CJ Body Parts

What you will find here

The CJ series includes the CJ-5, CJ-7 and CJ-8 Scrambler, which were built for decades with parts that changed from year to year. This category gathers body components used on those vehicles and, as some product titles show, a number of items that also fit YJ, TJ or JK models. Expect sheet metal and trim, door hardware, glass channels, seals and mounting brackets.

Common part types

• Fender flares: paintable or textured black flares, often listed by side and by width, such as 7 inch.
• Door hardware: paddle handles, outer handles and window crank covers.
• Weatherstrip and seals: hood-to-grille, door glass, door belt and soft top door seals.
• Brackets and body mounts: spare tire brackets, floor plugs and similar hardware.
• Safety items: restraint hardware such as a 3-point harness, which should be a quality replacement installed according to instructions.
• Bumpers and fenders: steel replacement fenders and chrome bumper kits.

Fitment is the main challenge

Parts that look the same can differ by model year, body style, door type and trim. Sample listings here call out details like driver or passenger side, full steel doors, or exclusions for specific trims. Note which side the part goes on, whether your Jeep has steel, half or soft doors, and whether it was built with or without options like a Sahara trim package. Compare the part number on the old component with the listing when you can, and read the manufacturer's fitment notes. Confirm fitment for your exact year, make and model.

Replacement considerations

• Rubber and weatherstrip: older rubber hardens and shrinks. Replacing seals reduces leaks, wind noise and rust from trapped water.
• Finish: paintable parts need priming and paint, while textured black parts match many factory flares.
• Rust repair: on older bodies, check the underlying structure before bolting on new panels, since mounting points may be corroded.

Installation notes

Many items are bolt-on or clip-in and can be done at home with basic tools. Door glass channels and hardtop seals take patience, and a service manual or the instructions help. Replace safety restraint parts only with products intended for your vehicle, and have a qualified technician check anything involving seat belts or structural mounts.

After confirming your specifics, compare the products below.

Restoration planning tips

When restoring an older Jeep, work in sections rather than replacing everything at once. Photograph the original assembly before you remove parts, bag and label fasteners, and set aside parts that are still serviceable. Replace rubber seals in a complete set so you do not chase leaks one at a time. Treat bare metal with primer promptly, because exposed steel on an older Jeep rusts quickly.

Owners also find it useful to compare part numbers across catalogs, since the same component is often sold under different numbers by different brands.

Take your time on door and window work, because glass channels, weather strips and door handles must align precisely to seal and latch correctly. Test the fit before gluing or permanently fastening anything, and use a trim tool instead of a screwdriver to avoid scratches. Soft top models have different seal requirements from hardtop models, so confirm which one you have.