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Ultimate Ball and Buck Jeep Has Arrived As $110k CJ-8 ARB Overland Edition

In case you’re not into fishing and hunting, for our information (myself included) Ball and Buck is a fancy outdoor clothing and shoe company. But, oddly enough, they also have a lucrative side business taking old Jeeps up to contemporary standards.
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Specifically, the 1981 to 1986 long-wheelbase version of the CJ-7. It’s called the CJ-8 Scrambler and seems to be the perfect starting point according to Ball and Buck for their restomod operation. These Jeeps are sourced as original classics and then get through a full frame-off restoration process ahead of getting a bunch of modern technology on board.

That one comes to improve drivability, functionality, and comfort – all without sacrificing the original looks. Prices for a Ball and Buck restomod kick off at $65k, but if that’s too cheap for you the company recently introduced its new CJ-8 Scrambler ARB Overland Edition. This one almost doubles the starting price to $110k and can also go up to $145k with a simple flip of the engine choice.

As such, the base powertrain is an inline-six AMC 4.2-liter, but for the higher quotation, one can get a 5.3-liter V8 or a 2.8-liter Cummins diesel. But, as the name suggests, there are lots of other improvements directed towards adventurers and overland fans. And, although it says ARB Edition, the reality is Ball and Buck partnered not just with ARB 4x4 Accessories, but also with other major names.

Quadratec, Raceline Wheels, BF Goodrich, Gunner Kennels, Kentrol, and builder Bird Buggy are chief among them. Plus, the company promises that each special CJ-8 from this new limited series will have more than 15 exclusive features. That’s a lot, so we’re just going to mention a few, such as the two-inch (5 cm) Old Man Emu suspension lift kit, custom stainless bumpers, or ARB Base Rack.

Oh, and let’s not forget about the four vintage paint choices or the Alpine/Polk stereo system, just to maintain a balance between old and new.
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About the author: Aurel Niculescu
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Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution.
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