The transfer case is an Atlas, from Advance Adapters, with a 3.0:1 low range. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This all-aluminum diesel V-6 puts out 240 hp 3,500 rpm and 420 lb-ft 1,500 rpm.
Under hood resides a 3.0-liter V-6 Banks 630T. From there, the GM dual-circuit master cylinder sends the fluid out to the Wilwood disc brakes at each corner. An Ididit steering column replaced the original and the brake pedals connect to a Hydroboost unit under the hood. A Tuffy locking center console sits between the seats for secure storage, and the stock glove box is still in place for maps. Of course, this Jeep has A/C and gets it courtesy of a Vintage Air system. These are “digital gateway system” gauges that communicate with the J1939 ECM system, just like the newest trucks. In the interior, the front seats are from Recaro and the single rear passenger seat is a Corbeau Safari Fold & Tumble Seat, designed specifically as a direct bolt-on. The body was painted “Legacy DT Green” by Straightedge Auto Body, in St. A few items, like the grille and headlights, are clean originals from a donor Jeep. The rest of the body parts, hood, tailgate, etc., are top-quality steel reproductions from Omix-Ada. The aluminum body was fitted with high-clearance aluminum tube fenders from GenRight Off Road. For this build, the full-length body was used, as this provides more space for gear when taking long trips down the unpaved road less traveled. Both bodies will fit the original or a Throttle Down Customs Scrambler frame. Aqualu makes two bodies for the Scramble-a standard-length unit and one with the tail bobbed behind the axle. Since Scramblers are rare, and clean Scrambler bodies are even more rare, a new aluminum body from Aqualu was utilized. The frame is set up to utilize a custom, long-travel suspension, developed and built by Legacy utilizing GenRight components and King coilover shocks and bump stops. It’s designed to fit a PSC steering power box. It’s much stronger and will last longer than any OE Scrambler frame. This frame is made from 2x4x3/16 box tubing rather than the open-channel design of the original. This frame is modeled off of an original Jeep frame. The Legacy Scrambler CJ8 sits on a custom frame from ThrottleDown Customs. This frame is modeled off of an original Jeep frame.” “The Legacy Scrambler CJ8 sits on a custom frame from ThrottleDown Customs. Legacy Scrambler Conversion calls the package seen here the “Dualsport Tdi.” It’s the best of the reproduction parts available today, along with some superior fabrication and integration skills by the team at Legacy. This isn’t a worn-out old barn find that’s been repaired and upgraded.
Only 230 were made in the US however many more were made in South America (Venezuela) and Australia (AUS) where it was known as the Overlander.The Jeep CJ8 or Scrambler hasn’t been made since 1986, but now thanks to Winslow Bent and his team at Legacy Scrambler Conversion, this classic Jeep is now available as a virtually new, trail-ready rig.
This model was also very unique in that the rear tailgate was replaced with a hinged style barn door.
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The CJ-8 was made in a special right hand drive (RHD) configuration with an auto transmission and full length steel hardtop known as the World Cab. CJ-8 Jeeps also came stock with special edition wheels that differentiated them from CJ-7s. This included graphics running down the lower portion of the body as well as the word “Scrambler” on the side of the hood. The Scrambler name itself as used among enthusiasts is derived from the appearance package that many CJ-8 Jeeps were equipped with. It was brought to market in 1981 a full five model years after the CJ-7 was first introduced. This was part of the design and marketing strategy for Jeep at the time. The longer wheelbase and the removable half cab of the Scrambler give it the unique small pickup look without an actual separate pickup bed. The wheelbase for the Scrambler was 103.5 in in comparison to the 93.3 in wheelbase of the CJ-7. The CJ-8 well known as the Jeep Scrambler was a long wheel base version of the CJ-7.
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