Jeep J8

FJ_Marine · 05-28-2008, 07:40 PM

With the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as the starting point, Jeep engineers increased its capability and versatility. The frame of the Wrangler Unlimited is reinforced for increased ruggedness and to allow greater payloads – up to a maximum of 1,339 kg (2,952 lbs.). Axles, brakes and suspension components are engineered specifically for more demanding military and civilian government use, including utilizing a leaf-spring suspension system in the rear. The J8`s Command-Trac® four-wheel-drive system allows maximum versatility and performance in both on- and off-road conditions.

The Jeep J8 is powered by a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 118 kW (158 hp) and 400 N·m (295 lb.-ft.) of torque, providing towing capability of up to 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs.). The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The J8 also features a unique air-intake system with special filtration and a hood-mounted snorkel that enables the J8 to ford water up to 762 mm (30 in.) deep and operate in sandstorm conditions for up to five hours.

The Jeep J8 is available as a two-door with an extended pickup bed for personnel or equipment transport, or a four-door multipurpose vehicle. It may be produced with numerous vehicle-body and seating configurations in either right-hand- or left-hand-drive.

While not designed for front-line combat operations, the Jeep J8 is fully armor capable and excels in a variety of duties ranging from command vehicle to troop/cargo carrier, ambulance, communications vehicle and other duties – also making it suitable for civilian government applications. Tow eyes and heavy-duty bumpers allow the Jeep J8 to be easily transported by airplane or helicopter.

The Jeep J8 will be produced in a Chrysler LLC joint-venture facility in Cairo, Egypt, and will be available beginning in spring 2008.

I wonder what t-case and axles they will be running......

FJ_Marine · 05-29-2008, 04:46 PM

Any opinions?

I like the fact its a diesel and still wanna know what t-case and axles if anyone has an idea.

XJ Cruiser · 05-30-2008, 07:23 AM

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FJ_Marine previously said:

Any opinions?

I like the fact its a diesel and still wanna know what t-case and axles if anyone has an idea.

most likely its using the NP241OR transfer case

**breauxtus** · 05-30-2008, 08:05 AM

I can't believe Jeep introduced this in the US before Toyota! I think it must have much to do with rules imposed on Toyota for importing diesel related products.

I've owned both Jeeps and Toyotas all my life. Jeeps the first 15 years I was driving, Nothing but Toyotas since then (3 4Runners, 2 Tacomas and a Tundra in a pear tree). I know Jeeps are very capable vehicles, even the Rubicon bone stock. But I'll keep my Toyota, thank you very much.

Here's hoping Toyota is eventually able to work around importing issues and perceived demand and finally offer a deisel in their Tacomas and FJ-Cs!

**athenaceleste** · 05-30-2008, 08:08 AM

ugggh could you imagine being behind a deisel 4 wheeler on a long trail....like Golden Spike... I'd be sick to my stomache

**breauxtus** · 05-30-2008, 08:14 AM

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athenaceleste previously said:

ugggh could you imagine being behind a deisel 4 wheeler on a long trail....like Golden Spike... I'd be sick to my stomache

Nah. You'd be used to it because you'd be driving one too...........for the torque value alone!

**NBFJCruz** · 05-30-2008, 08:20 AM

I am not up on my old FJ's and their model designations.....But there is a right drive two door model in my town and I have to say that when I hear its diesel idling away it makes me wish my FJ had it's own rattle rattle rattle.... I drove a 1995 F250 Powerstroke for work for three summers and I miss that rattle rattle rattle now and then.

**athenaceleste** · 05-30-2008, 08:27 AM

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breauxtus previously said:

Nah. You'd be used to it because you'd be driving one too...........for the torque value alone!

alright maybe sooo... but even in traffic diesel disgusts me

... I always roll up the windows put the air conditioning and recirc....

NCFJ · 05-30-2008, 08:30 AM

With todays computer controlled injection a diesel running clean fuel is pretty clean. That black smoke you often see is often caused by improperly tuned injection.

**athenaceleste** · 05-30-2008, 08:38 AM

I don't know... I was next to a new powerstroke yesterday waiting in traffic... pretty stinky...but enough thread humping... I'd strongly consider it for the torque..