I currently own a 03 TJ and love it..but nothing..NOTHING will ever be as sexy as the YJ interior. The gauges..the steering wheel...so old school..so rustic...so "yes Im a jeep dont fuck with me"...something that the modern jeeps (07 and beyond) are missing. Great video man! Feel free to check out my recent jeep TJ or if you wish my older yj videos. The YJ died when someone cut me off at 45 MPH Cape Cod, MA
I agree. The yj was the last jeep to me to retain that hardcore jeep feel. The plain simple interior, rough riding leaf springs, and the simplicity of modding or repairs. I watched your vid when you 1st got your yj as well and It was a clean yj too. I will never get rid of my 93 yj even though I recently bought a new DD(sports car). I bought my yj stock and all the repairs and mods done by me. I was meaning to make a vid of mine as well and I probably do it once it gets warmer like in the spring.
Thanks, I love my YJ. I installed my lift about 6 years ago. Purchased from Four Wheel Parts Wholesalers. It was a "Genuine" 4 inch kit for around $450. Four Wheel Parts owner also owns Pro Comp and Rancho. If you buy one of their "Genuine" brand kits it will come with Pro Comp springs and Rancho shocks. I recommend getting a kit with full leaf spring pack replacement ,no add a leafs or blocks. I had a Rough Country kit on one of my Toyota pick ups. It was a good kit and held up well to abuse.
Great to hear it Jose . Can't wait to see your YJ. I would suggest that when you put your springs in or just in general use anti-seize on all the fasteners except the lug nuts,and even the studs can do with a pinch , if they are rusty. It will make it much easier to take it back apart and work on it. You don't want to fight a stuck nut/bolt on the trail. Or even worse break one off. The downside to this is that you must check the nuts/bolt for tightness regularly. Thanks for watching.
Don't feel bad, I can't even keep up with what day of the week it is anymore. I actually ran a t-case drop for a couple months after installing my current lift. I was holding off reinstalling my other t-case w/SYE and running the shortened XJ driveshaft again after I install my new rear axle but I couldn't stand having to hold it into 2nd, 4th, or Reverse. I ditched the t-case drop and reinstalled the other t-case and am much happier. The increase in ground clearance is also a plus.
Hey man .. nice rig! I've built many cars and many engines. I've worked on a Jeep here and there until I bought my '91 YJ. I have found that the 4.0 engines are super tough. Great job on your YJ, she looks like all business ... Like it!
Nice yj I actually just bought me 95 yj about a year ago and I have to tell you love ive always ben in to fast cars bmw well got to say I love off roading .. looking at your video gave me some pointers on what to put on my jeep as I still trying to learn about offroading white type of suspension what it needs what it doesnt need. Hopefully Ill upload a video of mu yj soon and ill let you know
They are 33 x 12.50 x 15" Super Swamper TSL Bias Ply on 15" x 8" steel wheels. If you get Swampers , get the the bias plys, the radials are egg shaped . No amount of balancing will take the vibration away. A round tire also works better off-road, an egg shaped tire will cause some hopping, and you will lose traction.The downside to bias is they get a temporary flat spot from sitting overnight, but quickly goes away once you start driving and the tires warm up. Of many tires these have been best
As for Rustys, I have no experience with them. I have been wheeling for about 19 years. In that time I have had many sets of tires on light trucks. BFG, Micky Thompson, Mud King, Goodyear, Dunlop, GT Savero, Interco Thornbird, Bogger, and TSL Super Swampers. Of all of the tires these Super Swampers have the most all around off road traction , rocks , mud , dirt you name it. However, a good street tire they are not, and wear quickly, but max off road traction is what is important to me.
The front driveshaft is still stock length. At full flex it rubs the skid plate. I think it would be worse if removed the t-case drop. I did not mention in the video but the Dana 60 is a high pinion and the rear driveshaft angle is nearly 0 degrees and I don't get any of the rear driveshaft vibration any more. Your point is valid and honestly I have been thinking about removing the drop and notching the plate for the front driveshaft, to gain a couple of inches of ground clearance. Thoughts?
Ya this is a Sahara and does have A/C and has always worked. I don't use it much but every time I have, it has blown ice cold air every time. I have never had to recharge the system. It does make a difference on a hot day where rolling down the windows is not enough.The downside is that it makes the my engine run a little hotter than usual, so make sure your cooling system is up for it and keep one eye on the temp gauge.I cycle it manualy to prevent overheating. Also the rear pass wont feel it
Years ago I installed the t-case drop when I installed the 4" lift. After wheeling I noticed a thin ring of fresh metal on the front shaft exposed that lined up with the skid. I have never actually seen it touching. The SYE was installed much later with the axle swap. Perhaps pitching the drop would be a good idea, it would be nice not to fight getting it into 2nd,4th,and reverse. I checked out your YJ on your channel ,...... looks nice. You make quality videos. Love PB blaster, great stuff.
