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Old 05-28-2009, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by guruman
Toyota had the BJ-40and BJ-45 Landcruisers. BJ was the designation for the deisel model.
BTW someother Jeep model designations:

MA - The original prototype Jeep submitted by Willys-Overland for the military contract in 1940. "M" stood for "military"; "A" for the first model.

MB - The revised model first mass-produced by Willys-Overland for the military in '40-'45?. "B" stood for the second model.

GP - The original prototype Jeep submitted by Ford for the military contract in 1940. "G" indicated government issue; "P" indicated an 80" wheelbase reconnaissance vehicle.

GPW - The revised model first mass-produced by Ford for the military in '40-'45?. It is virtually identical to the MB (the "W" stood for "Willys' design").

M38 - aka MC - The next generation military Jeep by Willys ('50-52), similar to the civilian CJ-3A. Like all of the above models, it was a flat-fender style.

M38A1 - aka MD - Basically the military version of the CJ-5 ('52-'71). Unlike the
CJ-5, it had the front shackles behind the springs instead of up front.

M170 - Similar to a military version of the CJ-6. 4155 of them were made in the mid-50's and early-60's.

CJ - The first civilian version of the military-inspired short-wheelbase Jeep, made '42-'86. Encompasses everything from flat-fenders to Scramblers. Like many other early Jeep designations, "CJ" actually stands for something: Civilian Jeep. Various numbers followed the CJ designation, indicating different body styles within the CJ line:

CJ-2A - A flat-fender, very similar to the military MB ('45-49) except that the headlights bulge out of the grill instead of being inset.

CJ-3A - A flat-fender, very similar to the military M38 ('48-53).

CJ-3B - A flat-fender, the top of its hood sits 4" higher above the fenders than the 3A to clear the new F-head engine ('52-68).

CJ-4 - Only one prototype is known to exist. It was discovered in 1997(?), still in the hands of its second owner. It looks like a 50/50 mix of a CJ-3A and a
CJ-5, with only slightly-rounded fenders.

CJ-5 - The civilian version of the M38A1, but with the front shackles under the bumper like most other models. 81" ('55-'71) or 84" ('72-'83) wheelbase. Front fenders are rounded like all subsequent short-wheelbase Jeeps. Easily distinguished from the CJ-7 by a small doorway with a rounded, sloping rear edge.

CJ-6 - Essentially a CJ-5 that was stretched 20" ('58-75), intended for use as a small pickup.

CJ-7 - A compromise between the CJ-5 and CJ-6, having a 93.4" wheelbase (like the YJ and TJ). The body tub is very similar to the YJ and TJ, but the rear wheel wells are round instead of angular. Made '76-'86.

CJ-8 - Also called a "Scrambler." Similar to a CJ-7, but with an extra 10" of wheelbase and an even longer rear overhang. Like the CJ-6, it was intended as a small pickup, but never really found its niche. Only 27,000 were made from '81-'86. Commonly seen with half-cab tops that surround only the front seats.

CJ-10 - A more truck-like Jeep built mainly for export from 1981-85. A small number were also sold to the US Air Force for use in pulling aircraft around runways. These Jeeps had very stout drivetrains compared with their smaller brethren. Easily distinguished by the square headlights in the fenders and the 10-slat grille.

YJ - The original Wrangler, made '87-'95 (though production actually continued into March of '96). Rectangular headlights make it the bastard child of the of the short-wheelbase line. Rear wheel wells are larger and more angled than the CJ-7, but otherwise the two are visually quite similar.

TJ - The second generation Wrangler, made 1997-2006 (actually began shipping May of '96). Round headlights, coil suspension, and a much more car-like interior distinguish it from the YJ.

JK/JKL - The third generation Wrangler, introduced in 2007. It's somewhat larger than the TJ, and has a rounded windshield and body panels. JK is the 2-door version; JKL is the 4-door.

SJ - The full-size Cherokee ('74-'83), Wagoneer ('63-'83), Grand Wagoneer ('84-'91), and J-truck ('63-'87). In 1984, Jeep introduced the down-sized XJ and started calling them Cherokees and Wagoneers, leaving only the Grand Wagoneer in the SJ lineup until its demise in '91.

M-715 - A 5/4-ton military pickup built '67-'69. It somewhat resembles a J-truck (SJ), only bigger and badder. The M-725 was the ambulance version of the M-715.

XJ - The down-sized Cherokee ('84-'01) and Wagoneer ('84-'89?). It was (probably?) the first Jeep to use a unibody chassis.

KJ - The Liberty ('02-present), which replaced the XJ in Jeep's product lineup.

ZJ - The Grand Cherokee ('93-'98), which replaced the Grand Wagoneer (SJ) as Jeep's luxury cruiser after a 1-year hiatus. Though much more aerodynamic than the SJ, it's obviously less rounded than its replacement, the WJ.

