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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: Jeffy on July 19, 2005, 07:24:32 PM
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
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Awright, I'll step up. I'm a newby just bought a 97 TJ to play around in the Arizona desert. In my younger days, I had a Renegade with a 304, one of my biggest regrets was getting rid of the "beast" (as it was kindly referred to those left in the dust or at the bottom of the hill).
The TJ started out as a weekend toy, now I find myself wanting to add some hardware to make it make it more desert friendly. Already raised it 2" to get more clearance. But now it seems I have the fever and am looking at some armor for the sides and bottom, adding a winch and changing out the front and rear bumper/tire swinger and maybe changing out the gear ratio to 4:11s for some creep to crawl over some of the dry river beds. Have some regrets that I didn't buy a 4.0, but the 2.5 seems to be okay for the weekend romps.
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Hit 41 this year. Got the wife thing going on 15 years, 2 kids, and just got our first dog, Roscoe, mix Chow, Shepard and Lab.
Been wheeling sign 1989 when I grad from college and had actual money in hands. Started off with a Nissan truck, then moved to XJ. Mod'd and wheeled that for 9 yrs. Then to a Bronco, which is in it's 3rd transformation. Got a 97 SE TJ to wheel rather than the XL7. Put a few scrapes in the XL7 till I got the TJ. Did a make-shift of lift components: Rubi Unlmt springs, ACOS/poly, RE track, Currie steering, my old Ramsey Pro9000 winch. Still need to flat belly, motor mount change, fix a trans leak, SYE, lower gears/locker and at least be ready to go play with little worry. I'm getting 34x9.5 Swampers to fit the stock 15x6 ralley looking rims. Getting those sandblasted/painted to get the rust off.
Now getting myself into a MBA program for the next 22 months.
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Hello to all 4banger addicts to all the world. I am Greek and the YJ is my first Jeep. I have it for four years and have made some mods making it more trail worthy. I run it for about 2000 miles a month mostly on the road. I had never had any real problems with it and it has never left me with no car even for a day. Only problem is that here in Greece parts are very expencive and relatevilelly rare. Not to mention the gas price. You are really lucky in US! I will be watching the forum closelly as it is the only about 4bangers I found and I know you all will give me good answers to any question I may have about my Jeep.
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I'm Michelle and I live in the Northern Illinois area. My first "real" 4 wheel drive was an '84 Bronco II with a stick.
I own three vehicles - a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4, a 95 Pontiac Trans Sport mini van, and my '95 YJ. (I have one vehicle from each American auto manufacturer.. kinda funny.)
My YJ I just bought a couple of weeks ago. It's a 95 and is pretty much bone stock. I swapped out the original radiator with a 3 core, took the factory soft top off (it was very worn) and put a bikini top on it. I also have a new Bestop Supertop for it, but I thought I'd wait til the temperature drops before I put it on. I'd like to lift it a couple of inches.
Never had a Jeep before. Always wanted one. Now I have one.
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Just bought a 98 TJ with 39,000 miles on it. I love it! I've owned two CJ's in the past, have always had a passion for them. The new TJ is a weekend toy, gonna start dumping some $$ into it soon. Need to start with tires and rims then light bar, some KC's plus whatever else I find in the 4WD catalog.
Looking forward to doing some "leaf peepin" up here in Maine, many trails up here with great scenery.
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I have had my 97TJ for about a year now. I absolutely love it. I have 3 kids so money for upgrades is tight. I am still trying to iron out some performance wrinkles and need all the technical help I can get. I live in Mena Arkansas, right smack dab in the middle of a million and a half acres of National Forest and also own 22 acres in the boonies with an old shale pit that I can play in.
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Checking in from Fairmont WV, I have a 01 wrangler SE with a 5-speed tranny. Came with the 5 speaker stereo, tinted windows and full doors. I have added 31" TrXus Mt's on 15x7 AR sliders, a Champion winch, 4.0tb, Rocketparts intake, jerked out the carpet and herked the interior, had some rockrails made because I smashed the factroy steps, and performance friction break pads. There is probubly something I am forgeting but thats ok I'll be adding more anyway.
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Hi gang! I'm not so new to the board, but I haven't posted in a while so I figured I'd introduce myself here. :) My name is Marty and I live in Charlotte, NC. I have 2 Jeeps, a '97 TJ (bought new in '97) which was a DD up until 3 years ago. My DD is an '88 XJ which I've had for the past 2 years now, and has almost 200K miles, a small oil leak, but it runs pretty strong. :)
My TJ has the following:
2.5L, 4 cyl - rebuilt bored .030 over with a .440 cam
Magnaflow Muffler
4.5" RE Superflex Lift
1" Currie MM lift
1" body lift
Stock D30/35c with 4.10's and Lock Rights in both
Rear Moser Axle shafts
Cage by Goferit Offroad (http://www.goferitoffroad.com)
Rocker protection by Carolina Rockshop (http://www.carolinarockshop.com)
33x12.50 bias ply TSL's
And believe it or not...I couldn't keep my XJ too terribly stock either:
4.0L, I-6
1.5" Budget boost
31" Roadmaster MT's
Trimmed Fenders
And I think there may be more that I add to the XJ as well. :D
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Wow NC looks like your TJ has some nice motor mods. How much did the cam help? Was the install very hard?
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Greetings from the Heart of Tornado Alley. My name is Eric and I own a Jeep. [crowd] Hi, Eric! [/crowd]
I'm dang near 41 (October 3rd) and have been wheeling for 20 years now. My first 4x4 was a brand new 1985 Toyota PU (last year they made them with solid front axles). I sold it two years ago next month with 275,000 miles on it, still running strong. 100,000 of those miles was in the redjaw clay around Cheney Lake in south central Kansas. I immediately went into 4-wheeler withdrawal and began a 4 month oddysey looking for a Jeep. Finally found a '94 YJ 4-banger with only 54,000 miles on it in Feb of '03. It was owned by a lady lawyer in Wichita (I spoke with her on the phone before buying it) that only drove it in fair weather. It had never been in the salt and snow, never been off pavement, and only occasionally had been in the rain. She kept it garaged all the time! It was in absolutely perfect condition, so I couldn't pass it up. Mind you, I had probably looked at 40-50 other Jeeps in Wichita prior to finding this one, and most had been beat up pretty bad by kids driving daddy's Jeep on the weekend. I traded my '99 Camry and got the Jeep and $800 cash back....pretty good deal as far as I was concerned.
So far, over the past two years, here is what I've done to it:
Mud King 31x10.50 on Cragar Soft Eights
Pulled air restrictor tube
Installed Ram Air cowl intake (for the vents, not the engine!)
Flex-a-Lite Electric Fan
El Cheapo 200-watt amp to push the 140 watt Pioneers in SoundWedge boxes (Just to cover road noise when I take the top down, I'm not into the "Thumpa-Wumpa-Boomba-Boomba" stuff)
Unknown brand windshield mount lightbar with 4 unknown brand lights on it (only about $25 used at the local 4x4 shop)
Headlight, tail light and parking light rock guards
40-channel CB with 4' antenna mounted to tailgate stop
15-20 Gallon gas tank mod
New BestTop Supertop about two months after buying the Jeep (old one ripped off in the Kansas wind!)
Currently running about 2 oz of acetone per 20 gallons of fuel and managing between 23 and 25 mpg
I work for a landscaping company in Wichita as an Irrigation Field Service Tech, have been married (2nd time, we don't speak of the first one) to Sunshine for a very wonderfully happy 6 years. Our son (hers, but I claim him as mine) just got out of the Navy a year ago and moved back to Wichita with his wife, and they're gonna bring me a grandson in January!! Someone to go wheeling with!!!!!
There's more, but I'm sure you're all bored to death by now. Anyway, Bounty Hunter from Jeepz.com mentioned this site, so I thought I'd join up and see what it has to offer.
PS: I'm not usually this long-winded, but I've had waaaaay too much coffee this morning!!
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Hello my name is Jerod (jared) I have a 90yj 2.5 of course, it's pretty much all stock even though I have put close to $1500 into it since I bought it 2 year's ago. New best top supertop, new clutch, new u-joints all the way around, new valve cover, changed all lubricaint's over to Mobil 1 super synthetic,new plug's, wires and distributor,ect... My first wheelin machine was a 79 blazer nick named " The Mud Puppy ". I am 27, married, one beautiful 7 month old daughter. Now that I have my yj hittin on all four and pretty much a reliable daily driver I plan on doing some mod's. As of right now I am trying to figure out how to get more power out of my 2.5 and get some advise on lowering my gear ratio's in my diff's and transfer case. I am a Southern Indiana country boy I live right outside of Louisville,KY I also have a Bronco II project in the work's, and I have an 04 Grand Am GT sittin on 17" amer. racing chrome rim's ,with low pro directonal michilen tire's, Yes that means I have a car from each of the major American manufacter's also. :twisted:
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Wow NC looks like your TJ has some nice motor mods. How much did the cam help? Was the install very hard?
The cam has helped some....but I need to regear to get some MPG back. I actually had someone that built drag car engines do the rebuild for me and it cost me about $1800 total for the rebuild.
My TJ is really loud when it comes down the road.... :)
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Checking in from Birmingham, Alabama here
Got a 88 YJ with a 4 banger and an ax5.
2.5 inch RE suspension lift
2" BL
Bestop extended TJ flares
33" MTs on 15 x 8 eagle wheels
factory axles and 4.10 gearing
Aussie locker going into the D30
Well thats about the extent of the story on the heep.
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Hello everyone,
I just found this site recently and finally took the time to sign up. I am new to the jeep world. I picked up my 95 last January. It looks like the kid the previously owned it wanted to make a low rider. I have since managed to rescued it from that fate. Most of the work I have done to the vehicle has been to make the vehicle road worthy and reliable. The mods I have perfomed, are mostly cosmetic and creature comforts. I Added a soft top, rear seat and belts, (The kid took out the old one to put in Subwoofers) Nerf bars and 31 in tires. I am currently running stock suspension.
I originally picked up the vehicle to use in inclemet weather and also to keep excess miles off my SRT-4 ( Garage Queen). I have since discovered how much fun it is to drive, and now drive it more often then the car for fun. I would like to eventually take her out on a couple of trails and see what this vehicle can do. I will have to start off small and work my up to level of many of the people here. I look forward to reading and I hope that I can pick up some good info on the way.
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Can't remember how I found this site, but rock on non the less!(http://www.4given4x4.com/forums/images/smiles/rock.gif)
I've cruised through the forums and there is a bunch of good info!
94 Yj 2.5 of course
JCRoffroad bumpers w/d-rings
Homebuilt rockers
30 9.5 MTR's
CB
Body damage by Paragon
Waggie 44 fr, Toy 8.4 rr axles in the garage
They will be on someday (http://www.4given4x4.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_darin.gif)
See ya on the trail,
Doug
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Hello,
I have '97 TJ. 5spd 4banger (of course) hence tj54. have only been wheelin' a couple of years. Mods, include 2" spacers, rancho shocks, 31 MTR's. custom flat fenders :lol: due to several jeep & tree encounters. sway bar disconnects, warn winch,4.0L throttle body, helix TB spacer, K&N, flex-a-lite electric fan, powertrax no-slip in the stock 4.10 d35.
It is my daily driver as well as my weekend toy.
pics on the www link below.
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I got the link for this site off of jeeps-offroad.com figured i would join up. I am used to fsj's with v-8's and i know nothing about my new tj hence the name Dont know squat..i dont care want anybody says that little 4 popper has got som power if had the jeep a few weeks now it came with 31x9.50 wild country tires a cb and a good cd player with only 58k and getting the price down to 6500 i couldnt pass it up. its a 5 spd i have added a dynomax cat back system and a ahmm i guess you could say a performance cat and a v2 or cold air intake. seems to be a great little daily driver/mild trail rig so far so good
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Hello, my name is Tom, and I'm a Jeep owner.
I was born a poor white child on a dirt road in rural Florida. My father owned 2 CJs while I was growing up. My first vehicle was my great grandfather's old hunting wagon, a 1960 Willys that I eventually sold to a friend of the family. Thinking about getting it back and restoring it. Other Jeep experience is driving Jeeps for the government for a little while.
Currently I own a 98 TJ, 2.5L of course, with 59k miles. It's my daily driver, and I haven't done a lot of mods to it other then ripping out the carpet and putting it on new wheels and 31s. Probably going to add a BB along with some discos pretty soon, as well as add some armor to the bottom. Most of the wheeling duty my Jeep does consists of soft sand on the beach, but I do enjoy getting out to Ocala National Forest from time to time.
This is a great site and resource, I'm glad to be here.
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Hi all,
4 cylinders unite!! You know the funny thing is, when I went to purchase a Jeep, the last thing on my list was the motor. I always figured I could get away with a smaller engine and build around it. Then, as soon as I blew that up, I would go on to bigger, badder, better. Well that ol’ 2.5L is doing great. With over 120K, it still putters along. At the bottom of this post, your see the list of all the add-ons, including motor upgrades.
I’ll explain a little about who I am. I am Scott and I have been in the 4-wheel drive industry for about 15 years. I have installed many parts on my Jeep, but mostly I have sold parts and accessories. I have pressured the mechanics to get the job done in a timely fashion, while still getting it done correctly. I have also convinced quite a few of them to install these items on my Jeep, (it was fun being a boss). Currently, I am on the manufacturers’ end of things… Kinda losing touch with the most coolest of off-road parts and accessories, because being a distributor means I’m only offering this product, to four wheel drive shops. I’m no longer retailing it.
I’m 42 in Dec. and happily married to a woman whom I asked to marry me about an hour after we met. We have been together for 10 years, married 8 of those. At the beginning of 2006, our four boys will be 13, 8, & 4 (x2). The twin boys were supposed to be that one little girl the wife always wanted. Well, that didn’t happen.
I enjoy reading these boards, and I am a member of a few of them. I mostly lurk, and every now and then, I will post something worthwhile. I have knowledge in a lot of things, but I haven’t experienced everything.
I happy answer questions about my Jeep, and like I said, pipe in when I think I have something productive to add. It’s a pleasure to be here.
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Hey everyone... just joined up today ... found you thru JeepForum.com
great site so far... the faq's are really helpfull!
history on me..... i have been a YJ owner for about 2 years now and am not turning back... lol.... started with a 93 2.5 till i wrapped it on a pole that jumped in front of me last january... picked up a 87 with the 2.5 the following week and dumped almost egverything front the 93 in to it ( yeah i kept the totalled vehicle for parts) swapped engines tranny 2x then a rebuild, rear end dash and every little thing that i can find that needs a replacing......
right now i work as a network admin for a drug distributor here in rochester new york ... and spend most of my time fixing my jeep...... oh and i play guitar and sing locally here in rochester
welp lets get a fixin' !!!!!
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Hey everyone... just joined up today ... found you thru JeepForum.com
great site so far... the faq's are really helpfull!
history on me..... i have been a YJ owner for about 2 years now and am not turning back... lol.... started with a 93 2.5 till i wrapped it on a pole that jumped in front of me last january... picked up a 87 with the 2.5 the following week and dumped almost egverything front the 93 in to it ( yeah i kept the totalled vehicle for parts) swapped engines tranny 2x then a rebuild, rear end dash and every little thing that i can find that needs a replacing......
right now i work as a network admin for a drug distributor here in rochester new york ... and spend most of my time fixing my jeep...... oh and i play guitar and sing locally here in rochester
welp lets get a fixin' !!!!!
Jeepforums, huh? Who referred you? I just started posting there again.
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Hi everyone, I just found your site through a link on another forum. I own a '92 YJ that I bought in April of last year when my Guard unit got back from the sandbox. It had only 78,000 when I got it but now reads over 110,000 on the 2.5. As you can see it's definatly my daily driver! So far the suspension is stock. I've added a low back pressure cat. conv. and a 2 1/2" exhaust, Smittybuilt 3" tube bumpers front and rear and side nerf bars, a CB and Bestop sliding windows for my rag top. I'm running LT30x9.5x15 mud and snow tires at the moment. After the first of the year I'm planning on a 3 1/2" lift and a winch. I'm glad I found a site that caters to 4 poppers as every other site does nothing but talk about trashing a perfectly good motor for something else.
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Nice little forum you've got here.
I've been in and out of jeeps for what seems like forever. I've had an '81 CJ-7 a 2000 TJ sahara and a '99 Cherokee sport to date in that order.
I always end up swapping my jeeps for cars for better day to day driving. Then I always find myself wanting a jeep again extreemly badly after about a year. Anyway I've gotten to the point were I'm looking for another jeep, this time as a second car :D I'll be buying a '92 plus yj or a '97 or '98 TJ. 2.5 5spd within the next month or so.
I've never owned a 4cyl wrangler before, but have driven many both on and off road, and too me, they have always felt more "jeep like" than the 4.0 counter parts. They seem a bit ligher feeling off road and something about not going anywere fast on the highway just suits the character of the rig.
Anyway, glad to be here.
--Alex
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Name's Jeff
I've got a couple of Jeeps , a 94 YJ w/ 2.5 , and an 88 YJ w/4.2 . Both have had extensive modifications , I'm here to read , learn and share information and experiences.
Lot's of good information here !
Here's the 88.................
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Here's the 94....................
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Jeepforums, huh? Who referred you? I just started posting there again.
actually Jeffy i got the link from your sig over there..... thanks!!! lol
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I'm Keith Johnson, from Antioch, Illinois. I own a '51 M38 in very poor condistion as a result of a drunk driver in 1979 (I've owned it since '77). I also have a '92 YJ 2.5 that I bought last year, a '94 Grand Cherokee that I saved from a scrap yard (cosmetically great, mechanically bad), and a brand new TJ Unlimited Rubicon that seems to have been kidnapped by my wife. This leaves me with the YJ as my everyday driver.
I've also owned an '85 CJ-7, an '86 CJ-7, an '86 Grand Wagoneer, and a '99 Grand Cherokee totalled by my daughter. Can you tell I love Jeeps?
Since the days of driving my flathead M38 I've always loved 4-banger Jeeps, but I always believed the naysayers that the AMC 4 cylinders weren't up to the task. I'm perfectly happy with my YJ, so I'm glad they were wrong. I even plow with it.
BTW, all my Jeeps are stock and will probably stay that way as much as possible. I'm not against modding, but I like stock vehicles.
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Howdy and Welcome Keith (http://www.delawareja.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_wavey.gif)
4Bangers ROCK! (http://www.delawareja.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_thumbsup.gif)(http://www.delawareja.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_thumbsup.gif)(http://www.delawareja.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_thumbsup.gif)
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First, let me say "Welcome, Keith".
Then, let me just say that this is absolutely exquisite!!!!:
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Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.....
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I can't imagine a better welcome! :lol:
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First, let me say "Welcome, Keith".
Then, let me just say that this is absolutely exquisite!!!!:
(http://x1.putfile.com/9/25622334617.gif)
Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.....
Looks like she's gone. That .gif was 1.5mb. Fricken huge for an avatar.
Just a FYI: Keep the picture clean and we can all enjoy them. :wink:
And try to keep them under 60Kb and 100x100. :x
Oh yeah, welcome everyone!
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thought i would check in........... finally some people that can relate to my no power havin' jeep
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hey all! Just bought my first jeep, '95 yj 2.5L haven't really done anything to big to it yet, but i pla non doing it either in the spring or summer, when ever I get my money tree planted. Also it's just a little to cold in New York to do anything right about now. So for now ill go wheeling in my brothers truck a '95 s-10 custom solid front axle conversion. Eventually i plan on taking my yj up 4 inches getting her some 31's to walk on and maybe a body lift. SO far i gave her a cool air intake, throttle body spacer, and gibson exhaust; and can't forget the 20 dollar walmart cb. Thats all for now.
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Jason here,
29, have a 01' Tahoe 4x4, 91' Mustang GT convertible and my 4 banger Wrangler. Live in Bethlehem, GA, just northeast of Atlanta. Work in the Wireless industry.
Glad to meet ya.
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Hi All. I'm Randy (54) in Wichita, KS. 'Just completed a major addition to my shop so I can work on my 1991 Jeep YJ 2.5L...all stock. I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1995 2.5L to replace the original engine which is still running but has the preverbial broken and leaky exhaust bolt (front location). Boy these Jeeps are a blast to drive.
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Well sort of new.... used to be member back when Jeffy was still on the island, then fell off the face of the earth for awhile. Back now.
Have to say that dancing avatar in here is pretty darn good.....
Chris
97 Tj
2.5L
4.0L Turbo City bored out TB
4.0L TB Spacer
Performance Distributors Coil/8.8mm wires
K&N mounted to teh TB
High flow exhaust
Axles
D30 4.88 gears w/lockright
8.8 4.88 gears w/lockright
Tranny
AX5
4:1
Poison Spyder Roll Cage
Billy Built Rock Sliders
Rock Krawler HD Steering
5" lift
33x12.5x15 MTR's on 15x10 Rims
Winch (not yet installed, just got for Christmas)
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hello, just wanted to check in. This seems like a swell site, with lots of usefull info. im sort of new to jeeps, bought a 95 yj last year. put a lift, 33's, bumper and winch on it. to get some power i put a muffler and electric fan on it. seemed to help some. i got plenty of stuff planned for it.
