Did I sell my 4Runner for an old Jeep Wrangler YJ?

[@failranch9542]

I recommend people with older Jeeps, if they can, to take the top off and lay the windshield down. Make sure to secure it. That makes you feel like you're sitting on it instead of in it and just, to me anyway, is extremely satisfying.

[@DBCoffroad]

I tried it for a bit without the windshield. It's fun but I like having the bug shield in front of me. haha

[@VikingBerzerker85]

had a 93 YJ, absolutely loved it. wish I still had it. I look forward to seeing how this build goes.

[@kennithhowell9800]

You will need the synchronizers in the transmission. That would be the issue with the grinding going into 3rd. That jeep looks to be a pretty solid Jeep to start a build with. Keep it in the family pass it down one day

[@chiefknowstomuch]

I've been building Jeeps and other 4x4"s for the passed 25 years and my most favorite rig to upfit is a unmolested YJ like the one you've inherited, lucky guy! looks like your pops did a great job maintaining that great old Jeep. I will definitely be following your build.

[@DBCoffroad]

Thanks! Yea I'm really looking forward to tinkering with this Jeep.

[@Hillbillypunk]

I inherited my aunt's '92 YJ. I absolutely love it!

[@DBCoffroad]

Nice! Any modifications?

[@Hillbillypunk]

​@@DBCoffroadit has a set of skyjacker springs, I think they're good for a 2.5" lift, 31" tires, and the entire thing, inside and out, is Rhino Liner. Other than that, it's a bone stock 4.0, 5 speed 4x4 with 151,000 miles and absolutely zero rust.

[@DBCoffroad]

@@Hillbillypunk That's awesome!

[@LivingOnCash]

Hey, I live about an hour and half south of Reno. I have a built '95 YJ. TBI 350 Chevy, 700R4 trans, 241 TC, Dana 44 high pinion front, D60 rear, ARB lockers on 37's. Lots of great wheeling in this area.

[@thatoneguy-nl6po]

Yee Especially with that lift get rid of that track bar Cant wait to fallow this build

[@DBCoffroad]

Thanks!

[@ItsTOUGHtobeFascinating]

I love my 22 Runner. But I kept my 94 YJ. It's paid for, easy to work on and fun. New leaf springs and a lift stopped me breaking eggs on the way home. Track bar is off. I painted it with Monstaliner. I've got new seats to put in and a new center console. It was a great purchase.

[@DBCoffroad]

That's awesome! Thanks for the comment.

[@nealesmith1873]

Great project! I am very happy with my 95 YJ. I highly recommend the tie rod flip with "one ton" tie rod ends instead of using a drop pitman arm. Also, get the steering box brace. In the rear, using the MORR shock mount relocators and moving the lower shock mounts to the axle has kept the shocks much safer from rocks. These small details will result in a much more reliable Jeep.

[@jk_wrangler13]

Man I feel ya on wanting your dad's old jeep. My dad passed away 14 years ago and I have his old 97 Dodge diesel truck. Wished I could get his old truck back on the road, but I don't know much about diesel's and really don't have the money or help to fix it. It brakes my heart that I can't get it back on the road. In my opinion the yj's were the best jeeps ever made. I had a 95, bought it brand new and loved that jeep. There wasn't anywhere I couldn't take that jeep. I never did anything to it. In stock form it still had no problem go everywhere. Hope you can fix it up and take that jeep on many adventures.

[@DBCoffroad]

I hear ya. I think it’s pretty special to have a piece of your dad in this way. Thanks for watching and hope you get your truck rolling again soon!

[@jk_wrangler13]

@DBCoffroad thanks.

[@beachsidebooy]

Those steel wheels are great

[@jeepinbanditrider]

Those old 5 spoke steel wheels use to be my go to for my Jeeps. But they have a recessed inner lip that catches mud and dirt and quickly throws them out of balance. The "Sawtooth" steelies like you have on the front are my current go to. They look good to me and don't have that inner lip that catches junk.

[@DBCoffroad]

Yea I noticed the "mud pocket" as well. The sawtooth one on the front is actually the spare so it's the only one I have for now.

[@jeepinbanditrider]

@@DBCoffroad you can get refurbed sawtooth wheels for about 75 bucks each.

[@danielsalm6410]

Love it! Nice Rig!

[@DBCoffroad]

Appreciate it!

[@lucasr5675]

Looks like a great project coming up! Do it for Dad!

[@DBCoffroad]

Thanks!

[@TJY2K]

Id delete the sway bar and track bar yesterday

[@DBCoffroad]

Haha agreed. I wanted to do some flex testing with some ramps to see the difference first.

[@TJY2K]

@@DBCoffroad make a video on it if you do pls!

[@CB-425]

Good call with sye No sway bar needed! Love my 87 YJ Nothing fancy just fun

[@pra3t0rian]

Cool build bro. Keep it coming.

[@DBCoffroad]

Thanks!

[@davidadams6012]

I have 3 yjs i love them i have a 89 with a 4.2 a 90 with 4.2 they are automatic and a95 with a 5 speed

[@DBCoffroad]

That's a sweet collection!

[@Yelladog78]

I daily a 93 Jeep yj Renegade, it doesn't much to make them really capable rigs

[@cj7andotherjeeps940]

It looks like the Jeep has the fuel pump cutout. I did it on my Cj7 a few months back.

[@DBCoffroad]

Yea it does. It's covered with duct tape right now haha. I need to get a GenRight cover to clean it up.

[@scottsgirldanno]

Adams or Tom Woods driveshaft for a replacement driveshaft since you already have the SYE. You will need the driveshaft before you do the swap, both of their websites explain how/what to measure to get the correct length. Oh, put the lift on first, that will change your measurement.

[@DBCoffroad]

Thanks for the info! I appreciate it.

[@SunrayGarage]

sweet!

[@porterbramwell656]

Go synthetic line. It’s safer and lighter. I run the badlands apex 12,000

[@DBCoffroad]

I agree. I also have the Badlands 12k on my 4runner 🤘🏻. I was going to just buy synthetic line for this winch to see how that goes.

[@bruceklassen8261]

How does this Jeep have NO Rust 😮

[@jfisher2370]

Western desert he mentioned it was from NM -- My 94 YJ came from a mix of CA, AZ, & then MT (where I got it in 2017) It has zero rust frame or body. Me being originally from NE US couldn't believe it. $5K later it was mine.

[@bruceklassen8261]

@@jfisher2370 amazing

[@BWalker-yg9en]

Bought mine in eastern Oregon. Zero rust.👍