skyj
1990 Jeep wrangler
Engine:
4.2 w/ 4.0 head swap.( Soon to be MPI 5.2 V8)
MC 2100 carb
HEI distributor
AX15 recently rebuilt
NP231 with Advanced adapters SYE
E-350 Brake Master cylinder
Suspension:
Bastard pack saggy Grand Wagoneer springs for 2""of lift and 4""stretch
1"" shackle lift
Cut down 2"" body lift to 1.25""
Front axle:
Dana 30 4.56 gears
Lengthened front CV shaft out of XJ
XJ solid shafts
OTK tie rod flip with goferit inserts
Rear axle:
Ford 8.8 with detroit Locker
XJ CV shaft cut and balanced
4.56 gears
Tires and wheels:
35x15.5x15 Super Swamper TSL SX grooved for better traction on snow and ice mounted on15x10 American Racing aluminum wheels
33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-terrain TA my street tires mounted on 15x10 Ultras
Exterior:
Modified stock poly tank to accomodate a rear 3-4" stretch (aka dimple mod). Custom homemade front winch bumper, Warn 5687 winch, rear homemade 2x4 3/16" steel bumper with swing away, fiberglass front Flat fenders. stand-alone radiator support, CJ front clip
Interior:
high lift jack, custom homemade .50 cal ammo can center console with cup holders , pineapple grenade shifters, Grant Steering wheel, Front seats out of 99' TJ, middle row leather seat out of '07 suburban. Hybrid TJ/YJ cage.
Future Mods:
Full rear corner armor
Front/Rear tube fenders
I bought this jeep a little over 5 years ago and I have been slowly adding to it as time and money allow. I built this jeep to handle anything Montana terrain can throw at it and the occasional trip to Moab. When I was in high school my dad and I built a CJ5 from the ground up it was a great bonding experience for my Father and I.
Now I have this jeep to slowly build up with my three Sons. Almost every single bolt or piece of equipment has been rebuilt or assembled by me with help from my boys. From welding the custom bumpers, to the suspension, to the 4.0 head rebuild we've done it all.
We recently built a stand-alone radiator support to accommodate a cj front clip.I also installed a middle row leather seat out of a '07 suburban for a new back seat. now my kids can comfortably ride with me on those long trail rides.
This is why I Love the YJ its such a great platform for you to build your perfect jeep. Right now we are in the process of installing a 5.2L V8 out of a '93 grand cherokee, should start the tear down sometime around Christmas.
I know some of you are going to scoff and mock the cj clip, what can I say I Love it. I have incorporated so many parts form various jeeps into this build my jeep represents what every YJ owner should appreciate a truly home built rig.
I know this jeep inside and out and enjoy working on it. check out my build thread for more info.