Jeep Wrangler YJ (1990): The Boat On The Road | Test Drive | DCG #3

We Drove this 1990 Jeep Wrangler on and off the road to see what it's like.
This boat on the road gave us a really fun day.
Dutch Car Guys Review Episode 3
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Car Profile
0:54 Walk around the car
2:32 Test Drive
5:37 Leaving the asphalt for the first time
7:35 Vincent finally leaves the asphalt
11:05 Conclusion

[@derelict_wanderer]

Great review! Just subscribed. New owner of a YJ that I restored. Mine is a 4.0 I-6 with the auto. There are things you can do to help soften the ride a bit, but yeah, they're bouncy. Fun to drive. Definitely happier below 55mph with the top folded down. You don't see the gray top that often, especially with full doors. Looks like the owner swapped in a 'Sahara' model passenger seat. I daily mine. I agree about roadtripping. Trailer it or flat tow it and enjoy it there. I have a different Jeep for roadtripping.

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks for the feedback man. Nice that you restored one back to its glorydays. And thanks for the info on the seats and top. Have fun with your fresh jeep 👍

[@thatoneguy-nl6po]

I daily mine too But i think the reason the ride was so rough on theirs is bc they had leaf springs and track bars That wasn’t the entire reason They had a lift and the trackbars I bet you they never removed the track bars when they lifted it So they are just driving on suspension that is all bound up

[@eddieengland9886]

​@thatoneguy-nl6po Mine is on leaf springs and still has all the track bars with a 2" body lift (from previous owner) and it drives great on the highway. That's with 33's and steel wheels as well.

[@cadentannery4626]

Exactly on point, its all about the feel, the simplicity, and the freedom. Even 50 years after ww2, the yj still feels so utilitarian and so close to that original MB.

[@dutchcarguys]

It's just simplicity and utilitarian. And it stood the test of time. Just a lovely little offloaded. Thanks for the comment man👍

[@DaveWhiteInYoFace]

Watching this makes me really happy. You guys are great. Jeeps are so fun.

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks man comments like this make our day 👍

[@rallypointgaming703]

My dudes, that's not even off roading yet, that's a well maintained dirt road

[@dutchcarguys]

We know, but it was the most offroading on public roads we were going to get.

[@ukjeeper]

TBF, there's not a huge amount of (legal) offroading in the Nederlands, from what i've seen. And the geology is not exactly Moab (or Johnson valley, Mojave Road, Rubicon, etc). I ridden parts of the Nederlands TET, on my bike. It's flat, mostly farm tracks and not particularly challenging.

[@jbhk7977]

@@ukjeeper I live in the south part of the province of Limburg . . . that's where it gets a little more up and down hill, but nothing like the US.

[@ndubgolfer]

100% correct on the vibe. Not a daily driver, not an SUV, not a car.. a machine. Built to explore. Lifted or modified its just not the same. 90’ies was a true AMC. Well done.

[@dutchcarguys]

You are completely right!

[@ndubgolfer]

@@dutchcarguys You would not know the wheel spec on the would you. The fit looks great.

[@dutchcarguys]

There BFgoodrich radial mud terain t/a 33×9.50R15 Ltd Hope you can find them 👍 Have a good one

[@NewWorldFilm]

American owner of an 87' Wrangler here. I'm glad y'all liked it. I just want to let you know that if that in fact has the 4-cylinder engine then it is actually a fuel injected throttle body intake. So not a carburetor but great video! I enjoyed it because overall you captured the feeling of driving an old Jeep. I have driven mine on a few three-hour road trips but it’s like being on an Apollo mision when you get above 60 mph. You guys should check out the old Top Gear episode on the wrangler from 1993 which can be found on KZbin as well as the Motorweek video on the 1996 Jeep Jamboree which features this generation Wrangler being driven in its original form on the famous Rubicon Trail.

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks for the feedback man. That you did a 3 hour trip in it is a mission in the jeep 😅. Also regular car reviews did 1 from 1950s lately. Have a good day mate👍

[@eddieengland9886]

I really enjoyed your review. Watching two dudes driving what i love for the first time and having a ball. I have a 1995 YJ Sahara with the 4.0, automatic and just put black steel wheels with 33x12.50R15's on it and it drives down two lane highway at 70 straight as an arrow with me steering with one finger. Don't let others fool you guys, these old Jeeps run great and smooth on any highway.

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks man. We need to drive a 4.0 sometime. Have fun adventures in yours enjoy. Have a good one 💪

[@matteomartone8817]

Watching this at 2:30am makes me wanna leave bed and go grab my YJ for a ride! 😂

[@dutchcarguys]

There is always time for a adventure with the YJ🫢. Have fun you're next trip.

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

🔥🔥🔥

[@EpicDutchCraft]

Hey guys, an other duchie here with a jeep yj, exept I do got the 4.0 i6 wit a manual 5 speed, and I can relate to the funny stering in the machine, I realy live it

[@dutchcarguys]

Awsome to hear man. Bet that is a torque monster with the i6. Hope you will have some cool adventures with it 👍

[@bigseff23]

I like the narrow tires

[@jbhk7977]

Geweldig dit, I have a 4.0 TJ for over 6 years now, never had an issue with it. This Jeep feels like the best Jeep in the complete line up of Jeeps. The only downside are the Dutch gass prices. Before this TJ I had 2 YJ's, 2 CJ5's, 3 XJ's and one M38-A1. But the most awesome looking Jeep will always be the YJ (imho) One day I hope to swap a YJ tub to my TJ frame . . . best of both worlds in my opinion. 11:48 The drag link joint at the pitman arm is completely shot, watch closely how it moves. Replace this and check the other joins of the steering components as well and I can assure you, the steering will tighten up and it will drive fine on the road. I run 33x12.5x15 tires on my Jeep and it steers very tight on road with a little toe out.

