Retro-Styled Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler With Cutting-Edge Technology
by AutoExpert | 7 October, 2021
Classic Jeep CJ-8 Scramblers don't have to be expensive; however, if you feel the need to splash out, there are plenty of options. Ball and Buck has added a new Jeep CJ-8 Signature Series model to its lineup for 2020, along with a new Jeep Scrambler. The ARB Overland Edition is the latest addition, and yes, it's worth taking out a second mortgage for.
Ball and Buck, founded in 2008, is a premium sportsman lifestyle brand that doesn't construct Jeeps. Rather, Ball and Buck teamed up with Kyle Smith of Bird Buggy to create the branded Scrambler. ARB, Quadratec, Raceline Wheels, BF Goodrich, Gunner Kennels, and Kentrol all joined the group.
How it works? Ball and Buck sources the cars, and Kyle Smith restores the Jeep CJ-8 Scramblers, incorporating modern technologies to optimize drivability and comfort. The revived Scramblers are further customized to represent Ball and Buck and its loyal customers.
With a 2-inch Old Man Emu suspension lift, front and rear air lockers, onboard air compressor, Safari Snorkel air intake, Base Rack System with awning and Hi-Lift Jack mounting points, Intensity LED flood and spotlights, propane tank storage, fuel and water storage, Ball and Buck's latest Jeep Scrambler has it all.
Specially made front bumper with a Warn M8000 winch and custom rear bumper with a reinforced trailer hitch complete the off-grid package. The ARB Overland Edition's interior is delicately period-correct but elevated with canvas, leather, and hand-turned brass. Electrical gauges and an Alpine stereo modernize the cockpit.
Ball and Buck takes great pride in the components used in its clothing, and the Scrambler's interior is no exception. Add a 5.3-liter V-8 gas engine or a Cummins R2.8 diesel engine for good measure. Pricing? In the end, the Ball and Buck Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler ARB Overland Edition costs around $125,000. The build can take up to a year; it's understandable.
