Pics of the Jeep Tub Swap Project

medunwoody · 12-25-2007, 01:08 AM

So since Christmas vacation finally came around I've got a month off from college to work on my jeep. The plan that I have is to replace the tub that is currently on my '85 cj7 with a '91 yj tub. The jeep is mechanically sound and the frame has almost no rust. The body however has a lot of rust that just has to go. I plan on swapping the body out and painting both the body and the frame and herculining or something the interior. Hopefullly, I'll be able to replace a few parts and upgrading along the way. I am going to use the original fenders that were on the jeep and found a newer hood with no dents. I got the yj tub fairly cheap because it was in a fire. The only damage aside from surface rust is a little warparge around the vent on the cowl. Anyways I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions along the way. So far I've removed the old tub and have the *new* one dropped in. I'm working on fixing the vents, tailgate, and other fitment issues that are involved with the different tubs before I pull it off to be painted.

**jeepskate** · 12-25-2007, 01:17 AM

Good luck...you've got a good support group here to work with and your goals are certainly attainable if you stay on track.

medunwoody · 12-29-2007, 11:37 AM

Does anyone know where I could get a hydraulic clutch conversion? I was kinda wanting something that works a little better than the stock mechanical one? I have the 258 with the T-5 if that helps at all.

molsenice · 12-29-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by medunwoody

So since Christmas vacation finally came around I've got a month off from college to work on my jeep. The plan that I have is to replace the tub that is currently on my '85 cj7 with a '91 yj tub. The jeep is mechanically sound and the frame has almost no rust. The body however has a lot of rust that just has to go. I plan on swapping the body out and painting both the body and the frame and herculining or something the interior. Hopefullly, I'll be able to replace a few parts and upgrading along the way. I am going to use the original fenders that were on the jeep and found a newer hood with no dents. I got the yj tub fairly cheap because it was in a fire. The only damage aside from surface rust is a little warparge around the vent on the cowl. Anyways I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions along the way. So far I've removed the old tub and have the *new* one dropped in. I'm working on fixing the vents, tailgate, and other fitment issues that are involved with the different tubs before I pull it off to be painted.

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