why the jeep wrangler YJ is the MOST FUN you can get for your money. my 5 reasons!

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[@brandonmcguffin9716]

I have a 1993 YJ with the 2.5 4 cylinder. It's still rocking the original engine and transmission at over 380k miles. Not powerful at all, but it's reliable and gets the job done well enough.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

How's the year I was born? Lol

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

!!*

[@matthewkunze503]

My 93 2.5l is almost at 200,000 and loving it!

[@Muncy77]

I gotta 318 in mine

[@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942]

Very reliable

[@hammerandanail4770]

Straight 6 is the holy grail for Jeep motors

[@austinharrison7515]

I have a 93 jeep wrangler 4.0 inline 6

[@BWalker-yg9en]

I have the 2.5.🥲

[@whosestone]

@@BWalker-yg9en My CJ and YJ are mad-squirrels and great for getting around town.

[@BWalker-yg9en]

@@whosestone my squirrels are extra angry with a t3 turbo. 💥

[@whosestone]

@@BWalker-yg9en I got a supercharger that fits but I'll lose AC!

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

I drove my 95 rio grande for 17 years without ever having a tune up. When It started running a little rough I took it to my mechanic. He actually saved the plugs and wires to show them to me. The plugs were fused to the heads and the wires were cracked and burnt. He said that there is no reason in the world why this thing even started let alone drove anywhere. Had to trade it because it rotted beyond repair. I'm looking for a replacement because nothing else comes close. after 17 years you actually form an emotional connection to them. The one thing that never let me down, "20 of snow, "8+ inches of water anywhere, anytime. As you can tell I really miss it!

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Love to hear it!

[@kerbydickerson9886]

I bought a 95 Wrangler YJ from the dealer new, I still have it. YJ!!

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

💪💪💪💪💪 I love to hear it!

[@BWalker-yg9en]

I've got a rio grande. I tossed in a turbo. I love it. Been a good rig. No rust. Reliable. Simple. Everything i need and nothing i don't.😊

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Absolutely awesome!

[@bernardbourdon2678]

Hi, yeah its true i have a 87 yj with 4.2l its reliable fun and cheap and easy to repair. For me its a 4X4 hot rod always fun to drive.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

The 4 cylinder is just like the 6. They developed the 6 based on the 4. Mine lasted 224k miles of hard driving. I liked the 4 so much I got another 4 to put back in it . Both amc both inline, both really good engines. And no matter what they say, the 4 is plenty powerful. I own a tj but really like the yj. I can’t really explain why lol

[@rodgerdodger4423]

I’m 16 and got a ‘89 YJ with a 4.2 and a 5 speed manual. Been in the family since brand new and spent most of its life on our farm in rural South Carolina. It’s a fun project and I love driving it every chance I get. Been told multiple times that it’s a very rare car so im probably never going to get rid of it!

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

That's what I like to hear!

[@jonaheaster7920]

All I've gotta say is don't ever get rid of it man! I got a 4.2l 5 speed as my first car right before I turned 18, have been daily driving it about 3 years now and the experience and skills you learn working on it are just as valuable as the car itself. If it's giving you issues and you're ever thinking about getting rid of it, just push through it man!

[@rbsafe]

Mine is a 1990 YJ 4 cylinder which I bought new as the cheapest, fun commute vehicle that I could afford at the time. Even though it is still mostly stock (did I hear gasps of "Heresy!") it's been a lot of fun over the years. Done a few off road / back road adventures. Aside from hoses, belts, etc the engine and drive train are all original, and work fine. I was nervous about the Peugeot 5 speed transmission but it's been OK too, as has been the throttle-body fuel injection. Two things have broken - the tailgate latch doesn't close properly, and the fuel gauge is wildly wrong (I use the odometer to guess when I should fill up). So, yeah, although not a classic, it's fun vehicle. Except on an Interstate where you feel like you're in a golf cart amongst the big rigs.

[@rbsafe]

In good conscience I need to add that, while great fun, a YJ in a crash is maybe the last vehicle I'd want to be in. A rollover? Maybe OK if seat belts are on and working right; did that once in a Volvo and walked away. But a driver-side T-bone in YJ? Ugh, don't want to think about it.

