Tom95YJ's "The Smurf" Build.

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Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · May 24, 2013

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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crackedcornish

· #81 · Sep 22, 2013

will your dimmer work on those dash lights?

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #82 · Sep 22, 2013

crackedcornish said:
will your dimmer work on those dash lights?

The dimmer switch will turn them off. But I have read that due to the way led lights are designed you can not dim them. I sat on the Jeep for 20 minutes last night. They are easy on my eyes at night and I have eyes That are sensitive to light

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crackedcornish

· #83 · Sep 22, 2013

in a few of the different threads about replacing the gauge lights with LED's, I've noticed some people with later/different models can dim the lights. Since you've modded an early model YJ, was just curious if that trend was still going.

my guess is it's in the design of the dimmer

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #84 · Sep 22, 2013

crackedcornish said:
in a few of the different threads about replacing the gauge lights with LED's, I've noticed some people with later/different models can dim the lights. Since you've modded an early model YJ, was just curious if that trend was still going.

my guess is it's in the design of the dimmer

To be honest, my Dimmer is probably worn out, It has never really dimmed the factory lights. The switch is the same from 87-95

rebelbowtie

· #85 · Sep 23, 2013

It depends on the type of LED I believ

Gage56

· #86 · Sep 23, 2013

Looking Good Man :thumbsup:

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #87 · Sep 23, 2013

Gage56 said:
Looking Good Man :thumbsup:

Thanks now I am trying to decide on f/r Waggy 44's Soa on 35's or stick with my original plan

crackedcornish

· #88 · Sep 23, 2013

you know, this blue and black color scheme with the silver wheels is really growing on me...any plans for fixing the stripes on the passenger rear corner and front fender?

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #89 · Sep 23, 2013

crackedcornish said:
you know, this blue and black color scheme with the silver wheels is really growing on me...any plans for fixing the stripes on the passenger rear corner and front fender?

I intend to remove all of the stripes and replace them with a new strip kit after I get corner armor and sliders painted body color I will also have a hood decal an the islander logos on the fronts again. As far as wheels are concerned I am thinking I may use some wheels with a little bling on this rig. M/T classic locks with a black simulated beadlock ring. To enhance the chrome door handles and trim on the vent windows. I will also add chrome hood latches to accent.

crackedcornish

· #90 · Sep 23, 2013

sounds good...have you decided who's armor you're going with?

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #91 · Sep 23, 2013

crackedcornish said:
sounds good...have you decided who's armor you're going with?

Probably PSC corners and their own Rockers I like how they fit on my 95. If I don't make my own rockers

Hoxie

· #92 · Oct 12, 2013

Great build so far! Going to buy some LED lights for mine now... lol Think I might change them to red though.

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #93 · Oct 12, 2013

SH00T3R said:
Great build so far! Going to buy some LED lights for mine now... lol Think I might change them to red though.

Do it !

I got bored this morning so I decided to start looking at wheels for the Smurf.

I think I may go with these Nomad wheels from Summit racing. What do you guys think ?

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AmmitOsiris

· #94 · Oct 12, 2013

Tom95YJ said:
Do it ! I got bored this morning so I decided to start looking at wheels for the Smurf. I think I may go with these Nomad wheels from Summit racing. What do you guys think ?

Are they cheap?

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Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #95 · Oct 12, 2013

AmmitOsiris said:
Are they cheap? Sent from Peggy's office

100-110 wheel

AmmitOsiris

· #96 · Oct 12, 2013

Tom95YJ said:
100-110 wheel

Expensive so that's what 500 bones plus another Hun for shipping?

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crackedcornish

· #97 · Oct 12, 2013

Tom95YJ said:
I got bored this morning so I decided to start looking at wheels for the Smurf.

I think I may go with these Nomad wheels from Summit racing. What do you guys think ?

I like the wheels you already have better than those....maybe if they were 5 spoke instead of 6

Sparrows

· #98 · Oct 12, 2013

Tom95YJ said:
Do it ! I got bored this morning so I decided to start looking at wheels for the Smurf. I think I may go with these Nomad wheels from Summit racing. What do you guys think ?

I like 'em. Classy and clissic without too much "bling." Although I agree a 5 spoke would be a wee bit better. Cheers

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #99 · Oct 12, 2013

AmmitOsiris said:
Expensive so that's what 500 bones plus another Hun for shipping? Sent from Peggy's office

Free shipping Its 40 a wheel more then steel wheels

Tom95YJ

Discussion Starter · #100 · Oct 12, 2013

Sparrows said:
I like 'em. Classy and clissic without too much "bling." Although I agree a 5 spoke would be a wee bit better. Cheers

I would keep the wheels I have if they had a better B/S and were 8" wide.

I like the 6 spoke its different.

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