![]() Speculation is that this provided more grille area for better cooling. They also had very odd-looking headlights in the front fenders. Unlike the CJ8, the CJ10 had a separate cab and bed. The CJ10 was actually a J10 pickup with a very odd CJ-style body on it. Other CJ Jeeps with a factory diesel were the CJ10 and CJ10A. #Cj8 scrambler manual#It’s said that a CJ7s with a diesel were produced for export only, with the Isuzu C240 diesel engine coupled to a T176 manual transmission and a Dana transfer case. While the CJ8 (Scrambler) never came from the factory with a diesel option, the CJ7 did. On a historical note, Former President Reagan was given a CJ8 as a gift by his wife, Nancy, during his presidency. Full-length soft tops and hard tops were available for full-length coverage from the aftermarket. A bulkhead was installed behind the seats to seal the cab, thus creating a small, integrated, pick-up style box. The CJ7 has a 93.3-inch wheelbase and is 148 inches overall. The CJ8 is essentially a long-wheelbase version of the CJ7. The Scrambler name was only used on the CJ8. Others were Renegade and Laredo, which were also use on the CJ7. Widely known as a “Scrambler,” this was actually the name for one of the appearance packages available on the CJ8. The CJ8 was introduced to the market in 1981 and the last year of production was 1986, the same year CJ7 productions stopped in favor of the new Jeep Wrangler YJ. However, that would expect drastically shorted trail range. There are even two V-8 gas engines available for your non-oil burning friends. Since every Legacy Scrambler is built from the ground up, you can order several options and upgrades. However, you could run it if needed come the zombie apocalypse. JP8 is a fuel used by the military, and you’re not likely to find it here in the USA for commercial use. It is tri-fuel capable, meaning it can run on diesel #2, bio-diesel blends and JP8. ![]() The 630T is a 3.0-liter V-6 mill that puts out 240 hp 3,500 rpm and 420 lb-ft 1,500 rpm. ![]() The best part of this Jeep is the 630T V-6 diesel engine from Banks Power. To distribute the torque to both axles, a 3.0:1 ratio Atlas II transfer case is mounted behind the six-speed automatic transmission. Gearing in the axles is 5.13:1 and trail traction increased when the ARB air locker is engaged. A Dynatrac ProRock 44/60 is found up front and a ProRock 60 brings up the rear. With a modernized truck, modern differentials were a must. 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 ThrottleDown Kustoms 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 rarer, 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 AMC frame. The Legacy Scrambler CJ8 sits on a custom frame from ThrottleDown Kustoms. Legacy Scrambler Conversion calls the package 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 has been repaired and upgraded. 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. ![]()
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