Sactoller,
I hope you are well.
My first car a, CJ-7, combined with highways rutted up by oilfield transport trucks cured me personally of wanting another CJ, but I can appreciate that is a GREAT CJ. I'm currently diligently looking for a TJ right now to drive around town and on our lease out near you.
Yep, crappy roads at speed in a CJ can be a little dicey.
Look for an LJ it is worth the extra length!