I love the YJ love. They are kinda a forgotten jeep. Have had mine for over 20 years now and still love it. I appreciate you guys still making products for them.
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. This has been really fun for me to go back and do a build like this. Best bang for the buck!
@joshnasche54952 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see what else you do to the YJ. And can't wait to fix up my YJ wangler.
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is a really fun project for us.
@gunstrucksbbq2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this yj getting some love
@gerardomanuelortiztellado1460 Жыл бұрын
Very cool videos GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@larryalexander48332 жыл бұрын
That gas tank guard is going to catch and hold moisture and dirt . Needs drain holes in bottom
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
It has drain holes in each corner.
@HI-rb9bl2 жыл бұрын
Don’t have a yj but still a good vid as always!!! 🤘🏼
@bruceklassen82612 жыл бұрын
Very cool video 😎
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mickale-Moranis2 жыл бұрын
My YJ I bought in '12. 94, 2.5l, 5-sp and all the basics. It had the 1.5" tow bar bolted onto the back crossmember. Since its bolted only in the vertical plane, I flipped it to gain rear departure with the 26" tires (215s). When I went to 29"s (225 on 16" rims), the spare was too big and interfered with the hitch, so i upgraded to a tow bumper with the 2" tow hitch. TJs have a 90* bracket that bolts in for the wings of the rear crossmember. YJs have a plate that, like yours on the inside, gets welded on the outside of the frame for the crossmember wing support. I have that added having the welding done not by me. Nice on the fuel pump access. Base frame is riveted with sealant to the floor. Is there a seal for the top plate to the base frame as well?
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you picked up a good used Jeep YJ! As for the fuel pump access panel... The aluminum removable "cover plate" sits very flat on the base that is riveted down and silicone sealed into place. An additional seal is not necessary. However, you could add a thin foam seal to one side if you are concerned.
@nealesmith187320 күн бұрын
Very nice mods! The bolts on the bottom of the crossmember did not work for me because the springs were hitting them on full compression. Maybe this is not an issue when running 35's which limit travel (I have 33s).
@jasonbasonbobason2 жыл бұрын
Can GenRight and budget really be used in the same sentence?
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
Haha, in this case yes. We are really showing people how to build a YJ by putting the money into the upgrades that really count, so the Jeep would be capable of wheeling the Rubicon.
@seanfrank41582 жыл бұрын
I fully understand how handy that fuel pump access plate would be but it would pain me to no end having to cut out a whole bunch of perfectly good sheet metal in order to install that access plate....
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
I know the access plate is not for everyone. Especially if your Jeep is clean. However, if you ever need to drop the tank on the trail - it is priceless!
@MrMGutierrez842 жыл бұрын
cool videos, using your ideas to build my yj. Question, what boots are those youre wearing?
@houlester2 жыл бұрын
If money were no object and you wanted to build a GenRight Jeep would you recommend starting with a new JL or an older jeep?
@GenRightOffRoad2 жыл бұрын
It entirely depends on what you want to do with the Jeep and your end goal. How many people do you want the Jeep to seat?
@coler1542 жыл бұрын
this channel thinks money grows on trees lmao
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
@@coler154 Haha, no not at all. I am really trying to show everyone how a Jeep can be built with new and used parts a little at a time on a budget.
@cuttheloop2 жыл бұрын
define "Low Cost"
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
I originally proposed a budget of $10K. That is half the price of a used Honda Civic.
@dougharlow60372 жыл бұрын
I noticed you sealed the access plate to the tub with silicone but how did you seal the cover to the plate? Great video. Thanks
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
The aluminum removable plate sits very flat on the base that is silicone sealed in. An additional seal is not necessary. However, you could add a thin foam seal to one side if you are concerned.
@-_-John-_- Жыл бұрын
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@WidowYJ912 жыл бұрын
In theory that rear bumper could just entirely replace the rear crossmember correct?
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
Yes, in theory. The stock cross member is only 1/8" thick and ours is 3/16". Replacing the stock crossmember would require cutting off whatever is left and cleaning up the mating surface. Then MIG welding (not bolting) the next crossmember to the rear of each side of the frame.
@lindamoser253210 ай бұрын
Nice bumper. Are you familiar with the fuel tank 15 to 20 gal hack?
@jeffstewart4162 Жыл бұрын
Does Genright make a replacement tank as well?
@GenRightOffRoad Жыл бұрын
We do! That was actually the very product that the company got started with!
@ninja636397 ай бұрын
What size are the bumper bolts that go into the bottom of the frame?
@razorhead85002 жыл бұрын
Low cost lmao.... the genright parts cost more than the jeep
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
That is almost always the case, regardless of the aftermarket brand.
@joerouth62552 жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as a budget build for any type of jeep. At most you can hope to find a good deal on some used parts
@tonypellegrino55982 жыл бұрын
I think we did pretty good.
@starrvalley122 жыл бұрын
All that and didn't show how it looks with the the access panel off.
@GenRightOffRoad2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, sorry we didn't include that shot you were looking for, but you can check out how it looks with the cover off on our website: genright.com/products/fuel-pump-access-panel-for-the-jeep-tj-yj-and-cj-7.html
@yermoffroad4 ай бұрын
Low cost? Sont grt me wrong, genwrite mikes nice stuff but its super pricey stuff.... i dont think you call it a low cost build.