1981 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler - Engine Rebuilt, Ready for Your Customization!

This Jeep was bought by my family in 1998 soon after a restoration and we wheeled it in Moab for 4-5 years after that. My parents moved to Oregon in 2003 where it was mostly garage-kept or in storage until I brought it back to Utah in 2012. Since then it has mostly been a fun car for driving around town with not much offroad use. I’d just like to see it go to someone who will use it more often. 

The engine was recently rebuilt and the entire floor was replaced along with outboard floor supports and new rocker panels.

AMC 258 4.2 Inline 6 recently rebuilt, including new:

• Bearings
• Rings
• Lifters
• Pushrods
• RockerArms
• Head (including new springs, valves, etc.)
• Weber Two Barrel 32/36 Carb
• Distributor
• Ignition Coil
• Spark Plugs and wires
• Oil Pump
• Fuel Pump
• Water Pump
• Thermostat
• Timing Chain
• Harmonic Balancer
• All seals and gaskets

Other features include:

• Manual 4 speed transmission
• Dana 300 dual-range transfer case
• Upgraded Dana 44 axles
• 35x12.5 BFG Mud Terrain tires
• Front disc brakes
• Aftermarket oversized fuel tank 
• Aftermarket suspension 
• Re-geared to lower gears (I believe 4.25:1) 
• Warn MX6085 Winch with new motor (6,000lb single line/12,000lb double line)
• Custom steel front bumper and tire-swinging rear bumper
• Power steering
• New carpet
• New front seat belts
• High-back bucket seats with center console
• Rear bench seat

The Jeep has typical body rust for the year, but nothing structural. The new rocker panels were left with primer to showcase the recent work. This allows you to easily personalize the paint color to match your style. The speedometer works, as does the internal gauge lighting, but the other gauges do not currently work (Fuel, battery, oil pressure, temp.) 

Everything You Need

The sale includes the original Scrambler hardtop and bulkhead, a full-length BestTop soft top, bikini top, hard doors, soft doors, and a collection of spare parts, including the original carburetor and air box. Keys and title are in hand for a smooth and easy transaction.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Jeep history. This meticulously restored and upgraded 1981 CJ8 Scrambler is ready to create unforgettable off-road memories!