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I was a member of the old board and join this a while ago just have not posted due to work commitments. I have a 97 Green TJ named Betsy AKA "The Mistress".
My Sig says it all.
Tony
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Hey all.....just bought a 2000 4banger last week...my first Jeep.
I'm 37, married with three kids living in Michigan.
Ordered a new stereo and center console (didn't have the console so I'm getting the Tuffy one so I can add a subwoofer).
Outside of the stereo and console I only plan on adding a black fuel cap cover and 31's on black steelies....want to black the whole thing out.
I am brand new to Jeep and don't know too much about cars so I need alot of guidance.
Have already been getting crap from co-workers on getting the 2.5, but there simply weren't any 4.0's out there in decent shape or wih less than 100,000 miles on them. This is a daily commuter (only 12 miles a day) but I want it to look kick ass.
I think the wheels will help alot and tiniting the hard top windows will help.
Anysuggestions on some great mods that will help?? Will the speedo/mileage change from going to 31's really bother me that much around town?? HEEEEELLP!!!
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Welcome. You're in luck, I just finished an article on speedometers.
http://www.4bangerjp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=731
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Hey, my name is Warren, I live in MA. and this is my jeep Betty. :D
Color: Sandstone (i got crap for calling it tan!!)
Engine: 4 Angry Squirrels http://www.maycontainnutz.com/squirrelpower.php (http://www.maycontainnutz.com/squirrelpower.php)
Transmission: AX-5 NV3550
Transfer Case: NP231
Front Axle: Stock 4:10s
Rear Axle: Stock 4:10s
Lockers: none
Front Suspension: 3.5 in Superlift / JKS Quicker Disconnects / 1.25 M.O.R.E. Boomrang Shackles
Rear Suspension: 3.5 in Superlift / 1.25 M.O.R.E. Boomrang
Shackles Tires and Wheels: M/T Classic II / 32 X 12.5 BFG's T/A Ko's
Front End: SRC Front Grille Guard / w/Mile Marker PE 8000 Electric Winch / DSR Custom Winch Plate / 4 Pro Comp 150 Watt Off-Road Lights
Rear End: DSR Enhanced Bumper Tire Carrier
Sides: Way Off Road Custom Rock Sliders
Interior: Tuffy Security Console and Fender Boxes / CB / Scanner / Custom 6 Point Roll Cage
Exterior: California Tops Soft Top / Bushwackers Extended Flares
Miscellaneous: 5-point Saftey Belts / Raingler Nets / Hi-Lift
(http://jeeperz.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Reyn/81432.jpg)
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Well I'm DJ just got a 95 YJ "LIL Girl" an I bought her pretty well set up 33" tires it has a SOA, bigger exhaust, 8000lb WARN Winch not real sure what else has been done very clean though. Now if we would just get some rain here in Tucson AZ :twisted: Was not able to meet the owner I got it form a dealership.
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I'll check in from Jacksonville, FL
My name is Adrian Jarrett. I'm a 30 yr old mechanical engineer. I have always had IH Scouts but my last one cured my with its rust and driving habits. My first Jeep was an '89 YJ which grew and grew and grew until it had Dana 60's, a Chevy 400, 465 / 205, 40's, and a 13" lift. Great for the mud, awful for my new babies. I now have a '96 TJ with a 6" suspension lift, 37" tires, 4.88 gears in the stock axles, and a low-output 2.5L. I love this site because my first thought when I got my Jeep home was to add a turbo and I've found a lot of good info about that. I love to play in the sand and mud (pretty much all that's available here) but I drive 60 miles a day to and from work so I don't want to try another V8 and spend every weekend replacing ring gears and u-joints. I've put a 540 into an RX-7, a huge turbo on my old Honda, and love to bend and weld anything I can get my hands on so hopefully I will have some knowledge that can help someone on this page. I look forward to hearing from everyone. Thanks for starting the group!
ADJ
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Hello! My name is Eric. I've been 4-wheeling for about 2 years now. I post regularly on the 4wdh forums and look forward to contributing & learning over here as well. I've done a lot of reading over here as a guest and I gotta say, this is a great site. Keep up the great work! 8)
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Hey everyone, I just signed up and I'm lookin forward to getting some great info. I have a 93' YJ, 4 1/2" Superlift kit, Rancho RS5000 shocks, Sway bar disconnects, 2" body lift, 1 1/4" shakle kit, 33" Procomp Xterrains, Energy Suspension/Hyperflex bushing kit, Outland Trail Rack w/jerry cans, and a set of KC Slimlites (just added) Check it out at: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/918795
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howdy ya'll Im Golddigger and I'm from the south...DEEP south...
Just got me a 1992 sage green yj with a 2.5L 5speed has 3" lift, warn 8000i winch, 5 brand new 32" mud tires, hard top, and herculiner rolled floor, and NO rust : ) talked the used car dealer down from 3900 to 2500
love it, it begs me to fix it, so Im here to get me an ed u my cation. here to learn about lockers and tires and mud and stuff mostly to gain knowledge from ya'll years of speriance.
current problems
no 5th gear and pops out of second gear...ax-5 transmission needs replacing
4wd indicator light STAYS on even when in 2wd...replacing vacuume system with posi-lock system
desparate need of new shocks...i believe these are the originals...boots??what boots... : )
check engine light on error codes 24 33 and 51
tps sensor AC...no ac and probably O2 sensor
Jeff found me wandering around on another forum and directed me here, he's been most helpfull ya'll listen to 'em he seems to know his Jeeps
see ya'll in da woods ya hear
Dwight
South Carolina
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Welcome, there are a few other guy's from Jeepforums so you're not alone.
Nice choice in colors. It's a rare color and limited to '92's only. I think we're the only two who have that color here.
There is another guy who was/is having trouble with his 4wd light staying on also. You might check out that thread. I'd go with some new one-piece axle shafts but that's just me. Requires more work but costs about the same and you gain some axle strength.
Stock height jeep, I suggest bilstein shocks. They will ride better then Rancho's or most other brands.
Oh and add yourself to the Frapper Map if you haven't already.
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Golddigger,
What lift do you have on? Body or Suspension?
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Hey everyone, I am new to this site as well as the jeep world. I am 30 yrs old and I have just bought my first jeep. Its a 1995 Wrangler, powered by a 2.5 with a 5 speed manual trans. I have wanted a jeep for years and my dream has finally become reality. My new "dream ride" is completely stock so I will be doing alot of work to it. I look forward to discussing technical questions and picking ya'lls brain for info while building up my yj.
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Welcome 8)
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great site ..........i've owned and wheeled 2 1979 jeep cj-7's. one was a golden eagle both had 304 v-8, a 1987 jeep camache long bed with tow package and locking rear (but only two wheel drive ) straight 6 4.0 . a 1987 jeep grand wagoneer( had to lift 6 inches just to clear 31" tires) it had a 360 v-8 .And now the wife drives a jeep liberty rocky mountain edition with 6 cylinder. im about to finish my tour in afganistan and i'm buying a 97-2004 jeep and im really considering the 4 banger SE due to gas prices but i cant wait to hook it up with some fun stuff ........the site looks very usefull ..cant wait to check it out and get home and start wheelin .
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great site ..........i've owned and wheeled 2 1979 jeep cj-7's. one was a golden eagle both had 304 v-8, a 1987 jeep camache long bed with tow package and locking rear (but only two wheel drive ) straight 6 4.0 . a 1987 jeep grand wagoneer( had to lift 6 inches just to clear 31" tires) it had a 360 v-8 .And now the wife drives a jeep liberty rocky mountain edition with 6 cylinder. im about to finish my tour in afganistan and i'm buying a 97-2004 jeep and im really considering the 4 banger SE due to gas prices but i cant wait to hook it up with some fun stuff ........the site looks very usefull ..cant wait to check it out and get home and start wheelin .
I'm sure you hear this a lot but, thanks for your service and welcome.
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Hi everyone,
Read some posts here before, but never joined. Figured after recent modifications I should register here, share my stories, experience, etc.. (ok ok, so maybe I'll be the one asking for help..lol).
I'm in Houston, and own a '97 TJ with, of course, the 2.5L motor. I recently added a 4 inch lift, and 33x12.50 tires to the mix, and am quite pleased with how everything turned out. Even with the stock 4.10 gears, I'm able to get around town with no trouble. I do plan to swap the gears out to 4.88's pretty soon.
We've got a little group here that goes out on trips throughout the year. The guys just got back from Gilmer TX. I'm looking forward to taking my 4 banger out on the trails with them soon!
All for now, nice forum btw!
-Crunch
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Greetings from the Persian Gulf, by way of Seattle.
I have a '87 YJ with the mighty 150 in it. I've had it for 2 years now and work on it between time at sea. It was bone stock when I got it and hasn't gotten very far since. Alot of work has gone to replace the worn/rotting parts on it. Bushings, shocks, steering stabilizer, tune up parts, belts, vacuum hoses, brakes and exhaust. Modifications to it have consisted of a Rock Gear soft top that I like very much. Mud tread retread tires from a place called High Tec Tires have also worked out well. I've realized that the 87 to what...91(?) YJ's and the 150 engines (and TBI) are very much the red headed step children out here with fewer "hop up" parts available, but I'm still having a good time with mine. I hope to get the time to rebuild the engine in the near future. A minor lift kit, SYE and locker will probably be the next goodies on my shopping list.
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New on this forum. I have a 94 YJ that I bought in '99 and which has been all around high-performing vehicle. Had friends/family in the 80's who had CJs (and YJs in the early 1990s), but I was always getting tagged on insurance rates. Finally with more favorably-rated coverage in the late 90's, I picked up the YJ and use it all the time.
I bought this Jeep in Langley, Va. (I'm originally from Arlington in the D.C. metro area) from a retired government employee who's daughter (gasp) had driven the Jeep the first 5 years while going to the same college I went too; she seemed to take good care of it and, of course, it was totally unmodified. I began modifications as parts on it wore out, but never really used it much off-road except for some beach driving in North Carolina.
I live in Studio City, Ca which is one of the numerous incorporated areas of Los Angeles and I do contract tv production work for a living. Looking at the area mountain ranges surrounding the city, it reoccurred to me that Southern California has outstanding OHV trails which I needed to visit. Most recent venture was to the Miller Jeep Trail, about an hour north of Los Angeles. Have also hit Pilot Rock in San Bernadino.
Barring anything unforseeable, I intend to keep this Jeep in to the future and modify as necessary. 8)
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I`m from Germany.2,5L TJ BJ97,Blueprinted KompressorEngine,and my English is not so good. :mrgreen:
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Welcome.
A Kompressor engine, huh? Have any pictures of it? We have a thread in the tech area discussing kompressors.
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http://www.ks-tuning.de/tj/kompressor.htm
the Red TJ 2,5l is me! :)
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Hi, my name is Matt Hahn and I have a jeeping problem! :lol: Glad to be here!
I live in Loomis, Nebraska with my wife of almost 13 years, Sasha and our two kids, Keenan, 12 and Riley 10. We began our love of jeeps with a '79 CJ 5 with a hardtop and doors but the cramped rear seat area was beginning to irritate the kids so we bought a 93 YJ a couple of years ago.
I'm kind of a worry wort and don't like trail breakage (on my rig) so I've got it sitting SOA on a full witdth Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear out of a mid '70's Ford 3/4 ton. The front is welded and steering is helped with a hydraulic assist cylinder and a self built high steer setup. The rear is in the process of getting a lock-right (waiting on the UPS man). It used to be welded but my nerves couldn't take the tire squeeling every time I turned on pavement. The axles are set up with 5.38 gears that help the four banger turn the H1 beadlocks and 36" military Wranglers. The axles also set on 4" Black Diamond leaf springs. Other goodies include a slip yoke eliminator,an anti-wrap bar, Warn 8000lb winch, CB, scanner, siren :shock: ,inclinometer (who really uses those anyway? mine's just a conversation piece), and flat fenders by Sawz-all. :D
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Hi All,
I have wanted a Jeep Wrangler my whole life, my whole life showed up 6 months ago.
My name is Troy and I have a 2001 Wrangler 4 banger. I love it. Soft top, 33" Micky Baha Claws, aftermarket - muffler, air intake, jet chip. 2, 12" Woofers, set of 6x9" Kappas, 1" dash mount tweeters, After market 5 1/4" clairion dash speakers, 2000 Watt amp'd monster stereo with XM. Light bar, 2" spring lift, Micky chrome wheels.
I'm currently getting ready to purchase 4.88 gears w/ARB lockers w/30 spline shafts, 4" short arm lift, custom bumpers, sail cloth top, and some misc. chrome.
I have been 4 wheeling since I can remember (thats 38 years, not old but havent grown up), I love it, The mountains and crawling in impossible places is awsom.
Nice to find this site and welcome your input. Thanks, Troy.
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Mine is the YJ on the far left...Greetings...I have a 4 cylinder...
(http://s94826315.onlinehome.us/offroad/DSC00363a.JPG)
Specs can be found here....
http://s94826315.onlinehome.us/2b2p/0001.html
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You got a hillbilly here.....not really... Names Brian im from Russellville,Arkansas. Just went from owning a 87 mustang (cobra) coupe. To my 92 YJ....man really nice..i thought the 4 banger would be crap and its really not its got all the power you need when you go offroad. Im 20yrs old i turn 21 in april. My girlfriend is having a baby in july YAY!! Its a boy...um she also owns a jeep cherokee lerado 95....umm thats really about it, its nice being welcomed....thanks
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Hey. I recently purchased a 95YJ 5cyl auto. I live in chicago. the first thing I am doing to my YJ is attempting to rustproof it when spring breaks. POR15 surface rust then spray bedcoat inside tub and get a second undercoating from ziebart. Well I am a union concrete worker for the city of chicago, Yj is perfect for this job. Just drop the top and hose out the tub. I get laid off in the winter so I usually push snow for some extra expendable income. I spend most summer weekends in Indiana at the family cottage with the kids and getting away from the city as much as possible. Some buddies of mine do weekend beerbust trailing with there 4x4. I never trusted the old K-5 to anything but pushing snow so hopefully I get out there a few times this summer. Hope to get some good pointers from you guys for I am decently mechanically inclined but am new to the Jeep thing..
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Just joined from Northern, Utah. Born and raised south of Moab and still my favorite spot to ride. After a few trucks, Blazers and a couple of Samurai's I now own a 1992 YJ, SOA lift, 8000 winch, cage, custom front/rear bumpers w/tire carrier, cut front fenders, and the best mod a Rock Nob.
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Well I finaly getting around to introduce myself I am located in McHenry IL and my name is Darryl Miller and I have a 90 yj 2.5.That has been converted to a 94 mpi the motor has all kinds of bolt on stuff like 62mm throtle body and spacer,rockit cold air,flex a lite electric fan,msd offroad 6,yellow top,high flow water pump,I am in the prosses of a hesco rvob cam and sping conversion I am also putting the 117 head that is match ported.I have a BDS lift with all the extras ss brake lins, quik disconects, slip lock trac bar,greasable shackles and more.The rear is currie 44 with arb and 4:88s. I have np 231 with the JB conversions super short sye.the front axle is not done yet but I have a 96 XJ dana 30 with no disconect a 30 spline arb,teraflex high steer kit I still need warn hub conversion and superior axles and CTM joints.There are alot more goodies but that gives you an idea of the build.I bought the jeep in 99 drove it stock for a littel over a year then took it apart to have my brother paint it and that started the build.It has not stoped sence then.I did all the work my self and it pretty much became a ground up project.I grew up in NM around 4x4s and offroad vehicals my hloe life and I enjoy it very much.I have really enjoyed this forum and hope to enjoy it for years to come.Thanks Darryl Miller
90 YJ 2.5L MPI 33 MTRs on 15x10 US indy mags
F/super 30 ARB R/currie 44 ARB 4:88s
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to say that I am new to the postings here. I live in Washington State and have a family. Wife, and my two girls love the outdoors and love to wheel in the 1991 YJ. Over the years I have done all the modifications myself including rebuilding the 2.5L engine twice. It has a full traction shackle reversal and a 1.5" body lift. This allows me to run 35" tires.
The list of mods is long, but I plan on posting some of the things that I have done.
Live Long and Enjoy Life
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I'm montanajeep, 26 years-old, and I'm a lineman (build powerlines). Not married, can't hobbies cost to much...
I wouldn't say I'm new to the jeep world. That is if you count a 1948 Willys Overlander Pickup as a jeep..(project in the works) I bought my YJ last winter in Jan. since then, I have put carpet, has a hard top bought a supertop for the summers, sound system, 6 KC daylighters, winch, overhead rack, hand built front bumper (saved me a couple of times form rolling end over end) rear bumper w/tire carrier, body lift (2'') works wouldn't suggest it again, lifted 3.5 leafs,junked the rear trac bar, swaybar disconnect, 33x 12.5'' tires, electric fan, bored tbi, spacer, header, and 2.5'' exhaust, 4.88 gears, trulock in 35, sye kit, rebuilt every darn thing but the motor. Need two fender, from the jump I hit, which cause a broken motor mount, and the need for a new steering wheel. Grant.. Then a new paint job, to top it off, a little diamond plate, then I can call it good. This is my dailly driver, I leave my Dodge cummins at home. The cummins gets used for long trips, and pulling my toys. I hunt, I hope no one has a problem with that! After all I do live in Montana.
Well I'm just glad there is a forum for 4 banger jeeps. Thus, any problems, or infomation for the quest for more power can be shared. See you all in the forums.. ONE more thing JP, Ryan if you guys see this thanks for the help..
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Hi guys, my name is Travis and I am a four cylinder jeep owner... I really like the site, and I will see if I can't get some guys from the local club (LA4X4) to come check it out 8)
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Well I have been proweling around here for a while so I guess its to to introduce myself. I an fairly new to the jeep life, about a year and a half ago I picked up my 98TJ and have slowly been playing with its guts. So far I have done the 4.0L TBI, Taurus elec fan, steel radiator, Banks Header, 2in Pro-Comp suspention lift, 1in body lift and, 33x12.5x15 Mickey Thompson Baja Radials. Its a whole lotta fun on the weekends down here at Fort Hood, Tx. The next step for me is to build a tough 2.5l block and swap out the one I have.
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I've been listening here for a little while now, but this is the first post. I'm Justin, live just south of Milwaukee, WI. Just bought my first Jeep last October after my 86 Toy decided to break it's frame (IT did it, not me....I swear). I have a 95 YJ Looks like a short lift before I got it, 31" Good Year MTR's Custom bumper, Half Top, but mechanichally stock for the most part (for now). Anyways here's a pic of me at the beach(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2284000-2284999/2284799_5_full.jpg)
And this is my mostly retired Toyota
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My name is Brad i live in orlando,fl My jeep is a white 97 4cyl with 4.88's and 35"s..
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hi everyone, my name is chris and i am new to the site. my rig is a 95 yj.
the specs are:
2.5l np231 ax-5
suspension: 4" and 1.5 shackle lift
body: 1"
axle: f:d-30 4.88 lockright, r: 8.8 4.88 tracklok
i have done a cj front on her and am in the process of tj fenders in the rear as well as tj fuel filler and cj dash.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/zenjeep/ad40f67f.jpg)
Picture outside durango with my son behind the wheel.
hope to meet some new friends and learn a alot.
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hi all. got my 98 4cyl TJ about 2 months ago. love it!
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hello,
i have just purchased my first jeep and plan to do a little 4 wheeling but still have it as an everyday vehicle. nothing serious just toying around.
i plan to put a 3.5 inch suspension lift and 31x10 inch tires. i want to know how to get the most out of my 4 cyl. more horsepower and some good ideas that yall may have
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Hello everyone.. I have been trying for a week to get on here, and never go a email conformation, Got someone from another forum to talk with someone from here, and WaaaaaaLaaaa... I am finally here. :lol:
My name is Billy, I am from Texas.. I have a 94 Yj that I have taken from bone stock to where it is now.. Have had it for about 5 yrs now..
Current state of it is.... Has the 4 cylinder of course.. Is spring over and sitting on 39.5 Iroks.. Has 513 gears.. Dana 44 up front with warn shafts, and CTM"s.. Rear is a Dana 60 35 spline built by WMS.. I took the standard trannie out and installed a 904 TF.. Has a 4.3 Atlas.. Wheelbase is 105 to 106..(( Depends )) Have helped build tube fenders for the front.. Just got through building rear crusher corners for it .. Is shackle reversal. and the frame has been extended about 3 inches in the front.
Has a fuel cell for behind the seat. and a nice stereo... Beadlocks to..
Hydro assist steering.. with high steer. Thats about it for my jeep so far.. Will have a dana 60 up front someday, and hopefully running 42" Iroks... My jeep climbs , crawls and pretty much does what I ask of it..
I am very pleased with it.. It is street legal, and It will run about 55 down the road.. My wife also drives it around town some.. So it is safe to drive..
My passion is my wife and my little girls, and my jeep... Thats about it..
