1978 Jeep CJ-5

258ci I6 | Custom Paint Job | Bilstein Performance Shocks

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LOT #

260251216

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
J8F83AA081859
Lot Number:
260251216
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
2,375 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
258ci I6
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Grabber Blue
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1978 Jeep CJ-5
  • 258ci I6
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • 4x4
  • Grabber Blue Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Black Soft Top
  • Custom Paint Job
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Aftermarket High-Back Bucket Seats
  • Aftermarket Audio System
  • Aftermarket Wheels
  • 33x12.50x15 Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT All-Terrain Tires
  • Aftermarket Suspension
  • Aftermarket Rear Driveshaft w/ Disconnect
  • Brake Buddy Stealth Tow Braking System
  • Dana 300 Hi/Low Transfer Case
  • Aftermarket Tie Rods & PSC Steering Gear Box
  • Aftermarket Power Steering Pump, Hoses & Pulley
  • Battery Disconnect Inside Tuffy Glove Box
  • Bilstein Performance Shocks
  • Aftermarket Leaf Spring Poly/Rubber Bushings
  • Aftermarket Hellwig Front & Rear Sway Bars
  • Aftermarket Red Top Optima Battery

Overview of 1978 Jeep CJ-5 For Sale by Owner

The Jeep CJ or Civilian Jeep was born out of a corporate need to survive. Willys-Overland used to supply the US Military with Jeeps for World War II. In 1944, they realized that with the War due to end, their lucrative orders would also dry up. So, they turned their attention to an America that was soon due to experience an agricultural and industrial boom, and decided to adapt the military Jeep into the CJ. This proved tougher said than done, because military Jeeps had lifespans of months or even weeks. They were throw-away items. A civilian Jeep, on the other hand, would also experience harsh use but be expected to last for years and even decades. Nevertheless, they did it, and the Jeep CJ was made from 1945 until 1986 across several iterations. Then, the successor gained a name that we know to this day; Wrangler. So, why not celebrate that glorious legacy and buy this 1978 Jeep CJ-5 that’s up for sale in Florida? With a 258ci straight six, a custom paint job, Bilstein performance shocks and more goodies, this is an off-road buddy that will never let you down.

Exterior and Interior

This 1978 Jeep CJ-5 comes in Grabber Blue, and wears a black soft top that can be lowered for that fantastic open-air experience that Jeeps are renowned for. The vehicle has got aftermarket wheels with Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT all-terrain tires for optimal off-road performance. It’s also got the iconic seven-bar grille, an aftermarket front bumper and a spare wheel mounted out back with a cheeky, smiley-faced cover. The black interior of this 1978 Jeep CJ-5 has been reupholstered and included aftermarket high-back bucket seats plus an aftermarket audio system. It’s basically ready to rumble!

Engine

This 1978 Jeep CJ-5 has a 258ci straight six that breathes through a 4-barrel carburetor. The vehicle has also received an aftermarket Red Top Optima battery for better electrical system performance. A 4-speed manual transmission is paired with a Dana 300 Hi/Lo transfer case and an aftermarket rear driveshaft with disconnect. Elsewhere, you’ll find an aftermarket power steering pump, tie rods, PSC steering gear box, leaf springs with poly and rubber bushes, and Bilstein shocks. There’s also a battery disconnect hidden inside the Tuffy glove box, and aftermarket Hellwig front and rear sway bars.

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Current Ask
$22,000

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Current Ask
$14,500

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Current Ask
$22,500

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Current Ask
$22,500

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Current Ask
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Current Ask
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Current Ask
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Current Ask
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