Jeep DJ

Jeep DJ
Jeep DJ
Overview
Manufacturer	Willys/AM General
Also called	Mail Jeep
Production	1955-1984
Body and chassis
Class	SUV
Body style	3-door SUV
Layout	Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Platform	Jeep CJ
Related	Jeep CJ
Powertrain
Engine	Various
Transmission	Various Manual and Automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	80 inches (2,032 mm) - Most
Curb weight	Template:Auto lb

The Jeep Dispatcher, or DJ, was a two-wheel-drive variant of the CJ series. Production started in 1955 by Kaiser, which became Kaiser-Jeep in 1963, and in 1970 American Motors (AMC) purchased Kaiser’s money-losing Jeep operations establishing AM General, a wholly owned subsidiary, that built this model through 1983.

DJ-3A

The DJ-3A was introduced in 1955. It used the body style of the older CJ-3A, along with the L-134 engine. Unlike the CJ-3A, It had a column shifted three-speed manual transmission. It was offered with many different body options including a soft top, hard top, or even a full van body.

In 1959, a Surrey Gala model was introduced. This model was intended for use by resorts, usually for rentals. They usually came in pink, although light blue and light green were also available. It came with a standard striped fabric top, as well as a fabric cover for what was advertised as a "Continental tire mount."

DJ-5 and DJ-6

The DJ-3A was replaced by the right hand drive DJ-5 Dispatcher 100 in 1965. It was based on the CJ-5 and used the Hurricane and Dauntless engines. A 20-inch (508 mm) longer wheelbase DJ-6 model was built from 1965 to 1973 alongside the CJ-6.

DJ-5A through DJ-5M

The DJ-5A was introduced in 1967, beginning the lettering system indicating changes within the series.

The DJ-5A used a standard CJ front end, with a 4-cylinder Chevrolet Nova engine and 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. In 1971, this was changed to a unique 5-slot grille without turn signals that was used only on postal Jeeps. This allowed more room for the AMC Straight-6 engine and radiator. While resembling the CJ series, these were built as a completely-enclosed, rear-wheel drive vehicle, with sliding doors (which could be opened while driving), and a swinging rear door. Most models only had the driver's seat and a mail tray where the second seat would go. One improvement over earlier Jeeps was mounting the rear springs outside of the frame rails, thus providing greater stability for the vehicle with its top-heavy enclosed cargo area, especially at highway speeds. Most models were also equipped with a limited slip differential and a heavy-duty steering gearbox.

AM General used a variety of powerplants during production. DJ production was ended in 1984 with the DJ-5M, which used the Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-4 engine.

Model numbers

DJ-3A (1955-64): Template:Auto CID Willys Hurricane Straight-4 L-head engine, three speed manual
DJ-5 (1965-67): Template:Auto CID Willys Hurricane Straight-4 L-head engine, three speed manual
DJ-5A (1968-70): Chevy four cylinder, Powerglide automatic
DJ-5B (1970-72): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, BorgWarner T-35 three speed automatic
DJ-5C (1973-74): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, T-35 or M-11 automatic
DJ-5D (1975-76): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, 727 TorqueFlite automatic
DJ-5F (1977-78): Template:Auto CID or Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-6 engine, 727 TorqueFlite automatic
DJ-5G (1979): AMC (Audi) Template:Auto CID four cylinder, 904 TorqueFlite automatic
DJ-5L (1982): GM Iron Duke engine Template:Auto CID four cylinder, Chrysler 904 transmission
DJ-5M (1983-84): Template:Auto CID AMC Straight-4 engine. Chrysler 904 transmission

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