CJ-2A
1945 - 1949
A.K.A. The Universal Jeep, The Civilian Jeep
ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 215,000
PREDECESSOR : CJ-2 Agrijeep
SUCCESSOR : CJ-3A
The CJ-2A was the first full-production civilian jeep, dubbed the 'Universal Jeep' by Willys. Just like the CJ-2 Agrijeep before it, the CJ-2A was intended for farming and industrial applications. One major distinction of the CJ-2A is the 7-slot grille. Willys couldn't use the 9-slot design from the Willys MB and the CJ-2 Agrijeep because Ford owned the rights, so they opted for a 7-slot design instead. These seven slots would go on to be an iconic feature of the jeep, and they're still featured today.
GRILLE
CJ-2A Grille
(1945 - 1964)
7-slot, stamped metal grille
Model(s): CJ-2A (1945-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), DJ-3A (1955-1965), DJ-3A Dispatcher (1955-1965), DJ-3A Surrey (1959-1964)
WHEELS
Civilian Wheel
(1947 - 1984)
Model(s): M-606 (1953-1968), CJ-4M (1951), M-38A1 (1952-1971), M-170 Ambulance (1953-1963), CJ-2 Agrijeep (1942-1945), CJ-2A (1945-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1968), CJ-4 (1951), CJ-5 (1955-1972), CJ-6 (1955-1978), CJ-10 (1981-1985), DJ-5 (1965-1984), DJ-6 (1965-1969), 463 Truck (1947-1950), 473 Truck (1950-1953), FC-150 (1956-1958), FC-170 (1957-1964), J-2000 Series Gladiator (1962-1972)
BADGING
Willys Metal Stamp : Under Windshield, Hoodside, Tailgate Center
4 Wheel Drive Decal : Tailgate Right
SPECS
CJ-2A SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 130.1
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 59.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), TOP UP: 69.4
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), FRAME: 62.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), MIN: 52.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 80.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 48.3
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,135 lbs
WINDSHIELD ANGLE (WA): 19°
SPARE LOCATION: Side Spare
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 8.7
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 38°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 25°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 32°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
