Body Electrical Parts for Jeep CJ5
Headlights, Tail Lights, Turn Signals & Switches for Safety and Visibility (1972–1983).
Why the Body Electrical System in the Jeep CJ5 Wears Out Over the Decades.
The body electrical system of the Jeep CJ5 from model years 1972 to 1983 provides visibility, signaling, and safety on the road – and decades of UV exposure, moisture, and vibration make it especially prone to wear. Headlight and tail light lenses yellow, become brittle, or crack, while reflectors and sockets corrode. Bulbs burn out, contacts oxidize, and cause intermittent connections or failures. Switches for lights, wipers, high beam, and turn signals wear mechanically and become stiff or fail entirely. The horn slip ring on the steering wheel wears from constant rotation, while relays for the horn and turn signals age and switch unreliably. Wiring harnesses also become brittle over time, insulation cracks, and connectors loosen. Anyone wanting to keep their CJ5 safe and functional should inspect and replace these body electrical wear parts in good time.
- Headlights & Accessories: The H4 headlight insert and the matching headlight bezel deliver clear visibility and a clean finished look.
- Tail Lights & Brake Light: The tail light pair ensures good visibility from behind, and the brake light switch triggers reliably.
- Turn Signals & Side Markers: The turn signal lens up front and the side marker light make your maneuvers visible to other drivers.
- Dash & Steering Column Switches: The headlight switch and the wiper switch with interval put lights and wipers reliably under your control.
- Horn & Steering Wheel: The horn delivers a strong signal, and the horn slip ring on the steering wheel keeps the contact reliable.
- Wiper Motor & Wiring Harness: The wiper motor keeps your windshield clear, and the complete wiring harness brings every circuit back to factory condition for larger restorations.
American Roots Meet German Precision.
Headlights, tail lights, turn signal lenses, and bulbs are supplied mainly by Crown Automotive – one of the best-known American brands for Jeep parts. Switches for lights, wipers, and turn signals, along with relays, come from Standard Ignition, also American-made. High-quality auxiliary headlights, reverse lights, and rear fog lights come from German manufacturer Hella, while LED headlamps and dash indicator lights come from Omix. The wiring harness with fuse box is supplied by US specialist Painless Performance Products.
Your Partner for the Jeep CJ5 Body Electrical System.
Whether you need a single bulb or a complete lighting overhaul, we're happy to advise you on compatibility between US and Euro-spec versions, correct wiring when replacing switches and relays, and the right fit for headlight and tail light lenses. We're also glad to help with questions about the horn, wiper motor, wiring harness, or steering wheel horn slip ring. Most items are in stock and ship out to you promptly.