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Jeep Identifier

Jeep JKWrangler JK (2007 - Present): Total new redesign of the Wrangler platform offering an even more improved ride and interior comfort.  Gone is the classic 4.0L HO Inline 6 and it's been replaced with a new 3.8L V6 engine.  Coming with Plastic front fenders and grill and a coil sprung 5 link suspension.  95.4" wheel base. 5 on 5" rim bolt pattern.  Three Piece Modular hardtop.  Power windows and door locks options with side air curtains.

Jeep JK UnlimitedWrangler JK Unlimited (2007 - Present): Total new redesign of the Wrangler platform offering an even more improved ride and interior comfort.  Gone is the classic 4.0L HO Inline 6 and it's been replaced with a new 3.8L V6 engine.  Coming with Plastic front fenders and grill and a coil sprung 5 link suspension.  116" wheelbase.  5 on 5" rim bolt pattern. Three piece modular hardtop. Power windows and door locks options with side air curtains.

Wrangler TJ UnlimitedWrangler TJ Unlimited ('04 - '06): Windshield width 55". Round headlights. Center Tailgate mounted spare tire carrier with brake light. Tailgate opens to the side. 103.4" Wheel base.  Coil spring 5 link suspension. Equipped with both driver and passenger side air bags. 5"x4.5" rim bolt pattern.

Wrangler/TJ (1997 - present)Wrangler TJ ('97 - '06): Windshield width 55". Round headlights. Center Tailgate mounted spare tire carrier with brake light. Tailgate opens to the side. Measures 81" from door hinge of vehicle. 93.4" wheelbase. Coil spring 5 link suspension. Equipped with both driver and passenger side air bags. 5"x4.5" rim bolt pattern.

Wrangler YJ ('92-'95)Wrangler YJ ('92 - '95): Same as Wrangler models '86 1/2 - '91 except for extended rear sport bar to accommodate rear 3 point seat belts. 93.4" wheelbase 5"x4.5" rim bolt pattern.

Wrangler/YJ ('86-1/2 - '91)Wrangler YJ ('86-1/2 - '91): Windshield width 55", round fender Jeep, one-piece windshield, factory roll bar with horizontal supports. Similar in design to CJ7, but with rectangular headlights and turn signal lights, and a squared off front grille. Comes with either half or full hard doors. Measures 81" from door hinge to rear of vehicle. 93.4" wheelbase. 5"x4.5" rim bolt pattern.

Jeep ScramblerCJ8 ('81 - '85): Windshield width 55", round fender Jeep, one piece windshield, factory roll bar, bottom mounted windshield wipers, factory mounted door hinges, has either no windshield retainer or screw-in design. Door opening looks like a "U" rather than an inverted "S".  CJ8 is same as basic CJ7 but with longer rear over hang and 103.5" wheelbase. 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern.

CJ7 ('76 - '86)CJ7 ('76 - '86): Windshield width 55", round fender Jeep, one piece windshield, factory roll bar, bottom mounted windshield wipers, factory mounted door hinges, has either no windshield retainer or screw-in design. Door opening looks like a "U" rather than an inverted "S".  Measures 81" from door hinge to rear of vehicle. 93.5" wheelbase. CJ8 is same as basic CJ7 but with longer rear over hang and 103.5" wheelbase. 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern.

Jeep CJ-6CJ6 ('55 - '75): Windshield width 59", round fender Jeep, one piece windshield, no factory door hinges, windshield retainer welded on vehicle, windshield at 90° angle to hood. CJ6 is the same basic vehicle as an early model CJ5 except with an extended rear body tub and 101" wheelbase for '55-'71 and 103" wheelbase for '72-'75. 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern.

CJ5 ('76 - '83)CJ5 ('76 - '83):Windshield width 55", round fender Jeep, one piece windshield, factory roll bar, bottom mounted windshield wipers, factory mounted door hinges, windshield retainer screws on, sloped windshield. Measures 71 1/2" from door hinge to rear of vehicle. 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern. 83.5" wheelbase.

