1984 Jeep Scrambler
The long-wheelbase CJ, rebuilt to drive like a modern 4x4 on the highway and off it.
Stage: Planning
The CJ-8 Scrambler is the rare long-wheelbase CJ with a short pickup bed. This build keeps the look and fixes what makes old CJs tiring to drive every day: vague steering, weak brakes, heat, noise and a drivetrain that runs out of breath at highway speed.
Compare the chassis options for this car, and the kits for upgrading the original frame.
Parts list
Parts get listed here as they're chosen, with what we paid and where we bought them.
Build log
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