The YJ was a nice simple rig with a fully-boxed frame. Some critics might say that it wasn't a good offroader, but it could run 30s stock, and 33s could fit with just some simple, affordable mods, like a 1" bodylift and TJ Rubicon flares or tubed fenders. Freeing the suspension to articulate was also as simple as disconnecting the trackbars and anti-swaybar. The front could flex even more by relocating the brake hardlines to underneath the framerails by using the bumpstop bolts...'No money needed. Lunchbox lockers and a winch were easy to add too. A rear TJ or XJ D44 or Explorer 8.8 were common mods too. I drove a '95 for almost 15yrs. It went to both coasts several times, and commuted every schoolday and workday.
Great looking YJ .. I love my '93 with 6" lift sitting on 33's ... not a bad ride with my track bars and front sway bar removed. ... square lights for ever lol
Thanks Justin, definitely trying to keep it crisp and clean like something that could have come from the factory. The half doors are on which turned out great and I've got the black JW Speaker LED headlights installed now. Might have to install a subwoofer console and an Autometer Gauge pack next 🤔
@@YJ-xg3xr go, go, go! 😎 Proud for you! I have a full set of doors and half doors for my 88 YJ Sahara and swap them out summer and winter, soft top/hard top style which is great considering weather change (KY) .. & one of the first things I did was build a custom box for two 10-in kicker subwoofers behind the back seat. It fit just barely perfectly, was totally worth it!
nice build, similar to my (alberta) '89 as I even have the warn kit , my drivers mat warped at top due to long haul down to california (exhaust just under) so I JB welded some hacksaw blades underneath to regain its shape, kept my front trac bar but use a JKS telescopic as I did notice body lean and roll so have best of both worlds now, looks real nice - will check in later and see what else your up to.
Hey Randy. Thanks for the comment. Maybe my suspension is a bit more rigid as I haven't noticed any lean or roll with both track bars removed. Got the half doors on and picked up a bedrug kit that I haven't installed yet.. Cheers
Very clean, time for high lift jack, maybe a winch. Before that try MSD 6al ignition box and high vibration coil. Works very well on my 93. On the 8.8, had one very dependable, but axles held in by c clips. 1 inch wheel spacers or see if you can find chromoly axle set with bearings at end. BDS springs are very durable. Great walkaround.
Hey Wes, thanks for your comment. I actually ordered some brackets to mount a hi-lift across the back of the rollbar but they interfere with the rear seatbelt retractors so don't seem to work. I am in the process of converting to a custom flat dash, maybe the winch will be next. Did you notice a gain in throttle response with the electronic ignition?
@@YJ-xg3xr regular highlift mounts will fit on your hinge plates on the hood. Counterbalance makes hood easier to lift. How I have mine. Works nice. Out of way too.
@@YJ-xg3xr yes on better throttle boost. I live in California, also helps to pass smog test every year. Better mileage, not difficult to install. Have 4.7 stroker, I Like It!.
@@YJ-xg3xr try youtube , wes drives over a car, blue with black hardtop. If you can't find that, Rick Gregor, youtube 4x4 videos, posi hill 2015 I think. Mission impossible music. My girl driving.
@@YJ-xg3xr it’s a 92. It’s pretty much completely stock and in amazing shape. I’ve just been fixing it up slowly to make it perfect. I’ve done a bunch of videos on it on my channel.
Hello! I have suddenly come into possession of a YJ Wrangler that belonged to my late father. Its a 1993 with a 4.0 straight-six and a 3-Speed auto. 180k miles are on it, definitely a driven vehicle. Not in bad shape but not perfect either. From what I can tell, most of it is stock. I'm overall not too much of a Jeep guy but this Wrangler is growing on me, if I were to keep it what are some of the first things I should do to this vehicle?
Great looking Jeep! What size wheel spacers are you running? I have a 1995 YJ with the 4 inch lift and same fenders, but I want to downsize from 33 12.5s to 33 10.5 tires. Thanks!!
@@YJ-xg3xr Yep you are correct 94-95 were the better ones. No hassle of removing the transmission just to change a leaking clutch slave cylinder. You made an excellent choice
Leaning hard towards purchasing my first wrangler. Have always loved the YJ. Honest opinion- ‘94 YJ 115k miles, new tires, needs shock body mount. Owner Asking $2k. Should I pull the trigger? (Afraid I’ll lose my shirt replacing body mount)
Is the body mount shot due to rust? If so, check the frame closely, especially at the transfer case skid pan mounts, steering box, rear shock towers and rear spring mounts. The one body mount shouldn't cost much to fix if that's the only problem area. The 94 and 95 models are definitely preferable, especially the 4.0L.
