Yj to cj dash conversion

Boss_hog · 03-09-2011, 04:04 PM

Okay soooo....

I Just bought my first jeep and wow can you say rust! It's a 91 and I'm currently in the process of resorting it. I've just torn her completely down and starting to fix her.

My million dollar question is how hard is it to do a dash conversion? The metal part in my yj dash is shot with rust and needs replacing. I figured that if I'm going to replace it anyways I might as well make it a cj dash, but how much is this going to run me and where can I get parts for it? Also if anyone knows some good threads to help me with the build that would be awesome

I'll update with some pictures of my current dash too

Tompatt · 03-10-2011, 09:18 AM

from FAQ. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/y...ctures-634392/

it seems pretty straight forward. you can also google the swap and there are some good write ups as well.

offroad91yj · 03-10-2011, 01:13 PM

dont know if the cj dash will fit .If you are wanting that look go down to the metal store and get a piece of steel sheet the size you need and copy the cj dash on to the sheet metal and mark all the hole an cut them out .

scubamc · 03-10-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by offroad91yj

dont know if the cj dash will fit .If you are wanting that look go down to the metal store and get a piece of steel sheet the size you need and copy the cj dash on to the sheet metal and mark all the hole an cut them out .

It will fit and has been done many times. Check out http://sites.google.com/site/doubled...tom-dash-parts Dan can make you a custom dash or you can find you a CJ dash and do the swap.

Here are a few swaps.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/m...ersion-975774/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/y...roject-893782/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/y...h-swap-964874/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/a...w-dash-991512/

Boss_hog · 03-10-2011, 03:13 PM

Yeah I was doing some research and found double d fab and I'm definitely going to get my dash from them

Boss_hog · 03-10-2011, 03:16 PM

Quick question how come the pictures don't load for a couple of those threads?

scubamc · 03-10-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss_hog

Quick question how come the pictures don't load for a couple of those threads?

Where ever they are hosted at they have probably been deleted.

sebastian22 · 03-10-2011, 03:29 PM

please dont change it...but you should know that your avatar is far too distracting. i clicked on your thread and suddenly didnt even care about what was written up there. but yeah good luck with your conversion.

g4x4xgeoff · 03-10-2011, 03:30 PM

Yes, I got excited by your avatar.

complete let down.

Boss_hog · 05-27-2011, 02:18 PM

Here is the dash i am getting from Dan @ double d fabrication.

the Dash total + shipping = 307

I am getting these gauges from summit racing too : http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CMB-07-0001/

Boss_hog · 05-29-2011, 01:21 PM

Here is what my dash looked like before. I decided since it was in this bad of shape I would do a complete metal one.

The one from Double D Fab looks great IMO and I am really excited to get it on and back together. It might be a few weeks before I get to it bc I have a ton of other work to do on the JEEP. Once I am finished I think this dash is guna look sick tho

Thanks for reading.

Boss_hog · 05-31-2011, 02:32 PM

And some more pics of my rusted old dash...

Boss_hog · 11-29-2011, 12:51 PM

I finally painted the dash and am almost ready for the install. The dash itself has been sitting in my garage for a few months now just waiting. The hold up was my jeep build. The Jeep had quiet a bit of work to do and Im glad to say its almost over.

I will be getting all my gauges and indicator lights soon. Just purchased them yesterday.

Here are some photos...enjoy

Boss_hog · 12-05-2011, 05:23 PM

I put this question up in a new thread hoping to get a faster response, but maybe someone here can help too.

I decided to get some new gauges. Aftermarket Autometer designer black ones to be specific.

Now all the gauges I purchased are Electrical. Mechanical are what was in the 91 yj originally. The big question is how do I wire all this junk up

Thats putting it simply

I had to get Electrical because they only had electrical in the 3 3/8 size speedo I needed.

Looks pretty sweet dont it

Now if I can only hook it up.

These are my indicator lights. I got two green, one amber, one Red, one White, and one Blue. They are from www.K-four.net They are the chrome 214 series. They are .312 diameter hole size ones

Boss_hog · 12-05-2011, 05:27 PM

Pleas excuse my ignorance for electrical wiring. I know I am 21 and am a big boy and should learn how to do this on my own but I really have no clue. So if anyone can help me out you might have to respond as if you are talking to a child

It is sad but true.

This is my current dilemma and you will soon see how little I know about electrical wiring. I probably should have thought about this before starting this dash project...o well.

This is the mechanical speedometer wire. It went right in the back of the old speedo that I had.

If you noticed it has a little needle in side that spins. This cabel connects to my transfer case. which then tells me how fast I am going Im assuming. There are two wires on the transfer case. One that is this cable that connects to the speedometer and another one that is ...Well I dont know what it is.

Now if you look really closely on the back of my new speedometer you dont see a spot to put this old wire cable in. My guess is I am going to have to do something about this ey

So my point is has anyone ever done this swap before and can they help me please??? I have read around and looked at other threads but still do not understand what I need to do. Please be specific as possible lol. I know I am an idiot when It comes to wires I am probably over complicating it, but I just do not want to mess any thing up and reck my gauges or something.

From what I have read the 91 yj is set up for both mechanical or electrical gauges. Also in other threads people talked about VSS and what not