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Mark Werkmeister: 1982 Jeep CJ8

Drive Train

  • Engine - 1994 Chevrolet 5.7 TBI engine
  • Jet Hot coatings on exhaust manifold, custom exhaust with free flow cat and exhaust.
  • Painless Wiring harnesses for both the body and engine, dual Optima batteries with Wrangler Northwest Power Products battery controller.
  • Transmission – NV4500 five-speed
  • T-case – A four speed Atlas transfer case
  • Front Differential – Dana 44 by Dynatrac, 4.88 gears, Detroit Locker, Warn premium internal hubs
  • Rear Differential – Dana 60 by Dynatrac, 4.88 gears, Detroit Locker
  • 35x12.5x15 BFG Mud Terrains on custom Walker Evans beadlock wheels. (including the spare)

Body and Suspension

  • Spring-over leaf springs by Alcan
  • Shackle reversal by MORE on front springs
  • Custom pump and steering assist by AGR
  • Anti –wrap bar on rear axle

Extra Equipment

  • Warn Powerplant Dual Force HP winch/air compressor unit.  The winch is a 9,500#unit with synthetic rope, the air compressor is rated at 5cfm@90psi.  It fills tires fast.
  • Custom front ‘shorty’ bumper with twin D-rings
  • Custom rear bumper with spare tire carrier and twin D-rings
  • Custom cross-member/skid plate
  • 26 gallon custom fuel tank

Interior Modifications

  • Full six point cage
  • Five-point harnesses
  • Aftermarket bucket seats
  • Fold and tumble rear seat
  • Full length Kayline soft top
  • Full metal doors, half metal doors (including soft upper doors), and full soft doors
  • Rhino lining on the interior of tub
  • GM-competition yellow (Corvette) paint
  • Custom aluminum dash with full Datcom instrumentation
  • Grant steering wheel on tilt column