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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: Nicks92jeeper on September 05, 2011, 02:39:26 AM
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I was wanting to compile a list of random junk that can be taken from other vehicles and installed into a wrangler with little or no modification and was hoping that others could add as much as possible because my knowledge is limited to a handful of things.
I know the electric fan from a 90-95 ford Taurus 3.8 works pretty well. fits up with very little modification. Should but not positive be the same for a 90-95 3.8 Mercury Sable. It will give a very slight performance upgrade given the motor is no longer carrying the fan.
Seats from "Sunfire: '95-'03, 2 Door only (4 door seats require some drilling)
Cavalier: '95-'03, 2 Door only (4 door seats require some drilling)'03 Cavi Write-up by instg8tor on Jeepforum
Sunbird: '99-'01, 2 Door only (4 door seats require some drilling)
Olds Acheiva: '96,'97
Grand Am: '95-'01
Grand Prix: '95-'01 (These WILL NOT direct bolt into a late 70's CJ.)
Sunfire: '95-'03, 2 Door only (4 door seats require some drilling)"
http://www.jeepforum.com/wiki/index.php/CJ/YJ_Seat_swaps
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Here is a link from this site for all the alternators that work for a nice upgrade.
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,400.0.html
With that link though I am not sure on which will work for a yj a tj or what. I was just going to go and wing it once I get a day.
I know the 4.0 throttle body works very well from Jeep Cherokee's and such
"So now you know what TB your Jeep has, how do you know what will fit? That’s an easy one. If you have the MAP on the firewall then you want one from a YJ, XJ, MJ or ZJ up to 1995. For those with the MAP on the TB, you’ll want to look for one from a TJ, XJ, ZJ or WJ from 1997 on. Now there might be some cross over in late 1995-1996 so you will have to look and make sure which one it had."
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,8.0.html
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- WJ front bearings (hub & bearing assembly) if you want to change the bolt pattern to 5x5.5
- ZJ stock pitman arm for a drop pitman arm on TJ/YJ, XJ stock pitman arm for less drop (a bit more than stock YJ/TJ)
- Durango steering box
- Explorer SportTrac front rotors if you use WJ knuckles and want to keep 5x4.5 bolt pattern (WJ knuckles require a few mods that's why i didn't list them since you said little or no mods).
- ZJ rear disk brakes (whole assembly) for D35 on YJ/TJ (e-brake cables i think work on TJ, for YJ you need custom ones, i bought them from q-tec for this conversion), proportioning valve is also needed.
- Dakota 2.5L bellhousing & 4 cyl Camaro clutch disk for installing AX15 or NV3550 on 2.5L YJ/TJ to replace the weak AX5 (you need and Advance Adapters oilite pilot bearing to go along with it)
- late TJ hinges on YJ (the big ones to make it worthwhile, i think early TJs had smaller hinges)
- TJ fender flares on YJ (to allow for more cutout in the fender opening), very common mod
that's all i can remember right now.
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Side mirrors on a YJ can be replaced with TJ side mirros
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The heater motor for 87 to 90 YJ can be upgraded to a better heater from an early 70s Chevy Blazer.
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The heater motor for 87 to 90 YJ can be upgraded to a better heater from an early 70s Chevy Blazer.
would the 91-95 YJ fit? i have no issues with mine (it's a '95) and it's got quite a bit of flow
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From what the different sites and forums say online the 95 yj will not. I looked up the part number for the 87-90 and it looks like they are one part number and the 91-95 is another. If you try it anyways let us know what happened.
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From what the different sites and forums say online the 95 yj will not. I looked up the part number for the 87-90 and it looks like they are one part number and the 91-95 is another. If you try it anyways let us know what happened.
mine is a '95 like i said, i have no issues with it (pretty good airflow), so for me there's no reason to try the swap - i was just wondering if the older ones can be upgraded with the newer YJ blower fan. Good to know for the 90 and older guys though that there's an upgrade available.
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What would be the main benefits for the durango steering box? That caught my interest!!!
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What would be the main benefits for the durango steering box? That caught my interest!!!
i didn't do it but from what i remember (some member here did it but can't recall who, might come up in a search) was that it's beefier and the steering wheel turns were compared to the stock one. And of course potentially a steering box with less miles on it.
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The durango box has a faster ratio. It's beefy, but it only has three mounting holes (vs. four on your stock box). It's an upgrade of limited benefit.
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,7356.0.html
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torch/plasma/welder/chop saw/drill press/tube bender etc anything can be swapped in to a jeep if you want it to go in!!!
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he asked for:
... installed into a wrangler with little or no modification ...
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he asked for:
:deadhorse:
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:deadhorse:
random reply?
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random reply?
no this topic is beating a dead mule/horse lol not random.. the question is random.. like I said if there's a will there is a way!!
that's what makes jeep "it's a jeep thing"
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no this topic is beating a dead mule/horse lol not random.. the question is random.. like I said if there's a will there is a way!!
that's what makes jeep "it's a jeep thing"
i think he's got a good idea, not everyone has a welder, plasma cutter, etc. or access to a shop so for the guys without many resources imo it's a good topic. It could even make it in the faq as a list of non-YJ or non-Tj bolt-on swaps, there are plenty of individual threads with swaps but like he said not one with an itemized list (like transmissions, we know the AX15 can be swapped but i have no idea what automatic transmissions work in the YJ or TJ, someone asked this at some point and none of us was of much help since probably 90% of the members have a stick).
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Interesting on the steering box and no thanks on the torch/plasma/welder/chop saw/drill press/tube bender etc. I want to do easier upgrades for now due to the lack of space for half the tools that would be needed.
