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Tom95YJ's "The Smurf" Build.

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Last Sunday, I had traded my Auto-X Project/DD Miata for a Pretty clean '89 Wrangler Islander . After looking for someone to trade for almost 2 years I found someone was willing to trade.

Specs on the YJ :

1989 Islander Edition (Pacfic Blue A.K.A. Smurf Blue )
4.2Lw/ Ba10 (works for now)
Hardtop with Full steel doors
208,000 miles
RUST FREE minus the P/S front fender

The Bad : Jeep would not idle on its own, and front axle would not engauge in 4 wheel drive. Minor repairs that would scare away most who are not too knowledge able with Jeeps .

My Plan for this Jeep is to keep it small yet capable for a DD/Light duty trail rig

Mods I intend on doing will be

2.5" Old Man Emu Springs (36R's)
Bilstein 5100 Shocks
TJ Grizzly wheels
31x10.50 Tires Probably a set of BFG KM2's
Take off Axles from a 4 Banger YJ for the 4.10 gears ( YJ has 3.07's)
Front and Rear Spartan Lockers
Front and rear bumpers most likely from Eddie (Beserk on here ) he did a Phenomenal job on the ones on my Last YJ !
Rock Sliders with a Tube on them I had PSC Rocker Knockers on my last YJ I may fab some for this one.
4 Hid Offroad lights like I have on the XJ (2 on bumper, 2 on Windshield frame )
8,000 lb Winch Either a Warn VR8000, or another Smittybilt XRC8 comp like I have on the XJ .
Spray bed-liner inside the entire tub.

Here are some pics from the first day once I got home with it.



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Today I also installed one of the Rare Vintage JF decals on the YJ

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Not really a big update on the smurf I did touch up some paint flaws on the face of the fenders and grille the other day. Since it is Pacific Blue nobody makes a touch up paint but I tired Duplicolor Ford Engine Blue. It is an exact match. Here's a few pics. I will clear coat it tomorrow then wet sand/buff/polish after a week so the paint fully cures.

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This weekend I did a little more minor work to the YJ, I wet sanded the fenders and grille, Painted them again, Did more sanding and painting. Then I was looking at the front of the YJ releasing it needed something else done. So I bobbed the bumper 13-1/4 " Once the paint cures I will be wetsanding and buffing the grille and fenders to get rid of the orange peel
(I will be replacing the parking lights and radiator so don't worry about the overspray )



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Just a small update nothing too big.


Yesterday I picked up a set of Rubicon Tj flares off if I Jeep II on here. (He's an awesome guy btw). So this is a preview of things to come I am currently waiting to hear what's going on with a semi local YJ being parted out. I should know by Thursday if I will get a new rust free p/s fender. If I do I will be painting and installing it. Then installing the Tj flares and removing the steps on the Yj.

I am unsure if I will keep the flares black or if I will color match them. If I keep them black the hardtop will be getting painted semi gloss black
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Today, I ordered some new lights for the YJ

Some TJ Markers for the TJ flares and some 4" LED Taillights




This is the part # for the LED Tails AutoSmart KL-25108RK
I paid $23.00 for the pair Shipped off Amazon

Saturday I will be picking up a rust free Fender off a 95 YJ , I will also be picking up a few cans of paint so I can paint it before installing the fender and flares.

I will also be picking up some cans of Semi gloss black paint for the hardtop I hope to take it off and get it painted next week some time . I am unsure if I want to keep the TJ flares black or paint them blue to match the factory yj flare color. When I do the TJ flare install I will be removing the steps . I may goto a metal supplier and get some 6x6 by 3/16 angle and make some sliders
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I got bored sitting around the house tonight so I started to paint the top flat black. I am gonna hit it with some semi gloss clear when it cures. Tomorrow I will finish up painting the top and installing the TJ flares Motor vehicle Fixture Vehicle door Automotive exterior Automotive lighting
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I got bored sitting around the house tonight so I started to paint the top flat black. I am gonna hit it with some semi gloss clear when it cures. Tomorrow I will finish up painting the top and installing the TJ flares

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Good choice of the top
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And a Mach up of the TJ flares. The running board will be removed Tire Wheel Automotive tire Vehicle Motor vehicle
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Black top looks much better

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ashland82391 said:
Looks great
Thanks. I am going to paint the spare tire bumper, Antenna mount , and wiper arms still I can't wait to see it with the Tj flares and flush mount LED Tails.

If I make my own rock sliders they will run me 130.00 So I may make them in a month or two.
Thanks. I am going to paint the spare tire bumper, Antenna mount , and wiper arms still I can't wait to see it with the Tj flares and flush mount LED Tails.
ditto, i still have to do mine. Do you have to do that flasher fuse thing?
ditto, i still have to do mine. Do you have to do that flasher fuse thing?
You'll need a EL12 flasher relay they are a few bucks, I have read others have swapped the Hazzard Relay for the Turnsignal one either way they are less then 10 dollars .
You'll need a EL12 flasher relay they are a few bucks, I have read others have swapped the Hazzard Relay for the Turnsignal one either way they are less then 10 dollars .
Hmm, would you post up some pics when you do it? Thanks! :)
ashland82391 said:
Hmm, would you post up some pics when you do it? Thanks! :)
Sure will I checked my tracking #'s looks like they should be here Tuesday or Wednesday
In for more pics! Similar color scheme I'm doing too :)
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Here are some semi finished pics of the top I used 5 cans of paint and a few light Coats. I still need to shoot a couple more coats and paint the wiper arms.

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Today-Sunday I will be painting a replacement fender, removing the steps and installing the TJ flares possibly the LED tails also depending on how soon they arrive.

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I have to say Southern California vehicles are awesome. 24 year old bolt came out easy no rust and I didn't have to use kroil or pb blaster

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Here is the finished product after the TJ flare install , and painting the black top.

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