[@jessebfly]

I grew up with Jeeps. CJs and a YJ. The YJ was like “the drivable CJ” IMO. It was better at longer drives, wasn’t as tippy, but it still felt like a CJ. I still have my ‘88 4.2 IL6 and love it. It’s been lifted with new bumpers, new wheels, and rides on 33’s. Also just had it rhino lined- looks killer. replaced the crappy carb with a Weber 38/38 and oh baby...I had a lion under the hood ...until I fried the engine. 🤣 So I just had the engine rebuilt and I’m going with an injector kit on the next round, as well as the AR15 tranny, new clutch, and new transfer case. YJs are great Jeeps. Welcome to the tribe!

[@_Vexzz]

Im 16 my first car is the jeep yj, got it with rust and had some crash damage learned so much fixing it. Learned welding to fix rust and also learned manual. Great car

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

The value this brings you is way more than just a dollar amount. Excellent work!

[@justinhamilton8795]

Awesome, it’s cool u own one at 16…Been my dream car for awhile and finally got it a month ago…One of the best Vehicles out there, Thank God for a wonderful Creation ⚡️

[@stairman3151]

I currently have a 2003 TJ . 4.0 completely stock! No Rust! Yea, know,right?. It's currently getting a complete regular maintenance/tune up... ALL fluids,filters,etc. EVERYTHING!. On order is new 33" tires,wheels,2 1/2 lift from teraflex. Bumpers,warn winch,tube fenders,rock sliders. LED lights all the way around,and 1 1/2 DIN head unit. Yup, dropping a nice dime on it! NEW 33" tires

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

It gunna be awesome!?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

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[@edgiewalrath7299]

I have a YJ and you're right. So fun and easy to work on and get parts. And the YJ is so Bad Ass looking and I think all envy it

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

They don't want to admit the square headlights are superior!

[@fgjf1079]

@@blackpearlmedia7797I think YJ’s are going to be worth A LOT one day, as people will want to geek out with a square headlight jeep that was only offered for a few years.

[@adamshartley]

I have the 2.5 and haven't had any issues. Its not a race car! Im running 35s with 5.13s 5 speed. Ford rear diff and stock 30 up front welded. Still running the CAD with a cable. And she just goes any direction i point her. Stay safe and happy trails 👣

[@georgegarcia7416]

My sister in law gifted me her 95 yj...making me the 3rd owner....it's 100% stock...it has lived in Santa Cruz CA all its life...till last year...😱😱 the driving experience is so unique...and fun for sure.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Dang that's amazing!

[@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942]

In-line 4 is cool top speed is 65 or 75 mph But it’s reliable and easy to work on Just a small in line 6 Parts,upgrades ,a great engine Kinda bulletproof A little more speed would be great but other than it’s a great jeep

[@SimplyMustGo]

I have two YJs and I love them both. It's a blast to work on and drive. I also have a newer Jeep, but the YJs are my favorite, especially with no doors and no top.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Yeah they are awesome!!

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Something primal about an open air jeep... almost like a horse.

[@justinhamilton8795]

That’s how I drive mine

[@ethansteingruby9485]

I’ve got a 4 banger Jeep tj (2.5 not the 2.4l in the later years). It is the same as a 4.0, just with two cylinders chopped off. Equally as reliable. Still an absolute pig on gas though. As long as you have the right gear/tire size ratio, it’s really not bad at all cruising around town. Highway performance is pretty rough. I have had mine up to 85 MPH and it was absolutely terrifying. Even with the 4.0, they weren’t designed for highway driving. I can cruse at 70 mph all day long. Really YJs have skyrocketed in prices. They used to be a cheaper alternative to the TJ generation which came after it, but from what I have observed that is no longer the case. John Cena also owns a 2.5l YJ… there is a video on KZbin of him showing it off.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Nice to hear that it's just as reliable. I have to agree that they are not really rockstar on the highway but can handle it when needed. Jeep deals are getting harder to find but they are still out there! I got this at the hight of the market in 2021 and the seller came down over 50 percent on the asking. Granted it was in rough shape but still ran and drove

[@JeepTJWheelin]

There's nothing like wheelin' in a '41 - '06 short wheel base Jeep with the doors and top in the garage, where they belong! The military short wheel base is the most fun vehicle you will ever have during your lifetime. My '05 TJ Rocky Mtn 4.0 I6 with 3.73's on 32" bfg's is by far the best and most fun vehicle I've ever had. The best off roading by far is beach and dune wheelin'. Great quality family time! 🏖😎🎣 O|||||||O

[@ChadsGarage1]

Just picked up a 90 YJ last night ❤

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@ChadsGarage1 you are going to love it! Raw fun

[@ChadsGarage1]

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[@krntmy8]

I just inherited a 89 wrangler from my dad and want to fix it

[@karl6852]

Fuel injection was available in Oct of 88, when I bought my Sahara(89 model). I opted for carburetion, and paid the price. Stock carb was always a problem to maintain good idle. I think 89 was the last year carbs were offered. I think 88-89 was also the last year of half doors that didn't lock. Still have the Sahara, 180K and runs well with Weber carb.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

That's awesome!

