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STILL TOWING STRONG
from sin46th magzus.org
by Thomas Swift
widened his radiator supports to accept the longer unit. He also changed over to an engine driven fan.
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Gary has been a Jeep enthusiast for nearly 30 years owning a number of Jeeps. He currently has a well set up CJ8 Scrambler. The Chief turns heads when it arrives at Jeep events and is still towing strong.
1979 Cherokee Chief
♦ Mainly used as a tow car. ♦ Embassy Grey 2 pack paint. ♦ 454 Chev V8 with throttle body injection, high compression pistons, torque cam, balanced and headers. ♦ 4L80 4 speed auto, mild shift kit and heavy duty lock up convertor. ♦ Borg Warner transfer case with 2.7 low range. ♦ Dana 60 rear differential with an LSD and 4.1 ratio. ♦ Dana 44 front differential with an LSD and 4.1ratio. ♦ 2-inch spring and body lift. ♦ Twin LPG tanks under rear 125l and std 75l petrol tank. ♦ Suburban Aluminium radiator and engine driven fan. ♦ Cold air intake gets air through the windscreen plenum. ♦ 15 x 10 Sampson rims with 35-inch Pro Comp tyres. ♦ Alloy front bar and 12000lb winch. ♦ Re-trimmed interior.