turn signal switch
• Upgraded headlamp harness with external relays

Additional Upgrades & Notes:

• Rebuilt power steering pump & gearbox
• Upgraded aluminum valve covers
• Aluminum pulley set
• Reinforced firewall near brake master cylinder to limit flex under braking
• Flat tow system included (tow behind truck or RV) by Blue Ox
• Too many other upgrades to list!
• Runs and drives great, well-maintained, and ready for off-road or daily use.