Here are a couple of pic of it.. Thanks for letting me use this board.. If I can help anyone out, please ask... I do not belive in flamming people...I have been flamed for asking questions, and I don't like it.. I will give you an answer if I can.. If not, I will tell ya... I will also be asking questions, so be patient with me as well... Thanks.. 8)
(http://81x.com/Authors/kamikaze124/DSCF1664.jpg)
Water fall at Disney Oklahoma.
(http://81x.com/Authors/kamikaze124/Disney_2006_007.jpg)
Coming out of little blue at disney.
(http://81x.com/Authors/kamikaze124/Disney_2006_035.jpg)
Clayton Oklahoma..
(http://81x.com/Authors/kamikaze124/Clayton041.jpg)
Sorry for all the pic... But I am pretty proud of my jeep.. :D
Its also fun to do things with a 4 cylinder that the big engines do.. and sometimes do it better.. Thanks again..
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Hello everyone.. I have been trying for a week to get on here, and never go a email conformation, Got someone from another forum to talk with someone from here, and WaaaaaaLaaaa... I am finally here. :lol:
My name is Billy, I am from Texas.. I have a 94 Yj that I have taken from bone stock to where it is now.. Have had it for about 5 yrs now..
Current state of it is.... Has the 4 cylinder of course.. Is spring over and sitting on 39.5 Iroks.. Has 513 gears.. Dana 44 up front with warn shafts, and CTM"s.. Rear is a Dana 60 35 spline built by WMS.. I took the standard trannie out and installed a 904 TF.. Has a 4.3 Atlas.. Wheelbase is 105 to 106..(( Depends )) Have helped build tube fenders for the front.. Just got through building rear crusher corners for it .. Is shackle reversal. and the frame has been extended about 3 inches in the front.
Has a fuel cell for behind the seat. and a nice stereo... Beadlocks to..
Hydro assist steering.. with high steer. Thats about it for my jeep so far.. Will have a dana 60 up front someday, and hopefully running 42" Iroks... My jeep climbs , crawls and pretty much does what I ask of it..
I am very pleased with it.. It is street legal, and It will run about 55 down the road.. My wife also drives it around town some.. So it is safe to drive..
My passion is my wife and my little girls, and my jeep... Thats about it..
Here are a couple of pic of it.. Thanks for letting me use this board.. If I can help anyone out, please ask... I do not belive in flamming people...I have been flamed for asking questions, and I don't like it.. I will give you an answer if I can.. If not, I will tell ya... I will also be asking questions, so be patient with me as well... Thanks.. 8)
Sorry for all the pic... But I am pretty proud of my jeep.. :D
Its also fun to do things with a 4 cylinder that the big engines do.. and sometimes do it better.. Thanks again..
Hey Kamikaze,
Glad to see ya made it ... jeeps looks good. Liked the Disney pics.
Mike
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Thanks for all your help Mike.. I appreicate it..
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Hey,
I just got a 95 YJ 4 banger.
I want to build it up, but I'm not quite sure how.
Luckily, I believe in trial and error.
Sooooooooo, I guess I'll be asking a lot of questions.
Probably stupid ones.
Please bear with me.
Cheers.
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Hi everybody!
I have a 98 TJ. Bone stock. The windsheild wipers don't work on high anymore, I broke the heat control slider dealie, my used hard top has a plexiglass window on back, and the damn thing bogs down/ hesitates when I get it moving.
So yeah, I'll be asking all sorts of questions. Some valid, and some dumb.
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damb for a 98 and stock it seems like you put it through hell already
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Hello,
I just joined this website this evening. I've got 99 TJ 2.5L, Its got a 3.5" BDS suspension lift, new lower control arms, steering stabilizer, 31" wild country tires. My friends and I call it the freedom machine, one of my favorite additions was a soundbar with domelight, its the little things like a dome light that make you smile, but soundbar is great cuz it holds 2 6x9s.
I'm currently a student University of Colorado, Boulder. The freedom machine is my only ride and I've driven it all over the country. I've taken it on the 2000 mile Massachusetts to Boulder trip 3 times, Massachusetts-Northern Minnesota twice, and Northern Minnesota-Boulder twice.
I know the TJ is not made to be a cross country cruiser but it always gets me to where I need to go unfortuneatly it tops out at about 72 mph, so I can't don't speeding tickets but I can't even reach the 75 mph speed limit on the Nebraska interstate. I like taking it on mountain trails and in the mud in Minnesota, but a few times a year i have to take it on long trips and I need to know how to get a few more miles per hour.
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1995 2.5L Auto
I became a jeep owner August 2005. The jeep was originally my older brothers which owned this for at least 7 years. He was getting married at the time when the Trans was going and his fiancé didn’t want him to spend any more money on it. So, he sold it to me at a good price and I got the trans fixed. I can’t wait to up grade this jeep, and I know my brother would be so happy that I did.
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well im kinda new.. i have jeep jeeping all my life (grandparents have pic of me working on my grandpas cj2a when i was 5) started driving jeeps in woods when i was 7. and now that i got my lisence i got a worn down 1990 yj 2.5l from a guy at my dads work that did nio mantinance on it and i saved it from a juckyard and i am still trying to get it to run right:).... and wile looking for options to get more power out of the little 2.5l i came acroos this site and found it very usefull so naturaly i joined.
my dad has 49 cj2a and 2005 rubicon and 97 grandcherokke.. grandpa has 46 cj2a.. mom has 2004 gc.... i have 1990 yj.... ya i come from a jeep family...
oww ya and we just got a cj2a today that were going to put a chevy 4.3l v6 in and make it into a rock craller.....
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Hello My name is Chris and I am from North East, MD. I have a 95 YJ 2.5L 5sp running 31's. I don't post to often but Im always around reading.
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Hi to everyone, I've had my 98 TJ for almost 5 years. I bought it with 31's, put on 2" body lift and 32x11.5 BF KO's. Drove it like that the first year. Upgraded the next year with 2" procomp suspension lift and swapped on used 33x12.5 Radial Stags. Worked great, until my wife totalled my second vehicle! Now it's a daily driver and I've removed the 2" suspension lift and kept the body lift and I'm running 33x10.5 BF KO's. I have the stock 4.11 gears and 4 banger w/5 speed. It gets around great in 4 lo through sand and mud, I don't do any rock climbing. I haven't gotten any rubbing with the tires There are 6 of us that go out from time to time. One YJ w/Chevy 350 and 35's. A TJ w/4.56 gears and 35's, a CJ w/305 and 35's, stock rubicon, and a TJ w/4.88's and 37" Irocks. Surprisingly the stock axles have held up with the 37"s and his jeep gets around great with the 2.5! We only run mud and sand trails, and some hill climbing. My next mod is to gear down to 4.88's and add 33x13.5 LTB's. At some point I'm going 8.8 in rear 4" lift and 35's. I'll get some pics up sometime for everyone to see, I'm surprised there's no pic section? Anyway that's a little about me, everyone seems really great here!
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hello everybody newbie here from central NC tried the map thing and could not get on the map :( but hello anyway :D
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Hi everyone, im a newby to this site but not to the jeep world, i owned my '92 2.5 yj since 2002 and it was stock when i bought it now has:
high flow cat and muffler, 4.0 TB, grinded air intake, TB spacer, +3.5 bds lift kit and ugly 31s. Soon to go with 32 extrem trekkers and new gears.
Great website, finally one dedicated to the 2.5 - keep up the good work!!
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I am new to Jeep ownership and have recently bought a 94 wrangler, 4 banger. I live in Lancaster Pa. and besides the few fluid leaks and different odds and ends the previous owners "patched" instead of fixed I like driving my Jeep. No mods or anything grand just a daily driver I'm replacing worn out bushings and other things to make it dependable.Anyways Hello to all ,I appreciate these forums as we are our best source of info.
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I have always wanted a Jeep, and the wife finally let me have one. It is a 2004 TJ that is pretty much stock with the exception of 31x10.50 tires and Dick Cepek wheels. I just got it back from the shop because a week after I got it some guy pulled out in front of me, and I nailed him, hence the username frankenjeep. Luckily, it only damaged my bumper and front quarter panel. Anyway, I live in Northwest GA, and I am a total newbie to Jeeps and off-roading. Hope to learn something from all the more experienced members of this board. I promise not to ask too many dumb questions.
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Just thought I'd introduce myself. JD here, I recently came across my 94 YJ on Craigslist which I had traded in some 7 years earlier. I noticed the license plate, called the guy and it turns out it's my old Jeep. Not one to turn away from "fate" I went out and bought it.
Now 7 years later the internet has sprouted all kinds of forums for Jeeps. I'm here because my Jeep is a 4 banger. Now I see all kinds of terms such as 4.0TB, 1 inch spacer, exhaust kits, intake kits, ignition kits, cam, turbo chargers, superchargers, etc.
You get the idea. I have a headache already!! Well at the risk of asking same question for the thousanth time I'll start using the search function.
It's good to know you guys are here! :D
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I hope you bought it for less than you sold it for. haha Welcome!
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Hello, just found this site...awesome! I have been looking for something like this. I bought a 2003 TJ 2.4L 4 cyl for the CA mountains and love it. The only problem I have is getting more power going UP the mountains. I put new rims and 30" tires on a stock suspension, and was wondering what ways there are to improve my torque/HP performance.
I have to be in 3rd gear the whole way at 3000 rpms up the mountain and it really whines, is it alright to push the rpms over this range?
Thanks!
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Been a reader for around a month .. just recently created a name. Found a lot of helpful topics here.. really enjoying the site!
About the Jeep:
I Own a 97' Wrangler TJ 2.5 that is pretty much 100% stock inside and out. It is my daily driver but I want to put a little work into it. I plan on installing a 2'' spring spacer suspension and getting some 31s. After that I'll prolly be looking into some under the hood upgrades to help the horsepower a bit... buuuut even with a completely stock TJ I have been really impressed with the offroad capability and can't wait to drop a lil cash on some upgrades.
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Hi everyone my name is Mark, I love this WebSite and have been four wheelin for 25 years. My 1st real 4X4 was 76 FJ40 Lancdcruiser with a chevy 350 which I built up from a 4 bolt block in my garage. It was a fun 4X4 but the power did break lots of stuff. I was an Aerospace Ground Equipment Tech in the USAF which ment we had to fix anything and everything. I started off hot roding cars and motorcycles in high school where I grew up in CT and graduated in 80. I now live in SO CAL and own a 1989 Jeep YJ with a 2.5L. My main hobbies are 4X4's, Reptiles, and Computers.
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It's great to see and welcome new faces (and rigs!)
Welcome to the site and enjoy!! I've enjoyed this site too and love the information all of you offer!
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hey just wanted to say hey and introduce myself. names Nic i own a 01 TJ pretty much still stock except for a few minor changes i post pics soon
im from colorado springs CO. and im in the army
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Just wanted to say hi. I have a brand new 2006 SE 2.4 L Wrangler. I have had it since the beginning of May and I have loved every minute of it.
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hello everyone ive been with the group for about i dunno maybe a year now but decided to finally register in the forums. i own a 97 TJ with a RE 3.5 and 31s. This is my first car and i dont know anything about engines or wrenching so im more of a lurker than anything.
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As long as you have access to some basic tools and ain't afraid of getting dirty, you found a good place to start.(http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/fingers/fing02.gif)
Welcome!
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Hey, New to the forum. I just moved to Orlando Fl. from Tx by way of 9 months in New Orleans La (for work). I bought my 92 yj from a guy in North Carolina and drove it to Orlando where I bought a 96 cherokee for my daily driver while I fix up the yj. Looking for any tips and tricks for the 2.5s that I can get
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Hi all. just joined today. I bought my YJ this time last year. I have not modified it yet as it is my DD. Look forward to learning from you all.
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As long as you have access to some basic tools and ain't afraid of getting dirty, you found a good place to start.(http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/fingers/fing02.gif)
Welcome!
Thank! :D
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I have a 1980 4cyl CJ that I bought last fall . It has a meyers plow on it and runs great. does anyone know what the GVW of this vech is
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Find the nearest truck stop and they'll let you use their scale. My 95 YJ came to 3250lbs. Cost me 8.00 to jump on it. They keep em pretty accurate because they have to pay the truckers fines if they are off.
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Just got an '88 with 4" lift and 33" tires! I will surely be asking for ALL your help and advice!!! CAN'T WAIT!! :D
I acyually do have a cuple of questions right now.
1. Does any one know why 5th gear is known to go out? (I've been told that it is a common problem with these)
2. I've been looking into the TB spacer thing and found ones for only 91 (i think) and newer, what is the difference, if any?
Thanks in advance, :?
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Hey everybody. My name is Josh. Currently stationed in South Korea in the Army. I have been over here for two and a half years and fortunatley only have about thirty days left. The only good thing about being over here is the ability to save money to put towards the Jeep. The Jeep has been sitting in PA at my dads house since I have been here, getting all kinds of new additions. Wish I could have been there to do it myself but hey I will be coming back to a pretty nice Jeep. I am heading to Fayetteville, NC so if there is anybody in that area I would be glad to go wheeling with you upon my arrival....
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Thank you for serving. Godspeed.
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Found this site about two weeks ago and so far love it. I have a 97 TJ and have just got back into 4wheeling in the past 18 months. Used to back in high school with a couple of CJ's (mostly just blasting through deep mud). Now doing some moderate rock terrain. Running 33's with a total of 5" of lift and a few decent performance upgrades. Going to spend the next couple of weekends installing all my new Jeep goodies; new gears, lockers, winch, bumpers, and engine performance parts (sounds like a lot at once but I am getting married so I figured I should do what I wanted before she has a clue how much it cost me). Can not wait to hit the trail in a couple of weeks.
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new to the site jus wanted to say hey to everyone. im from the atl area i have an red94 wrangler 4banger 4inchskyjacker 3body 35x14.50x15 boggers on mtclassic II's
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new to the site jus wanted to say hey to everyone. im from the atl area i have an red94 wrangler 4banger 4inchskyjacker 3body 35x14.50x15 boggers on mtclassic II's
What axles are you running with those 35's?? How's the power....me need 35's...arrrrrrrrrrrggggggg
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Been lurking around here for quite awhile, but didn't register until much later, and didn't post until now. This forum is great, and filled with lots of great info. Many thanks to the owner of the site, and the contributors.
I live down in Houston, and run with Cypress Offroad (http://www.cypressoffroad.com), and am a member of TX4WD (http://tx4wd.org). I drive a '97 Wrangler with the 2.5, AX5, etc..
Mods so far:
4" Rough Country Suspension Lift, Sway bar quick disconnects, 4.88's, Detroit Tru-Trac in the front and rear, 33x12.50 BFG Mud T/A's on 15x10 rims, some lights, some tow points, Neoprene Seat covers, Sound Bar, etc. etc..
I'm ultimately planning on getting some 38's under the Jeep, but due to budget it's a slow moving project, and I'm taking baby steps. Planning axles swaps, rock protection, winch, first.
Thanks again, and here are some pics of the Jeep:
Freshly Lifted (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/jeepafter3.jpg)
Sandy (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/P3120172.JPG)
Muddy (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/muddyjeep2.jpg)
Poser Shot #1 (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062513.jpg)
Poser Shot #2 (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062516.jpg)
Poser Shot #3, RTI Ramp (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062520.jpg)
Poser Shot #4, RTI Ramp (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062521.jpg)
BVORR Shot (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062556.jpg)
BVORR Shot (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062557.jpg)
BVORR Shot (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062562.jpg)
more BVORR (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/062571.jpg)
Weeee, more at BVORR (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/IMG_3417.JPG)
last one, promise (http://2folks.com/Jason/jeep/bvorr/IMG_3421.JPG)
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Those pics look great!!
Glad to see that you're taking it out and using it. The Muddy pic and the Sandy pic both say alot!!
Welcome!
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I guess I'll introduce myself as well.
I live in Houston, Texas and I drive a 95 Jeep YJ
I am 16 years old and looking into starting an auto technician course soon
and at the end of august, I will be going to Moab for 2 weeks :)
I acquired the Jeep in August of 05 (it was in like-new, bone stock condition at the time) but since its been offroad countless times and quite so modified (nothing major though)
heres pics and such of it: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2075185
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Hi everyone. Just bought my first 4 banger this past Friday. It's a silver 02 with auto trans :roll: In the past I've had an 86 with a 6" coil conversion and a 2000 4.0 liter sport with a 3" lift and 33's. My name is Jason and I'm from Northeast Pennsylvania. I have done no mods to this new Jeep as of yet but I do have plans. Just a little confused as to what to do mod wise with the auto trans in it. I'll post pics of my new baby as soon as I get a chance.
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Hi everyone. Just bought my first 4 banger this past Friday. It's a silver 02 with auto trans :roll: In the past I've had an 86 with a 6" coil conversion and a 2000 4.0 liter sport with a 3" lift and 33's. My name is Jason and I'm from Northeast Pennsylvania. I have done no mods to this new Jeep as of yet but I do have plans. Just a little confused as to what to do mod wise with the auto trans in it. I'll post pics of my new baby as soon as I get a chance.
What made you go with a 4banger after having the 6??
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Mozman, it was mostly the cash supply at the moment. My wife and I just bought a home so economic wise, it was a better deal for us. After reading some posts on this forum I am looking into a Jet performance chip in the near future.
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Hello,
I have been lurking for a while reading old posts, and only recently registered. Last month I purchased a 2002 TJ 2.5L to replace my 1999 XJ that was totalled in a rear end collision. I actually bought the four cylinder on purpose; I will have a son with a learner's permit in a few years and I wanted to start him out "slow."
Over the years I have owned a '73 CJ5, '66 J200, '99 XJ, '04 WJ (wife's current grocery getter), and now the '02 TJ. It is a ton of fun to drive and I am always amazed at how much more refined it is than previous SWB Jeeps. Mine is equipped with AC and CC - downright pretentious!
I live on the Outer Banks of NC, so if any of you are heading this way to run the beach give me a holler and maybe we can ride together.
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I'm new here too. I'm 18, drive a '86 Cherokee that I just got for $750. No lift, exhaust is full of holes, and the engine knocks so I'm getting ready to pour some money into her. In a couple months it's going to be pretty exciting, right now I'm shopping for a replacement engine to build - I think I might just get one from a junk yard and go from there.
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Im owner of a 2000 TJ 4.88 ARB/frt and Detriot/R on 33x12.5x15 BFG MTRs.
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Hi everybody,
So glad to find this forum. Im in the middle of a 4 banger build up with my 89 yj. So far I got SOA, AA SYE, 8.8 with discs, and a herculined tub. I am lookin to get a dana 44 for the front so I can run at least 5:13 gears but till I get a front end I am still runnin 4:10s. Its a work in progress so I have not decided on tires yet. I will either run 35s or 36s as this is not my daily driver. I am a college student so money is short. Someday I will do an engine swap and in the very near future I plan on swapping out my 2.5 inch pro crap springs for some waggy springs. I live in south west Florida so if any body around my area wants to get together for some wheelin just let me know. Also if anyone has any suggestions on my build up I would like to hear them
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I just found your website. I bought a bone stock 2001 Wrangler se, brand new in 2000 and bulit it up after I paid it off. I got a 2" pro-comp lift, quick disconnects, arb air locker in the rear, 30" bfg a/t's, rock it intake,banks header, poweraid tbs, door locks, hood locks, and some other small stuff. I have done some hairy trails in San Bernardino county, as well as dorian and odessa canyon in high desert ,Ca and northern California inyo mountains all with out any tads, just a tad lucky with the skinny pedal.
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Tried to post my intro the other day but it did not log on. Just aquired a 1988 TJ stock all the way. I will probably wear out my welcome with questions as I have never done much or do know too much about mechanical stuff. My starting point is a standard tune up, new alternator, and a bolt for the manifold which is missing. I have the stock hard top but would like to buy a really good soft top right away. I hear alot of talk on having the right rear end and front ends--pretty well lost here so I will need advise. I will post more in the other areas as I get started with the project.
Thanks for letting me join.
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Welcome Taz!
I will probably wear out my welcome with questions as I have never done much or do know too much about mechanical stuff.
That was me 6 months ago! since then I have done a lot of things to my Jeep, Thanks to all the info I got from this website and Jeffy! Listen to these guys. read the FAQ page... you will be set!
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Tried to post my intro the other day but it did not log on. Just aquired a 1988 TJ stock all the way. I will probably wear out my welcome with questions as I have never done much or do know too much about mechanical stuff. My starting point is a standard tune up, new alternator, and a bolt for the manifold which is missing. I have the stock hard top but would like to buy a really good soft top right away. I hear alot of talk on having the right rear end and front ends--pretty well lost here so I will need advise. I will post more in the other areas as I get started with the project.
Thanks for letting me join.
Welcome Taz.....let me give you some hope....
January of this year...
(http://static.flickr.com/38/87821596_d947c5eb91_o.jpg)
6 months later......
(http://static.flickr.com/75/185938347_4b8bc5fd6b_o.jpg)
This from a guy who has never owned a Jeep and knows next to nothing about cars.
You've already taken a big step by joining this site....next, join a local 4x4 club...read the FAQ's....HAVE FUN!!
