Jeep J8 Military Pick-Up Truck
10-01-2010, 08:52 AM
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Jeep J8 Military Pick-Up Truck
Well, I suppose if we're going to be talking about the possibilities of a new Jeep truck, it would only make to talk about and show an actual one that is already being made - the Jeep J8. As some of you may already know, the Jeep J8 is a pick-up truck made for the military, based almost entirely on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited platform and even comes with a diesel engine but, it is unfortunately only available overseas. Here is some more info about it from Wikipedia:
If you think about it, it might just be as easy for Chrysler to work with what they already have and modify the J8 into a Jeep pick-up truck that can be sold worldwide. Anyway, here are a bunch of photo that we took of one on display back in 2008...
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The J8 is equipped with larger brakes, axles and suspension components than the civilian version and has a payload capacity of 1,339 kilograms (2,952 lb). The J8 also differs from the civilian model by utilizing rear leaf springs. The Jeep J8 is powered by a VM Motori 2.8-litre 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 kilograms (7,716 lb). 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 wade in water up to 762 mm (30 in) deep and tackle sandstorm conditions for up to five hours.
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 armour capable (BRV 2009 VR7) and can be used for a variety of duties ranging from command vehicle, troop/cargo carrier, ambulance or communications vehicle. Heavy-duty bumpers with tow eyes allow the Jeep J8 to be easily transported by fixed wing aircraft or helicopter.
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 armour capable (BRV 2009 VR7) and can be used for a variety of duties ranging from command vehicle, troop/cargo carrier, ambulance or communications vehicle. Heavy-duty bumpers with tow eyes allow the Jeep J8 to be easily transported by fixed wing aircraft or helicopter.
10-01-2010, 09:33 AM
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I like the 2.8l-Diesel. It's all about torque, it's so much nicer offroad. You don't the skinny-pedal 
Seems like it's having our european stubby under this plastic obstacle as front bumper, just with D-rings instead of towhooks:
Seems like it's having our european stubby under this plastic obstacle as front bumper, just with D-rings instead of towhooks:
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