Gmans_Scrambler
Basic User
- City
- Calgary
- State
- AB
Hi-
Firstly, I am somewhat new to this forum so HELLO ALL! I’ve lurked around for years but have finally got after this CJ8 build so thought I’d post it here as it assembles. I hail from Calgary Alberta Canada but have recently moved to Dallas, Texas with the family for a 3-5 year work assignment. I’ve owned several Jeeps over the past 16 years to include 2 x CJ7s, 6 x CJ8s, 3 x TJs, a diesel Willys (J53 Mitsubishi) and an LJ Rubicon. I’ve since carved that list down to a sole pair, the current CJ8 (frame) and the LJ Rubi.
Since I had moved nearer to all the vendors of quality parts I had no excuse but to start this CJ8 build that had been in my head for the past 3 years. Before the big move, my good friend Brent gave me a hand to strip away the rotten tub and just about everything else my ole’ barn Jeep had to offer. So when the moving truck arrived only a solid frame, VIN plates and a couple of crates of bits were loaded for the migration south.
Here is the Jeep today and a list of the current or soon to be acquired parts that will convert this frame to a killer family wheeler. Stay tuned and ENJOY!
Frame as of Today:
Engine:
ProRock 60s:
Firstly, I am somewhat new to this forum so HELLO ALL! I’ve lurked around for years but have finally got after this CJ8 build so thought I’d post it here as it assembles. I hail from Calgary Alberta Canada but have recently moved to Dallas, Texas with the family for a 3-5 year work assignment. I’ve owned several Jeeps over the past 16 years to include 2 x CJ7s, 6 x CJ8s, 3 x TJs, a diesel Willys (J53 Mitsubishi) and an LJ Rubicon. I’ve since carved that list down to a sole pair, the current CJ8 (frame) and the LJ Rubi.
Since I had moved nearer to all the vendors of quality parts I had no excuse but to start this CJ8 build that had been in my head for the past 3 years. Before the big move, my good friend Brent gave me a hand to strip away the rotten tub and just about everything else my ole’ barn Jeep had to offer. So when the moving truck arrived only a solid frame, VIN plates and a couple of crates of bits were loaded for the migration south.
Here is the Jeep today and a list of the current or soon to be acquired parts that will convert this frame to a killer family wheeler. Stay tuned and ENJOY!
- Engine: 2007 all-aluminum Chevy V8 5.3L (315hp); AA motor mounts, headers, rad.
- Transmission: NV4500 – 5.61 1st gear (Chevy input / Dodge tail housing w/ 23spline output shaft)
- Transfercase: Atlas 4 w/ 2.0:1, 2.72:1, and 5.44:1
- Axles: Dynatrac ProRock 60s, 58” wide, 35 spline, ARBs, 5.13, Hi-steer system, U-Bolt flip kit
- Suspension: 5.5” Overall (Alcan springs with M.O.R.E. SRS)
- Rims/tires: Undecided….Thinking 17” Walker Evans DOT beadlocks w/ 37” BF MT KM2
- Body: Aqualu Aluminum full length CJ8 tub. CJ fenders w/ TJ flares (still like the ole CJ front end). MORE 1”body lift. Rock Hard Sport Cage w/ original rollbar. Gr8 Tops half hard top.
- Fuel Tank: AeroTanks 33gal w/ in-tank factory fuel pump
Frame as of Today:
Engine:
ProRock 60s:
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