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Mozman68
Thanks a ton. That is about exactly how I want my ride to turn out. Looks great. When you have time maybe you can just give me the overview what order you did things and if there is anything you would do different. I will have to have mine painted.
Thanks again, the posts got me pretty fired up to started.
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Mozman68
Thanks a ton. That is about exactly how I want my ride to turn out. Looks great. When you have time maybe you can just give me the overview what order you did things and if there is anything you would do different. I will have to have mine painted.
Thanks again, the posts got me pretty fired up to started.
Okay...I went from driving a $40,000 car to this:
Jeep (with hard top, everything else stock) -- $8200
Tires and wheels -- $1100 (sold originals for $300)
Window tinting -- $140 (professionally done...whole hard top and front doors)
Aluminum gas hatch -- $60
Tuffy Center console -- $200??
Stereo/Subwoofer/speakers/amplifier -- $600
Supertop (with tinted windows) -- $500
Safari top -- $80
soft half doors -- $130??
3" 4wd.com lift kit -- $450??
LiteDots rear LED lights -- $200 (ouch...but I love them sooo much....bling bling)
KC back-up lights -- $60
KC 150W daylighters up front -- $100?
Hella horn -- $40
Rool Bar handles -- $25
No one add that up please....I've convinced my wife I'm SAVING money as I don't have the car payment for the Audi every month!! :twisted:
You can look like mine in the picture though with just the wheels/tires, 3" lift and the safari top....the rest is for my driving and poseur enjoyment only!!
Next year (February time frame): 8.8 axle, SYE/driveshaft conversion, 35" tires (on same wheels or those AR teflon ones), gear to 4.88.
Year after that (or one more after that)....would love a new V8 in there....yes..I do want a sleeper Jeep...
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Front axle -- $3,000.
Rear axle -- $6,000.
Drivelines -- $700.
Transfer case -- $1000.
Alrighty, too high estimates, but that's where the fun is. Lotsa money on things you can't SEE.
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Good humor and good information. The wife has not said much, exept having a curious look about 12 time the past week and saying "So why do we need that". It didn't help when a brought a collector Corvette home for her the same week, but decided it needed too much mechanical work and took it back after a having it a week. Yes the Jeep is staying. Forgivness instead of permission.
The equipment listed I can understand, the axles, gears and such are pretty unfamiluar. Do you wait to start breaking stuff before you replace or do you try to match tires and axles and stuff from the beginning?
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I bought the biggest tires the stock suspension could handle (31's) because changing the axles can be a big ticket item dependin which way you want to go.....and I didn't know any better since I'm a newbie.
It seems to be the desire to change the gearing at the same time that adds that extra $500 bucks that pushes me over the edge.
I may jump up to the 35's just before I get the new rear axle as I do not wheel that hard or often and I really want me Jeep to stop looking like it is on roller skates.
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Hello-
So, I am recently new to this site. I've been on the 4wd forum for some time now.
A little about me and my jeep:
I bought my Jeep in 04, my first vehicle and Jeep! since then ive only done some minor mods(saving up for the big lift...), all listed on the website which I created in notepad myself. I was promoted to a manager sept last year in the hardware store which i work. January I got married and in may my first child was born, a girl:), and the beginning of august i bought my first house. With all that ive managed to have a little money left over for mods on the jeep.
did i mention that im 22?
Livin' life one day at a time....
-Josh
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That's a good looking Jeep. Congratulations from accomplishing so much at such a young age. Good luck towards the future!
I hope that you find and give a lot of valuable information on this website. You'll see that there are a lot of really cool people here who like to help.
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you still have some chrome around those lights....I must be the true Black Knight as I bought the black bezels for my lights.
ehhhh....mine's the Weezermobile and always will be.....get those bezels...
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Actually since those pics I have painted those bezels, i may go as far as blackout covers for the lights but i havent decided yet (they're last onmy mod list)
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New guy checkin in! I am a member of KCJeepClub and I heard this site has a lot of great people! I have a lot of parts for sale in The MarketPlace. So take a look and let me know what you want!
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/tthompson23/DSCN0602.jpg)
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Hi, I'm new to your board. I live in VA. here's my jeep, more pics in the pic forum
(http://www.westpaxterraclub.com/gallery/d/321-2/Halloweenie_002.jpg)
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Just another new member. Ran across the website and my jeep is the little 4 banger that could, glad to see others share the same issue
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Just another new member. Ran across the website and my jeep is the little 4 banger that could, glad to see others share the same issue
"issue"???
Drive proud, my brother... :lol:
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haha, share my passion rather
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Brand new to the forum. Just bought my first Jeep, and som far am LOVING it. 2000 TJ, 2.5L, 5 Speed, 4.11, 4" lift, 31x10.5x15 on custom wheels, custom bumpers, Ramsey winch, rocker guards, trail lighting. Looking for NEW toys to add on a daily basis. Some aggressive 33's appear to be the next investment. In Little Rock, AR.
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I came across this after a link to a FI thread was posted on the yahoo 4-bangers group. My Jeep and I hail from Billings, MT, along with my wife/kids, and her 98 4.0L XJ. We're members of Magic City 4-Wheelers, and really enjoy wheelin' up in BigSkyCountry, although I miss greatly my old stomping grounds in Central Arizona.
My rig: 94 YJ
Mods: 2.5" OME suspension lift / 1" Daystar BL / 1" homebrew shackle lift / CAI / 32x11.5 BFG AT on Panther EMR211s / homebrew rock rails (w/ steps) / homebrew rear bumper (swingout being built now to house gerry can + 20lb CO2 tank and up to a 40" tire). Front stubby bumper is partially built as well, but next year plans call for going back to my OE YJ springs on a SOA (either 1/2 ton Chevy front/rear ends, or straight to a D60/14-bolt combo), moving to 37s and dropping the small block that is currently sitting in the donor vehicle in my buddy's backyard.
Eventually, I want to build a 6-point cage, but need to make sure the soft top will still go on with it.
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Newbie to site...not to Jeeps.
Ive been rebuilding CJ-5s and 7s with Chevy and AMC V8s for quite a while. Got away from it for 8 or nine years. This last Jan. I picked up a 99 TJ 2.5. It had 35s, susp. lift, 3" body lift, aftermarket exhaust and intake, and it only had 53k miles on it. Checked it out pretty good, and it was surprisingly tight. Looks like someone just over built it and then got tired of it. Took off the body lift, and went down to 33s anf she pulls fine. ...I think it may have also already been regeared. Ive been able to follow all the I6s and other 4x4s on the trail with no probs.
I was doughtful at first, but I really like the lil 4banger! Nice forum guys...I'll see ya round... 8)
Mark
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Hello every one. I have just recently purchased a 1990 YJ 2.5L. In the 5 days I have owned it I have found a new respect for the 4 cyl engine. I purchase the Jeep with the intention of replacing the motor with something bigger. After taking the jeep out to play I realized there is no need to change this wonderful little engine. So I was on line looking for ways to get some more Top End power without getting a bigger engine and happened onto this website. Browsing the forums I learned more about my Jeep in one hour than I expected. So I decided to join. I have found that here in Idaho owning a Jeep is like owning a motor cycle. Every time I pass another Jeep the drivers wave to me.
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Every time I pass another Jeep the drivers wave to me.
Yup its a jeep thing, any where you go, most of the time you will get a wave. :D
DC has even started to market this and advertise it in there catalog, but its always been around!
Welcome to the jeep family and 4banger website!
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wuts up i joined long while ago some of y'all might remember me, i stopped posting about 6 months back, life became a little to busy, but im making a come back.
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I remember the name....
Welcome back!!! :wave:
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I'm new to the site, and I just bought my fist Jeep Wrangler a couple months ago. I am now the proud owner of a 2006 Wrangler with a 2.4L. Went small but with plans to uprade more later. Right now it's still pretty much stock though.
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Well i figured i would stop in and finally intro myself...
names Huey....live in Las Vegas....its been 4 long weeks since my last break down...oO(THANK GOWD)....
..been on the site every night since i joined. Great Forum u have here...well kept and plenty of great guys in here from jeepaholics i see.... :)
i do like to post some funny or spin off comments at times but when it comes to the tech side of the house theres no room for playing around is my thought....money is time and time is money..... :D
but cant wait to get my hands a little dirty in here :)
Thanks again
Huey
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hello every one. my name is chris i just purchased a 1992 yj 2.5l.i owned it for about a month and the motor gave up.i was wanting to put a bigger motor in it but money was tight so i put the 2.5 back in it and im glad it has enough poney to play around in the dirt just needs a little more poneys for the highway so thats how i found this site. awesome site still trying to learn it. jeep has 33x12.50 on it with a poweraid tb spacer so far looking to do some more modes. 8)
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welcome, and check out the faq section, tho you can't really get much more power outta our four bangers
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Good to know that there is a specific site for the 4 hole'r Jeeps!
I have a '00 that's all stock and is going in for winter surgery, the doner parts off a '06 Rubi. I have the wheels & tires, track arms, skids, bumpers, flairs, suspension, and a bunch of other stuff that has less than 40 miles on it. Now I have to figure out the puzzle, what is worth to add with the newer parts, etc.
I come from an long extensive VW & Audi background and I am finding what usually works on them for upgrades on power isn't the same for the TJ; T-body spacers, CAI, chips etc. There is a lot of people who state it's not worth the $$$ but where I wheel, the garage starts at 7,000' and it just goes up, wheezingly 8) .
Cheers, & thanks!
Scoty
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I'll take my turn at it now, I guess. I've been Jeeping officially for a year now, but wanting to for 20. I purchased my red '97 TJ last October off of ebay. It had nasty wheels, junk top, and a manifold bolt broken off. I repaired the bolt, ordered a new RAT Bestop, a 2" Skyjacker BB and disconnects and been driving it ever since. However, I have swapped wheels and tires (32 x 11.50's on black Cragar's), lined the tub with spray on bedlliner, new center console with sub, Wet Okole seat covers, and a safari top. I just recently upgraded my intake with the 4.0 TB, TB helix bore spacer, intake tube from the 4.0, and an AEM Dryflo filter. Wow, that made a difference. I'm hoping for more mods in the future, and due to my passion / sickness / obsession, I recently was able to talk a friend of mine into his first Jeep 4banger purchase, a '99 automatic, which obviously will need some help. Just what I needed, another Jeep project... Seriously...
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.....snip.....and due to my passion / sickness / obsession, I recently was able to talk a friend of mine into his first Jeep 4banger purchase, a '99 automatic, which obviously will need some help. Just what I needed, another Jeep project... Seriously...
Welcome to the madness.
As for another project, that situ is an easy one. Spend his money and just empty every pocket....:lol:
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Well, thanks to Jagular7 (he's a fellow KC Jeep Club member) I found this site. Since I've had my rig for over 6 years, I've become a strong advocate of the 4 banger Jeep. A little about my rig and it's pilot.
I have a 1994 YJ that I bought in 2000 with only 38k on the clock. I'd wanted a jeep since I was 5 (I was 24 when I finally bought one) and cannot possibly fathom how I lived without it before!
Since purchasing, I've learned to wheel, and wrench, and wheel again. I've installed a Superlift 3.5" lift, 2" body lift, Dana 44 rear from an XJ, Lockrights F&R, TJ shafts in the D30, Custom Belly-Up, JKS 1" Budget MM lift, AA SYE and CV shaft, Custom front shock hoops w/ 14" Bilstein 5150s, Custom rear shock mounts (inboarded upper mounts, post-style lowers) w/ 12" travel Bilstein 5100s, Deaver Spring Baja Bushings, TJ flares, flat fenders, 35" MT bias-ply Claws, E-350 master cylinder, Custom brake lines, hand throttle, Custom rear bumper w/ swing-out tire carrier, custom front bumper, I think that's about it.
I've done 99% of the work myself (I've only paid for gears, the rest is all me.) and learned a lot along the way.
(I've edited this like 5 times because I keep remembering other mods...I think I'll just stop now! )
BTW - I tend to get a little wordy in my posts...if you can't tell.
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sounds like a sweet rig, now all we need is pictures!!!!!!
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Thanks! It does alright, there are always things that I need or want to change.
Right now I have plans for an SM465 tranny swap. I don't really "need" a granny low transmission, but the AX5 is crap. Last spring I swapped one in that I got for free, and with most free things, it is not exactly perfect. I lost 3rd in the old one, and this one has some 2nd gear issues. I picked up the Muncie transmission for $50, now I just need another thousand for adapters and other stuff. :lol:
I don't have too many poser pics of my rig, but here are a couple of my favorites.
(http://www.kcjeepclub.org/gallery/albums/userpics/tn_IMG_2794.JPG)
http://www.kcjeepclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7344
These were prior to the shock modifications, I just finished those a week ago. I spent quite a bit of time in that hole before finally making it out. Multiple 2nd gear clutch drops @ redline tends to draw a crowd.
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Hi. Names Tim and I bought a 02' TJ back last Febuary and I beat the hell out of it as much as I can. And It takes me everywhere. It's an SE with a 5speed, yellow with a rag top. About the only thing I've done to it is slapped a K&N in it and 31X10.5X15 on it and run Mobil 1 in everything. It's also my daily driver so I see how shitty my gas milage can be. So I'm very happy to find this web site and I hope you guys can help me with what ever I need and I hope to do the same right back. Thanks
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Hey, I'm Travis- I bought my first jeep in may- it's a red '90 yj 4cyl. The previous owner rebuilt the engine, and now its got a 2.5" lift and 31x10.5 tires. Other than that it's totally stock- I'm in college and therefore have very little money to burn. My immediate plans are to roll on herculiner in the tub, and pick up a hard top. Anyway, thanks in advance for answering my jeep questions.
Travis
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My name is Keith and I live near Chicago, IL. I had a 90 Geo Tracker for the last 3 years and used it mainly for wheeling and driving around town. It was a fun little truck but when its auto tranny blew it was time to put it down. I found a great deal on a 98 TJ SE that needed a lot of work. It has 139,000 miles and is now in pretty decent condition. It's only big flaw is a broken exhaust manifold bolt. It makes noise when cold, but after running of 2-3 minutes the noise goes away. I'm having fun with the TJ but wish I had gotten a 99+ with the airbag disable swich. I miss having my 3 year old son riding up front with me like he could in the Tracker.
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My name is Neale and I live in Monterrey, Mexico where I´m a university professor. I learned to drive off road in 2wd VW buses and 2wd pickups before getting a '43 GPW which I've had for 20 years. It is still my favorite vehicle of all time. I bought a stock '95 Yj in February of this year and have been busy correcting all the things the PO never bothered to fix. Many jobs are things I've never done before so it is great to find a group like this with experienced DIY's. Thanks for putting together a great site.
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Hello guys, my name is Tom, and I purchased my very first Jeep on 10 November 06. I'm 36, and have wanted one since I was a kid, but could never justify it to myself with family responsibiltites and such. This year, I had the means, and found a great deal on a 1994 Wrangler I4 for $4000, with no rust that runs great.
I look forward to chatting with you guys in the future, and appreciate any helpful advice you can give me.
Thanks.
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My college age son and I purchaed a 1989 Red YJ in August from a friend. Has newer, wider tires and wheels. YJ is five speed manual with standard 4-cylinder.
We both are having fun driving it (when it is home from college for me). YJ has brought out do-it-yourselfer in me. I was amazed to actually see the spark plugs. Can change bulbs in the dash without making it a major project.
I look forward to suggestions on fixing things.
Bob
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My college age son and I purchaed a 1989 Red YJ in August from a friend. Has newer, wider tires and wheels. YJ is five speed manual with standard 4-cylinder.
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I look forward to suggestions on fixing things.
Bob
First suggestion, get one of your own. LOL
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yea u rlly dont wanna share it, and trust me your son will come home less and less if he knows u will be driving it.
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yea u rlly dont wanna share it, and trust me your son will come home less and less if he knows u will be driving it.
a good way to prevent that would be to bribe him with lift kits bumper..ect..... the bribes work.. until there is no more building up to do.. which never happens.
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hi, I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada. Just bought a stock 94 YJ. I came to this site to get general info on the 2.5 engine and just do a lot of reading about other people's experiences.
I have had a few 4x4s over the years... 81 CJ7, 85 Samurai, 87 Bronco II and now the YJ. Plan is to make it reliable and then lift it. It'll be a daily driver with occasional wheeling.
cheers!
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Welcome from Nove Scotia!! And welcome to our site!!
Say hi to David at Xtension 4x4 for me!!
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Say hi to David at Xtension 4x4 for me!!
The funny thing is... I know who he is. He runs a great shop.
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Greetings to everyone here on the forum. I am in Eastern Iowa and just purchased my first jeep! A 1995 Wrangler Rio Grande. This is my first 4wd vehicle, but I look forward to modding it and taking it offroad.
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Hello Everyone- I'm Ted :D from Central Massachusetts.
I have owned and enjoyed a Green 1999 SE Wrangler 4Cyl 5 Speed for 18 months. So far I have wheeled on the beach in on Martha's Vineyard (Chappy) and on some snowboarding trips western mass snowstorms.
My Jeep was bone stock when I got it, but I have added a Rough Country 2" Coil Spacer lift, 31" BFG T/A's, 4 longer RC hydraulic shocks and a grill/brush guard with 2 pairs of Hellas. For the winter I picked up a hard top with fiberglass upper half doors, from http://www.bulldawgdoors.com/
So far I had to replace the front ujoints, steering stabilizer and swaybar end links to get rid of the 'death wobble' prior to adding the lift kit. My jeep runs great but I the 31" tires/4:10 gears have killed the top end on the highway not to mention the zippy stock acceleration through the gears.
I'm seriously considering 4:88 gears with the 31's and perhaps an Aussie front locker while the diff covers are off. I have seen some threads on 4:88's with 33's and I was wondering if anyone had experience with 4:88's and 31's. Also if you had to add 1 locker would you be better off in the front or rear or is it just a matter of personal preference?
Thanks, Ted
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if you had to add 1 locker would you be better off in the front or rear or is it just a matter of personal preference?
Welcome, from what I have seen you would be better off with a rear locker, but you don't want one in a dana 35C. Upgrade the rear axle or put in a front locker. Selectable if you can swing it. If you do a search there's been conversations on this subject.
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if you had to add 1 locker would you be better off in the front or rear or is it just a matter of personal preference?
Search this one out when you get the chance... Chris Franklin started a really interesting topic regarding this exact question.
And welcome to the boards!!
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Thanks both of you, I'll check out the thread. Also how do you like the 4.88's with the 2.5L?
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Hi folks,
My name is George, I'm retired Air Force. I Love Jeeps. I have five, the 98 TJ 4 banger my newest. Also a 71 Waggy, 73 J4000, 74 Cherokee, and a 79 Waggy(parts). I live in North Pole Alaska, I am the Equipment Manager for our local 4X4 club Arctic Offroad. www.arcticoffroad.com We are a family oriented club open to any 4X4 vehicle. Alaska is an outstanding place to live and wheel, it can get a bit cold in winter and parts brake alot easier at -30. we still have fun though. the summers make up for the cold winters, u can wheel all night and it still be light out. Take Care.
George
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welcome.. sounds sweet.. i sleped outside with only a tarp and 2 sleeping bags in -32 once and that was enough winter camping for me.. but i still love winter.
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Hi, I'm a new member. I have a 4 banger TJ, 03'. Well, that's about it! OK, Thanks.
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Hi everybody,
Been lurking around for a bit now, borrowing your brains, been very helpful as mine gets a bit gummed up now and then. Sold my much loved XJ a few months ago and got a now much more loved '01 TJ 2.5, 5-speed. Felt really sorry for it, was advertised as being in great condition, never been off road. Why buy a Jeep if you never take it off road, so, fixed that.
Put on 2.5" RE springs, pro comp shocks/stabilizer, JKS discos, Milemarker 8000lb winch, Hella 500's, Rockcrawler bumpers and rear tire/gas can carrier and some other neccesities on the outside. Under the hood it got an Airaid intake and TBS, Performance Distributors ignition, electric fan from a Lincoln MKVIII, Optima yellow top, inside it got really dirty and will never get clean again. Still have some more to do, planning on upping the tires to 33's (has 31's right now, but will need new ones soon) and working on the axles, and it's set up for towing behind the rv.
Being in San Diego it spends quite a bit of time in the Borrego area. We'll be going out there this weekend and taking it thru the squeeze and up by the dropoff and let it try out it's new bits and pieces.
This is my first 4-banger Wrangler and I got a lot of good advice here that helped me to eke out an additional 4.634 horsepower and 1.847 lbft of torque with only several hundred dollars worth of modifications and a few more to go. Not bad eh?
I just got the new Jeep catalog from 4WheelParts and...
Got to run, have to check the balance on my Visa cad
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Im 29 living in victorville, california. Currently driving a 94 renegade 4.0 2" lift 33"tires, but it is my father in laws. I do hwever use it every saturday out at Johnson Valley OHV and Bessimer Mine.I am thinking buynig an 04 2.5L at a pretty good price.I am a little worried that a 4banger just isnt enough power to do what i need??I know its capable off road but is it worth it if you have to spend thousands make it that way???Hopefully you guys on the site can give me some insight and knowledge .
