Lifted 83 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler w/ full Hardtop *No Reserve*

Jeep CJ 1983 Description

Lifted 83' Jeep Scrambler with tons of modifications not a show car but stands out in any crowd and gets a lot of attention wherever it goes. I bought this Jeep a few years back with the understanding that it needed some work only to realize that there was quite a bit more than was disclosed. I've spent the last two and a half years working through things as well as making improvements when possible. Life changes though and now it's someone else's turn to enjoy it. Upgrades that were done before I got it:

• Original CJ engine swapped out for an '88 YJ 258 Inline 6

-I have no idea why this motor was swapped in or of the actual milage of it.

• Brake booster/Master cylinder from a full size chevy truck installed.

-It makes stopping in this Jeep no problem even with the big tires.

• 5" body lift

- I have a complete set ofPolyurethane bushings and a stainless steel hardware set but haven't had a chance to install them. This will drop the Jeep down a couple of inches and improve the ride quality and these components will never wear out again.

• Sunpro Mini Tachometer

• YJ Windshield frame installed

-The metal in the YJ frame is thicker and swapping it in helps solve an issue with the windshield wiper arms bending and failing.

• Twin-stick kit for Dana 300 Transfer case

-Allows High and Low ranges to be applied to one set of axles at a time which can help out when four-wheeling in tight spaces. Both High and Low work great and shift smoothly.

• Jeep has a Locking Tuffy Center Consul and Locking Tuffy Glovebox installed and I have keys for both

Upgrades that were done by me: (I have receipts for all this stuff I've never totaled them up but I'm pretty sure if I did my wife would leave me) -Engine-('88 AMC 258 I6)

• Replaced the AMC Carter carb with a Weber 32/32 electronic choke

-Also added a K&N style cleanable filter and new throttle cable/bracket assembly

• Installed MSD Blaster Ignition Coil
• Installed New Distributer with Vacuum Advance

-Distributer cap/wires upgraded to Ford style following the "Team Rush" upgrade method (google it) which allows for bigger plug gapping and better sparking which results in better power/more efficient fuel burn.

• Installed a new Ignition Control Module that the PO had tried to delete

• New Starter
• Installed New Starter Solenoid
• Installed New Thermostat and Re-equiped the Manifold Pre-heat Section of the Coolant Path
• Installed New Heater Core

-Transmission and Transfer Case-(T-176 4-speed w/ Dana 300 twin-stick)Rebuilt Transmission

• New 1st&2nd synchro
• New reverse slider gear
• New bearings
• New Springs/Blocking rings/Sync Plates
• New seals/gaskets/fluid

Resealed T-case

• New Gaskets/seals/fluid

-Axles and Driveshafts-

• Installed full-width front axle from an early 80's¾ ton truck
• Installed Ford 9" Rear-end with 31 spline axles from a late 80's f-150

-Both axles have full-sized disk brakes -Rear axle was bought with the disk brakes already installed as part of a kit thatutilized brake calipers from an 88 Chevy blazer. There is no provision on these calipers for a parking brake but calipers from a 87-89Cadillac DeVille will allow you to set one up. -Both axles were gone through and resealed -Both axles have super low 5:13 gears -Front Axle has SuperWinch Locking Hubs

• Rear Driveshaft replaced with Tom Woods "Top of the Line" Double Cardan Custom Drive Shaft with "Gold Seal" U-Joints

-Frame & Suspension-At some point the frame started to rust so I ground out all of the weak/cracked spots and welded on patches made from two pieces of welded together⅜" or¼" angle iron. Essentially the patches look like long taco shell that's ⅜" thick on each side and¾" thick on the bottom that goes up around the frame from the bottom and is welded in-place around it's entire perimeter. The end effect is much stronger than the original frame and will easily outlast anything thrown against it. While I was grinding and welding under there I took the opportunity to out-board the rear shocks and paint all of my work with POR15 rust inhibitor and then with POR TopCoat.Installed Rocky Road Outfitters:

• SOA kit
• Wrangler Spring conversion
• HD Shackle Hangers

-Body and Interior-

• Installed custom built fiberglass hardtop from Rallytops.com
• Replaced Drivers-side door latch mechanism
• Installed Stainless Steel door latch pins/mounts
• Installed new ignition and door key cylinders
• Replaced Passenger-side window regulator
• Installed New Windshield Gaskets and Glass
• The Dash Pad cracked over Winter so I bent a Stainless Steel Plate to Cover the Damaged area

