YJ Budget Build Jeep Gets Some Great Upgrades! Check This Out!

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

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.

[@tonypellegrino5598]

You are welcome. This has been really fun for me to go back and do a build like this. Best bang for the buck!

[@joshnasche5495]

Can't wait to see what else you do to the YJ. And can't wait to fix up my YJ wangler.

[@tonypellegrino5598]

Thanks! This is a really fun project for us.

[@gunstrucksbbq]

Glad to see this yj getting some love

[@gerardomanuelortiztellado1460]

Very cool videos GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942]

Nice

[@larryalexander4833]

That gas tank guard is going to catch and hold moisture and dirt . Needs drain holes in bottom

[@tonypellegrino5598]

It has drain holes in each corner.

[@HI-rb9bl]

Don’t have a yj but still a good vid as always!!! 🤘🏼

[@bruceklassen8261]

Very cool video 😎

[@tonypellegrino5598]

Thanks!

[@Mickale-Moranis]

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?

[@tonypellegrino5598]

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.

[@nealesmith1873]

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).

[@jasonbasonbobason]

Can GenRight and budget really be used in the same sentence?

[@tonypellegrino5598]

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.

[@seanfrank4158]

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....

[@tonypellegrino5598]

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!

[@MrMGutierrez84]

cool videos, using your ideas to build my yj. Question, what boots are those youre wearing?

[@houlester]

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?

[@GenRightOffRoad]

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?

[@coler154]

this channel thinks money grows on trees lmao

[@tonypellegrino5598]

@@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.

[@cuttheloop]

define "Low Cost"

[@tonypellegrino5598]

I originally proposed a budget of $10K. That is half the price of a used Honda Civic.

[@dougharlow6037]

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

[@tonypellegrino5598]

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-_-]

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[@WidowYJ91]

In theory that rear bumper could just entirely replace the rear crossmember correct?

[@tonypellegrino5598]

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.

[@lindamoser2532]

Nice bumper. Are you familiar with the fuel tank 15 to 20 gal hack?

[@jeffstewart4162]

Does Genright make a replacement tank as well?

[@GenRightOffRoad]

We do! That was actually the very product that the company got started with!

[@ninja63639]

What size are the bumper bolts that go into the bottom of the frame?

[@razorhead8500]

Low cost lmao.... the genright parts cost more than the jeep

[@tonypellegrino5598]

That is almost always the case, regardless of the aftermarket brand.

[@joerouth6255]

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

[@tonypellegrino5598]

I think we did pretty good.

[@starrvalley12]

All that and didn't show how it looks with the the access panel off.

[@GenRightOffRoad]

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

[@yermoffroad]

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.