On level ground it gets about 18mpg city / 18mpg hwy (top on) and about 16/16 top off. Not bad for a rolling brick with 250,000 mi.! I use only synthetic oils and 89E gas. I also run DuraLube fuel treatment often, which is the only fuel treatment I have used that noticeably works. It cleans the gunk out very well.
DUDE MINE HAS 748.000 MLS ON IT ! STILL RUNS GREAT !HAD IT BEFORE MY SON WAS BORN ! AND HES NOW 16 ! I ALSO HAVE A LIFT WITH 33 SWAMPERS TOO , MAN THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE MINE , GOOD LOOKING JEEP MAN , LOL , MUDD SAFE BRO .
Thanks for the info. I don't think I want to buy a new (used) YJ without A/C. I guess I will also need a loud stereo to drown out the sound of the AC blower as I recall it being really loud.
About 900-1100 with machine work and a master rebuild kit assuming a new camshaft will be needed. standard rebuild no stroker. but I will be replacing clutch too so add 120 to that...then of course all fluids. Im doing the tear down and rebuild with a buddy. I keep it under 3000 too, and use a 10-30w oil. but it has some serious valve chatter and two cylinders I am sure are losing compression.
I have a 35 12.50 r15 on my factory tire carrier, only problem with it is the weight of the tire brings down the gate with it and when closing it I have to push the tire up and forward
@TheKrasnaludek I don't know if you have driven both the YJ and the TJ, I liked the YJ because it was alot more solid feeling with the leaf springs than the TJ's coils, driving a TJ with a rear locker on the freeways here in the Pacific NW is sketchy due to the tracks made in the road.With a TJ, changing lanes requires being on the ball so you don't end up 1 1/2 or 2 lanes over. The YJ was also less expensive to set up, money went further. If you get one get the 4.0L HO and pitch the dana 35c.
Thanks, I love my Jeep. Rattle caned mat black and some rust gives it character. Some guys want to keep their Jeep looking clean and shinny and are afraid to scratch the paint and never use it for what it was intended for. However , It's their Jeep and they can do what they wish with it, I choose to use mine for off-road and are not worried about scratches. It has been a trooper. Thanks for watching.
I am as surprised as you are.I can only tell you that, I keep the maintenance up, replace parts with only the best and use synthetic oils.I also try to keep the RPMs below 3000 at all times. As far as the engine goes. Aside from plugs, wires, hoses . belt and such, I have only had to repair the exhaust, replace 2 water pumps , and the alternator. Its been a great rig. P.S. This was my daily driver for 5 yrs in heavy Portland traffic. Do you know how much is that rebuild going to run ya?
Did you happen to upgrade the brake master cylinder and booster when you put in those rear disc brakes? If so what brand did you use? Also, how does the jeep do on the highway with the 4:56 gears?
I had a 4" lift on my YJ years ago and was running the stock front driveshaft with no skid plate clearance issues and the slip-joint had enough length not to be an issue. I didn't run a t-case drop at that time and had a SYE with a shortened XJ front driveshaft in the rear of the YJ. I even ran a stock TJ front driveshaft for a short time which has a larger diameter tube and still didn't rub. Did it rub before you installed the t-case drop? T-case drop does point the front yoke up more.
Nice set-up. That D60 is awesome. My girlfriend and I both have Wranglers that I've been making build videos on, but we're not quite to your point yet. How do you like your OX locker? I'd like to get some air lockers for my TJ at some point, but I wonder if a cable operated one might be less susceptible to damage.
I love your jeep. Great build. I have a 87 yj 2.5L stocker for now. You know any recommendations for a good lift kit--any opinions on rough country or rustys offroad? Also, how do those super swapers last you? I was planning on getting Wrangler Duratracs because their good on any terrain. Thanks!
I have a 1995 with 76000 miles. I buy batteries most of it is original The top is aftermarket I bought a set of tires. It has a standard transmission and is a 4 cylinder engine which makes it uncomfortable to drive on freeway. Simple electronics no radio no ac So I don’t have many issues mechanically. There’s a recall on the 6:57 emergency brake and the windshield took a rock from semi in Arizona. Pretty much it’s the same as when I bought it in 1995
What wiring harness did you use to wire up those pro comp front lights? And also, where did you find a good deal on that dynatrac dana 60 rear axle? Did you ever consider going with a ford 8.8 swap?
