Brian & Becky Cannon : Jeep CJ-7 & Cherokee

Our CJ was built in 7 weeks, with RC (Becky) removing the parts off the CJ-5 and BC builiding the new one. The body and frame are from a 1985 CJ-7 that was totaled due to an engine fire.The drivetrain is from our old '78 CJ-5.

BC (Brian) does all the work himself, from the body to the mechanical. It has a Dana 44 rear axle with a Detroit locker. The front axle is a Model 30 with an ARB locker and 4.88 gears. The drivetrain consists of a 304 V-8, Chevy 350 automatic transmission, 300 transfer case with twin sticks and Six States C/V joint driveshafts.

The CJ has a custom-made, full roll cage and BC even painted the gauge needles red to match his paint.

BC did a spring over axle this past spring. He engineered his own kit and did all the welding himself. BC also installed two compressors. He designed a water canon which uses the air for power, so watch out, he can soak you big-time. He takes a lot of pride in his jeep. It wheels as good as it looks.

Find out more about Brian Cannon's CJ-7 here

RC's XJ was purchased new in 1992. Two weeks later, with a new sticker in the window, it was down in Moab. BC scraped the rear bumper and RC said he could never take it off-road again. The XJ was destined to become a garage queen and grocery-getter.

However, we did put two new lifts on the Jeep, so it looks good driving on the pavement. RC decided it was time to get away and we took a trip to Moab. We got stuck on the approach to the Fins and Things trail. After laughing at the poor Jeep, we decided it was time to make her really wheel.

We brought the jeep home and BC installed 4.10 gears, a rear Lock Right in the Chysler 8 1/4 axle. It has an open model 30 axle in front. BCc installed 6" TJ coils with National rear springs.

He also designed and welded a new custom front-nd after installing Teraflex upper and lower super flex arms. With the Laredo package, RC wheels in style with power windows, locks, seats and air conditioning. Its not a garage queen any more.

Find out more about Becky Cannon's Cherokee here