Alright forget the 4 banger,just picked up 99TJ 4.0w/4" procomp33"mudders :twisted:
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Ok, the big red letters on the front said to "introduce myself before posting".
I am Tee, and I have a Jeep problem :D Its been 3 years since I last owned a Jeep :shock: (it was a 95 YJ with the 4 Banger)
Been lurking for a few months and decided I would chime in.......
Started another thread for my questions.....
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Ok, the big red letters on the front said to "introduce myself before posting".
I am Tee, and I have a Jeep problem :D Its been 3 years since I last owned a Jeep :shock: (it was a 95 YJ with the 4 Banger)
Been lurking for a few months and decided I would chime in.......
Started another thread for my questions.....
So...you don't currently own a Jeep??
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So...you don't currently own a Jeep??
See my other post, I will by the end of the week. Or end of the month worst case!
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Don't have a clue of what I am doing here, just wanted to find some info on jeeps, new owner and all.
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welcome... there is a ton of info hear.... just don't try to learn to much at one time. :wink:
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Hi,
Here to learn more about Jeep Wrangler TJs, especially about lifts (2"), lockers and gears; I have some knowledge about motors such as adding electric fans, thermostats, intakes, and other minor mods, etc.
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hello every one polkcountysfinnest here to introduce myself i am from lakeland FL but i am stationed in CA here in camp pendelton i have had three jeep and a whole bunch of trucks so this ant my frist rodeo my current jeep is a 91 yj with a 3in body 4in sus and 35in tires it has a few other mods but the most recent one was a home made intake which turned out nice
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hey, someone posted this site up on jeeps-offroad.com so i thought i would check it out....I've got a 88' YJ 78,000 miles, 2.5 AX5, 4"RE, PORC SYE, 35's, flatfendered. Custom front and rear bumpers, tire carrier, and rocksliders. Getting ready for the tear down....9"rear spooled, d44 front detroit, 5.13's. Some other misc. stuff will happen at that time as well....here is a couple current pics
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5891/08383aix3.jpg)
(http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/516/104104yn0.jpg)
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Hi, i have a 98' 4 cylinder and am just now getting into jeeps. After the holidays i plan on putting a larger TB on and soon after that a lift but right now everything is stock. I tried out the $5 disconnects and they work great. Thanks for the tip!
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Hello,
New here just recently bought a 4cyl about 2 months ago, this site is awesome with all the great information really helpful. My jeep is currently a 97' with banks header/exhaust combo, 4"susp lift, 1" BL, a AEM intake and a few other things, looking forward to learning more here.
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Hello.
Bought '97 about 4 1/2 years ago. Daily driver. 140K
Bone stock. Except for pacesetter headers, random cat, flowmax exh. airaid intake. 2" BB up front to offset the sag caused by bulletproof ff5. Herculined interior. 31" trxus mts.
'04 rubicon too...
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Hello.
Bought '97 about 4 1/2 years ago. Daily driver. 140K
Bone stock. Except for pacesetter headers, random cat, flowmax exh. airaid intake. 2" BB up front to offset the sag caused by bulletproof ff5. Herculined interior. 31" trxus mts.
'04 rubicon too...
uuuuhhhhhh....so that's what a bone stock Jeep has?? :lol:
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Well, I haven't lifted it yet.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
HI, I'M MIKE FROM BANGOR, MAINE, JUST GETTING BACK INTO 'JEEP'N, HAD A CJ-5 BACK IN '80'. BEEN IN A 97 TJ FOR THE PAST YEAR ( BOSS GAVE IT TO ME AS A BONUS!!) SWEET DEAL!! HAVE ADDED A FEW POWER MODS TO THE 4 SQUIRRELS, BUT WOULD LIKE TO GET MORE HIGHWAY SPEED. THINKING OF TURBO OR SC!! GREAT FORUM! MORE LATER.
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thats a nice bonus, all i got was a lottery ticket.
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WELL HE FELT HE OWED IT AFTER 3+ YEARS OF 70-80 HR. WEEKS & IT WAS CHEAPER FOR HIM THAN GIVING CASH!!
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hey, my name is Stew. I'm new to jeeps, just got my first one a few months ago. I'm here to learn as much as i can, not sure if i'm going to be a full blow trail rider but who knows. I have a 94 yj 2.5L, I also have a 97 eclipse gs-t spyder. I'm involved in the Dsm tuning world but always wanted a 4x4. Thanks for the space..
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Well I have been on here before in 2000 or so.. Dont Remeber. But here are the pics of my Jeep now..:D
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/Speeding1989/CMSJA/DSC00102Medium.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/Speeding1989/CMSJA/DSC00105Medium.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/Speeding1989/CMSJA/DSC00225Medium.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/Speeding1989/CMSJA/DSC00235Medium.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/Speeding1989/CMSJA/DSC00237Medium.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c194/Speeding1989/CMSJA/DSC00314Medium.jpg)
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sent you a PM...where did you get those front LED turn signals?? website? size??
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Hello, This pat spring i purchesed a 95 yj. Its my first wrangler. I have always wanted one and now i have it. I am a jeep guy, i had a 93 xj before this. but the wrangler was my dream. well its mostly stock, but i plan on lifting it this summer with the 4inch rustys kit. I will probally run some kind of 32s not two big, but big enogh for me. my money is very tight, iam a college student.
I have been apart of other jeep fourms, but nobody talked 4 banger. So i was happy to find you guys. :D
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Hey All,
Most know me as kidwired, I'm an old timer from PBB and a member of RPS. I have a 94 YJ SOA on 35's, detroit/trutrac and 4.56's, cage, YOBA.
I'm currently bulding some waggy 44's w/ 37" Toyos on MT's. EDIT oopps forgot hi-steer too. I used to work at Specialty Parts, NOS jeep parts, Atlas dealer etc. I now work at a Rock quarry driving a 50 ton truck or lately been driving a Caterpiller 740- an articulating 3 axle, 6 wheel drive, manual diffs, the tires are almost 6ft tall. pretty cool.
heres pics o my heep
Gatekeeper
(http://www.rps4wd.com/webimg/album1/images/image_jpg.jpg)
Fordyce
(http://www.rps4wd.com/webimg/album1/images/Im000848_jpg.jpg)
hmm image tags not working...got it! my fault
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Hey All,
Most know me as kidwired, I'm an old timer from PBB and a member of RPS. I have a 94 YJ SOA on 35's, detroit/trutrac and 4.56's, cage, YOBA.
I'm currently bulding some waggy 44's w/ 37" Toyos on MT's.
Welcome! I'm on PBB too but I rarely use my account. I know a few guy's there too. Nice to see more hardcore guy's migrate over here.
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Hard Core Guys..HEhe
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Thanks for the welcome Jeff, PBB has grown alot in 7 yrs and I dont particular care for the way it's changed. Theres a lot of good people there tho, SteveN the jeep mod used to be my boss, Lance once got me a job w/ SBC when he worked there. I could go on w/ all the cats that have helped me out.
I love my 4banger and will never swap it out. I really think keeping my rig weight down has worked for me. I keep up w/ my buddies w/ 350's and 60's and when they are asking if anyone brought extra fuel and I still have 3/4's :D lol
Glad to see a forum dedicated to the mighty 4 banger! it doesnt get enuff props. My Four Furious Hampsters gets the job done.
I edited my 1st post to include some more info and a couple of pics of my junk.
RoKnAznHard Core Guys..HEhe
umm yeah....thanks, I guess?
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I have had my 97' Tj for almost two years now. I just recently put jeep Rubicon springs under it to give it a little lift. I also added some Cooper Discoverer STT 31x 10.50's. I also have a pair of 150 watt KC's mounted on the windshield hinges. I will try to get some pictures up. I have a lot of fun with it gettin' it muddy, but I am try to going to try to get some more power out of the 4 banger.
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Hi I am new around these parts, I got a 2000 TJ.
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werd AND howdy. nice to know there are fellow (enthusiastic) four-clangers on the web. 1999 TJ hardtop 5-speed manual here.......4 VERY ornery meerkats under the hood....lift/wheels/tires inquiries to follow...
...may the force be with you and without you. cheers! :shock: :D
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Just wanted to say hello. I just bought my second Jeep, a black 89 YJ. It is in fairly good condition for its age and seems to run very well. I plan to install an RE 2.5" lift with 31X10.50 BFG AT/KO's, and black rockcrawler wheels.
Brain
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hows it goin, finally an outlet for my 4 banger obsession! I own a '97 TJ with a RE 3.5" superflex kit on 33x9.50 BFG all-terrains. The only drivetrain/engine modifications consist of an Airraid intake/airfilter and a D30 axle housing from an XJ with the shafts and gears from the original axle. This was necessitated after I bent the original housing in several directions and ripped the lower control arm brackets off (man those RE control arms are beefy!!). anyways looking forward to good times with fellow 4 banger enthusiasts!
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welcome, post up some pictures of your rig id like to see it
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Hi,
Im James from Virginia. I have a 98 Wrangler with the 2" Puck lift and 33x13.50-16.
I've owned this Jeep since 2002, never knew there was a 4banger forum.
I found this forum while searching for stuff for the Jeep.
Later.
I'll post a pic soon.
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so you did ye old hockey puck body lift and smacked 33's on it????? so how much do you rub??? welcome
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so you did ye old hockey puck body lift and smacked 33's on it????? so how much do you rub??? welcome
Its the RE 2" Budget Lift. The tires rub on the bottom control arms. But i have learned to not turn the wheel all the way.
It was what I could afford at the time. Now I have better job make alot more and am thinking about mods or trade in.
It's primarily used for the beach and trail riding. I have a sportbike to commute on with way better fuel consumption.
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you should just adjust the steering stops, check the faq section, it will show you how
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Hi all,
Just joined up. Been a member of a few other boards, but none dedicated to my beloved 4banger. I'm hoping to find more info on possible modifications as well as offer any help I can.
Kevin
2000 TJ/35s/44s/5.89s/and lockers I can't remember the name of...
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Hi my name is art and I reside in so cali have had my Jeep wrangler for about 5 months now. Bought it brand new a 2006 se. Since then it has gotten poison spider rock sliders rock crawler bumpers front and rear with d rings. Then I got stuck on a hill with the stock bicycle tires so it got some bf goodrich at's 31x10.5x15's which helped traction also shoe horned a electric compressor from harbor freight under the hood this will be replaced by a more conventional oba setup in the next couple of months. Last week I installed a dana 44 rear axle with discbrakes and a limited slip diff in it, it came from a 2004-2005 wrangler unlimited got it cheap just had to brace the trackbar mount. Tried it out last weekend and while rock crawling did not notice any wheel spin in the rear. I am quite happy with that Now the beasty needs to be lifted since it was bashing on rocks. Ps I am 47 and a long time mechanic would love to hook up with other Jeepers in the so cali area for wheeling and help with repairs on their rigs
Art
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Hi my name is art ...
:D Hi Art, welcome to "4 Banger JP". Lived for a while in Lauguna Beach, don't miss the traffic! If you get tired of So. Cal. You can come to Maine and I'll let you do repairs on my TJ.
Mike
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Hi since my grueling drive to work is 5 miles of surface streets and takes 10-20 minutes I think I will stick with the Californian weather.
But thanks for the offer lol who knows in another 11 years or so I might retire and move to a place with cold and nasty weather, I think not lol
Art
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I just purchased a 1990 YJ in good shape, lots of miles but owned by a father a son the whole time. It has 31 tires and all new interior including new seats.
2.5L engine, 5 speed. This my Toy not my every day car. My off roading will be mostly fire roads and the forest service roads. I live in the SF Bay Area in California so I do not do snow. I thought I was buying a 91 but ran the Vin and checked the numbers it is a 90.
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Hey whats up.
I have a 97tj 2.5/ 5spd. 31 bfgs. I really like this board. I was lurking here for a little bit and have decided to join. Its nice to see a smaller group of dedicated entusiasts. :hitit: I also have a 96 XJ and a 88 MJ. Anyway its good to be here :weee:
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Hi I am Henry havent been on line for a couple of years
1997 se
pro comp lift
procomp tire and rims
besttop
some mods
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/hsariol/IMG_0382-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/hsariol/IMG_0270.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/hsariol/IMG_0387.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/hsariol/100_1278_1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/hsariol/Rosarito011.jpg)
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Hello all, my name is Tinker and I am in NW Ga. I have a 97 TJ SE with a few mods and thoroughly enjoy my little 4 banger.
Here in Ga. we wheel a combination of mud, logging trails, rocks, and anything else that come along. I am a member of the Dixie Diggers off road club. Here is a poser pic .
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/fineswinecycles/100_0604.jpg)
and mild playing.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/fineswinecycles/758098-R1-05-1A.jpg)
Glad to be aboard.
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Just updating myself: Names Dave im from CT, and i drive a 97' with 112,000 miles purchased back in Oct.06, cleaned it up a lot and recently finished installing a 4 inch suspension lift along with a 1" body lift (first time working on a jeep) but it was fun. Right now i'm missing it, couldn't bring it with me to college here at Uconn(go Huskies ;)) so i gotta wait a few years, but cant wait till the summer so i can drive it again. Here is the most recent picture before i left home: Awesome site btw with tons of useful information, glad to be here!
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/Brutalix/DSC00379.jpg)
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Howdy. Name's Kyle. I'm 21, from West Virgina (born and raised). I'm a Graphic Designer (I do freelance ;)). I'm waiting on my girlfriend to get her Master's degree and then I'm shipping out (hopefully west... Colorado maybe?) I need mountains, but my profession kinda calls for a city nearby, and we don't have many of those in WV. Pittsburgh's the closest city, about 2 hours away. So anyways, the rig: I drive a '96 XJ 2-door with the 2.5L. It's stock at the moment, but hopefully in a month or so, after Uncle Sam writes me a fat check, I'll be trail ready. :thumb: Here she is:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marvelandmayhem/jeep.jpg)
So much potential...
This is more or less the long term goals, as made possible by Photoshop and a Bushwacker ad:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/marvelandmayhem/mygoal.jpg)
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you should just adjust the steering stops, check the faq section, it will show you how
I am not too worried about adjusting the steering stops.
I wanted to see what is involved but i couldnt find it. I even searched it and nothing came up.
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I'm Graham from TN but I live in Oceanside CA. I'm stationed at Camp Pendleton with the 11th Marine Regt. I'm a 2862 and I've been in for almost 7 years. I cruse around in a red 1990 yj TBI with 31's on old a$$ cragar rims, black best top soft top. I just put in some two 10" RF subs and a 400w kicker amp. I have a kenwood head unit tucked away in a Tuffy deluxe stereo lock box and a JC Whiteny special over-head speaker bar. I have plans for a ful engine rebuild in the near future. I'm going to try to convert it to MPI then after ALOT of saving I'll pick up some forced induction. Cheers. :beers:
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Due to my lack of attention to things I've missed a lot of new members intros. ::) Soooooo, I stopped by to say hi to all the newbs and to say welcome. :wave:
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sweet vehicles guys. Welcome!!
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Hey there folks. I've been n off again on again member of this board for a few years.
Our jeep is a '98 SE with the 5spd. The motor and tranny is stock, but it's got 33x10.5 BFG MTs, 4.88 gears, Tera QDFTs an M8000 winch and a homemade rear bumper and TC. Ford 8.8 in the garage, but will probably do a Super35 with Detroit in a couple of months.
The kicker is that my wife is the off roader. I just get us to the trail head and she takes over. I'm on kid duty when wheelin (9 yr old son, 3 1/2 yr old daughter). The family that wheels together, stays together.
(http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery/d/39976-1/white+knuckle.JPG)
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nice jeep
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The look of determination on her face is great. Nice Jeep. Welcome to the board. :wave:
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great to start 'em early welcome aboard
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Hello fellow 2.5L underdogs hahaha. (I dont consider us underdogs, just not as fast :dance: )
I recently aquired my fisrt jeep; owned by me, paid for by me, insured by me. I grew up with Jeeps in my family and I finally got this one:
2.5L I4 2001 Wrangler TJ, soft tan top, full steel doors, 5 spd., patriot blue. 31" tires, 15" black steel wheels (black on black), 2.5" daystar spacer lift, skyjacker RS6000 shocks.
I bought the Jeep off of my brother who is now in the Air Force and has to travel a lot. So a Jeep is not the best long-distance travel vehicle. He bought a 2006 Saab 93 Sport sedan, Aero Edition (nice car, but blah..a Saab)
Ill post some pics as soon as I can. Im in college at Penn State University. I like to go offroading and my father is rebuilding a CJ2A.
There is my intro...so who wants to help me build my Jeep up?
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Hello fellow 2.5L underdogs hahaha. (I dont consider us underdogs, just not as fast :dance: )
I recently aquired my fisrt jeep; owned by me, paid for by me, insured by me. I grew up with Jeeps in my family and I finally got this one:
2.5L I4 2001 Wrangler TJ, soft tan top, full steel doors, 5 spd., patriot blue. 31" tires, 15" black steel wheels (black on black), 2.5" daystar spacer lift, skyjacker RS6000 shocks.
I bought the Jeep off of my brother who is now in the Air Force and has to travel a lot. So a Jeep is not the best long-distance travel vehicle. He bought a 2006 Saab 93 Sport sedan, Aero Edition (nice car, but blah..a Saab)
Ill post some pics as soon as I can. Im in college at Penn State University. I like to go offroading and my father is rebuilding a CJ2A.
There is my intro...so who wants to help me build my Jeep up?
Welcome aboard. What part of PA are you in?
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Welcome aboard. What part of PA are you in?
I live in Eastern PA, Reading area. I grew up in the Lehigh Valley, aka Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton area.
Im looking to join a group/club but I cant seem to find any. Where are you from?
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I guess I'm next. I'm from Ohio and moved to Maine for some time. Now, I'm thankfully back in Ohio. I currently have a 1989 Wrangler that I just put a new motor in (4 cyl of course). When in Maine, I drove a 1953 Willys and a 1978 CJ7 with a fiberglass tub and an AMC 401 (death trap). My only other jeeps were a small block chevy 1972 CJ-5 and about 4 or 5 Cherokees. So, there it is.
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Hi all, I live in Colorado aout 30 miles southwest of Denver. I have been following this site for a year now and decided to join in. I have had numerous Jeeps going back to 1979 and now have a 1974 CJ5, pretty much stock except for a snow plow and that is it's only duty. Also have a 1948 CJ2A highly modified for Colorado hard core trail riding with a 6 " lift, SBC, T18, ARB's, 4:1, etc, etc. My main Jeep is a 2006 TJ with the 2.4 and 6 speed manual. I plan on slightly modifying this Jeep for ghost town tours and mild wheeling, that is trails rated at a 6 or below. Hope to meet some of you on the trail.
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welcome.. man i love Colorado.. gone jeeping there 4 times on vacation with our old cj3a.. good stuff.
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Hello fellow jeepers
My names Connor i just recently found this site and i think its awsome :thumb: I bought my first jeep a couple months ago, its a 1997 tj 5 speed. I use it mostly as a daily driver but love to take it off the pavement as much as possible. I have a couple mods to it and hopefully more to come.
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welcome... hey jeffy shouldn't this thread be pined to the top of the message board page like it used to be to make it easy to find.
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Welcome, Connor! :clap:
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hello my name is Josh
and I've been addicted to jeeps for about a year.
I'm excited to find a forum that is dedicated to 4 cylinder jeeps! I just bought a 1998 TJ 2.5 about two weeks ago.
I have be reading the post hear since then and the 4banger group seems well behaved and very knowledgeable. I'm the kind of person that once I get a new toy I need to know every thing about it and change every thing about it.
i make my living being an auto body tech so the first thing changed is paint. I spend all day (and I mean ALL day)thinking what color should i paint it, how much lift should I do, How big of tire do I want. Then I decide on something and change my mind 3 or 4 times a day. I really have the jeep thing bad and should really get some help!
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hi everybody! dont know if im the first from delaware but as we say in the land of little hill, no rock, and horrificly sandy mud "so what now?"
im the owner of a 90 wrangler 2.5 with no fifth gear. bought it that way. and with add a leafs. and lift shackles. and a really bad tick. oh god i love it. that will be soon fixed. kinda handy but only have one hand right now because im down waiting on shoulder surgery so dont be surprised if you see me a lot on here.
oh i also own a 68 dj-5. left hand drive former milatary use as far as i know. it was my first jeep and ive kept it going in one way shape or form since i bought it for $100 almost six years ago. it forunatley has an aluminuim chevy 8 other wise it would still be my daily and i wouldnt have gotten the fine peice of machinery that is my 90. which i will fix soon. any day now. yep.
oh and im engaged and she told me to buy the 68 and the 90. i win.
thanx for having me guys and look foward to meeting everyone.
ed
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Hello all from ct.
Newbie here, just acquired a '92 2.5 Wrangler.
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Welcome, lots of good info here! :thumbsup:
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nj here
sup everyone, i own a 2000 2.5l . im gonna run it into the ground
this pic was from when i first brought it home and got some rims to fit some tires my dad had lyin around. also added a 100 dollar grill guard..