Derrick wood got the rear end from 4 wheel parts wholesalers. Considered the 8.8, the dynatrac dana 60 was 100 percent new with double thick housing over a stock dana 60. Far superior to an 8.8, all i had to do was add perches and shock mounts. This axle is basically bulletproof with this setup.
Derrick wood with 15x8 wheels no issues... as opposed to 15x10. I have ran 15x10 on my toyota and can say the 4” narrower overall width helps in some cases.
What's your ring & pinion size ? I'm using a 35" tire and my gears are too long , do you know what size should I use ? Thank you Awesome jeep by the way...
I'm assuming you have a Jeep. I'm running 4.56 gears. With 33's I am just about back to stock gearing. I can row through all the gears with plenty of power. I would probably not go any lower than this with 35's and factory axles, you will just break from the torque. Stock axles can only handle so much, and were only designed to withstand stock size tires, and even then you risk breaking. Your drive train is only as strong as your weakest link, axle shaft and drive shaft are the most likely breaking points. If your going to run 35's I recommend 4.56 and lockers and slip yoke eliminator. A locker can actually take stress off axles. With open diffs , if you are running a ratio lower than 4.56 all it takes is a tire getting air and being too much on the gas when the tire comes down to snap an axle. You might check on axle swap options if you want a trail reliable rig. The rear axle in Wranglers are garbage and not worth putting money into....in my opinion. But I understand not everyone can afford an axle swap. Hope this helps.
The lift is a 4" full spring package w/shocks(replaces old springs) on all four corners. The lift and wheels were purchased through "4 Wheel Parts" in Portland,OR on 82nd Ave. The lift was advertised as "Genuine" brand. 4 Wheel parts owns "Procomp" and "Tenneco" (better known as "Rancho"). The springs were Procomp and the shocks were Rancho. The wheels are steel 15x8 Procomp series 97. Tires 33x12.50x15 SuperSwamperTSL Bias ply.
adamdarby43 it has brackets that attach to the factory hard top itself and another set that attach directly to the factory roll cage. Its a Kargomaster brand.
On your pro comp front bumper did you have to drill holes yourself in the bumper for the fog light mounts? Or did the bumper already come with pre drilled holes?
Derrick wood warn is really nice. I went with Pro Comp because its basically identical to the warn version at half the cost. Unless you cant live without the “W” cut into both sides of the bumper , just get the pro comp its the same thickness and quality as Warn. You can even add the Warn hoop to the Pro Comp if you want to add radiator protection and the Warn look.
Have you had any issues with you warrior spring plates? as far as tension on the u bolts or nuts coming loose with relocating your rear shocks mounting location on the plates? Would you say its better than having it on the axle tube?
Derrick wood absolutely no issues. Highly recommend this set up. My stock rear end shock mount mounted to the tube was garbage and broke off one day going down the street! Never again will i have a trail rig with tube mounts. The warrior set up protects the lower mount and is much stronger.
Bro, how did you manage to get that 4.0 to go 250,000 in a Wrangler...XJs typically go that even lifted and all...but my 1992 YJ 4.0 has 184,000 miles and it needs a rebuild bad..someone must have taken car of your 4.0..mines been beat on...BTW I paid $3200 for it when it had 168,000 miles in 2012. Rust free Florida Jeep.
@jeepcollector91....... I must be getting Alzheimer's. I guess its been a long time and I remembered wrong. As I was making a new "top off" video I realized my mistake. My driveshaft wasn't rubbing the skid, it was rubbing on the downpipe of the exhaust after I installed my Banks header. Wow is my face red!!! Removing the t-case drop still sounds like a great idea though.
Leafs are much more solid and stable than coils.On the street,in my opinion coil springs are too mushy. Especially when a rear locker and lift is installed,when shifting, the rear end will,(depending on the road),swing to one side,sometimes shooting you a half lane over if you are not ready for it.It can be sketchy.As well when you go over lumps in the road, the jeep tends to have an uncomfortable floating action. However coils will generally flex more off-road.I like my leafs.They don't do this.As well my Jeep has very little to no roll when cornering, even with the sway-bar disconnected.
***** cool man.. I've read good and bad things about them.. I'm putting a 8.8 in the rear and it's spooled.. trying to decide whether my Dana 30 is worth getting an Ox for..
