Official CJ-8.com Forum Lurker Intro Thread!
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- East Norriton
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- PA
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- City
- Cape Charles
- State
- VA
A Lurker no longer. Third CJ, second CJ8, but new to forum. Had this one going on three years. Base model previous owner swapped in an AMC 360, added lifts, and put it on 35's. I haven't done much to it.
Yet.
Everything runs great, frame is solid, looks like someone tried to rhino line hide some minor surface issues in tub (nothing bad). Never had a CJ track as straight as this (I regularly drive bridge-tunnel WITHOUT white knuckles).
First I'm probably going to rewire it this winter when the weather goes south. No priority of work after that.
Yet.
Everything runs great, frame is solid, looks like someone tried to rhino line hide some minor surface issues in tub (nothing bad). Never had a CJ track as straight as this (I regularly drive bridge-tunnel WITHOUT white knuckles).
First I'm probably going to rewire it this winter when the weather goes south. No priority of work after that.
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- Dexter
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- MI
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- Allen Park
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- MI
Welcome! Post some more pics when you get a chance.
RockTractor
Basic User
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- NM
Welcome!
- City
- Cape Charles
- State
- VA
Slow to get around to pics (overseas a lot these days).
Just a couple new ones today. Got my TNT swing carrier installed, and also re-rigged the back seat setup. Originally got a full cage and was going to go with the bench in a normal position but changed my mind. I like the utility turning the bench around provides and the storage.
No doubt haters are going to hate, but tough.
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- Allen Park
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- MI
Nice mods. I especially like the storage. Does the tire carrier reinforce the sheet metal where the carrier pivots?Slow to get around to pics (overseas a lot these days).
Just a couple new ones today. Got my TNT swing carrier installed, and also re-rigged the back seat setup. Originally got a full cage and was going to go with the bench in a normal position but changed my mind. I like the utility turning the bench around provides and the storage.
No doubt haters are going to hate, but tough.
Also, I don't think you'll find any haters on this forum. And I don't know why anyone would hate on that beautiful CJ-8.
I like it! My uncle had a Chevy station wagon with a rear facing seat in the back. We thought it was the coolest.Slow to get around to pics (overseas a lot these days).
Just a couple new ones today. Got my TNT swing carrier installed, and also re-rigged the back seat setup. Originally got a full cage and was going to go with the bench in a normal position but changed my mind. I like the utility turning the bench around provides and the storage.
No doubt haters are going to hate, but tough.
- City
- Cape Charles
- State
- VA
The TNT kit does spread the weight out with a full metal plate that runs the full length under both hinges. There is also a plate at the latch site (three bolts).Nice mods. I especially like the storage. Does the tire carrier reinforce the sheet metal where the carrier pivots?
Also, I don't think you'll find any haters on this forum. And I don't know why anyone would hate on that beautiful CJ-8.
- City
- Rockville
- State
- VA
Good to see another Virginia Scrambler.Slow to get around to pics (overseas a lot these days).
Just a couple new ones today. Got my TNT swing carrier installed, and also re-rigged the back seat setup. Originally got a full cage and was going to go with the bench in a normal position but changed my mind. I like the utility turning the bench around provides and the storage.
No doubt haters are going to hate, but tough.
- City
- Dexter
- State
- MI
I've seen just about every single tire carrier on the market installed in person and a lot of them on the trail. The TNT unit is easily the best one, by FAR. I have a 35 on it and it's mounted so solidly it's actually hard to believe. It's a shame that it's not well known, they should be selling them as fast as they can make them. They're pricey, but it's so good and it lets you run any bumper you want!!
Welcome and thanks for your service.
New member here. I own a CJ 7 and a bunch of jeep parts. Bought it in 2012, the jeep had a rusty tub and a patched frame. I have been driving it like that for 11 years. I ended up with some parts to fix that finally, a YJ tub, YJ frame, one ton axles, and 40 inch tires I always wanted more wheelbase because of the steep obstacles and climbs. So I bought some steel and took my drivetrain out yesterday. Next weekend I am cutting and adding 24" of steel to the YJ frame. I will be combining the 2 tubs to make it CJ -8 length with a 117" wheelbase and it will fit a CJ 8 soft top.
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- NC
Welcome, sounds cool, this group likes photos, start a build thread at this link: https://www.cj-8.com/forum/non-scrambler-builds.50/
Look forward to seeing your progress
- City
- Dexter
- State
- MI
What he said and welcome!
- City
- Cape Charles
- State
- VA
Tip of the hat to Dave Morolli. Almost finished adding the siderails.
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- W-S
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- NC
That’s good looking right there. There are a few of us around here that have a soft spot for silver Scramblers.
Clean truck right there.
Carry on and thanks for your service, we here stateside appreciate you guys!
Clean truck right there.
Carry on and thanks for your service, we here stateside appreciate you guys!
Phoenix827
New member
- City
- willard
- State
- NC
Hey all, not quite a lurker but I am new. Looking at a scrambler near me but not sure about it yet. I need to get back and talk to the owner since the phone number on the 4 sale sign is no good. Iwas looking for another Samurai but the only ones I am finding are already built and way out of my price range. Then I spotted the scrambler! Lol I know, not cheap either. 