WJ - As the more bubble-shaped, aerodynamic replacement for the ZJ, it continues the Grand Cherokee name ('99-04).

WK - The third style of Grand Cherokee has a more angular design than the
WJ and also joins the Liberty in having an independent front suspension ('05-present).

?? - The Commander was introduced as the big brother of the WK, offering 7-passenger seating and the 5.7L Hemi V8 ('06-present).

?? - The Patriot is a compact, 4-door, crossover SUV introduced in 2007. It's bigger than the Compass, falling somewhere between the Grand Cherokee and Commander.

?? - The Compass is a compact, 4-door, crossover SUV introduced in 2007. It's smaller than the Patriot, but slightly larger than the Liberty.

MJ - The Comanche pickup ('86-'92). It shares much in common with the XJ of that era, including its front unibody chassis. It replaced the full-size Gladiator and J-truck pickups of the SJ era.

DJ-3A - Dispatcher (postal) version of the CJ-3A, made '56-65. Only 2-wheel drive versions were available.

DJ-5 - Dispatcher (postal) version of the CJ-5, made '65-8? by Jeep and then AM General. Only 2-wheel drive versions were available. A DJ-6 (long, like the CJ-6) was also made from '65-68.

VJ - The Jeepster ('48-50) was an attempt by Willys to spice up their vehicle lineup. 2WD, 72hp, and poor marketing doomed it to be discontinued after less than three years.

C-101 - The Jeepster Commando ('66-73) was an attempt by Kaiser to compete with with the Bronco and TLC. The C101 was part CJ and part Wagoneer, advertised as a "happy combo, racy and rugged." This time around it had 4WD, and came in convertibles, hardtop wagons, and half-cab pickups.

FC - Forward Control pickups, with the cab directly above the engine. Made '57-'63.
You forgot this one:

JT-10/20 - Fullsize Jeep Truck 10 1/2 ton, 20 3/4 ton.
Old 05-28-2009, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 09rubicon
You forgot this one:

JT-10/20 - Fullsize Jeep Truck 10 1/2 ton, 20 3/4 ton.
Ahh ! the "Honcho" with a V-8.
Old 05-28-2009, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Orangutan
Ahh ! the "Honcho" with a V-8.
Man those J-20s were some sort of tough.
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Its just the designation. They had to go from J to K because they got to the end of the alphabet with the ZJ Grand Cherokee. I don't know why they started at J though.
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Originally Posted by Strick
most Jeep designations end in *J until the new stuff. Thinking they just moved on to *K before they ran out of letters.
All the Daimler designs have a K in the designation. IDK what they're gonna call the next gen Grand. Although its is on the Mercedes ML platform...
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Originally Posted by Atl JK
All the Daimler designs have a K in the designation. IDK what they're gonna call the next gen Grand. Although its is on the Mercedes ML platform...
They did not use all the letters......Where was the OJ



Come the think of it.....where was the BJ????
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A quick search of the 'net turned up these possibilities for "JK":

Joke
Just Kidding
Joking
John Kerry
John Krasinski (actor)
Jedi Knight (Star Wars)
Juscelino Kubitschek (Brazilian ex-president)
Jamiroquai (band)
Jamie Kennedy (comedy TV show)
John Kennedy
Junior Kindergarten
Jason Kidd (basketball player)
Joanne Kathleen (Rowling, Harry Potter author)
Jackknife (stretching exercise)
Jammu and Kashmir (state in India)
Järnkaminerna (Djurgårdens IF supporters)
Järnkaminerna (Swedish sports fans)
Jack Kilby (TI engineer; inventor of the integrated circuit)
Juuni Kokki (Anime)
Jin Kazama (Tekken 3 character)
Kidd blood group system
Jälkikirjoitus (Finnish: Post Scriptum)
Jääkärikomppania
Jiddu Krishnamurthy (philosper)
Jedrilièarski Klub (Croatian: Yacht Club)
Jumping Kangaroo
Julianischer Kalender (Julian Calendar)
type of flip flop named for Jack Kilby

...or, as I like to believe, it's just the designation Chrysler gave to this model.
Old 05-29-2009, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 09rubicon
They did not use all the letters......Where was the OJ



Come the think of it.....where was the BJ????
I meant because its not longer DC. However, its on a Daimler platform. I've heard it referred to as the WL, but IDK if thats final or not.
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When i first saw the JK's coming out - i new it meant "Just Kidding" due to all the soccer moms... HOWEVER - i love mine and i am not a soccer mom.
football fanatic here.. $14k was the reason i bought mine and traded my TJ
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well when i went to get my jk right after they came out they had a new 2006 with 500 miles right beside the jk i bought. i drove both and they wanted basically the same amount of cash for either. im glad i went jk. i really love mine. i like all jeeps though but always wondered about the meaning of the J K or T J or any of them.


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