-Steering-

• Installed "the 500" Wood Wrapped Chromed Steel Steering Wheel
• Installed High-Steer Steering Linkage with⅞" Heim Joint Ends
• Custom Built a 1" Solid Steel Drag Link with⅝" Heim Joint Ends
• Installed Stock Style "Straight" Pitman Arm

-This maximizes the turning ability of the Jeep even with the over-sized tires

• Had a Professional Alignment done to ensure everything went together correctly

-Electrical-

• Rewired the entire vehicle front to back with a kit from QuickWire -Powers everything in the Jeep with severalcircuitsleft over for additionalaccessories. -Stereo speaker wire is run for four speaker setup but no stereo installed so the wires are just tucked behind the dash.

• Home Built and wired in a dome light
• Upgraded the Heater Blower Motor to Motor for a '87 Chevy Blazer

- Much more Powerful Motor that Pushes a lot more Air and warms the Jeep up much faster

• Dropped in an Optima RedTop battery

-Exhaust & Fuel-All emissions/computer systems have been removed to allow the engine to run at it's full potential but that means that it will no longer pass California (or any other) emission test. NY doesn't require emissions for cars this age so this hasn't been a problem for me but your state's laws might be different this lnk is a good resource for that info: LiftLaws

• Installed New Fuel Pump
• Installed Fuel Filters
• Bent and Installed New Fuel delivery and Return Lines
• Installed all New Fuel Fill/Vent/Delivery Hoses
• Dropped Stock 20 Gal Plastic Fuel Tank Cleaned unit and Reinstalled with New Fuel Sender
• Installed New Stock sized Exhaust Manifold/Down Pipe/Muffler
• Had New Tail Pipe Professionally bent and Installed

-Brakes & Clutch-

• Installed New Disk Brake Pads Installed on all Four Wheels
• Installed New Calipers Installed on Rear Brakes
• Installed Rocky Road Outfitters Extended rubber Brake Lines
• Installed Novak Adapters Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Kit
• Installed New Wrangler style Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder
• Had Flywheel Resurfaced
• Installed New Clutch & Throw-Out Bearing

-Wheels & Tires-

• 4 New American Racing "Baja" 16"X10" Aluminum Wheels
• 4 New 35X12.5R16 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar Reinforced Sidewalls Professionally Mounted and Balanced

Things that are NOT working or that still need Attention:

• Fuel Gauge is not Accurate
• Speedometer is not calibrated for the big tires reads roughly 5mph fast this also means the odometer isn't accurate
• Engine Temp Gauge Does Not Work
• Windshield Wipper Motor Stopped Working and Needs Replaced
• Central NY is a Hell-Hole of Salt and a new rust Pin-Hole has opened up on the frame above the left-rear wheel this winter Several of the Drivers-Side Body Mounts and the Driver-Side Front Floor Boards have started to rot. There is also a small rust hole opening up by the drivers Side-view mirror bracket.

- I have a New Left-Side Body Mount Repair panel and Tailgate Support Repair Panel from Classic Enterprises that will go with the Jeep to address some of those issues.

• There is a Persistent Oil Leak from the left-side of the Engine that I think is the from the rear main seal I've got a new rear main seal and oil pan gasket but I haven't had time to get into it.
• Someone apparently repaired the fronts of the front fenders with Bondo and it's starting to crack.
• The Hood has a nice dent in it.

This seems like a lot of information to put out there but I don't want anyone to wind up with something they're not prepared for. It's big bouncy and SUPER loud it's truly unique more fun to drive than you can imagine and will run up/over/through anything you put in front of (or behind) it. This Jeep will live a lot longer if you can get it away from the winter salt and if you're handy and appreciate the nuances of owning an AMC Jeep I think you'd be very happy with this one. I've gotten it to do 70mph but given the gearing it was not happy about it so I wouldn't expect to be making great time in it if you're taking it very far from Central New York. There's no reserve on this auction and compared to the other Scramblers on ebay right now it's a screaming deal. Thanks for looking