1985 CJ-8 Scrambler Restoration

[JKbrick]

My wrenching on that project has been banging away on my computer trying to keep the funding ahead of parts that they need.




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That’s cleaner


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[wjtstudios]

Did it ever have the scrambler graphics or was it just black?

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Since I’ve owned it’s always been black. But I do like the look of the Laredo graphics that came on it originally. We’ll see after it’s wrapped up if I put them back on. Still not sure either way.


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[Brute]

You mean no orange

 

[wjtstudios]

Nahh, once you go black..


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[wjtstudios]

Starting to make some progress now. All body panels have been dipped, cleaned and epoxy primed except for the tub. That is coming off next week and going to blasting.



Fusion Axles, Alcan springs, and PSC steering are all in and we are going to get the rolling chassis set up over the next couple of weeks. Engine is still a few months out so any hope of having this done this summer is out.





The axles are just massive when you compare them to the old Dana 30 and AMC 20 that we’re under it. Fusion does build amazing quality assemblies.


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[WJCO]

Can't wait to see this thing done. Looking good.

 

[MSJKU11]

Those axles look nice. Can't wait to see it finished.

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[wayoflife]

Sweet!! So looking forward to seeing this thing when done :thumb:

 

[Jsouder53]

That’s awesome! Can’t wait to see them under the Jeep [emoji106]

 

[Brute]

Looking good brah...

 

[A.J.]

Awesome! Coming together nicely!


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[wjtstudios]

Awesome! Coming together nicely!

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Thank you!

Can't wait to see this thing done. Looking good.

Making Progress!

Those axles look nice. Can't wait to see it finished.

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I'll have so much more confidence in the Jeep with those under it, especially with the 360 powering them.

Sweet!! So looking forward to seeing this thing when done :thumb:

Its a bucket list goal to get the Scrambler out there and run a bunch of trails with it. It will be a couple years until I slow down enough to do it, but I'll get it there some day!

That’s awesome! Can’t wait to see them under the Jeep [emoji106]

Me Too!

Looking good brah...

Thanks Ed!

 

[nbunga]

Looking good. That thing is going to be pristine when it’s all done.

 

[wjtstudios]

Looking good. That thing is going to be pristine when it’s all done.

A brand new scrambler! Who needs a JT anyway


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[Ddays]

Looking good! Those axles are pretty sweet!

 

[Andy5160]

Nice progress[emoji106][emoji106]


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[JKbrick]

May have to come see that in person some day, looking so good


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[wjtstudios]

Looking good! Those axles are pretty sweet!

Thank you!

Nice progress[emoji106][emoji106]

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Starting to move faster now!

May have to come see that in person some day, looking so good

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For Sure, once we get the body on block on the new frame you should escape for a day!

 

[Jaybird 11]

What gear ratio and tire size are you going with?

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[wjtstudios]

What gear ratio and tire size are you going with?

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It had 33s bfg km2s and they’re still pretty new. But I’m building it to run 35s. We’ll see how long it takes for me to upgrade them.


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