CJ-8 Scrambler
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Jeep Cj-8 Scrambler
The Jeep Cj-8 or Scrambler was produced from 1981 -1986. Like many AMC vehicles the Scrambler was ahead of its time. The Scrambler shares many of the same attributes as the CJ7 on a longer wheelbase that measures 103.5 in.The obvious difference (other than the overall length) comes via the 1/2 cab hardtop and bulkhead turning the CJ into a mini pickup.
Engines
There were only 2 engine options available for the Cj-8 Scrambler. They were the Pontiac 151 4cylinder and the venerable AMC 258. The 6 cylinder pictured is member @Sasquatchs 258 with fuel injection add on. The Pontiac 151 picture came from jeeptech.com. Only 27,792 Scrambler rolled off the assembly line in its relatively short 5 years of production.
Drivetrain
For a run that lasted only 5 years there were quite a few of transmissions behind the above mentioned 4 and 6 cylinders. Three different 4 speed manuals were offered over the years. They were the Borg Warner T-4, Borg Warner SR-4 and the Tremec T-176. A 5 speed Borg Warner T-5 rounded out the manual transmission options. More information on manual transmissions can be found by clicking their names / links above.
Two different 3 spd. automatics were also available, the Chrysler TF 904 behind the 4 cyl. and the
Chrysler TF 999 backing the 6 cyl. version. More information on automatic transmissions can be found by clicking their names / links above.
All Cj-8 Scrambler used the Dana 300 transfer case . More information can be found by clicking it's name / link above.
All Cj-8 Scramblers used the Dana 30 front axle and rear AMC Cooperate 20. More information on these axles is available by clicking their names / links above.
Versatile Top Options
Like most Jeeps of the era Cj-8 Scramblers had a nice selection of tops to chose from. Here you see President Reagan showing off his 1/2 soft top and wooden side boards in a picture from jpmagazine.com. You can also see the standard 1/2 hardtop on member Holes Brown Cj-8 Scrambler.
Here in the U.S. the Cj-8 Scrambler was marketed mainly as workman like pickup. Overseas versions received a full hardtop called the World cab. Some of these tops have it made it into the U.S. over the years as seen here on @jeff Scherbs Cj-8 photo from jeepcj8.com. Most of these tops have come here via Alaska. The Alaskan postal service ordered 230 Cj-8s equipped with the world cab , side opening "barn door" and insulating foam sprayed in the entire cargo area to ensure the mail indeed did get delivered.
General Information
The CJ-8 had a $7288 price tag in 1981, $7922 with Hardtop and options. In 1983 it went up to $7563/$8392.
The last 2 years of production saw price drops as each successive year, fewer Scramblers were produced.
Production Totals: 1981; 8355 / 1982; 7759 / 1983; 5405 / 1984; 4130 / 1985; 2015 / 1986; 128
Enthusiasts
Whether your looking for an all out rock climber like member @LongHorn or classic Cj restoration like this Silver Mist edition from Jeepcj 8.com a Scrambler is a great option.
The Jeep Cj-8 or Scrambler was produced from 1981 -1986. Like many AMC vehicles the Scrambler was ahead of its time. The Scrambler shares many of the same attributes as the CJ7 on a longer wheelbase that measures 103.5 in.The obvious difference (other than the overall length) comes via the 1/2 cab hardtop and bulkhead turning the CJ into a mini pickup.
Engines
There were only 2 engine options available for the Cj-8 Scrambler. They were the Pontiac 151 4cylinder and the venerable AMC 258. The 6 cylinder pictured is member @Sasquatchs 258 with fuel injection add on. The Pontiac 151 picture came from jeeptech.com. Only 27,792 Scrambler rolled off the assembly line in its relatively short 5 years of production.
Drivetrain
For a run that lasted only 5 years there were quite a few of transmissions behind the above mentioned 4 and 6 cylinders. Three different 4 speed manuals were offered over the years. They were the Borg Warner T-4, Borg Warner SR-4 and the Tremec T-176. A 5 speed Borg Warner T-5 rounded out the manual transmission options. More information on manual transmissions can be found by clicking their names / links above.
Two different 3 spd. automatics were also available, the Chrysler TF 904 behind the 4 cyl. and the
Chrysler TF 999 backing the 6 cyl. version. More information on automatic transmissions can be found by clicking their names / links above.
All Cj-8 Scrambler used the Dana 300 transfer case . More information can be found by clicking it's name / link above.
All Cj-8 Scramblers used the Dana 30 front axle and rear AMC Cooperate 20. More information on these axles is available by clicking their names / links above.
Versatile Top Options
Like most Jeeps of the era Cj-8 Scramblers had a nice selection of tops to chose from. Here you see President Reagan showing off his 1/2 soft top and wooden side boards in a picture from jpmagazine.com. You can also see the standard 1/2 hardtop on member Holes Brown Cj-8 Scrambler.
Here in the U.S. the Cj-8 Scrambler was marketed mainly as workman like pickup. Overseas versions received a full hardtop called the World cab. Some of these tops have it made it into the U.S. over the years as seen here on @jeff Scherbs Cj-8 photo from jeepcj8.com. Most of these tops have come here via Alaska. The Alaskan postal service ordered 230 Cj-8s equipped with the world cab , side opening "barn door" and insulating foam sprayed in the entire cargo area to ensure the mail indeed did get delivered.
General Information
The CJ-8 had a $7288 price tag in 1981, $7922 with Hardtop and options. In 1983 it went up to $7563/$8392.
The last 2 years of production saw price drops as each successive year, fewer Scramblers were produced.
Production Totals: 1981; 8355 / 1982; 7759 / 1983; 5405 / 1984; 4130 / 1985; 2015 / 1986; 128
Enthusiasts
Whether your looking for an all out rock climber like member @LongHorn or classic Cj restoration like this Silver Mist edition from Jeepcj 8.com a Scrambler is a great option.