I just picked up some aluminum diamond plate from a metal shop and had them shear it to width. Then I cut the angled ends at home and fastened to the body with rivets.
I hear ya! I ordered most of the parts from Quadratec and did everything myself other than the lockers, re-gearing and upgraded axles. So even though it still adds up, it could certainly have cost even more. I wouldn’t expect to be able to recover all costs if sold but I built it to keep long term.
Just got mine. Using this video for ideas.
The YJ was a nice simple rig with a fully-boxed frame. Some critics might say that it wasn't a good offroader, but it could run 30s stock, and 33s could fit with just some simple, affordable mods, like a 1" bodylift and TJ Rubicon flares or tubed fenders. Freeing the suspension to articulate was also as simple as disconnecting the trackbars and anti-swaybar. The front could flex even more by relocating the brake hardlines to underneath the framerails by using the bumpstop bolts...'No money needed.
Lunchbox lockers and a winch were easy to add too. A rear TJ or XJ D44 or Explorer 8.8 were common mods too.
I drove a '95 for almost 15yrs. It went to both coasts several times, and commuted every schoolday and workday.
Great looking YJ .. I love my '93 with 6" lift sitting on 33's ... not a bad ride with my track bars and front sway bar removed. ... square lights for ever lol
Thanks Grumpy. Speaking of headlights, I just ordered a set of JW Speaker 8900 Ev 2 today. Will have to do a video on them..
@@YJ-xg3xr sweet. I was looking into those lights as well .. hope you put a vid out about them soon
It's hip to be square!
Looks really good!! And very capable
Really nice YJ. Nice job on the upgrades!
Thank you! Got those half doors on today 👍🏻
Job well done. Thanks for the video.
Well done buddy!
Great work! keeping it simple and a good look!
Thanks Justin, definitely trying to keep it crisp and clean like something that could have come from the factory. The half doors are on which turned out great and I've got the black JW Speaker LED headlights installed now. Might have to install a subwoofer console and an Autometer Gauge pack next 🤔
@@YJ-xg3xr go, go, go! 😎 Proud for you! I have a full set of doors and half doors for my 88 YJ Sahara and swap them out summer and winter, soft top/hard top style which is great considering weather change (KY) .. & one of the first things I did was build a custom box for two 10-in kicker subwoofers behind the back seat. It fit just barely perfectly, was totally worth it!
Cool YJ good job 👍
Thanks Mike!
Sweet ride
Love the YJ'!
Thanks!
nice build, similar to my (alberta) '89 as I even have the warn kit , my drivers mat warped at top due to long haul down to california (exhaust just under) so I JB welded some hacksaw blades underneath to regain its shape, kept my front trac bar but use a JKS telescopic as I did notice body lean and roll so have best of both worlds now, looks real nice - will check in later and see what else your up to.
Hey Randy. Thanks for the comment. Maybe my suspension is a bit more rigid as I haven't noticed any lean or roll with both track bars removed. Got the half doors on and picked up a bedrug kit that I haven't installed yet..
Cheers
Rock that yj
🤝
Big like yehhhh
Cheers
Very clean, time for high lift jack, maybe a winch. Before that try MSD 6al ignition box and high vibration coil. Works very well on my 93. On the 8.8, had one very dependable, but axles held in by c clips. 1 inch wheel spacers or see if you can find chromoly axle set with bearings at end. BDS springs are very durable. Great walkaround.
Hey Wes, thanks for your comment. I actually ordered some brackets to mount a hi-lift across the back of the rollbar but they interfere with the rear seatbelt retractors so don't seem to work. I am in the process of converting to a custom flat dash, maybe the winch will be next. Did you notice a gain in throttle response with the electronic ignition?
@@YJ-xg3xr regular highlift mounts will fit on your hinge plates on the hood. Counterbalance makes hood easier to lift. How I have mine. Works nice. Out of way too.
@@YJ-xg3xr yes on better throttle boost. I live in California, also helps to pass smog test every year. Better mileage, not difficult to install. Have 4.7 stroker, I Like It!.
@@YJ-xg3xr try youtube , wes drives over a car, blue with black hardtop. If you can't find that, Rick Gregor, youtube 4x4 videos, posi hill 2015 I think. Mission impossible music. My girl driving.
nice video
Thanks Greg
@@YJ-xg3xr i hope mine looks like that some day.
Great! YJ! Looks so much like mine, but mine is still all stock.
Thanks Matt! What year is yours? Might be a collector soon if you keep it stock and in good shape
@@YJ-xg3xr it’s a 92. It’s pretty much completely stock and in amazing shape. I’ve just been fixing it up slowly to make it perfect. I’ve done a bunch of videos on it on my channel.
