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[10mmg]

Just got my first scrambler. I've had Wranglers in the past but this is my first CJ series. She's a 83 scrambler with a 304 v8 flat bed. Needing to upgrade the wiper arms and wipers. I hear you can use YJ arms is that rue? Any recommendations for parts and accessories out there. I am looking to get the spare out of the flatbed and considering a hitch mounted swing arm like the ultra swing from rigd. Any thoughts on spare tire carriers or winches? Mostly gonna be used in the mountains as a hunting rig. I'm pretty green on this stuff. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

 

[timo439]

Welcome aboard. Nice rig. I haven't seen that set-up before. At first I thought it was a CJ-10 cab but the space behind the seats is a bit too long. The wheelbase also seems closer to a CJ-7. Any info on how it came to be? Can you share many more pictures? You'll find this crew loves pictures.

 

[10mmg]

I am by no means an expert but the VIN comes back as a scrambler. Not much on the origin story I am afraid. The guy I bought it from bought it as a flat bed.

I'll see what I can do about feeding the picture addiction.

 

[timo439]

I am interested in others thoughts but my guess is its a shortened/chopped CJ8 tub on a CJ-7 chassis. AMC didn't offer a flat bed CJ8. Still looks cool. Congrats!

 

[barrys]

I am interested in others thoughts but my guess is its a shortened/chopped CJ8 tub on a CJ-7 chassis. AMC didn't offer a flat bed CJ8. Still looks cool. Congrats!

Wheelbase seems to lo g to be a CJ7 but seems short for a CJ8, might be lack of a full body that makes it appear that way. Curious what the wheelbase is on it.

 

[rubclt]

Any thoughts on spare tire carriers or winches?

Welcome, very interesting CJ, more pics would be great. As for winch, classic is Warn 8274. As for spare, front of bed, upright might look cool and keeps weight centered. Picture of that area could help determine mounting options. Good luck and enjoy a unique project.