[@FPSNovaS]

I love my yj. 4.2 ax15 and np231 got 4.10s and a webber carb, they are all wicked. Lots of torque at a decently low rpm. Yjs are pretty special being the last leaf spring on all 4 corners easily attainable Jeep, I never have had death wobble on 33s and they are tough as nails. Accept the dana 35 that thing has to go, 8.8s are fairly cheap. Nothing wrong with a good yj, they don’t have to be fast to have fun in the street either, some times it’s just fun to play with the torque and bang gears. The community is also great. Amazing video. Thanks for the good content

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@FPSNovaS thank you!

[@rawdata7569]

Just bought a 95 YJ. 4 cylinder, I'm not happy with how it performs in 5th gear, but just loving the thing. It's quite rugged

[@peterkornelson4843]

I got a 1990 yj islander your rite absolute ball to drive take anywhere parts everywhere at good prices just about the time you think you seen them all another unique ones comes around and all around reliable i have the 4.2 has been good other than the carberator is to small other than that very reliable

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@peterkornelson4843 I almost got an islander!

[@crumpb63]

Just a little clarification 4.2 was always carbureted. Replaced in 1991 by 4.0 always fuel injected. I had a 89 YJ 4.2 had a 3 speed auto 3in lift 33 x 9.5 BFG AT's. I loved it.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Thank you! Yeah I wanted that fuel injected 4.0 but I heard the 4.2 was a little stronger

[@lcrowe2011]

4.2 isn't really stronger, but if you live in a state without inspection requirements, you can swap out the carburetor and run the thing on next to no electronics. Mine is an 88 4.2 and stripped it of all the unnecessary electrical stuff. I'm rewiring the whole thing and building a custom dash.

[@easydayliving8213]

I absolutely love my 95 Sahara jeep. Hunter green, sitting high on 35s and I adore driving it!!

[@rockyesterline7942]

A 4 cylinder is a gutless wonder when the wind is blowing here. In Vegas Because I see them. Mine is a 93 Jeep Wrangler. 4.0 6 cylinder 5 speed. Power is okay but I would rather have a 350 Chevy auto. That's what I will put in it someday if This engine or transmission goes bad. And that's like never in my lifetime. Probably about the best engine ever made. Other than the 327 Chevy motor.

[@shattergraveknight3378]

Don't forget the Toyota 5.7 that thing is awesome too.

[@rockyp544]

Agreed, the yj was a great starter jeep for my son in high school. He learned so much and enjoyed building and encouraged the wife and I to both get jeeps of our own.✌️

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I love to hear it! So awesome!

[@heatmizer-jim6762]

I love my 93 with the 2.5. It's a pooch, but I just stay off the interstate. LOL 6" Suspension lift, 4" body lift on 35's. Don't want to drive anything else! ;)

[@solarflare4259]

One of the most positive videos about the YJ Jeep I've watched so far! Thank you for posting! I feel encouraged to restore the '93 YJ, 4.0 my son has bought for me and which had been used mostly for off road trails..35x12.5 inch tires.. Those will come off...

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I appreciate the feedback! I don't play favorites, but I do have a very big soft spot for the YJ. I had a very positive experience owning it and will definitely own another!

[@Zoso981]

I own a 93 YJ work the 2.5-4 cylinder. Not a lot of power, but man, it starts every day and runs SMOOOOTH

[@jeepinbanditrider]

2.5 made as much power as the old 4.2, 4.2 had it beat for torque. The 4.0 was never carbed, you either had the carbed 4.2 pre 91 or the "HO" 4.0 91+ as far as the Wrangler went. the XJs had 4.0s from 86 onward but they were RENIX engines with a Renault fuel injection system. 91 brough the "HO" 4.0s to the whole lineup with the Chryco MPI system.

[@disgruntledconservativevet1798]

I own an 05 TJ and I wouldn’t sale it for anything. Actually I would like to find an LJ Rubicon but they are like unicorns, and go for a premium when you find them.

[@koolwhippe]

Hey there been wheeling and messing with Jeeps my whole life it’s a family affair I’m willing to help with any questions or tips! Love the video.