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/sh4dowrac3r/1059338801_l.jpg)
then i got the itch to keep adding more
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/sh4dowrac3r/DSC00278.jpg)
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2000 black TJ's are the best....welcome. :hump:
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Nice rig- welcome. Lots of good info here! :thumb:
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New guy from NC.
97 SE some mild modding only....
Daily driver for now.
ChrisM
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New guy on the forum.
97 TJ SE....mild mods.
Daily driver for about a year now.
chrisM
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brand newbian. one of the many jeep forums im involved with. hope you or i can help. see ya brothers and sisters :twofingers:
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welcome new comers.. aww its good to have new blood. :beers: :pot:
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Welcome to the board. I'm a newbie as well. Where in NC are you? I'm in Mebane (about halfway between Raleigh & Greensboro) I've got an 01 TJ with a 6" Rough Country lift, 33x13.5x15 Swamper LTBs, 4 banger with Poweraid throttle body spacer, AirRaid cold air intake, and Griffin aluminum radiator. See you on the boards.
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Welcome to our little hole in the internet. :wave:
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Welcome! Have you hugged your squirrels today!! ;)
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Ok I'm kind of new.
I've been a member for a while, but I've never posted until now. Hope to post more soon.
Joe
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Hi all, My name is Jeremy and I'm a Proud American and a Sergeant in the USMC. I have a 97' TJ and love to beat the hell out of it. I haven't done much to it on the extra side, since buying it. That is except replace all the things I keep breaking, lol. I should have killed myself along time ago, but my tree hugging jeep just won't allow it. This is my second jeep, my first was a 77' CJ-7. It had been rolled and was primer red. It was my very first vehical and it made my sophmore year of high school a very memorable one. But ever since I've loved jeeps. I've got a buddy on this site and he says nothing but good things about it so here I am. Trying to learn more about jeeps and meet the crazy folks that are always WAVING at me!!! Look forward to chatting with some of ya...
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:beers: high
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welcome.. gotta love the jeep wave :wave:
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Welcome - Plenty of mud & rocks to go around! :clap:
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Well I haven't been on since 2005 :nono:...ugh...one huge post!
So I figure I should say hello again, since my first intro is on page 2 :wall:
Much hasnt changed since the first post except for getting married :smokes: and
having a son :baby: come along. The jeep fund turned into the ring fund and then
again morphed into the baby fund :brick: but it is all good!
Details...
94 yj
Huge 30 9.5 mtr's
jcroffroad bumpers
homebrew rocker guards
cb and body damage :beers:
dana 44 and toy 8 are still in the garage...ugh
To do list for summer: led tailights, homebrew skidplate,
move gas tank and redo bumpers...
I live 20 minutes from Paragon(hope it stays open)
(http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/1485/jeepsf6.jpg)
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Welcome :wave:
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welcome back... are those stock fenders with the front piece taken off with cut off tj fender flares.. looks nice for the price.
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welcome back... are those stock fenders with the front piece taken off with cut off tj fender flares.. looks nice for the price.
Kinda...Hack the front piece of the fender, welded 1 inch steel tubing for support, took a long time but welded the fender too the tubing (spot weld, grind, repeat) and then yes hacked tj flares to finish. I like to run alot of tight trails and i got tired of smashing the front of the fender.
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ic.. ive been thinking of doing that but don't really have the time or motivation... especial since my jeep is slowly sinking into the mud in my yard.. :'( :'(
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Hello all. Came across your site the other day and said "heck, one more forum to join" Overall, my heep is explained in my sig. I am a member of Adirondack Jeeps and I enjoy time with the family, doing outdoorsy stuff and wrenching when I have both time and $$$.
Recently our club made an appearance in the May 2007 issue of Peterson 4WD. We try to be very proactive in our communities to try and keep trails open for future use. Also we are not strictly Jeep as our name might imply.
Well, hope to get some good info from everyone to give my little 4banger some pop.
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Hey whats up everyone, my name's Brad. I'm from Warren, MI and I drive a 95 yj. Its red and completely stock(for now). I have to say that I liked this forum from the start cause its different from all the rest, no swaps.
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Hey All! I was on here alot early last year but have been absent for awhile. I am returning to this awesome forum! My name is Jeff and I live in central CT. I have a 97TJ with a 4inch skycrapper lift and 33's. I have olympic rear bumper and rockers, a herc'd tub, and a nice Nate's 4x4 front bumper that he made for me with a winch mount(for the winch I'll eventually get :biggrin:), a small hoop and a front receiver hitch. This site helped me to make decisions on my build and everyone on here seems friendly and has been a big help. Plus flaming was kept to a minimum. Loved getting torn up by posters who seemed to spend more time posting then driving their jeeps on other sites!
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Alwright my name is mike but everyone calls me snowcamo. I drive a 03 TJ with a 4 inch lift and 34 LTB'S the motor is a 2.4l 4cyl it does the job but i want bigger. I am always wrenching on my jeep or a buddies jeep i love wheelin its a big part of my life I dont know what i would do with out it. Any help on the mods for my jeep or the motor would be great i havent found much to do to the 2.4.
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Hello everyone. I am new, obviously. I own a 95 Wrangler Rio Grande. Its the P1V paintcode (tannish). 4 banger with the 4.0 TB swap, a spacer, open cleaner ect. Black 8 hole rims, 30 X 9.50 MT/R's. I live in WI, and I am on the slippery slope to 30 years old. I am hoping to lift it mildly (1-2.5 inches) so suggestions would be great! Thanks!
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My name is Gary. Me and my wife Lisa are the proud owners of a 2000 tj. Here in Oregon we have a lot of mud, and alot of sand. Our jeep sprts a 4 in skyjacker lift, 2 in cups up front, warn front bumper and brush gaurd, kc lights, bush wacker fender flares. It is work in progress! I'd love to build a 4 cyl to run with the I-6's or v8's. I've also got 4.88's. Like I said "work in progress"!
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:wave:Welcome!:wave:
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Good day to you all, my name is Kelly I have a 97 TJ a cheap jeep 4k , I like this site. live in Borrego Springs CA trail around a couple times a week . Sold my 91 I think the coil springs are a better ride. riding a three and a half spring lift, two inch body lift, 33x1250 pro comp / eagle wheels, four to one low, CV drive line no drop, power trax rear locker, OX manual front locker, currie transfer linkage, Banks exhaust, dry air intake, jet chip, have not broken any thing in a couple of years other than rolling two tires off the rims, will have to do something with the ax5 some day. I have a wife working in San Diego, she has several years more to work @ USPS. Have some lower control arms that came with my kit maybe I will put them on this month, must have been a terra kit as I recall. Backed in to a telephone pole sometime ago. well, I bought a used bumper out of the paper, 25 bucks with the end caps just picked it up today thinking I will put it on this week. Have fun and be save, Kelly Post script, by passed my heater coil last week and it seems cooler in the cab now that the temp is around a hundred mid day.
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welcome.. :beers:
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Hello to all Name is Chris new to this forum I mainly am in Reno4x4.com..
Here is some info on my jeep:
2004
TJ 2.4L TURBO
Drivetrain:
Dana 44 rear with Moser axles and Detroit locker 5.38s gears, Front Dana 44 Detroit true track and 5.38 gears
Suspension:
Rubicon Express long arm with Tri-link rear, + Nth Degree coil relocator=7" of lift
Wheels/Tires:
black and yellow wheel beadlocks and 37" tires SSR's
Armor/Skidplates:
Home made rockers, front super stinger bumper, home made rear cooler carrier
Recovery:
Beer in the morning+ 7500# winch
Other:
full cage and lots more
http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...t=DSCN0009.flv
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/airsierra/airseirra2_Small.jpg)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/airsierra/t2-1.jpg)
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/airsierra/t1.jpg)
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Hello to all Name is Chris new to this forum I mainly am in Reno4x4.com..
Here is some info on my jeep:
Welcome, Chris! Real nice rig. What are you running for your turbo set up?
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Hello to all Name is Chris new to this forum I mainly am in Reno4x4.com..
Here is some info on my jeep:
Welcome, Chris! Real nice rig. What are you running for your turbo set up?
I used a Turbo of a 2004 PT Cruiser and made it fit I had to flip the Exhuast manifold up side down to put the turbo on the front of the motor to get it to work and I made up a water to air intercooler system for it too..
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Hello to all Name is Chris new to this forum I mainly am in Reno4x4.com..
Here is some info on my jeep:
2004
TJ 2.4L TURBO
Drivetrain:
Dana 44 rear with Moser axles and Detroit locker 5.38s gears, Front Dana 44 Detroit true track and 5.38 gears
Suspension:
Rubicon Express long arm with Tri-link rear, + Nth Degree coil relocator=7" of lift
Wheels/Tires:
black and yellow wheel beadlocks and 37" tires SSR's
Armor/Skidplates:
Home made rockers, front super stinger bumper, home made rear cooler carrier
Recovery:
Beer in the morning+ 7500# winch
Other:
full cage and lots more
Welcome to 4 banger. Nice rig. Love the turbo.
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finally a person with a turbo.... your jeep looks amazing.. welcome
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finally a person with a turbo.... your jeep looks amazing.. welcome
Thanks ..Nobody else has a Turbo????
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Ummm, nope. No turbos. I'd love to set one on my my 2.5 but don't have the time to go through the fab process.
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Ummm, nope. No turbos. I'd love to set one on my my 2.5 but don't have the time to go through the fab process.
I took me about 2 months to find parts that would work and fab up the parts I had to make.
And hours and hours of surfing sites like Ebay for parts.....
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I was wanting to do a turbo for my 2.4 but didnt know were to start.
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First Off I would Like to THX Jeffy for Gettin my Old Username up and Running :)
I been hangin around His Forums for Hmmm like 4 versions or so :)
Name Steve And My Jeeps a Black 92
Mod are many.
8.8 4.10 gear. JB Conversion HD NP231Tranfer Case ,Tom Wood's Rear Driveline.B&M Short throw shifter
SoftRide 2.5 Inch SUA Lift On 30x9.5x15 Korean Mudders.
Banks header & hand built cold air with K&N Xstream filter, TBS I made is a smoothBore and 4.0TB all port matched.Accel Coil and Wires & Optima Battery
Idaho Leather Seats with DuraBak lined interior whole Floor & Sides :thumbsup:
Black paint with Super top and Half doors
Hand built rear Bumper/tow hitch and D ring's. This turn out to Be One SOLID unit and Was Cheap if you don't add the Mig welder to the total.
Fuel Tank Mod.
Jeep was setup for a daily driver So light weight & Power where my Main Focus.
I'm sure I forgot all the other stuff I can't remeber. So I say HELLO and does anybody remember Me when jeffy lived in Hawaii?
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welcome.. your "new" to me.. ive been here fro only 1.5 years so you have seniority and a lot more done to your jeep. :bow:
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New to 4BJP
97 Black TJ -
5sp -
30x950's -
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CB -
Clutch & door chime override switches
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hey guys im new to this whole forum thing. i have a 94 YJ, had it since i was 16 i live in South Texas. i spend alot of time at the beach, lot of time romping through the dunes.
'94 Yj Small lift 2.5 31in tires everythign else pretty much stock.... sad to say but we all have to start somewhere.
def looking for mods and other upgrades!
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated
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whats going on guys? i was on the jeep forum and they sent me here to check you guys out..i have been a member for awhile now and i was just feeling the site out..i figure today would be a good day to say hello...i have a 99 4 popper..a good list of mods warn rock krawler front bumper,srs rear,nerf bars,2"bb 1"bl,33 yokohama geolanders,kc lights,light guards all around,k&n intake,bushwacker coner,homade rocker guards and lot more to come..see ya around..ken..ps the TJ in my name is short for my wifes name not my gay lover(been ask that one b4)lol
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/kenandtj/100_1960.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/kenandtj/100_1959.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/kenandtj/100_1962.jpg
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just got a 97 wrangler w/ banger & 5 speed. it's going to stay mostly stock . it did get 17 mpg with worn out plugs and cap. i'll do the usual engine mods when cash allows. i did my homework on here for a few weeks before i made the purchase. thanks for the help
dan
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it's going to stay mostly stock
That's what you think. Welcome to the site.
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it's going to stay mostly stock
That's what you think. Welcome to the site.
well by mostly stock he could mean stock frame body and motor. :pot:
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actually it will stay mostly stock. i have a 51 chevy that gets the extra cash first. i will get new tires/rims and upgrade anything else when it takes a crap. i might hit the show at canfield fairgrounds this year too.
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Let's see a pic or two of the Jeep and the Chevy.
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Hey Guys! i have been a member here for just about a year and have been reading the forums longer...anyways I have never gotten around to posting in the introduction. I drive a 1995 Jeep YJ 2.5L (Canadian) I bought it when i was 4 years ago at the ripe ol' age of 17. It barely Ran when i got it. I bought it from the original Owner...which i thought was a great thing. The guy never so much as changed the spark plugs the entire 8 years he owned it. Buying a Wrangler In SK Canada is not an easy thing to do unless you want to fork over 7-10 grand on a 10 year old jeep. I Paid 5. Well after a New Tranny. Some 235/75's and a tune up i ran it for 3 years stock. I have had it parked for a little over year because of insurance purposes(living in the US now) and have made some mods.
4.0L Throttle body, Cold Air Intake, Hooker Header Exhaust system. Purchased a Hard Top and full doors (although realized that In Missouri i probably don't need them). Sprayed the entire interior with truck bed lining. Converted My Speedo to MPH and added some white face gauges. I Just purchased some 33"s dirt cheap on Craigslist and am now saving to do a lift.
Just want to say thanks To Jeffy and all the other guys who post. You have made my live much easier!
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well it's very nice to finally meet you :thumb:
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Nice to meet you guys I am from Hernando, Ms just south of Memphis, Tn. I own 2 jeeps a 2001 Tj with a few extras that take us where we want to go and a 95 YJ that has over 6 1/2 " of lift. I have not been a 4wd drive guy for very long only about 4 years. My dad was in the car business for over 40 years so I have work and own dozens of different type of vehicles from the 60's thru to the 2000's. I am not a spec guy but I can make it run to get you home. I have two boys one 15 and one 18. I bought these jeeps to spend time with them and maybe teach them a thing or two. I love 4 cylinders they are a challenge but when you get on right there is nothing better. We have taken almost every bolt and nut off of both of our jeeps so we are learning something new everyday. We don't care what type of terrain that we run as long as it is fun. Superlifts park at Hot Springs, AR, is about 3 hours away so get up there every chance we get.
If you every get to the Midsouth send us a line and will show you some Southern Hospitality.
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Hi all.
I’m in Phoenix, Arizona, been married to the same woman for 26 years. The last of 3 kids is in college. I picked up a basically stock 91 YJ to play with last month. I look forward to having some fun with it. One of the first things I have to do is lift it and put some tires under it, then we will see.
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How are you liking the weather? Did you take the top off yet? 8)
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Howdy
Gary here, check sig for jeep, bought to play. You guys have a great site here. Noticed a lot of guys from Socal here. Lived in San Diego for 30 years, wheeled out at black mountain before all the building, been to gordons, glamis, buttercup, borrego. ocotillo in all forms of vehicles, 3-4 wheelers, off road cars. But never a Jeep.
Went out last weekend for the first time here in Indiana.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/GaryClever/Picture040.jpg)
I will be asking some questions. Been reading your site for about 8 hours, great info, I am on 11 cars sites and know how to 'Search'. ;)
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Hi All!
I'm Don, I have a mostly stock 2.5L YJ on 30s. I beat it up regularly at Rausch Creek in central PA. www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.org One day my Jeep will grow up and have some ground clearance. But, for now, I'll stock up on exhausts and oil pans.
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GaryDC, was that pic taken at the badlands?
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Hello to all!
I just got my first Jeep, a 99 TJ about a month ago and have been here and over on the jeepforums reading and learning. Been wrenching on cars all my life with my father who was a professional mechanic.
So far I lifted it 2" with a procomp coil set, new shocks and an air intake. it has 30.5" x 9.5" yokahamas which suck in the rain by the way; new meaning to the term slip and slide. They are soon to be replaced with 32" or 33" with a better water tread design.
Great site for us guys with the little 4 slugger in our Jeeps.
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welcome.. what kinda yokohamas do you have? i have geolanders on my s10 and they are pretty good in the rain.
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Hi my name is corey and i wheel a 2000 wrangler se, been looking around the site for a few days and really like it, keep up the good work mods!!!
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Hi everybody.
I'm Diamond from Greece and seems to be the rare case with an XJ 2.5L '99 model. I found the site while searching for help on 4banger engine.
It's my DD for now and i'm still looking to find why a 2.5l engine can't give more power from factory. I'm coming from a fast Italian coupe and still try to get used to the raw feeling of the Jeep.
This is my first real 4x4 car (I have a small SUv too) and I'm willing to play with it in the future.
Right now is stock but in the future I plan to add something to get more power and some lift
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Hey there everyone
My name is bart and I'm from Maryland just found this site after my brother and i bought a 97 2.5l wrangler 4-bangler 8). We love the Jeep and it fits our needs perfectly, glad to be a member and I hope to learn alot from the board.
Here are some pics for you guys to enjoy :beers:
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Howdy
Jeep Specs:
'95 YJ
2.5l
NV3550
custom almost flat crossmember
np231 w/ sye
hp30 tj shaft conversion stock 4.10's
ferd 8.8 w/ trash-lock and 4.10's
34x10.50x15's on stock rims
Ram Charger front springs all the way around
1.5" lift shackles in the front
3/4 elliptical in the rear
2" Extended wheelbase
custom cut flat front fenders
Narrowed front bumper
Harbor Freight special winch
I think thats about all the important specs on my Jeep.
I plan in the near future to swap in 4.88's and a front locker (either lock right or Aussie)
I joined up mostly because I'm looking to add some hp/tq to the 4 banger, w/o adding any extra weight to the Jeep and heard that you are the tech guys to talk to about what works best, and what will be the best bang for the buck.
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Howdy
Jeep Specs:
'95 YJ
2.5l
NV3550
custom almost flat crossmember
np231 w/ sye
hp30 tj shaft conversion stock 4.10's
ferd 8.8 w/ trash-lock and 4.10's
34x10.50x15's on stock rims
Ram Charger front springs all the way around
1.5" lift shackles in the front
3/4 elliptical in the rear
2" Extended wheelbase
custom cut flat front fenders
Narrowed front bumper
Harbor Freight special winch
I think thats about all the important specs on my Jeep.
I plan in the near future to swap in 4.88's and a front locker (either lock right or Aussie)
I joined up mostly because I'm looking to add some hp/tq to the 4 banger, w/o adding any extra weight to the Jeep and heard that you are the tech guys to talk to about what works best, and what will be the best bang for the buck.
We have exactly what you need to add more hp....but first we need pics of your Jeep.... :whistle:
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We have exactly what you need to add more hp....but first we need pics of your Jeep.... :whistle:
I'll get some pics up as soon as I get some current ones, I just did a quick search and realized I have nothing current. :brick: And since my camera is dead it may take me a while before I can get someone else to take them for me.
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OK It's time that I finally introduce myself, I've been a member here for a couple years but not really posted. My name is Doug, I'm living in Riverside California (Southern), I'm a professional Photographer
I own a White 1993 YJ 2.5l ax5 tranny (Stuck in 3rd). 2.5"procomp Suspension lift Procomp MX6 adjustable shocks, 31x10.5x15 BFG AT, Full and Half Doors. Bestop Supertop, Mastercraft Rubicons seats Tuffy security console, I'm currently researching doing a transmission swap to a NV3550 for it, then I'll get around to regearing the diffs.
I also own a Black 1998 XJ 4.0L 4x4 4dr, thats my daily driver for now.
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Just stopping in to introduce myself, Eric from Illinois. Great site, many think that 4 bangers are week and can't handle the trail so finding info on them seems hard. I ride a 2002 TJ, Not to many mods yet but am slowly working on them. Great to be a part of this forum and looking forward to sharing information. Thanks, Eric
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Welcome! :wave:
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Anyone that has been around a 4 banger in the woods long enough will know to keep quite about performance!!!
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Well, here we go. I live in the panhandle of florida and am looking to purchase a toy for my wife and I. She'll go mall crawlin' and i'll go to the trails with it. Right now I'm trying to close on a deal with a bone dry stock 97 TJ with the 2.5 (so i'm here). My long term plans are: 1) 31x10.5s and either 1" BL or 2" BB; 2) exhaust, intake, throttle body, jet chip; 3) 2.5"-4" suspension lift, 33-35s, and 4.56s-4.88s (depending on what i need). this is probably a three year project... to be realistic. here's a pic:
(http://www.imagehosting.com/show.php/924086_jeep1.jpg.html)
teach me the ways of the four banger!
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clearly i suck at al gore's interwebs. if i get the jeep, i'll show y'all some useful pics.
