HISTORY of 1980S J-10 TRUCK , 1980S GRAND WAGONEER and JEEP CHEROKEE

HISTORY of 1980S J-10 TRUCK , 1980S GRAND WAGONEER and JEEP CHEROKEE

J-10 TRUCK 1980S HISTORY

In 1971, Jeep trucks lost the name and  appeared Gladiator J-10 models (119 inches) or J-20 (131 inches). Improvements included front disc brakes, a new front axle, six-stud wheels and heavier frame cross members.

The truck line J-10 J-Series versions included Honcho, Golden Eagle and 10-4.

J-20 was the largest van GVW (gross vehicle weight), with capacities of more than half a ton to a ton and even with dual rear wheel configuration.

In the years of J-Series trucks were also produced J-30 Series.

All trucks shared the same body design that Jeep Wagoneer and Cherokee, from the cab forward, and offered with flat sided body or side steps.

10-4 The versions produced from 1974 to 1983. The 1978 package consisted mostly of color options and details, the 10-4 package also offered a CB radio factory installed option.

Produced in 1977-1983, the Golden Eagle package includes a grille guard, fog, pick-up bar mat, eight-inch wheels, denim seats, accent stripes and an eagle hood decal driving - all for a premium of $ 749.

1980S GRAND WAGONEER HISTORY

The full-size Wagoneer SJ was retained until 1991, but under the name "Grand Wagoneer".

Marketed as a luxury SUV, was also one of the last vehicles sold in North America with a carburetor.

The 1991 model was available with an emblem of "Final Edition" on the board.

He was considered "the maximum reference in the SUV market"

JEEP CHEROKEE HISTORY

After AMC convinced that the future compact SUVs were the manufacturer invested $ 250 million in the design and production of the new compact sports wagon XJ Cherokee and Wagoneer. XJ designs back to 1978 when a team of AMC and Renault engineers drew sketches and made ​​clay models from SJ Cherokee, but the new XJ series had its well-received debut in 1984, winning awards for "4x4 of the year "of the three major magazines SUV.

The 1984 model of the Jeep Cherokee is a revolutionary car: 21 inches shorter, 6 inches narrower, 4 inches shorter, and 1,000 pounds lighter than the full-size Wagoneer (SJ). It was manufactured with a revolutionary integrated body instead of the traditional chassis and frame.

The XJ was the first vehicle with two available 4X4 systems: Command-Trac part-time Selec-Trac full-time 4X4. XJs have consistently popular among fans of 4X4 ​​off-road capabilities and wide availability of aftermarket modifications. Until 1988, the Cherokee was the only compact SUV models offering two and four doors. Originally equipped with the option of a 2.5L engine and four-cylinder or a 2.8L V-6, the venerable 4.0L inline six-cylinder and debuted in 1987.

There were 14 models during the years: Base, SE, Briarwood, Wagoneer Limited,  Pioneer, Chief, Pioneer Olympic Edition,  Sport, Classic, Country,  Laredo, Limited,  Freedom and 60th Anniversary Edition.