William Small Here is my 2 cents... In my experience deciding to keep the dana 30 really boils down to these 2 things; your budget, and what size of tire do you plan on running. Replacing the diff carrier , ring/pinion, axle shafts with stronger and more durable components strengthens it to effectively what is a dana 44. In a perfect world we would all run Rockwells and Rockjock 60's. Doing a front axle swap of anything over a dana 44 cost nearly 3 times the amount in the end than beefing up a dana 30 that will handle 33" tires like a boss. At 35" tires I would start to get worried a little, at least with a 6cyl. engine, but would still work. Maybe with a 4cyl. this might not even be a concern until you get over 35's.If I planned on running 37's or larger, I would ditch the dana 30. I live by the motto; "Your rig is only as strong as its weakest part." I don't trailer my rig, so I might be a little conservative. Trail repairs suck. The 8.8 is not a bad way to go, I almost got one myself, but I got a great deal on my Dynatrac 60. It was 100 percent brand new and twice as thick of a housing than standard 60's. In all with disc brakes, locker,drive shaft, slip yoke eliminator, etc, etc. it cost about $5500. I was happy to toss that turd dana 35c.
***** 35s are all you need around here, any bigger and you start being to tall to really get deep in these mountains.. An Ox locker will be the most expensive upgrade to the 30 I think... That and chromoly's and I should be good... I do have the 4 banger ;) I can't wait to ditch my 35, and my 8.8 is sitting in the garage too lol...
Good to know I will definitely keep that in mind. and yeah I learned that the, the hard way haha. it is bumer I check lug nuts every week and every now and then I come across a few loose nuts. Your welcome
that jeep looks like mine exactly same flat color and 33,s super swampers hey did you say 4 milions miles at 5.15 that's seems not right your frame looks mint here in Canada the frame rot out on all jeeps
I have nearly the same jeep (can check it out on my page) but I have some really cool fender flairs .. they will fit your jeep nicly ... im offering 400 for them ..
I currently own a 03 TJ and love it..but nothing..NOTHING will ever be as sexy as the YJ interior. The gauges..the steering wheel...so old school..so rustic...so "yes Im a jeep dont fuck with me"...something that the modern jeeps (07 and beyond) are missing. Great video man! Feel free to check out my recent jeep TJ or if you wish my older yj videos. The YJ died when someone cut me off at 45 MPH
Cape Cod, MA
indeed
I miss my yj
I agree. The yj was the last jeep to me to retain that hardcore jeep feel. The plain simple interior, rough riding leaf springs, and the simplicity of modding or repairs. I watched your vid when you 1st got your yj as well and It was a clean yj too. I will never get rid of my 93 yj even though I recently bought a new DD(sports car). I bought my yj stock and all the repairs and mods done by me. I was meaning to make a vid of mine as well and I probably do it once it gets warmer like in the spring.
I don't know how many times I've felt like drooling over this video
Thanks, I love my YJ. I installed my lift about 6 years ago. Purchased from Four Wheel Parts Wholesalers. It was a "Genuine" 4 inch kit for around $450. Four Wheel Parts owner also owns Pro Comp and Rancho. If you buy one of their "Genuine" brand kits it will come with Pro Comp springs and Rancho shocks. I recommend getting a kit with full leaf spring pack replacement ,no add a leafs or blocks. I had a Rough Country kit on one of my Toyota pick ups. It was a good kit and held up well to abuse.
Great to hear it Jose . Can't wait to see your YJ. I would suggest that when you put your springs in or just in general use anti-seize on all the fasteners except the lug nuts,and even the studs can do with a pinch , if they are rusty. It will make it much easier to take it back apart and work on it. You don't want to fight a stuck nut/bolt on the trail. Or even worse break one off. The downside to this is that you must check the nuts/bolt for tightness regularly. Thanks for watching.
I have a 2008 JK and I really want a TJ or YJ as a project and trail rig. You have a great platform and the miles racked-up are impressive.
Don't feel bad, I can't even keep up with what day of the week it is anymore.
I actually ran a t-case drop for a couple months after installing my current lift. I was holding off reinstalling my other t-case w/SYE and running the shortened XJ driveshaft again after I install my new rear axle but I couldn't stand having to hold it into 2nd, 4th, or Reverse. I ditched the t-case drop and reinstalled the other t-case and am much happier. The increase in ground clearance is also a plus.
I have a 92 YJ, love that thing to death. Its full of little quirks, but all around the best vehicles I've ever owned. Dig your mods.
Hey man .. nice rig! I've built many cars and many engines. I've worked on a Jeep here and there until I bought my '91 YJ. I have found that the 4.0 engines are super tough. Great job on your YJ, she looks like all business ... Like it!
i love your tires. modest and down to earth, not like those balloons people associated with off road.
Sweet Jeep man. I wish my YJ had the same work done as yours.
