cj5-cj5a

What is the difference between a CJ 5 and a CJ 5A. The have different serial number designations. the CJ 5 is 8305 and the CJ 5A is 8322.

 

That link has since died. Does anyone have the explanation? Thanx!

 

A Cj5A is a Tuxedo Park with the 8322 prefix. These are a separate model (starting in ‘64) from the regular CJ5 with the 8305 prefix.

 

Thanx!!! That was fast! I just found a similar answer on Wikipedia;

CJ-5A and CJ-6A[edit]
CJ-5A & CJ-6A
Overview
Production 1964-1968
From 1964 to 1968, Kaiser elevated the Tuxedo Park from just a trim package to a separate model for the CJ-5A and CJ-6A. A Tuxedo Park Mark IV is signified by a different prefix from a normal CJ-5 with a VIN prefix of 8322 and a CJ6a is 8422, while a normal CJ-5 VIN prefix is 8305 from 1964 to 1971.

 

The tux Normally has a bench seat with column shift transmission and single stick transfercase. Fancy chrome bumpers, latches, and hinges.
More likely to have other "options" like a 4 speed or limited slip differentials. Radiator shroud etc.

 

The Tux MklV models are generally divided by early and late. Early are ‘64 and ‘65 with the F134 and a column shift T90c. These usually came with the split bench seat. The later Tuxes introduced the Dauntless V6 and were built for the ‘66 model year and into mid-‘67. They used a cane shift T86 and usually had 2 regular seats.
There were a handful of late Tuxes built with the F134, but not many.
-Donny