1982 JEEP CJ-8 SCRAMBLER LAREDO

Located in our Aiken, SC showroom. Check out our walk-around video here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RJRJ0dIkfUY.

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The CJ-series of Jeeps is one of their most iconic, a direct descendant of the WWII units (CJ standing for Civilian Jeep) and carrying the familiar Jeep formula through the 80s until the birth of the Wrangler platform in 1986. As much as we love the later YJ, TJ, JK and JL – the CJ is THE Jeep that everyone thinks about in their dreams.

This particular 1982 CJ-8 Scrambler is also one of the most desirable configurations in the Jeep line-up with its extended body and longer 103.5-inch wheelbase over a more common CJ-7. More room for gear, a longer and more stable wheelbase for highways and trails, they are in many ways the perfect camping and overlanding platform for the right type of person. Hardcore, anachronistic, and barbarically simple.

A great daily-driver quality example, the CJ-8 has the venerable 4.2L straight-six matched to a Tremec T-176 four-speed manual with a Dana 300 transfer case, a rock solid combo with great parts support. Underneath, the front axle is a Dana 30 with an AMC20 out back, and simple leaf springs support the adventure at all four corners providing plenty of flex, even if it’s not as civilized as late-model Jeeps.

But who wants civilized when you’re trying to escape civilization?

Cosmetically, the Jeep is in overall great shape. While a previous owner had the vehicle restored down in Florida, the paint does show some imperfections - which can be seen in photos. The CJ-8 presents well, but we want to be upfront about its condition in that regard. Overall, however, the truck is in good mechanical shape and has gone through a round of maintenance to get it ready for any adventure.

Modifications include a Pro Comp lift springs, with 15-inch Ion Alloy wheels wrapped in 32x11.5-inch BF Goodrich KM2 mud-terrains at each corner. Tubular bumpers were installed along with the SmittyBilt side-steps, and a Bestop soft-top roof with zip-out side windows update the overall look and functionality. Inside, a center console was added with cup holders, storage, and a hidden AM/FM/CD head-unit. The seats were also recovered in a durable fabric with custom stitching. The exhaust is new, with a 6-into-1 header feeding to a dual-tip exit out behind the rear tires. And probably the best quality of life upgrade, air-conditioning! Even with the sides of the Bestop removed, it cuts a lot of the heat out of the passenger space and makes it practical to run the cabin open even in the southern heat and humidity. 

Whether you’re looking for a taste of the Jeep life or a solid platform for a 4x4 build, this CJ-8 is waiting.

Modifications:

Webber 2bbl carb

Pro Comp 2.5-inch lift springs

15-inch Ion Alloy wheels

32x11.5R15 BFG KM2 tires

6-into-1 header

Air-conditioning

Bestop soft top

Center console with hidden stereo

Custom covered seats.

Tubular bumpers and side-steps