Some useful info on JEEPSŪ
There were 27,792 (or so) CJ8's produced from 1981-1986
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Drive Train
Engine
In 1981 the CJ-8 was offered stock with the GM 151 I4 engine. The 258 I6 and 304 V8 were optional.The last year for the 304 was 1981. The GM 151 was replaced with the AMC 150 I4 in 1984.
Transmission
The SR-4 and T-176 were used with the I4 and I6.The T-176 was used with the 304. After 1981, the T-4, T-176, and T-5 5 speed were used.
The TF999 was used with the I6 and V8 and the TF904 was used with the I4.
Transfer Case
The Dana 300 was the transfer case used in the CJ-8.Front Axle
The Dana 30 was always used in the CJ-8.Rear Axle
The CJ-8 used the AMC 20 rear axle.