It’s been about 25 years since they’ve been in theproduction, but the likeness of the Jeep Scrambler is making its way back ontothe roads again one Wrangler at a time. If you’re looking for a Jeep pick-uptruck, why replace the old alternator, starter, or manual front-locking hubsof a Scrambler when you can turn your own Jeep Wrangler into the same thing?This is what MOPAR set out to do with their JK-8 Independence conversion kits.This kit, available for $5,499, comes with everything youneed to turn your Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a two-door pick-up truck. A newsteel bed, inner and outer bedsides, sport bar extensions, a fiberglass topwith sliding rear windows, you name it. MOPAR underestimated the demand forthis product and is working hard to catch up on production within the comingmonth, beginning shipments to dealerships this week. This isn’t the first I’ve heard abouta possible return of the Jeep pick-up truck and seeing more of these on the roadis bound to get Jeep thinking about this a little more seriously. And althoughthis kit may not be exactly what Jeep enthusiasts are looking for in the nextgeneration of the Jeep pickup, it’s definitely a step in the right direction.
The only thing I’m confused about is that most currentowners of the Wrangler Unlimited bought it for the extra interior space. Sounless you’re ready to put the kids in the truck bed, this package seems to be for thosenew buyers still hoping for the Scrambler’s return.
