Evolution of the Jeep Truck

The Jeep brand is generally known for the Wrangler and its off-roading capabilities. The SUV brand has made several cool trucks through the years too. The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator debuted last month and it will be the newest Jeep pickup to hit the road when it rolls out next year. So, we thought we’d take a look back at all the cool Jeep trucks that came before it and how they’ve evolved over the years. Check them out below!

JEEP PICKUP, 1947-1965

This was Willys-Overland’s first go at creating something other than the CJ. The Jeep Pickup had a 118-inch wheelbase that saw little change throughout its run.

JEEP FC-150/170 PICKUP, 1957-1965

These Jeeps were forward-control and basically were work trucks with an 81-inch wheelbase for the FC-150 and a 103.5-inch wheelbase for the FC-170. Some of the 1959 and ’60 models had full-floating front and rear axles, while some of the FC-170s had dual rear wheels and a four-speed manual transmission.

JEEP GLADIATOR/J-SERIES PICKUP, 1963-1987

The original Gladiator looked a bit like the Wagoneer when it debuted in 1963 as a 120-inch J-200 and 126-inch J-300 with a Dana 20 transfer case. The Gladiator nameplate was dropped in 1972.

JEEP CJ-8 SCRAMBLER, 1981-1985

The Scrambler was very much like the CJ-7 but it had a longer wheelbase. Internationally it was known as the CJ-8 and available as both a hard and soft top. The Scrambler is sought after today by collectors as there were less than 30,000 built.

JEEP COMANCHE (MJ), 1986-1992

The Comanche was the last truck Jeep made and was based on the Cherokee platform. In 1987, the truck’s bed extended to six feet and later models offered Command-Track or Selec-Trac four-wheel-drive.

Those are some good-looking pickups, right? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments or on Facebook!