Man I miss my YJ. Owned alot of cars but nothing like a jeep
true that
Nice yj I actually just bought me 95 yj about a year ago and I have to tell you love ive always ben in to fast cars bmw well got to say I love off roading .. looking at your video gave me some pointers on what to put on my jeep as I still trying to learn about offroading white type of suspension what it needs what it doesnt need. Hopefully Ill upload a video of mu yj soon and ill let you know
Awesome Sahara! Got a 92 Sahara myself and I love it. Got lots of vids of us playing if you feel like watching some mudding
They are 33 x 12.50 x 15" Super Swamper TSL Bias Ply on 15" x 8" steel wheels. If you get Swampers , get the the bias plys, the radials are egg shaped . No amount of balancing will take the vibration away. A round tire also works better off-road, an egg shaped tire will cause some hopping, and you will lose traction.The downside to bias is they get a temporary flat spot from sitting overnight, but quickly goes away once you start driving and the tires warm up. Of many tires these have been best
As for Rustys, I have no experience with them. I have been wheeling for about 19 years. In that time I have had many sets of tires on light trucks. BFG, Micky Thompson, Mud King, Goodyear, Dunlop, GT Savero, Interco Thornbird, Bogger, and TSL Super Swampers. Of all of the tires these Super Swampers have the most all around off road traction , rocks , mud , dirt you name it. However, a good street tire they are not, and wear quickly, but max off road traction is what is important to me.
The front driveshaft is still stock length. At full flex it rubs the skid plate. I think it would be worse if removed the t-case drop. I did not mention in the video but the Dana 60 is a high pinion and the rear driveshaft angle is nearly 0 degrees and I don't get any of the rear driveshaft vibration any more. Your point is valid and honestly I have been thinking about removing the drop and notching the plate for the front driveshaft, to gain a couple of inches of ground clearance. Thoughts?
Just finished my video series on restoration on my YJ - liked yours :)
Thanks. I will take a look at your build.
Cool thx
Ya this is a Sahara and does have A/C and has always worked. I don't use it much but every time I have, it has blown ice cold air every time. I have never had to recharge the system. It does make a difference on a hot day where rolling down the windows is not enough.The downside is that it makes the my engine run a little hotter than usual, so make sure your cooling system is up for it and keep one eye on the temp gauge.I cycle it manualy to prevent overheating. Also the rear pass wont feel it
Years ago I installed the t-case drop when I installed the 4" lift. After wheeling I noticed a thin ring of fresh metal on the front shaft exposed that lined up with the skid. I have never actually seen it touching. The SYE was installed much later with the axle swap. Perhaps pitching the drop would be a good idea, it would be nice not to fight getting it into 2nd,4th,and reverse. I checked out your YJ on your channel ,...... looks nice. You make quality videos. Love PB blaster, great stuff.
Where did you get those pin stripe decals on the jeep? It looks great!
Derrick wood they were on there when i bought it. I like the look too !!! Thanks for watching
amazing YJ i have a 89 with the 4.2L hoping to build it up this summer . if you have tips and tricks let me know
On level ground it gets about 18mpg city / 18mpg hwy (top on) and about 16/16 top off. Not bad for a rolling brick with 250,000 mi.! I use only synthetic oils and 89E gas. I also run DuraLube fuel treatment often, which is the only fuel treatment I have used that noticeably works. It cleans the gunk out very well.
great build!
DUDE MINE HAS 748.000 MLS ON IT ! STILL RUNS GREAT !HAD IT BEFORE MY SON WAS BORN ! AND HES NOW 16 ! I ALSO HAVE A LIFT WITH 33 SWAMPERS TOO , MAN THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE MINE , GOOD LOOKING JEEP MAN , LOL , MUDD SAFE BRO .
Thanks man. Got to love a YJ. .
My dads giving me his yj for my 15th birthday, so excited!!
Congratulations, they are alot of fun! You have a great dad.
nice jeep im looking into getting a 1992 yj and nice subaru sti in the background
Thanks for the info. I don't think I want to buy a new (used) YJ without A/C. I guess I will also need a loud stereo to drown out the sound of the AC blower as I recall it being really loud.
About 900-1100 with machine work and a master rebuild kit assuming a new camshaft will be needed. standard rebuild no stroker. but I will be replacing clutch too so add 120 to that...then of course all fluids. Im doing the tear down and rebuild with a buddy. I keep it under 3000 too, and use a 10-30w oil. but it has some serious valve chatter and two cylinders I am sure are losing compression.