@ matt brodie ahh yes, I've seen a video or two of yours. Subbed 👍
@@YJ-xg3xr Thanks man! I appreciate it! Hope you're doing well and having a some fun on the trails!
Hello! I have suddenly come into possession of a YJ Wrangler that belonged to my late father. Its a 1993 with a 4.0 straight-six and a 3-Speed auto. 180k miles are on it, definitely a driven vehicle. Not in bad shape but not perfect either. From what I can tell, most of it is stock. I'm overall not too much of a Jeep guy but this Wrangler is growing on me, if I were to keep it what are some of the first things I should do to this vehicle?
Good stuff. Im in the market and looking at one just like it. Does your YJ have a lift kit?
Thank you. Yes, it has a 4 inch suspension lift which is perfect for 33 inch tires
so sick, you should black out those headlight brackets tho!
Thanks Dom. That's a great idea. Maybe some LEDs too..
Great looking Jeep! What size wheel spacers are you running? I have a 1995 YJ with the 4 inch lift and same fenders, but I want to downsize from 33 12.5s to 33 10.5 tires. Thanks!!
Thanks Paul! I don't have any wheel spacers, I was able to order wheels with the correct backspacing for my setup
Nice looking YJ with sorted mods, but l prefer the 1995 with external clutch slave cylinder. So much easier to fix than the internal type.
Thanks Colin. Both the 94 and 95 YJs came with external slave cylinders so I'm in luck!
Cheers
@@YJ-xg3xr Yep you are correct 94-95 were the better ones. No hassle of removing the transmission just to change a leaking clutch slave cylinder. You made an excellent choice
Leaning hard towards purchasing my first wrangler. Have always loved the YJ. Honest opinion- ‘94 YJ 115k miles, new tires, needs shock body mount. Owner Asking $2k. Should I pull the trigger? (Afraid I’ll lose my shirt replacing body mount)
Is the body mount shot due to rust? If so, check the frame closely, especially at the transfer case skid pan mounts, steering box, rear shock towers and rear spring mounts. The one body mount shouldn't cost much to fix if that's the only problem area. The 94 and 95 models are definitely preferable, especially the 4.0L.
Hi, where did u buy the side markers? I love those with the black line around and have months looking for them and never found them
Superbrightleds.com
www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-lights-lamps/rectangle-led-truck-and-trailer-lights-5-led-braketurntail-lights-w-24-high-flux-leds-3-pin-connector/563/1768/
@@YJ-xg3xr Omg thank u so muchhh 💪🏻
Cool jeep can you tell me where you got your shift knobs?
Thanks Jerry. They are from Quadratec.com
Please share the link of the floor mats I can’t seem to find the proper ones thanks
Here you go! www.quadratec.com/p/rugged-ridge/floor-liner-kit-76-95-jeep-cj-wrangler-yj
Where did you get those diamond playing pieces on the sides?
I just picked up some aluminum diamond plate from a metal shop and had them shear it to width. Then I cut the angled ends at home and fastened to the body with rivets.
Don't even want to ask how much it all cost. Did you install the ARB lockers yourself? And how much did they run you?
I hear ya! I ordered most of the parts from Quadratec and did everything myself other than the lockers, re-gearing and upgraded axles. So even though it still adds up, it could certainly have cost even more. I wouldn’t expect to be able to recover all costs if sold but I built it to keep long term.
What brand is that rear seat? I haven’t seen ones with headrest before.
It's a Bestop Trailmax 2
www.quadratec.com/products/24277_10XX_PG.htm
where did you buy the mats and the seats ?
I found them both here: www.quadratec.com/
Do you know who made the fender flares?
They are Rugged Ridge 11632.10
Beautiful! What’s the mileage?
Thanks Gilbert! It has 130,000 original miles on the odometer
What kind of bummer do you have for the front end by chance??
It's a Smittybilt Classic
I got the 93 yj with the 4 cylinder I'm thinking of just running the 31s on it y'all think it will pull 33s or to much for the motor ??
You would have to regear from your 4:10 to at least 4:56
You can run 33"s with a regear of 4.88 gearsl. That's what I have in mine, with a 2.5 l
Where do you get the mat floors .?
They are Rugged Ridge floor liners from Quadratec.com
That's a good looking JEEP! I have an xj premiered on my channel, if you want too you can check it out.
Hi
Where did you buy all these stuff?
Most of the products purchased from Quadratec.com
What’s the front bumper?
Smittybilt classic
Hey do you want to sell your doors and hardtop?
Hey Mario, I already sold the top and am hanging on to the doors. Good luck with your search
That's a good looking JEEP! I have an xj premiered on my channel, if you want too you can check it out.