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

I want to build a Rock Crawler out of this 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ. I'm going to start with some modest upgrades to get it up and running. Then someday 1 tons and 40s. Check out the build along the way!

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[failranch]

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.

[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.

[Hillbillypunk]

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

[MrPanzerDragoon]

Love the look of this Jeep! Glad your parents kept it around.

[kennithhowell]

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

[VikingBerzerker]

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

[thatoneguy-nlpo]

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

[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.

[lucasr]

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

[nealesmith]

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.

[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.

[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.

[CB-]

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

[rubicon]

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.

[Deke]

Iam interested in this project i got a bone stock 93 i wanna upgrade any idea when the second video is coming?

[TJYK]

Id delete the sway bar and track bar yesterday

[davidadams]

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

[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.

[cjandotherjeeps]

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

[Yelladog]

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