M38A1 ('51 - '71) & CJ5 ('55 - '75)M38A1 ('51 - '71) & CJ5 ('55 - '75): M38 with 80" Wheelbase and CJ5 with 81" wheelbase. Windshield width 59", round fender Jeep, one piece windshield, no factory door hinges, windshield retainer welded on vehicle, windshield at 90° angle to hood. CJ6 is the same basic vehicle as an early model CJ5 except with an extended rear body tub and 101" wheelbase for '55-'71 and 103" wheelbase for '72-'75. 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern.

CJ3B ('53 - '64)CJ3B ('53 - '64): Windshield height 22 1/2", hood height 10 1/2" (fender to top of hood), one-piece windshield, has tailgate, bottom mounted windshield wipers, side mounted tire carrier (factory). 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern. 80" Wheelbase.

CJ3A & M38 ('48 - '53)CJ3A & M38 ('48 - '53): Windshield height 27", flat fenders, one piece windshield, vent in middle of windshield (factory), bottom mounted windshield wipers, hood height 6" (fender to top of hood). 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern. 80" Wheelbase.

CJ2A & M38 ('46 - '49)CJ2A & M38 ('46 - '49): Windshield height 25", flat fenders, split windshield, has tailgate, top mounted windshield wipers, side mounted spare tire (factory), hood height 6" (fender to top of hood). 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern. 80" Wheelbase.

MB ('41 - '45)Willys MB & Ford GPW ('41 - '45): Windshield height 23", flat fenders, split windshield, no tailgate, recessed headlights top mounted windshield wipers, rear mounted spare tire (factory), hood height 6" (fender to top of hood). 5"x5.5" rim bolt pattern. 80" Wheelbase. The Willys chassis front cross-member is tubular, while the Ford GPW is an inverted U shape.  The GPW tends to also have a Scripted F on all sub assemblies and bolts if factory.

Jeep CommandoJeep Commando C104('72 - '73):  Jeep roadster with either a full soft top, a half hardtop forming a truck.  Wheel base is 104" forming the model number.  AMC strayed away from the traditional Jeep front end design. Often mistaken for an International Harvester or Ford Bronco.

Jeepster CommandoJeepster Commando C101('67 - '71):  Jeep roadster with either a full soft top, a half hardtop forming a truck.  Wheel base is 101" forming the model number.

 JeepsterJeepster VJ('48 - '51):  2wd convertable sports car Jeep produced by Willys Overland on the 4-63 chassis (Willys 4x2 wagon).

Dispatch JeepDispatch Jeep DJ5 & DJ6 ('65 -' 82): The DJ-5 was introduced in 1965 which is the postal Jeep most people are familiar with today. They also produced a long version from 1965 until 1968, the DJ-6. The DJ-5 was made by Jeep into the early 70s and production continued under AM General untill 1982.  All DJ models were Rwd.

Dispatch JeepDispatch Jeep DJ3 ('56 - '65): The DJ-3A was a flat fender postal Jeep similar to the CJ-3A except it was two wheel drive. It was produced from 1956 until 1965. All DJ models were Rwd.

Jeep CompassJeep Compass MK(2007 - Present):  Front Wheel Drive Jeep with variable speed transmission.  Uses a four-cylinder 2.4L engine.  The base car features front wheel drive, but a choice of two elec.-controlled drive systems is optional;  Freedom Drive I is a full-time system for on-road use. Freedom Drive II is made for off-road use with variable torque between speeds of 25 and 65 mph for optimal handling.

Jeep PatriotJeep Patriot MK (2007 - Present):  Based off of the Compass Platform with many of the same features.  The base car features front wheel drive, but a choice of two elec.-controlled drive systems is optional;  Freedom Drive I is a full-time system for on-road use. Freedom Drive II is made for off-road use with variable torque between speeds of 25 and 65 mph for optimal handling.

Jeep Cherokee XJJeep Cherokee XJ ('84 - '01):  An entirely new concept when it was released as it was the first uni-body Jeep vehicle.  It had no frame and the suspension was attached directly to the sub-frame.  It also was the first coil spring Jeep with the same system copied to the TJ and the ZJ and later on transformed into the WJ, WK Grand Cherokee's.  It was available in  both two and four door configurations.  A common misconception is though that the two door  version had a shorter wheelbase than the four door  but in reality, they were the same measurements.