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Hi, my name is Earl I live in eastern Pa, I wheel a 97 Wrangler TJ with a RE 3.5" lift 33x12.50 Toyo tires, Aussie Locker in the front Dana 30, super 35 Kit in the rear with a Detroit Locker, 4.88 gears, Dodge Durango steering box, & skid plates & armor, HD steering stabilizer (Moog)..........I'm sure I forgot something.....as the Jeep is a work in progress.....lol
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Hey... I'm Tori...
I bought my 2000 TJ 2 weeks ago and have already taken it up to Tahoe, I live in the Wine Country north of San Francisco and my Jeep is my DD.
I've wanted a jeep since I got my license and mommy & daddy said I'd flip it... so at the ripe age of 35 I finally got my baby...
pic's here (http://picasaweb.google.com/toriblaine/NewJeep)
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Hey... I'm Tori...
I bought my 2000 TJ 2 weeks ago and have already taken it up to Tahoe, I live in the Wine Country north of San Francisco and my Jeep is my DD.
I've wanted a jeep since I got my license and mommy & daddy said I'd flip it... so at the ripe age of 35 I finally got my baby...
pic's here (http://picasaweb.google.com/toriblaine/NewJeep)
Welcome! Check out the Frapper Map, too!
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=440.0
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Hey... I'm Tori...
I bought my 2000 TJ 2 weeks ago and have already taken it up to Tahoe, I live in the Wine Country north of San Francisco and my Jeep is my DD.
I've wanted a jeep since I got my license and mommy & daddy said I'd flip it... so at the ripe age of 35 I finally got my baby...
pic's here (http://picasaweb.google.com/toriblaine/NewJeep)
Welcome to the boards. Nice Jeep but ummmm... it says "Sport" on it. :yikes: ::) :stick: :blbl:
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Hey... I'm Tori...
I bought my 2000 TJ 2 weeks ago and have already taken it up to Tahoe, I live in the Wine Country north of San Francisco and my Jeep is my DD.
I've wanted a jeep since I got my license and mommy & daddy said I'd flip it... so at the ripe age of 35 I finally got my baby...
pic's here (http://picasaweb.google.com/toriblaine/NewJeep)
Welcome to the boards. Nice Jeep but ummmm... it says "Sport" on it. :yikes: ::) :stick: :blbl:
;)
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and your suggestion as to get the "sport" off????
I'd rather have the decal than a mess... or worse yet... a dark blue "sport" because the rest of the patriot blue has faded or been waxed/blurred too much...
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Hey... I'm Tori...
I bought my 2000 TJ 2 weeks ago and have already taken it up to Tahoe, I live in the Wine Country north of San Francisco and my Jeep is my DD.
I've wanted a jeep since I got my license and mommy & daddy said I'd flip it... so at the ripe age of 35 I finally got my baby...
pic's here (http://picasaweb.google.com/toriblaine/NewJeep)
Welcome to the boards. Nice Jeep but ummmm... it says "Sport" on it. :yikes: ::) :stick: :blbl:
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and your suggestion as to get the "sport" off????
I'd rather have the decal than a mess... or worse yet... a dark blue "sport" because the rest of the patriot blue has faded or been waxed/blurred too much...
Hmmm, I think you may have missed my point. "Sport 4.0" is a 6 cylinder Jeep. 4BangerJP.com is a 4 cylinder based site. Hence the name "4Banger." I was kidding around because this is a 4 cylinder site and you have a 6. Comedic value must have been lost. Oh well. Welcome to the site.
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Ya it Did Dex. OH by the way I had a Jr Sticker on my Jeep Once. Muhehehehe
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Ya it Did Dex. OH by the way I had a Jr Sticker on my Jeep Once. Muhehehehe
Figured as much. Sorry about that. Hope it wasn't taken the wrong way. I'm going to :stfu: now. lol
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Hey... I'm Tori...
I bought my 2000 TJ 2 weeks ago and have already taken it up to Tahoe, I live in the Wine Country north of San Francisco and my Jeep is my DD.
I've wanted a jeep since I got my license and mommy & daddy said I'd flip it... so at the ripe age of 35 I finally got my baby...
pic's here (http://picasaweb.google.com/toriblaine/NewJeep)
Welcome to the boards. Nice Jeep but ummmm... it says "Sport" on it. :yikes: ::) :stick: :blbl:
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and your suggestion as to get the "sport" off????
I'd rather have the decal than a mess... or worse yet... a dark blue "sport" because the rest of the patriot blue has faded or been waxed/blurred too much...
Hmmm, I think you may have missed my point. "Sport 4.0" is a 6 cylinder Jeep. 4BangerJP.com is a 4 cylinder based site. Hence the name "4Banger." I was kidding around because this is a 4 cylinder site and you have a 6. Comedic value must have been lost. Oh well. Welcome to the site.
ahh... my bad... and i suppose i'll have to go find a different board now... dammit!
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Nah hang out and see if you can learn some. This board is more geared towards 4cyl engines but still lots of good info.
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Ya Don't worry we're only missing 2 cylinder is all, other stuff is all the same.
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ahh... my bad... and i suppose i'll have to go find a different board now... dammit!
Everyone's welcome here! :doggy:
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ahh... my bad... and i suppose i'll have to go find a different board now... dammit!
Everyone's welcome here! :doggy:
Thats funny, I have a 4 cyl. Jeep & didn't get a welcome from anyone...... :twofingers:
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Yeah tori, stick around. :biggrin: I can't speak for anyone else but I have severe 4.0L envy. My current Jeep ( I've had 4 total) is my first 4 banger and it's taken some getting use to. I'm constantly trying stupid little mods to get it up to par. I'm almost there.
There is plenty of good info here to go around and a good amount of it isn't engine size specific.
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Thats funny, I have a 4 cyl. Jeep & didn't get a welcome from anyone...... :twofingers:
Are you female? :pirate:
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Thats funny, I have a 4 cyl. Jeep & didn't get a welcome from anyone...... :twofingers:
Are you female? :pirate:
That was my point a**hole............. ::)
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Well, welcome Tori, and welcome Eow
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Well, welcome Tori, and welcome Eow
Thank you........................ :clap:
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Thats funny, I have a 4 cyl. Jeep & didn't get a welcome from anyone...... :twofingers:
Are you female? :pirate:
That was my point a**hole............. ::)
It was just a joke...................... ;)
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welcome all... don't worry about having a 6cylender here.. i end up asking some 4 liter questions every now and then :wall:
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Thats funny, I have a 4 cyl. Jeep & didn't get a welcome from anyone...... :twofingers:
Are you female? :pirate:
LOL!!!
thanks everyone... I really thought that 4banger meant 4 cyl... my bad... :brick:
I'm not going anywhere... ya'll have to just put up with me!!!! :beers:
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Thanks for sticking around Tori. :thumbsup:
4.0 = 6 cyl (your Jeep)
2.5 = 4 cyl = 4banger (all of us)
I use the terms 4 cylinder and 2.5 liter interchangeably a lot in conversation and it tends to confuse people. 4 cylinder gets confused for 4.0 liter and vise versa and I tend to leave people scratching their heads... because I misspoke like an :ass:.
Anyway, welcome tori and welcome to any of the other newbs that I always seem to miss.
Jeffy, can we get an emoticon representing a black sheep? I think it would suit me very well if put in my signature. Or you could just add "black sheep of the bunch" to my custom title. ;)
^^J/K by the way.
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Hey everyone. I'm Joe. 18, born and raised in Southern California. Signed up with the Coast Guard, and I'm leaving here in a couple months for basic. I drive a '97 Wrangler SE. No mods yet, haven't had the money. I do plan to at least do a 6-inch lift and some 35s. I'll post some pictures more on that when I have the money to do everything. :smile:
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Whats up everyone. I have been searching and reading your guys projects on here for a couple of weeks and decided I could proly use you guys sometime for your tech knowledge. I have had 5 Jeeps, 86 CJ 258 I6, 3in superlift and 33's, 89 YJ, 94 YJ, 97 TJ 2.5L 2"suspension and 33's, and swore off jeeps. I drive 35 miles one way to work and wanted a quiet air conditioned ride. That lasted 4 months.
Current ride is a 91 YJ. I have done the 4.0L throttle body swap (thanks for the write up Jeffy), flush mounted 4" round LED taillights, and a new Pavement Ends SunRider. Looking to do the electric fan, 2-3" suspension lift for 31's or 32's, and trying to decide what type of bumpers I like.
On a 1-10 for mechanical ability I would say a 7, but I am lacking a garage currently (apt. life)
Anyway, I am looking forward to talking Jeep with you guys.
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Welcome everyone! :doggy:
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:wave: everyone,
My name is Johnny and I live in the Appalachian mountains of NC.
My DD is a 91 Jeep Wranger with a 4" lift and 33x10.50 tires. I bought it in March and have had about everything in it out one time or the other. I have an extra motor for it that I plan to rebuild this winter with some help from my mechanic. That is about it and now I'm going to start asking questions.
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Hello everybody,
My name is Brice, and I own a 98 TJ wrangler w/ 65,000mi. The only deviance's from stock right now are the 30in' bfg a/t's and duplicolor truck bedliner. I'm also a member on a few other boards under the same name. I'm a college student at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, so needless to say money is tight. I look forward to talking Jeeps or whatnot with you all.
Brice
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Hey Everybody!, I am new to the forum, searching for other jeep people with the 4bangers and inspiration lol. I have a 2000 Wrangler TJ SE with 32X12.50 BFG's on 15X8 Classic chrome steel rims. 1inch body lift with 2 in the works. A Bestop HighRock 4x4 Rear Bumper, Stock AX5, transfer case and axles, and gears. The engine I have put electric fan, lowered thermostat, FlowKool waterpump, Custom made cold air intake, 4.0 TB, Tornado Air, upgraded Performance Ign kit, w/ split fire spark plugs, HiFlow Performance catalyic converter, Cherry Bomb glass pak muffler. Thinking about headers but unsure yet.
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Hi all!
My name is Kristen and I hail from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. Which is about 20 mins from the Buffalo, NY border on the north side of lake Erie. I work in the television industry and am a college grad, more recently a university grad as well and starting an MA too this fall. I found this site last year but finally registered I hope I can get to know some of you as I'm sure you all know much much more than I do. So I look forward to chatting.
Now to business. I bought a 2000TJ 2.5 SE last March. I got it off an auction it was modded before being sold with a 4" lift, snorkel, air intake, and I don't know what else. When I bought it all this stuff was off but I deduced these were some of the mods that were done to it. Since then I've replaced the stock airbox with a cheapo stainless cold air intake for know. I've added on an Airaid TB spacer, 31x10.5" Dayton MT's, Bestop lock box filled with new panasonic 6x9's a 1200 watt sony amp and new sony xplod 51/4's in the sound bar. Its a 5 speed and looks and runs great. I'll have to add more later.
Cheers, Kristen
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We got a bunch of people joining this month. Welcome everyone! :clap:
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Welcome all...and it looks like that male to female ratio will be dropping a little. :beers:
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hey everyone..
my name is erick and i live in campbellsville, ky... but i do spend alot of time in western NC.. i have a 97 tj 2.5L, with 4in lift 33's after market front and rear bumbers top motor mods.. lets just say alot has been done.. and been looking for people near me to wheel with i try to go atleast once a week...
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Hey guys my name is Chad I live down her in Wilmington, NC. I've got a 2000 Wrangler with a few things done to it. I'm in college here and my Jeep is my DD so I have been forced to do what I can when I have the time and money. I think as many of us do I work to support my Jeep, so I am constantly broke. My signature should pretty well describe what is done to the Jeep. I have a limited slip rear carrier that I will be putting in soon, and I just added a snorkel. Look forward to using this forum whenever possible and offering any advice I can. Thanks.
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Hey guys my name is Chad I live down her in Wilmington, NC. I've got a 2000 Wrangler with a few things done to it. I'm in college here and my Jeep is my DD so I have been forced to do what I can when I have the time and money. I think as many of us do I work to support my Jeep, so I am constantly broke. My signature should pretty well describe what is done to the Jeep. I have a limited slip rear carrier that I will be putting in soon, and I just added a snorkel. Look forward to using this forum whenever possible and offering any advice I can. Thanks.
Yo Chad...welcome!
Assume you had 4.10's in before?? (if manual)....how was it going to 4.88's with the 35's?? Were you running the 35's before the gear change? Looking good for a youngster. :stick:
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I ran the 35's with the 4.10 for about two months before I stepped up to the 4.88's. The gear change made all the difference in the world. By far the best performance mod I've done. I can pretty well cruise on the highway in fifth gear between 65-75 mph comfortably again. When I was running the 4.10's fifth was basically useless. My gas mileage went down quite a bit too, but I don't really drive the Jeep for gas mileage. If there's any other questions you have for me feel free to ask
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Hello my name is Nick and I just got my first Jeep about 2 months ago.
1997 Wrangler SE 2.5L 5 Speed
245/75/R16 Goodyear Rubicon MTR on factory Rubicon Wheels
Love this forum, gives me something to do at work! 8)
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Hello everyone, just joined a few days ago and figured i would introduce myself and my jeep. My name is Mike and i live in NC. My Jeep is a 95 YJ with 35" Trxus mt's, SOA lift, dana 30 front still and 8.8 rear geared 4.88 and lock rites front and rear, OBA using a sanden compressor from a 97 TJ and a bunch of other stuff i cant remember right off the top of my head, lol. cmgorman94 , i do have a question for you, have you done any mods to your motor because 5th gear is still almost useless to me even with 4.88 gears. Maybe i just have a tired old motor :puzzled:
Well heres a few pics if i can get them to work.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/ncjeepinyj/DSCF0124.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/ncjeepinyj/Wheelin%20trips/URE%2011-25-05/DSCF0068.jpg)
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the only mods I have are a flowmaster, throttle body spacer, and the snorkel with a k&n drop in. I believe the tj's have a little bit more power from the factory as well. Can't remember exactly waht the difference is but I've heard that before. My buddy down here has a '89 YJ with the 2.5L, 39.5 boggers, full widths and 5.38 gears and he has the same problem as you with fifth. Unless he's rolling down hill, drafting a truck and has the wind behind him he's not using fifth. He definitely has a tired old motor though, so that doesn't help. Love your jeep, those pics look like fun. Are they at Uwharrie
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Yep, thats Uwharrie. It is slowly but surely getting more challenging, well atleast parts of it.
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Hello from Texas.
I have been wheeling my 4 cylinder XJ for a little over a year now. I found this forum mentioned somewhere and decided to check it out.
The XJ has 3 inches of lift and I'm running 31's Trxus MT's.
(http://gabaonline.com/XJ%20on%20the%20rocks.jpg)
(http://gabaonline.com/S5000404.JPG)
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Nice to see more XJ'ers. :thumb:
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Hi Guys:
This the first time I've tried posting on a site...I just "Discovered" 4Bangers the other day, and read a lot of the information posted. Being new to the Jeep Scene, I have alot of questions.
I'm a recently retired Army Infantry Command Sergeant Major; 24 Years in the Army and 2 in the Marines...all of it as an Infantryman! I grew up with motorcycles (have owned 31 over the years); drag raced an NHRA C/Modified Production (and later D/Modified Production) '55 Chevy, and had a 10.02 '67 Camaro for awhile before I got married in '82. I've had many performance cars on the street; from a '69 Boss 302 (right off the truck in the Spring of '69) to GTOs, Z-28s, Trans-Ams and SS Chevelles.
I've always wanted a Jeep, and last month I bought a '90 Wrangler YJ. A lot of miles but in excellent shape...new Bestop Supertop, 2" Body Lift, New Camouflage Seat Covers, American Racing 15x8 Wheels etc. I went right from buying it directly to Goodyear and put on 31x10.50 15s. It appears to have been well cared for, and when I got it I also got $1450 of recent receipts for maintenance and tuning etc. Runs good and drives straight...had the front end alignment checked when I had the tires installed.
Enough running on...my question is what can I do to make it "Better", specifically in the engine area? I know it's only a 2.5L 4Cylinder and is not a high horsepower or high torque powerplant, but what can be done to "improve" it? I was interested in the following areas: Cold Air Intake; Throttle Body & Spacer; Performance Distributors Firepower Ignition System; Borla Header; Carsound/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Catalytic Converter; and Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System.
Problem: As I look at many and various web-sites and parts distributors, I see that most, if not all parts for 2.5L 4 Cylinder Jeeps are usually '91 - '95, even though they initially say '87-'95. When I call to order a part, I'm being told "That won't work on your Jeep!"
I've been quite impressed with the knowledge that I've seen demonstrated on this site...I seek your advice.
Thanx............John
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welcome all. ya with the 1990 2.5 you have the last year of tbi 91 and up is mpi which increases your options for more power with throttle body spacers larger throttle body's and such. the only main options left are headers, electric fan, cold air intake and of corse the inner guts. 1 last note before i end this to prevent tomuch clutter on this thread. with the 1990 if you look for headers it will say non power steering only, but if i remember correctly someone here got one and only had to notch out the power steering pump a bit to make it work.
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hey guys, just found this site from something someone said on anotehr forum. My name is Bill and i'm from NY, but live in SC, and now moving back to NY in a couple days (no money to be made down here).
I have a `95 YJ 2.5L 5-speed with stock gears and axles (the 8.8 is waiting for me in NY) i got 4" RC Lift and 1.25" shackles with 33x12.5 BFG Muds, herculiner, posi-lok,saw-zall'd fenders, bumpers, home-made rockers, and other assorted crap. here's some pics.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/BillOne/33s%20and%20a%20turtle/IMG_0233.jpg)
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welcome aboard what part of ny your moving to? i live in rockland county?
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welcome aboard what part of ny your moving to? i live in rockland county?
wow, small world, i'm moving back to rockland county, stony point to be exact, and can't wait to go back to my old wheeling spots like cheesecoat mountain
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haha sweeet i live in sloatsburg we will def be meeting up and going wheeling. i shw u other spots if u show me cheesecoat
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I bought my 1992 Wrangler S about 10 yrs ago from a friend of a friend. First car I ever bought with my own money and have never regretted it. First of all, it is the easiest car I've ever worked on, especially after my '89 four-banger Mustang. It came with soft top/half doors, 31x10.5 AT's, gears that definitely aren't stock but I haven't mustered the courage to check them yet, and that's pretty much it.
Only a few months ago, I started getting interested in fixing it up. Seeing all the rust on it was starting to scare me. So it started with pulling off rusted parts, sanding, priming and painting, and has finally led me here. I've been researching mods all over the net for a couple of weeks now, and just got back from a junkyard with a 4.0L Throttle body from an XJ. Hope to install it soon and see what happens.
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Welcome! So is your '92 a Sage Green Low Gloss Metallic?
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Jeffy So some times i bet you feel like the Only one in the World left alive :)
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hello all, i live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. i own a 95 YJ that i wheel when and where i can ( although there is not much wheeling around here). i have owned my jeep about a year now and have not done many mods other then 4.0L throttle body, and seats out of a Hyundai, i plan to do more mods hence why i am here lol. anyway i'm just introducing my self, and if there happens to be anyone else from around my part of MB. and would interest in showing me some of their wheeling spots that would be cool as i am not able to get out there as much as i would like to.
Rob D.
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My name is Colin, and my rig is my first Jeep. (I got it in February of 07). I have a '93 YJ S with the 2.5L angry squirrel engine, larger shackles and a 1 3/8 inch body lift. I'm currently running 31x10.50x15 tires as well. I'm planning on doing a lot more to it, but finances come into play :P (Just Empty Every Pocket, ya'know?) I live in Groton, MA and am a member of http://www.baystatejeepers.com/ (http://www.baystatejeepers.com/).
I found this site looking for some modifications to get my little 4 banger up to par highway driving. It's my DD, and a couple times a month I like to drive 200 miles to Vermont to visit family/friends up there, and so I've been looking for improvements.
Being new to Jeep, I recently took my Jeep out on a run with the club this past weekend, these are some pictures:
(http://lh6.google.com/brinec/RtLEhAYHtnI/AAAAAAAAAEM/bCwI-0bxu88/s800/MAD011.jpg) (http://picasaweb.google.com/brinec/JeepMADWEEKEND/photo#5103357399080089202)
(http://lh6.google.com/brinec/RtLEhAYHtmI/AAAAAAAAAEE/HhYqvISbShw/s800/MAD010.jpg) (http://picasaweb.google.com/brinec/JeepMADWEEKEND/photo#5103357399080089186)
My big plans for it upcoming are:
-Quick Disconnects for the front sway bar
-Engine Skid plate (I already broke a motor mount and bashed up the oil pan pretty well)
-Lift (hoping to go 3.5" or 4")
-SYE and CV driveshafts
-33x12.50x15 Tires
-Ford 8.8
-Re-gearing once I get the ford 8.8 in
-Lockers
-.... more to come.
I plan on doing some of the simple engine upgrades as I can in-between these bigger projects. As you all know, the list is ever changing. I want to go for a cold air intake and a 4.0L throttle body/spacer soon, and then possibly move to a better exhaust there. I do plan on beating on my heep, so I don't want something too expensive.
