JEEP SJ CHEROKEE CHIEF
SJ CHEROKEE CHIEF 1975 - 1978
SJ CHEROKEE CHIEF 1979 - 1980
SJ CHEROKEE CHIEF GOLDEN EAGLE 1979 - 1980
SJ CHEROKEE CHIEF 1981 - 1983
ASSEMBLY : Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED : Unknown
PREDECESSOR : SJ Cherokee
SUCCESSOR : XJ Cherokee
BASE MODEL : SJ Cherokee
The SJ Cherokee Chief was a special trim package for the SJ Cherokee. It was only available as a 2-door and featured larger fenders, a wider track, widewheel tires, a unique graphics package and an Indian chief badge. The wider track and widewheel tires were also featured on the J-10 Honcho trucks.
GRILLE
Razor Grille
(1964 - 1978)
22-slot, stamped metal grille with circular headlights
Related Model(s): J-2000 Series Gladiator (1970-1973), J-10 Series Gladiator (1974-1978), SJ Wagoneer (1964-1970), SJ Super Wagoneer (1966-1969), SJ Cherokee (1974-1978)
Crown Grille
(1979 - 1984)
horizontal metal-slatted grille with squared headlights
Related Model(s): J-10 Series Gladiator (1979-1980), SJ Wagoneer (1979-1984), SJ Grand Wagoneer (1985-1986), SJ Cherokee Chief (1979-1980)
Muscle Grille
(1979 - 1987)
14-slot, molded metal grille with squared headlights
Related Model(s): J-10 Series Gladiator (1981-1987), SJ Cherokee Chief (1980-1983)
WHEELS
Honcho Wheel
(1974 - 1978)
8-Spoke Wheel (AKA Steelie)
(1977 - 1987)
BADGING
Jeep Medallion, Grille Mount, Tailgate
Jeep Medallion, Grille Mount
Cherokee Chief Medallion, Fenderside, Rear Fenderside
4 Wheel Drive Medallion, Grille Mount, Tailgate
Cherokee Chief Decal, Doorside, Tailgate
Quadra-Trac Medallion, Tailgate
Golden Eagle Decal, Doorside, Tailgate
Golden Eagle Decal, Hood
Golden Hawk Decal, Doorside, Tailgate
Laredo Medallion, Rear Fenderside
SPECS
JEEP SJ CHEROKEE CHIEF SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 189.0
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 79.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH): 70.3
WHEELBASE (WB): 110.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 62.5
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 4,510 lbs
SPARE LOCATION: Spare in Trunk
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 10.0
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 39°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 21°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 20°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring Suspension
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