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Interesting on the steering box and no thanks on the torch/plasma/welder/chop saw/drill press/tube bender etc. I want to do easier upgrades for now due to the lack of space for half the tools that would be needed.
check my build it's all done in my back yard.. only minor things done on the hoist witch you would prob bring in anyway. due to needing a press or tire machines etc..
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Not exactly a swap out of something else but tonight I used hockey pucks to fix two of the frame to body lifts. Somewhere along the way the far back two broke off. I used two 8" grade 8 bolts and 3 hockey pucks for each to fix the back two. I will add a picture later when I run out to my Jeep on break.
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3 hockey pucks on each side and back in business!!!
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3 hockey pucks on each side and back in business!!!
hokey pucks are unsafe to use they can crack and break.
not recommended !!
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I disagree, genuine hockey pucks are safe and tough as nails. But I'd never stack them or recommend stacking them :nono:
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I disagree, genuine hockey pucks are safe and tough as nails. But I'd never stack them or recommend stacking them :nono:
you can disagree all you want it's unsafe practice!! if your to promote using hockey pucks for lift kits OMG lol you would be better of using tube and cap the ends and drill the proper size holes
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I have seen hockey pucks as lifts and I have seen them cracking as well. This was more of a temporary fix but given that I had nothing there and it was showing signs of wear on the others, I wanted to give a quick fix while I save up money for real ones because not only will I either buy the same kind of lifts or replace with a proper suspension upgrade but I will also need to buy the original mounts as well.
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So I bought me an alternator that from what I researched is a 136 amp. 15.00 dollars at the local yard. 5.00 core though. Will install tomorrow!!! I think that once I install this I am close to the end for the simple and easy swap upgrades. Question that I have is will the alternator add any to performance or just be a better part?
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So I bought me an alternator that from what I researched is a 136 amp. 15.00 dollars at the local yard. 5.00 core though. Will install tomorrow!!! I think that once I install this I am close to the end for the simple and easy swap upgrades. Question that I have is will the alternator add any to performance or just be a better part?
you'll have more available electrical power but you'll need to upgrade wiring, there are a few threads regarding the alternator wiring for anything more than 100Amp
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So I bought me an alternator that from what I researched is a 136 amp. 15.00 dollars at the local yard. 5.00 core though. Will install tomorrow!!! I think that once I install this I am close to the end for the simple and easy swap upgrades. Question that I have is will the alternator add any to performance or just be a better part?
It will help if you add the Electric fan conversion as listed in the FAQs. The Taurus fan does pull some juice.
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It will help if you add the Electric fan conversion as listed in the FAQs. The Taurus fan does pull some juice.
low speed isn't bad on a stock 75A alternator with a thermostat switch.
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Well I think the old alternator was kinda weak because the battery output seemed way better also pry because of the larger alternator. Had to pound the crap out of the top bracket in order to get it in place due to the little round metal piece in the rear hole. (get your minds out of the gutter) After I hit it for a bit it moved and went right into place! My next upgrade will be the electric fan. Now about the larger wire, for the alternator, could I get this at Quadratec?
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Now about the larger wire, for the alternator, could I get this at Quadratec?
Any auto parts store should be able to sell you a couple feet of #4 and the brass connectors. You might consider adding a circuit breaker in there as well. I'd use something like a bussman which are high amp CB's. You don't have to but it's probably a good idea. Easier to do it that way then to add fuse wire.
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Now about the larger wire, for the alternator, could I get this at Quadratec?
it's not just the wire, the 2 fuses in the PDC are a limiting factor
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I was looking at my Jeep yesterday and it looks like I need to run a #4 wire into the fuse box? Is that correct? Then also Sharpxmen, you said something about fuses. What is this about exactly. Is that just fuses in the fuse box that need to be a bit bigger? What size would work if that is what it is?
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Another thing to add in here are the fuel injectors from a 5.0 mustang and many other cars. The design of the injectors are better and from everything said, atomize better. I have had them installed for a little under a week and I like the way the Jeep runs. Seems to have a bit better acceleration, throatier exhaust and idles better. Here is a link that tells way more about it. http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,3479.0.html
I got mine out of a 4.6L 93 Lincoln Town car. They are a black and yellow injector at #19 and there are some that come in Ford Explorer's that are all yellow. Read the link supplied above to know the info that I learned about it.
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Is there a direct swap for a rear axle for a 92 wrangler? I am fearing that the rear axle in my jeep is on its way out. Direct swap or minor adjustment with maybe an attachment. Also with rear disc brakes would be awesome and same lug patter. Am I dreaming?
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I was looking at my Jeep yesterday and it looks like I need to run a #4 wire into the fuse box? Is that correct? Then also Sharpxmen, you said something about fuses. What is this about exactly. Is that just fuses in the fuse box that need to be a bit bigger? What size would work if that is what it is?
the output wire from the alternator goes to the PDC (power distribution center - by the battery and contains relays and fuses) - it is wired to 2 x 50Amp fuses inside the PDC and from there goes to the battery - those will limit the amperage from the alternator to 100 Amp
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Is there a direct swap for a rear axle for a 92 wrangler? I am fearing that the rear axle in my jeep is on its way out. Direct swap or minor adjustment with maybe an attachment. Also with rear disc brakes would be awesome and same lug patter. Am I dreaming?
Nothing is going to be bolt-on. There have been many discussions on axles. XJ D44, Explorer 8.8", Town Car 9", etc...
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Thought of something else that's bolt-on. Flip and tumble driver side seat mount from a pre-'91 YJ will work in a later model. I always hatted how the driver seat doesn't flip forward.
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Thought of something else that's bolt-on. Flip and tumble driver side seat mount from a pre-'91 YJ will work in a later model. I always hatted how the driver seat doesn't flip forward.
I just did that one - and love that I can flip the seat forward to get behind it now and clean behind the seat better after those muddy trips.