1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief

Location: Austin, Texas

Why It’s Curated: This 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief is for sale in Austin, Texas. The SJ Cherokee was the truck that was first called a Sport Utility Vehicle when it was introduced in 1974. The wide body and axle Chief model was introduced in 1976. This example has a GM Vortec Swap with a new transmission, Warn winch and bumpers, and a lot of recent maintenance, see details below, totaling almost $40,000. This truck could be everything from a trail crawler, overlander, or even a daily driver. We’d love to have such a unique truck in the garage to use on weekend getaways with the family. Please let us know if you have any questions about this truck.

Vehicle:

• Year: 1979
• Make: Jeep
• Model: Cherokee Chief
• Drive: 4×4
• Miles: 79,000
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
• Transmission: AX15 Manual 5 Speed
• Engine: LSX Vortec Aluminum, 340-360 HP Stock
• Exterior Color: Green
• Interior Color: Tan
• VIN: Upon Request
• Title: Clean

Details & Upgrades:

Engine:
LS Swap V-8 Liter
LSX Vortec Aluminum, 340-360 HP Stock
Installed 06/2015 with odometer reading 76,788 miles. LS engine had between 30-40K miles when installed
Current odometer 78,847

Accessories:
Warn Zeon 8-S 8,000lb
Wench w/ synthetic rope
Warn front & rear bumpers w/ brush guards
Side rail steps
Warn roof rack w/ warn top rack flood lighting system w/ 4 lights
Believed to be a 6” lift with 33” Mickey Thompson Baja Claw tires with 16” rims & side biters

Maintenance:
July '14:
Replaced fuel tank, pick up tube & sender
Replaced HEi distributor
Replaced crankshaft seal
Clutch kit
Transmission & transfere case swap including boots, driveshafts, and modifying the cross member
Ring & pinion re-gear and upgrade to 4.27 front & rear axle

January '22:
Removed & replaced: rear brake drums & shoes, rear wheel bearings & seals

May '22:
Removed & replaced: power steering pump, steering gear box, front & rear leaf spring shackle bushings, fuel pump, alternator, rear window regulator

April '23:
New battery
New coolant temp sensor