I have a 35 12.50 r15 on my factory tire carrier, only problem with it is the weight of the tire brings down the gate with it and when closing it I have to push the tire up and forward
@TheKrasnaludek I don't know if you have driven both the YJ and the TJ, I liked the YJ because it was alot more solid feeling with the leaf springs than the TJ's coils, driving a TJ with a rear locker on the freeways here in the Pacific NW is sketchy due to the tracks made in the road.With a TJ, changing lanes requires being on the ball so you don't end up 1 1/2 or 2 lanes over. The YJ was also less expensive to set up, money went further. If you get one get the 4.0L HO and pitch the dana 35c.
Thanks, Good luck with getting your Jeep, they are a lot of fun. Gimmie a shout if you post a vid of it, I would like to see it.
I got the upgraded led headlights love them
Thanks, I love my Jeep. Rattle caned mat black and some rust gives it character. Some guys want to keep their Jeep looking clean and shinny and are afraid to scratch the paint and never use it for what it was intended for. However , It's their Jeep and they can do what they wish with it, I choose to use mine for off-road and are not worried about scratches. It has been a trooper. Thanks for watching.
Love the pin stripe decals on the jeep! where did you purchase them?
I am as surprised as you are.I can only tell you that, I keep the maintenance up, replace parts with only the best and use synthetic oils.I also try to keep the RPMs below 3000 at all times. As far as the engine goes. Aside from plugs, wires, hoses . belt and such, I have only had to repair the exhaust, replace 2 water pumps , and the alternator. Its been a great rig. P.S. This was my daily driver for 5 yrs in heavy Portland traffic. Do you know how much is that rebuild going to run ya?
nice rig man
Great looking YJ you have but is there a reason you are still running the skid plate/t-case drop after installing the SYE? Just curious.
Did you happen to upgrade the brake master cylinder and booster when you put in those rear disc brakes? If so what brand did you use?
Also, how does the jeep do on the highway with the 4:56 gears?
Nice rig!
I had a 4" lift on my YJ years ago and was running the stock front driveshaft with no skid plate clearance issues and the slip-joint had enough length not to be an issue. I didn't run a t-case drop at that time and had a SYE with a shortened XJ front driveshaft in the rear of the YJ. I even ran a stock TJ front driveshaft for a short time which has a larger diameter tube and still didn't rub. Did it rub before you installed the t-case drop? T-case drop does point the front yoke up more.
Nice set-up. That D60 is awesome. My girlfriend and I both have Wranglers that I've been making build videos on, but we're not quite to your point yet. How do you like your OX locker? I'd like to get some air lockers for my TJ at some point, but I wonder if a cable operated one might be less susceptible to damage.
Cool ride
Can you please show me how your cargo rack is mounted?
I love your jeep. Great build. I have a 87 yj 2.5L stocker for now. You know any recommendations for a good lift kit--any opinions on rough country or rustys offroad? Also, how do those super swapers last you? I was planning on getting Wrangler Duratracs because their good on any terrain. Thanks!
sweet yj
just like my F'ing YJ. the best of the best
Does or did your AC ever work when you owned the Jeep? If it did how well does it work? I have one with AC and am not sure if it's worth fixing.
Are jeeps around this old still in running condition usually? I'd love one for a daily car just looking around :)
Yeah they would still be in running condition probably not the one in the video though
Kyle Standard yes i just got one
Kyle Standard Yes, I have a '95 4 cylinder. And I drive it to work daily. 160k miles. If it ever lays down on me, I'll have another one.👍
I have a 1995 with 76000 miles. I buy batteries most of it is original The top is aftermarket I bought a set of tires. It has a standard transmission and is a 4 cylinder engine which makes it uncomfortable to drive on freeway. Simple electronics no radio no ac
So I don’t have many issues mechanically. There’s a recall on the 6:57 emergency brake and the windshield took a rock from semi in Arizona. Pretty much it’s the same as when I bought it in 1995
nice jeep!!
Is this still your daily driver? And also what pressure do you set your 33 inch tires at? Just curious
What wiring harness did you use to wire up those pro comp front lights?
And also, where did you find a good deal on that dynatrac dana 60 rear axle? Did you ever consider going with a ford 8.8 swap?
Derrick wood got the rear end from 4 wheel parts wholesalers. Considered the 8.8, the dynatrac dana 60 was 100 percent new with double thick housing over a stock dana 60. Far superior to an 8.8, all i had to do was add perches and shock mounts. This axle is basically bulletproof with this setup.
I have Gibson exhoustmanifold for 4 years no problem!!
Thanks , I will keep that in mind when I replace my factory one.
How were those 12.50 tires able to hold up in Oregon's narrow roads?
