Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence by Mopar Unveiled

As we reported, Mopar has prepared six new customized vehicles for this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari event, scheduled to be held between April 16-24. Chrysler Group's automobile parts and service arm will bring a vast selection of accessories that will fit a variety of lifestyles.

Aside from the Jeep Wrangler Pork Chop we brought to your attention earlier today, Mopar has also introduced the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence pick-up truck ahead of its presentation at the aforementioned event.

Based on a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the vehicle’s bed length is 50 inches and the width between wheel wells is 44 inches. The team created body panels to cover the second-row entrance and removed all of the interior parts behind the front seats—transforming the vehicle into a two-seater with just enough room for gear inside, and a pickup style bed to be used for outside cargo.

The JK-8 drivetrain is fitted with a Mopar/Dynatrac ProRock 44 front axle and stock Dana 44 rear axle, both spun with 4.88 gears. Linking the axles to the frame is a 4.5-inch long-arm suspension kit and 37-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2 tires make the connection to the ground.

A fresh coat of yellow paint and Mopar's off-road bumpers for the front and rear were used along with a new fuel door and slush mats.

The JK-8 kit includes bed floor, inner/outer body panels, half hard top (works with Freedom Top panels), and a new bulkhead.

“Taking cues from the popular Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 from the 1980's, Mopar has designed a kit for do-it-yourselfers that converts a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup truck,” a company statement reads.