[@ronbeck8643]

I have a 1993 jeep wrangler why JM edition with the 2.5 L four-cylinder engine I’ve owned it for over 15 years, the in-line 2.5 four-cylinder engine is identical to the 4.0 in-line six engine but when it comes to reliability it’s completely bulletproof even inconsistent subzero temperatures

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

That's awesome!

[@joseromero344]

The inline 4 is SUPER reliable but it does struggle with highway speeds. Mine tops out at 65mph i have a 2.5" lift and 31s which is whats recommended for the 4cyl, anything bigger and you aint going past 65. Offroading its really good its really torquee

[@thomasempoule]

but no don't change the engine put a big turbo on it and reprogram the engine and change the gearbox put a 6 or 7 speed automatic gearbox and put fox shock absorbers

[@RobertAllen-k4q]

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[@bowhuntinbob9207]

Father inlaw wants to sell me his bone stock 95 yj with a 2.5. I'm seriously considering it since hes had it for so long and i know the history but its just sat it only has 127xxx but has some rust

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

They all do. I'd jump on it!

[@bowhuntinbob9207]

@blackpearlmedia7797 I've been driving it about every weekend so I'm liking it more but I already wish it was a 4.0

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[@guamandjiujitsu671]

My dad bought a '93 Sahara YJ with the 4.0 brand new. That thing was running strong until he sold it in 2019 (26 years!). Only thing that needed replaced was the starter and radiator outside of normal tune up. After he sold the YJ, he got a TJ lol.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Not surprised at all! What a great vehicle:)

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[@deathtrapgarage506]

I've had my '91 Wrangler S for 3 years now and in its factory state, it was the most fun I've ever had, felt like driving a gokart with the factory set up. Lifted it up on 33s and never could get it stuck (at least where I off road). Now I've swapped it to being a SBC powered 2wd hotrod, and for the 3 weeks that it was driving, it was a blast. Now I'm waiting on a crate motor to replace the one I blew up lmfao

[@deathtrapgarage506]

also, when I owned the 4 banger, it ran good, was reliable, and overall was a good engine. The AX5 transmissions are pretty weak and notorious for grinding gears eventually. Otherwise they're basically 4.0s minus 2 cylinders. Honestly, wouldn't get one again. After I lifted it, it couldn't get above 75mph even with the 4.10 gears. And it sucked gas down too, best I ever got was 11mpg. 5th gear basically becomes useless if you don't go to 4.56s or numerically higher. If I get another jeep I'd get one with the 4.0 or 4.2, but then again, I'd really get any other jeep to accompany mine.

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[@JuanGuajardo-x2c]

well our old jeep has seat belts on the bottom.

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[@genekraemer4181]

Just picked a 95 up for 2800$. Great video man

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

That's awesome! You're going to really enjoy it!

[@mr.e5930]

is there a way to change the headlights to round ones?

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[@xXxbuddergamingxXx]

I have a 1991 Jeep Wrangler 2.5l 4cyl Base. 187,xxx miles still running strong. Love my baby and the community around it

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I have heard great things about the 2.5! And yes the community is super good!

[@patriotmadness6231]

My dad’s got a 93 that has a dead cylinder I’ve been trying to take it off his hand. lol. But I couldn’t afford to fix it. Hopefully one day God willing.

[@johnanchondo]

You can basically rebuild these without removing the engine as long as everything looks good.Just did mine runs great,and not expensive.

[@Daniel-gw9im]

I have 5 jeeps jeep means just empty every pocket

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[@blazn_snafu]

Thank you for your videos i reallyenjoythem. Love my yj so much I have 2 92 and 93 o e is for craling the other a trail and driver rig. and the fun per dollars is there if you can do the work. Or have good friends for help.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

They do help you make friends and connections

[@blazn_snafu]

@blackpearlmedia7797 yes that they do. There is so many ready and eager for tips advice suggestions, and the memories and new friendships you make out on the trails or even parking lots.

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[@thechannel9637]

One question I have a 1992 2.5 and I’m new to jeeps how can I take the doors off?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

They should just lift up out of the hinges. Maybe have a helping hand! They can be pretty heavy and awkward. You don't need a broken toe!:)

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[@GabrielCruz-sl6zw]

I have the 2.5L inline 4 in my 94 Wrangler YJ. It’s 110% a champ. Ultra reliable just like it’s 4.0L big brother it just lacks the power. It’s still a torquey motor but don’t expect it do get you to highway speed quickly or maintain highway speed with a head wind lol. It won’t get you places fast but you will no doubt arrive…eventually😂