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Brian Stephens - 83/85 Jeep Cherokee:
Why is it an 83/85 Cherokee you ask ? - well, it's simple it is an 83 (US) model that wasn't sold in Oz until 1985 ! Engine:
Stock standard AMC 360 V8 , with original Motorcraft carb, single exhaust. Dual fuel setup
, LPG and Petrol. "Finer" air filter and "Moreys" upper cylinder
Lubrication system. Drivetrain: Torqueflite 727. Transfer Case: New process 229. Front Dana 44F. Rear AMC 8 7/8" Ring Gear. Tyres: B.F Goodrich All Terrains 30x9.5x15 ( For Off Road use ) Bridgestone Desert Duelers 31x10.5x15 ( General purpose use) Modifications. H / Duty triple core radiator with 160degree thermostat in new housing. Stainless steel Flexi fan. H / Duty Auto trans oil Cooler. " Autometer " Trans oil temp , Water temp and Oil pressure gauges. Mopar performance Auto trans Oil pan . (This holds about 2 litres more than the standard pan) " SaaS " Steering Wheel . " Finer " Air filter ( Oil soaked reusable foam type) Suspension : Front. Original Springs rebuilt with new bushes. Extra full length leaf added under main leaf. Rancho add a leaf kit installed. Pedders H/Duty gas shocks. Rancho steering stabiliser. Click here to see a close up of the suspension work. Rear : Original Springs rebuilt with new bushes. Extra full length leaf added under main leaf. Rancho add a leaf kit installed. " Poly Air " adjustable air springs ( Very similar to Hellwigs ) Gabriel Gas Shocks. Additional Equipment. East coast " Special " Alloy
BullBar. Night Stalker 100 watt pencil beam spot lights. Hella headlight inserts with
130/55 watt globes and ARB H/ Duty wiring loom. Future plans. Convert Tailgate to suit manual window winder mechanism. Replace Std Motorcraft carb with a new Holley 350. Install an extra 100 litre LPG Tank behind the back seat . Install a dual battery system .
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UHF Radio. Uniden grant AM.SSB CB Radio Original AMC Jeep AM. FM.CB Radio. 