 Jeep LibertyJeep Liberty ('02 - '07 KJ):  With the demise of the Cherokee Jeep released a new vehicle in 2002 with IFS and more modern comforts.  The liberty returned to the round headlight look and offered many versions in both 2 and 4 wheel drive.  In 2005 it was offered with CRD Diesel motor that was later discontinued for emission reasons.   In Europe the Liberty is marketed as the Cherokee.

Jeep Liberty (2008 - Present KK):  The 2008 model year Liberty was a totally new platform offering a more comfortable ride, more room and new rugged styling.  Also released was the all new Sky View retractable top to give the Liberty owner a taste of the Wrangler experience.

Jeep Grand Cherokee ('93 - '98 ZJ):  Larger than the XJ Cherokee and optionally equipped with a v8 engine the Grand Cherokee ZJ is a power house.  The first Jeep vehicle to use the Quadra-Coil design later translated over to the TJ Wrangler suspension system.  Equipped with an optional Quadra-trac II transfer four-wheel drive system this Jeep become an instant hit on the highway and the trail.

Jeep Grand Cherokee ('99 - '04 WJ):  The replacement for the ZJ with more modern lines and increased interior space by sinking the spare tire under the cargo area floor.

 

Jeep Model Designations and Descriptions

 
AJ Prototype military Jeep from about 1950.  AJ probably stood for "Advanced Jeep"
BRC 40 The second series of Bantam Prototypes  Built in 1941
BRC 60 "Mark II"  The first seres of Bantam Prototypes  1940-1941
C 101 Jeepster Commando  1966-1971
C 104 AMC Commando  1972-1973
CJ Civilian Jeep 1944-1986
CJ 1 First few prototype civilian Jeeps in early  1944
CJ 2 Second batch of prototype Jeeps  1944-1945
CJ 2A First production CJ, known as a Flatfender   1945-1949
CJ 3A Replaced the 2A   1949-1953
CJ 3B High Hood model  1953-1968
CJ 4 Prototype vehicle that led to the CJ 5    1950 OR 1951
CJ 5 First round fender Jeep  1955-1983
CJ 6 Long wheelbase variant of the CJ 5  1955-1976 Domestic   1955-1981 Export
CJ 7 Longer version of the CJ 5. Included Doors and more comfort  1976-1986
CJ 8 Scrambler  Long wheel base version of CJ 7   1981-1986
CJ 10 Export truck resembling a CJ with YJ grill.  Often used for airport tugs   1982-1985 
DJ 4x2 Delivery vehicle called the Dispatcher. Several versions built since 1956
FC Forward Control Cab-over truck   1957-1965
FJ Fleet Van 4x2 Cab-over truck   1961
GP Ford prototype that followed the Pygmy   G = Gov. Contract P = 80" Recon Car  Built only in 1941
GPA Ford built Jeep  A = Amphibian   1942-1943
GPW Fort Built WWII Jeep built to Willys Design    W = Willys pattern   1942-1945
JK Larger and wider Wrangler replacement   2007 - current
KJ Replacement for the Cherokee in the U.S. Market
MA Willys prototypes that followed the Quad M = Military contract  A = Series  Built only 1941
MB Standardized Willys 1/4 ton Jeep of WWII.   B = Series   1942-1945
MC First post war military variant of the Jeep.  C = Series  Known as the M-38    1950-1955
MD 2nd offshoot of military Jeep.  Basically CJ 5    M38A1  1952-1971
MDA Longer wheelbase version of the MD known as the M170   1954-1967
MJ Pick-up truck variant  of the XJ Cherokee  1986-1992
SJ Wagoneer SUV  1963-1991 or Gladiator J Series Trucks  1963-1987
TJ Coil Sprung Wrangler with more creature comforts  1997-2006
VJ Jeepster  1949-1959
WJ Grand Cherokee 1999-2004
WK Grand Cherokee with IFS  2005 - Current
XJ Mid-sized Cherokee   1984-2001
XK Jeep Commander  7 person SVU  2006 - Current
YJ Square head light replacement for the CJ   1987-1995
ZJ Grand Cherokee released to replace the SJ  1993 - 1998