Derrick wood with 15x8 wheels no issues... as opposed to 15x10. I have ran 15x10 on my toyota and can say the 4” narrower overall width helps in some cases.
Beautiful... I have a 1995 YJ too... which size of tires are those?
Interco Super Swamper TSL Bias ply 33x12.50x15
Cool... I wish I could get some of those here! Thanks buddy!
What's your ring & pinion size ?
I'm using a 35" tire and my gears are too long , do you know what size should I use ? Thank you
Awesome jeep by the way...
I'm assuming you have a Jeep. I'm running 4.56 gears. With 33's I am just about back to stock gearing. I can row through all the gears with plenty of power. I would probably not go any lower than this with 35's and factory axles, you will just break from the torque. Stock axles can only handle so much, and were only designed to withstand stock size tires, and even then you risk breaking. Your drive train is only as strong as your weakest link, axle shaft and drive shaft are the most likely breaking points. If your going to run 35's I recommend 4.56 and lockers and slip yoke eliminator. A locker can actually take stress off axles. With open diffs , if you are running a ratio lower than 4.56 all it takes is a tire getting air and being too much on the gas when the tire comes down to snap an axle. You might check on axle swap options if you want a trail reliable rig. The rear axle in Wranglers are garbage and not worth putting money into....in my opinion. But I understand not everyone can afford an axle swap. Hope this helps.
what does that silver shifter do on drivers side?
Love your Yj! Do you run factory rubber motor mounts and transmission mount? Just curious
Derrick wood yep, the ones im using are stock mounts and work just fine. The only time I would change them is if doing a body lift.
I got the top off today and I think I will post a "top off video" tomorrow.
What tires are those
love your yj. what color is that?
Matte black
What lift do you have and what wheels? I just purchased a 94 yj and yours looks great! thanks!
The lift is a 4" full spring package w/shocks(replaces old springs) on all four corners. The lift and wheels were purchased through "4 Wheel Parts" in Portland,OR on 82nd Ave. The lift was advertised as "Genuine" brand. 4 Wheel parts owns "Procomp" and "Tenneco" (better known as "Rancho"). The springs were Procomp and the shocks were Rancho. The wheels are steel 15x8 Procomp series 97. Tires 33x12.50x15 SuperSwamperTSL Bias ply.
What brand and size and type are those 2 front foglights on your bumper?
Procomp 6"
How does your roof rack attach? All the roof racks I've looked at have bars that run down the side?
adamdarby43 it has brackets that attach to the factory hard top itself and another set that attach directly to the factory roll cage. Its a Kargomaster brand.
@@FastFerrariF355 does I love your YJ! Does it have all factory rubber motor and transmission mounts? Or is it poly?
What year explorer disc brakes set up and was it a direct bolt on
David Adams Dynatrac adds it when they manufacture the axle. Bought in 2000.
On your pro comp front bumper did you have to drill holes yourself in the bumper for the fog light mounts? Or did the bumper already come with pre drilled holes?
Derrick wood drilled holes for fog lights and winch
Haha sorry "you" drilled or was it pre drilled?"
Derrick wood i had to drill them
Oh okay gotcha. What do you think of the warn front bumpers?
Derrick wood warn is really nice. I went with Pro Comp because its basically identical to the warn version at half the cost. Unless you cant live without the “W” cut into both sides of the bumper , just get the pro comp its the same thickness and quality as Warn. You can even add the Warn hoop to the Pro Comp if you want to add radiator protection and the Warn look.
Have you had any issues with you warrior spring plates? as far as tension on the u bolts or nuts coming loose with relocating your rear shocks mounting location on the plates? Would you say its better than having it on the axle tube?
Derrick wood absolutely no issues. Highly recommend this set up. My stock rear end shock mount mounted to the tube was garbage and broke off one day going down the street! Never again will i have a trail rig with tube mounts. The warrior set up protects the lower mount and is much stronger.
Haha thats exactly what happened with my factory tube mount!
Do you have the warrior spring plates in front too?
Derrick wood using stock plates on front axle. They work fine.
Are the warrior spring plates thicker metal than the factory plates?
Derrick wood yes they are
Bro, how did you manage to get that 4.0 to go 250,000 in a Wrangler...XJs typically go that even lifted and all...but my 1992 YJ 4.0 has 184,000 miles and it needs a rebuild bad..someone must have taken car of your 4.0..mines been beat on...BTW I paid $3200 for it when it had 168,000 miles in 2012. Rust free Florida Jeep.
@jeepcollector91....... I must be getting Alzheimer's. I guess its been a long time and I remembered wrong. As I was making a new "top off" video I realized my mistake. My driveshaft wasn't rubbing the skid, it was rubbing on the downpipe of the exhaust after I installed my Banks header. Wow is my face red!!! Removing the t-case drop still sounds like a great idea though.