[@broneauell]

Godlike quality and camera work 👀 love the narrative. Very promising channel!

[@JP_O6]

Awesome video! Loved it, I'm another YJ guy, I own a 92 Sahara Edition manual with I6 4.0, 53k miles on it, lots of fun to take it mudding and through old mountain Jeep trails, helps I live right next to the mountains too haha.

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks! With lots of fun next door that sounds like the perfect car for the place 👌🏻

[@steelmill]

That tire and wheel combo is a different look but I like it.Good content.

[@dutchcarguys]

Yea the wheels are a good fit on the Jeep. Thanks for the comment man. Have a good one 🙌

[@Batlizard74]

Enjoyed the video. I have a 94’ YJ 2.5L. My steering wheel was the same. It’s very easy to fix the steering wheel issue. It is a fun vehicle. I love the fact it’s such a simple vehicle. It does ride pretty rough due to the leaf springs. There are some suspension kits that enable it to ride. Mine was a little sloppy on the road, but after replacing some of the front steering components, I’m surprised how much better it drives now.

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks! We can image it would be a really good and fun car with the mods you're talking about!! ❤️

[@brennanrobert318]

As a long time YJ owner, that boat steering, it's probably just worn out bushings/other steering components. That said, great video, and I think you captured the feeling overall!

[@dutchcarguys]

Hello man. It probably is the bushings and other parishble items in the steering rack. But still so mutch fun. Thanks for your comment and have some safe adventures with your YJ👍

[@ukjeeper]

Owner of a 1991 YJ here in the UK, that i shipped back from the US when we moved home. No steering issues for me, but my suspension was upgraded and improved. I'd suggest that the suspension on the one you drove is a 1/3 of a century old, completely stock, possibly never maintained, and it shows. I can imagine how the original rubber bushings on the various suspension parts have aged. (Badly). Replace those, with polyurethane bushings, and it should make a difference. If you like the YJ, try and get your hands on an FSJ. Cherokee or Grand Wagoneer from the late 70's/early 80's. They're quite popular in the Nederlands, I seem to recall. Last time we stayed in Hoofddorp, there were a couple parked and in good condition. Kind of like an early Range Rover.

[@dutchcarguys]

What we hear and read this suspension updates are necessary for a good driving experience 30 years later. We are really interested in reviewing the other cars you mention. We will put them on our watchlist for cars!

[@Lethalihaze66]

Nice one💪🏼

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks! We really enjoyed making this one 🙌🏼

[@rodhowaboutthat4468]

The "Play" in your steering may be an Easy Fix. Most likely your steering gear box needs a small adjustment, loose the big Lock-Nut and turn the adjuster in the center about 1/4 turn (clockwise). Then tighten Big lock nut. It's Fixed. Video's on KZbin on doing this. I drive a 1994 jeep 😊

[@dutchcarguys]

Thanks for the information!

[@bttr2brnout792]

Love working on my YJ. 😆

[@dutchcarguys]

Great cars to learn some tinkering on. Have fun man.

[@bttr2brnout792]

@@dutchcarguys Mines a 1990. I like to joke around about their unreliability but they really arent that bad. My family has owned a few jeeps and ive learned a few of the issues mainly with the 4.0. I converted mine from a 4.2 to a 4.0 out of a 97 TJ. The issue with the TJs is that a few of the years had very thin piston skirts that like to break in the back 2 cylinders. My brothers 2000 Cherokee cracked the head (another issue for that year)...Other than those issues most of the wrenching has been add ons...But I really do like my YJ and I doubt I will ever get rid of it.

[@stephenhilton4665]

The steering and suspension can be upgraded so much to make it like a newer car. It probably wore out from years of use.

[@dutchcarguys]

Yea it's lived a hard life but getting some attention now. Have a good one 🙌

[@niffirg1113]

The manual transmissions in these (ax-5,ax-15) are made by aisin and are basically the same transmissions used in Toyota supras at the time ( with some gear ratios and stuff changed). Probably why it feels nice.

[@dutchcarguys]

That's a nice fact and can indeed explain why it feels so good. Even with the very long stick it feels sturdy and slots right in.

[@VloneUchiha]

Grandpa giving me a 89 for free with the 4.2. Has 157,000 miles but loaded with mods. Can't wait

[@dutchcarguys]

That's a nice gift! Hope you can enjoy it for many more miles.

[@joshuapeterson9392]

I daily drive mine, pretty nice but the parking brake is dangerous.

[@donaldtiernan5203]

I’m definitely into the tall and narrow tire look. What size tires does the YJ have?

[@dutchcarguys]

It's a 33×9.50r15lt by BF Goodrich. And yea it looks awsome

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

It's a jeep thing 😏

[@dutchcarguys]

And we love it, awsome machine.

[@mikemcelroy6449]

In the intro you call it a hard top... How am I supposed to trust anything said after that?

[@dutchcarguys]

It's a hardtop on paper and I believe the owners also have one laying around. But if you search for the plates you'll find the car is registered as a hardtop.

[@mikemcelroy6449]

@@dutchcarguys you just said that your reviews priortize being in line with the literature/documents over what you actually experience. Sorry guys, I can't trust your "reviews" to be accurrate.