Thanks
Do you have the factory steering box?
Derrick wood yep. Box is original factory.
How do the leaf springs ride compared to coilovers?
Leafs are much more solid and stable than coils.On the street,in my opinion coil springs are too mushy. Especially when a rear locker and lift is installed,when shifting, the rear end will,(depending on the road),swing to one side,sometimes shooting you a half lane over if you are not ready for it.It can be sketchy.As well when you go over lumps in the road, the jeep tends to have an uncomfortable floating action. However coils will generally flex more off-road.I like my leafs.They don't do this.As well my Jeep has very little to no roll when cornering, even with the sway-bar disconnected.
JEEP! POWER!!!!!!
I don't think you mentioned what axle you have in the front... You said you had chromoly's in it but what type of axle is it? Dana 30 still??
Yes. Factory 1995 Wrangler Dana 30 high pinion.
***** cool man.. I've read good and bad things about them.. I'm putting a 8.8 in the rear and it's spooled.. trying to decide whether my Dana 30 is worth getting an Ox for..
William Small Here is my 2 cents... In my experience deciding to keep the dana 30 really boils down to these 2 things; your budget, and what size of tire do you plan on running. Replacing the diff carrier , ring/pinion, axle shafts with stronger and more durable components strengthens it to effectively what is a dana 44. In a perfect world we would all run Rockwells and Rockjock 60's. Doing a front axle swap of anything over a dana 44 cost nearly 3 times the amount in the end than beefing up a dana 30 that will handle 33" tires like a boss. At 35" tires I would start to get worried a little, at least with a 6cyl. engine, but would still work. Maybe with a 4cyl. this might not even be a concern until you get over 35's.If I planned on running 37's or larger, I would ditch the dana 30. I live by the motto; "Your rig is only as strong as its weakest part." I don't trailer my rig, so I might be a little conservative. Trail repairs suck. The 8.8 is not a bad way to go, I almost got one myself, but I got a great deal on my Dynatrac 60. It was 100 percent brand new and twice as thick of a housing than standard 60's. In all with disc brakes, locker,drive shaft, slip yoke eliminator, etc, etc. it cost about $5500. I was happy to toss that turd dana 35c.
***** 35s are all you need around here, any bigger and you start being to tall to really get deep in these mountains.. An Ox locker will be the most expensive upgrade to the 30 I think... That and chromoly's and I should be good... I do have the 4 banger ;)
I can't wait to ditch my 35, and my 8.8 is sitting in the garage too lol...
just starting my project
Are you still running the t case drop with the sye?
Chris Spencer nope... the t-case drop has been taken out. Helped the clearance quite a bit.
What do you get for gas mileage?
NJ has gas men too
what size is the spare?
33x12.50x15
thanks, good looking jeep! id like to lift mine at some point, right now i can only fit 31s or so
That 4.0 has been listed as the best off road engine ever made.
I would agree.
remind me Jurassic Park
I got a 94 hardtop 2.5 .. I want a yj Witj 4.0 an ac
Good to know I will definitely keep that in mind. and yeah I learned that the, the hard way haha. it is bumer I check lug nuts every week and every now and then I come across a few loose nuts. Your welcome
that jeep looks like mine exactly same flat color and 33,s super swampers hey did you say 4 milions miles at 5.15 that's seems not right your frame looks mint here in Canada the frame rot out on all jeeps
My Jeep Is a Black 1994 Wrangler YJ. theres is nothing like a jeep
I have nearly the same jeep (can check it out on my page) but I have some really cool fender flairs .. they will fit your jeep nicly ... im offering 400 for them ..
Nice looking yj. You should check out my yj on my channel.
Thanks I will check it out right now.
thanks. i love checking out all the square headlight sporting wrangler.
Bought in 2006 for $5,300.
Engage / dis-engage front axle locker.
250K on my 4.0 burns nothing! It does have a little tick, But I cannot to save my life blow it up!
That 4.0 is near perfection. Bullet proof and plenty of torque.
my jeep is a range rover.,., anyone want to trade????? oh., nice jeep brah
Ivo Omar Quinonez Thanks brotha. I used to have a 04 Land Rover Range Rover. Sweet rigs.
+Ivo Omar Quinonez No your range rover is a range rover...Jeep is an actual name brand so you don't call anything else a Jeep that isn't.
My Toyota is a Miata
Rusty jeep to be putting all those expensive parts on..
love your yj. what color is that?
love your yj. what color is that?