Well that's me... I'll be posting more on the forums to come :P
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Hello my name is Brian from Cincy OH. I have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler with a 4” Black Diamond Lift and 33” Buckshot (which are cracking and getting replaced soon, but not sure which to get as of yet, im in the shopping zone). I recently just paid off my TJ and will be converting it to mostly off road travel (which means time to modify all the lame stock baddie parts with goodies). First of course is new tires, and then I was thinking about a gear change. As I will be rolling on at least 33’s and I would like a little more power. Cmgorman94 mentioned in a post that he went from 4.10 to a 4.88 and was a great upgrade. Was wandering if anyone had pricing on gear changing and is it DIY or should a shop handle that? Thanks for letting me join the forum hope to learn and meet knew peeps with jeeps.
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Colin,
dont waste your money on quick disconects, just take ur sway bars nd track bars off alltoegther nd see how the ride is b4 u sink money into useless parts, i run no sway or track bars front nd rear, and it rides better than it did stock.
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Colin,
dont waste your money on quick disconects, just take ur sway bars nd track bars off alltoegther nd see how the ride is b4 u sink money into useless parts, i run no sway or track bars front nd rear, and it rides better than it did stock.
I've heard that elsewhere before as well, and you know, all these people telling me to try something... well sounds like I should try it :P
My heep is actually at a fellow club member's garage at the moment (I broke the passenger side engine mount right off, sheared it clean.) We thought we had all the parts in, but it seems the spacer bracket on the replacement was broken as well, so now I'm just going to go to the stealership and get the new part. (It's been redesigned to be much stronger. Mounting the engine via one bolt and a spacer is one of the worst designs I've seen.)
Going to soak the sway bar bolts in PB when I get it back, and pray for the best when I try to pull it apart. (I haven't yet, only gone light wheeling.)
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just pop the links off the anchor plates and swing them up and zip tie them to the frame.
caution actions maybe harder than they sound
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I am Jerry, I have a 98 TJ 2.5, 5sp, 4.88's in a 30/35 combo. I also have a MJ w/ 2.5 TBI w/ AW4 with 30/35 combo.
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Hi My name is Michel
I am from Montreal Quebec Canada
I got a YJ 1993 with a 2.5 Eng, Dana 30 plus ARB and TJ axels, and Dana 44 plus a Detroit, 4.88 gears 4.5'' suspension a flat belly,35'' tires pro-comp mud, winch bumper etc etc ... I do trail since the last 6 years with my YJ 1993 I love it .
My engine have about 300 000 Kilometers still running well but I found a back-up engine and I would love to rebuilt it whit more HP so if anybody can help me I open to yous suggestion answer my in the appropriate section
Thank you all
GO PREPARED :thumb:
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Name: Manny
Jeep: '99 TJ / '89 XJ / '89 YJ
Location: Grayson, GA
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Welcome....now I need to find a reason to go to Grayson for some of that BBQ.... :beers:
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Hi everyone, im Eric from Pittsburgh pa,im new to the forum and also to the jeep world. i just picked up my first jeep 3 days ago, its a 98 wrangler, 31" tires, the rest is stock. i heard about this site on another forum and throught id check it out. i guess thats all for now.
-Eric
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Hello everyone my name is Brice, I drive a 2003 TJ SE with the 2.4, I came over to this site in hopes of finding out a little more about whats out there for the 2.4 as the guys on my other forum tend to ignore the 4cyl questions. thanks
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welcome all. funny how new people come in waves :beers:
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Welcome! So is your '92 a Sage Green Low Gloss Metallic?
More like a Sage Green sun faded metallic, what isn't Iron Oxide red that is. I pulled the faded pin stripes off a few weeks ago, and got to see the original paint color. More determined than ever to paint. I'm not a shiny kind of guy. Replaced the throttle body the other day, coincidentally the same day the temp dropped from around 95 to 80 degrees. Had fun, but wasted a lot of gas.
Swap was the easiest thing I've fixed on the Jeep so far, and that IAC gets filthy! Pretty sure cleaning that up was what fixed my unsteady idle. Tires up next. Nothing special, just some cheap A/T's. Thanks for the welcome, btw.
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Welcome! So is your '92 a Sage Green Low Gloss Metallic?
More like a Sage Green sun faded metallic, what isn't Iron Oxide red that is. I pulled the faded pin stripes off a few weeks ago, and got to see the original paint color. More determined than ever to paint. I'm not a shiny kind of guy. Replaced the throttle body the other day, coincidentally the same day the temp dropped from around 95 to 80 degrees. Had fun, but wasted a lot of gas.
Swap was the easiest thing I've fixed on the Jeep so far, and that IAC gets filthy! Pretty sure cleaning that up was what fixed my unsteady idle. Tires up next. Nothing special, just some cheap A/T's. Thanks for the welcome, btw.
The color is fairly rare and was only available on '92's and only on Wrangler, Base and Sahara's. I like the color, it hides small scratches well. Although mine has water spots all over the place and is faded on the hood and fenders.
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Whats up?... I have a 1992 YJ with a 2.5L 5spd, 4" rough country lift, rough country disconnects, crager 15x8 black steelies, 32x11.5" dunlop mud rovers, stock gears, and a cherry bomb muffler<--- hell yeah!... anyways I like my jeep even though its a 4cyl and I don't really give a shit. 4-low drives fine through the mud, I plan to re-gear and do some light- very light engine mods for some better driveability and gas mileage also want to put a e-z locker in when i regear with some stronger axles. I hope to get some good info from this board and hopefully can contribute also... see ya out there....
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Whats up?... I have a 1992 YJ with a 2.5L 5spd, 4" rough country lift, rough country disconnects, crager 15x8 black steelies, 32x11.5" dunlop mud rovers, stock gears, and a cherry bomb muffler<--- hell yeah!... anyways I like my jeep even though its a 4cyl and I don't really give a [censored]. 4-low drives fine through the mud, I plan to re-gear and do some light- very light engine mods for some better driveability and gas mileage also want to put a e-z locker in when i regear with some stronger axles. I hope to get some good info from this board and hopefully can contribute also... see ya out there....
Welcome. Plenty of info here. I'm sure you'll find this forum useful.
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Hi, My name's John. (all together now....."Hi John!") Ok, so it's not that kinda place. Anyway, glad to be here, learning a ton of info by spending time reading old posts.
I've got a 97 TJ with 4 hungry squirrels, 2" BB, 31x10.5 Cooper STTs, Jet performace chip (don't bother), Firepower ign, homebuilt snorkel, hi-lift, yada yada yada.
I'm currently in Iraq for my third tour, big plans for the Jeep when I get back. 4.56, rear Detroit locker, 33s and alloy axels. I don't rock crawl with it, just play in the woods/sand/mud around North Carolina.
I'm here to learn and hopefully share what info I can.
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Hi, My name's John. (all together now....."Hi John!") Ok, so it's not that kinda place. Anyway, glad to be here, learning a ton of info by spending time reading old posts.
I've got a 97 TJ with 4 hungry squirrels, 2" BB, 31x10.5 Cooper STTs, Jet performace chip (don't bother), Firepower ign, homebuilt snorkel, hi-lift, yada yada yada.
I'm currently in Iraq for my third tour, big plans for the Jeep when I get back. 4.56, rear Detroit locker, 33s and alloy axels. I don't rock crawl with it, just play in the woods/sand/mud around North Carolina.
I'm here to learn and hopefully share what info I can.
Welcome and Stay Safe!
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Hi John!
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You got to Love that Name Govt1911. John that's my Favorite Hand Gun. I shoot a Charles Daly Superior FS two tone. Nothing beats takeing your gun for a ride in a Jeep :)
Welcome to the Squirrel cage.
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Just a quick introduction...
I recently bought a 97 SE/auto, 2.5L, 3" body lift, 30" BFG AT's on American Racing Outlaw 2's, a pioneer 300watt stereo, and a light bar with 4 lights that currently aren't working.
I had my drivers licence revoked for a dui back in 99. I haven't driven a car (legally) since then! So I have been waiting seven years to drive again...I did take off for 3 years and live in the city of Chicago were you don't need a dl. But I finally got my sh*t together and thought how fun it would be to drive a wrangler with the top down cruising for the first time in 7 years.
I went and bought myself one from a lexus dealer (free car washes!!!) with only 32k miles!! for only $8,900. This was a one owner car that a guy kept at his vacation home for weekend fun and a little trail riding (there was still some mud under the skids!) I am extremely excited about driving again...even if I can only go to work and school!
I have a whole year to work on some trail mods...I have an intoxalock ignition device that I have to blow into my car to get it to start...BAC 0.0 of course. It is going to be a pain in the ass to do any mods myself right now...but I am looking for a good shop to take care of the routine maintenance...and possibly some labor while I supply the parts. \
I am not new to jeep ownership I bought a family ride back in 98 a 93 jeep cherokee sport for my girlfriend to drive my kid around. She unfortunately totalled it before I even made the first payment! Needless to say the relationship ended quickly after that (other things beside my jeep). And my best friend has 2 Jeeps, a 4.0 sahara with a lift and 33"s and an old JGC with 130k.
So I look forward to meeting you all and sharing stories and info. Never thought I would be rocking a four cylinder but mine just kinda came at the right time...I had 2 weeks to buy a car or the state wouldn't give a permit...long story. But this is eventually going to be a 2nd car for me and will mainly be a trail worthy rig for weekend getaways...I am probably gonna buy an 04 JGC LTD (best year in my mind) and make that a combination street/trail or a SRT-8 but I need a garage first for that one.
Anyone know a good 4x4 shop around Chicago?..it's a shame Godmudders closed.
Happy Trails,
Kevin
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Hey Everyone,
I'm new to the Jeep thing. Always wanted one, so I finally bought a 95 YJ last week. I took the engine out yesterday to rebuild it and I should be on the road in a week or two. Mostly stock now, but I plan to add a few mods: 33's, a little lift, and some accessories. This vehicle will be our "Beach" toy as we travel to the Outer Banks, NC every weekend. Maybe we'll see you there
Chris
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Bob, I am 49yo and I live in Mission Viejo, CA. My new toy is a 1995 YJ 2.5L AX5. I have owned 3 Jeeps and this is my first 4 banger. This Jeep is totally stock and has never seen the dirt. Boy is this thing in for some radical changes. My first plan is to add a moderate lift 2.5" and then wheel it until it breaks. Then fix it. We play in the Southern California High Desert mostly with some trips up into the Sierras. For the last 4 years I have been building VW Baja Bugs but you just can't get a Jeep out of your system. So a few weeks ago I sold the Baja and bought this Jeep. It will not be a daily driver but will be driven on the street to get from trail to trail. I look forward to learning and contributing on this unique forum and meeting some of you out on the trail. Thank you.
Desert Bob
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Well Hello Bob :thumb: There are some great Engine mods that can help the 2.5L Read on.
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hey yall. i have a 1987 jeep wrangler i have had 13+ years it was all stock when i purchased it and it had 25k miles on it. now 125k i drove it all through highschool and could never bare to get rid of it. i have had some ups and downs but she is still with me. the trasfer case messed up and i kept driving it so the rear end blew up too. she sat for two years. :'( when i decied to bring her back form the dead i was just going to get her running simple right. well a 4.5 inch rubicon express lift was added, family cage, electric fan, tj flares rebuilt the tranny, upgraded to a np231 with a aa sye, tom woods drive shaft, why re-gear a d 35? i put in a ford 8.8 with 4.56s and now locked up with a brand new ox locker. most of the work i did my self. im hoping to find some ways to get som more power out of the engine, there are not many upgrades i can find.
bubbaskyjacker
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hey yall. i have a 1987 jeep wrangler i have had 13+ years it was all stock when i purchased it and it had 25k miles on it. now 125k i drove it all through highschool and could never bare to get rid of it. i have had some ups and downs but she is still with me. the trasfer case messed up and i kept driving it so the rear end blew up too. she sat for two years. :'( when i decied to bring her back form the dead i was just going to get her running simple right. well a 4.5 inch rubicon express lift was added, family cage, electric fan, tj flares rebuilt the tranny, upgraded to a np231 with a aa sye, tom woods drive shaft, why re-gear a d 35? i put in a ford 8.8 with 4.56s and now locked up with a brand new ox locker. most of the work i did my self. im hoping to find some ways to get som more power out of the engine, there are not many upgrades i can find.
bubbaskyjacker
Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you built yourself a nice ride. Be sure to post pics in the "Poseur Central" section.
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hay im new to the jeep scene . Ive been more into prerunners for the last year but after one to many crashes and alot of money down the drain i switched to jeep. Got my 4banger about month ago and have gone up to big bear and blew the original engine and swaped it for a new in about 2 days . let me say the jeep swap was one of the fastest ive done .
ive got a 93 wrangler runnin a lift on 33's l,ockers all round and lower gears
so ya im sure ill have alot of questions and thanks for all the help ive got just goin threw this site
Alex
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I am from Altoona, Florida in the edge of the Ocala National Forest. My first Jeep was a 1948 with a flathead 4 banger. I had a 1980 CJ7 that started out with the 258 but changed it out with a built AMC 360 that I eventually made into a sand dragger. I now own a 1994 Wrangler with the 2.5. Alot of fun on the forest trails. The 4 banger does really well but of course I'm am looking for ways to get more out of it! I am in the process of installing a 8.8 and 4:56 gears to make up for the swampers I put on. I am hpeful this site will lead me to upgrades that will give me the extra hp I'm am looking for. ???
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Hey guys, I'm a newb here. This is my 2nd 4 banger TJ. I live in Coos Bay Oregon and I mostly play in the sand and mud.
Rig specs
2004 TJ 2.4L , 5spd, stock np231 x-fer
3" Full Traction Economy Suspension lift
2" black Mountain body lift
35" pro comp x-terrains on 15x10 black steelies
aussie locker in the rear turdy five
(http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL888/1430919/15702755/241710595.jpg)
(http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL888/1430919/2747230/200242679.jpg)
Thoought I'd post some pics and say hi. I found this place looking for some 2.4L info.
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welcome. nice jeep. gotta love the mud :beers:
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Welcome I'm from Roseburg/Grants Pass. Think I've seen you around on the coast!
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I am new to the Jeep world. I bought a 95 YJ in July07. It already had a 4 inch Rubicon Express lift, it was Herculined, and had some nasty looking 30 tires. It also has a 2.5 and auto trans.. I changed out the wheels and tires up to 32's. I added a TBS and cold air intake. I could tell a difference with those two things. It has stock 3.73 gears in it. I plan on going up to 33's later. I am going to be getting the MML and the Daystar 1" body lift for it around christmas time, plus to help the angle to the rear to prevent some vibes. It has the tube front and back bumpers and tube side bars. I did some mods to them by cutting off the top outside tube due to rust and covered the back in nonskid and plan on doing some on the front also.
Anyone in the Oceanside or camp Pendleton area drop me an email.
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Hello, I've been reading this for a few weeks, but just signed up with an account.
I just bought a '99 Wrangler SE 4banger. It's in good condition and works for getting to school and work, (I'm 17) but doesn't quite satisfy my desire to go off the training wheels (also known as off-roading)
I've driven a dirtbike since I was born, but I'm new to the jeep and am not the best mechanic. I'm here (at least for now) to learn.
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Thanks for the welcome! I live at the dunes so if you go there, I'm sure you have seen me.
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welcome from one newbie to another. This is my 3rd wrangler and I have built all 3 of them multiple times over hehe, it's a sickness. You should start a thread describing what you'd like to do with your jeep, I'm sure we could all give you some idea's.
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:brick:
Hello to all. I have always had a pasion for Jeeps and finally was able to buy one about two years ago. I purchased a 1993 wrangler YJ with 47,000 original miles on it with stock supspension running 31" tires. My first time in the mud I misjudged the water and found that it doesn't compress as well as gas. Put a new engine in it and two weeks after that thwe hood latch broke bringing the hood to me at 60mph. Well I have got that fixed and have started to modify it to trail/mud readiness. My plan is to put a 4" lift with 33" tires, rhino line the inside, and do minor after market upgrades.
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:brick:
Hello to all. I have always had a pasion for Jeeps and finally was able to buy one about two years ago. I purchased a 1993 wrangler YJ with 47,000 original miles on it with stock supspension running 31" tires. My first time in the mud I misjudged the water and found that it doesn't compress as well as gas. Put a new engine in it and two weeks after that thwe hood latch broke bringing the hood to me at 60mph. Well I have got that fixed and have started to modify it to trail/mud readiness. My plan is to put a 4" lift with 33" tires, rhino line the inside, and do minor after market upgrades.
Wow, that's some bad first timers luck! It's all uphill from there! Welcome.
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Hello,
I'm mike, I'm in Texas..Austin/San Marcos area.
I have an 89 Yj, 2.5L Peugeot thans, 231, 30/35, 4.10's (stock)
3" procrap lift, trimmed flares/fenders, LED rouns in the rear, can't find my doors, has windjammer and bikini most of the time.
Every sensor and the gas tank have all been replaced. Misc other maint, I came across the forum trying to find ways to get more juice out of my 2.5 ULO (ultra low output).
I usually just wheel in whatever I can find, but am now addicted to Katemcy rocks ( www.katemcyrocks.com )
I managed to rip every thing that wasn't stock off the jeep first time I went, broke my backup lights and bent more sheet metal than I figured I would first trip out there,. I wheel with krawltex guys ( www.krawltex.com )
I'm still in the buildup stage as this is my DD.
I drive about 50-60 miles to work and back(round trip) every day. I have 33X14 boggers stuffed onto 15x8's... never gonna worry about popping a bead.
I look forward to finding out as much as I can about squeezing all the juice out of my banger.
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Hello,
I'm mike, I'm in Texas..Austin/San Marcos area.
I have an 89 Yj, 2.5L Peugeot thans, 231, 30/35, 4.10's (stock)
3" procrap lift, trimmed flares/fenders, LED rouns in the rear, can't find my doors, has windjammer and bikini most of the time.
Every sensor and the gas tank have all been replaced. Misc other maint, I came across the forum trying to find ways to get more juice out of my 2.5 ULO (ultra low output).
I usually just wheel in whatever I can find, but am now addicted to Katemcy rocks ( www.katemcyrocks.com )
I managed to rip every thing that wasn't stock off the jeep first time I went, broke my backup lights and bent more sheet metal than I figured I would first trip out there,. I wheel with krawltex guys ( www.krawltex.com )
I'm still in the buildup stage as this is my DD.
I drive about 50-60 miles to work and back(round trip) every day. I have 33X14 boggers stuffed onto 15x8's... never gonna worry about popping a bead.
I look forward to finding out as much as I can about squeezing all the juice out of my banger.
Welcome!
Just a FYI, you should have a AX-5 transmission.
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Hello all I am from Dubuque Iowa and this is my jeep story.
I bought it new, its a 2002 TJ se 2.5L, the engine bit the dust at around the 56k mark. I got a rebuilt one in there now that run's great that was free under warranty! The jeep has 62k miles on it now and the engine only has 6k on it.
Anyway after almost 6 years of neglect its starting to look pretty humble and it looks like it has alot more miles on it than it does. I have ran into 4 deer & killed 3 of them with this thing so it has it share of dents and paint flaws. I just finished painted my faded fenders black with kyrlon spray paint and they look great. I plan on repainting my rusted black rock crawler rims too.
Now that my jeep is starting to look more respectable, and being that its payed off now and it should last a while with its new engine and all I thought now is a good time to stick a lift kit on it and big mudders. I plan to replace the current 30 x 9.5 x 15 kumho road venture mt's with 33 x 12.5 x 15 of the same type of tire because they kick ass and actually last alot of miles too. I am a cheap skate so I am thowing on a 4" rough country lift too. 4.88 gears and I would like to put in some type of locker ordeal maybe a true trac in the back, maybe something in the front in the not so near future.
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HI FLOYD HERE. I LIVE IN OREGON CITY, OREGON. NEVER BEEN IN A FORUM BEFORE. HAVE A 84 CJ 2.5L T5 DANA300 20 REAR AND 30 FRONT. HAVE KEPT IT PRETTY STOCK EXCEPT FOR 2.5" LIFT. PUT WARN AXLES AND DIAL LOCKERS IN THE REAR. TAKE ALL THE HASSLE OUT OF TOWING. I HAVE A WEBER 32 WHICH WORKS REALLY GOOD EXCEPT WHEN I HAVE TO GO THROUGH DEQ, THEN I HAVE TO PUT MISTER STOCK CARB BACK ON. IT LIKES THE 4:56 GEARS WHEN I PUT MY 31S ON. RECENTLY I BOUGHT A 2.5 OUT OF A 91 WRANGLER. MY IDEA IS TO SWAP THE MPI ONTO MY ENGINE. I HAVE THE HARNESS, COMPUTER AND EVERYTHING. MY ONLY HANGUP IS HOW TO TRIGGER THE INJECTORS. MY BELLHOUSING DOESN'T HAVE A HOLE FOR THE TRIGGER. I CAN'T FIND ANY RELOCATOR KITS EXCEPT FOR THE 4.0L. HAS ANYONE CONQUERED THIS BEFORE??
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You may be asking why club car. Well, I was really looking for a 4.0 within a budget. Let me tell you, all that I found, in my price point were bombs. I drove my 2.5 and had a hunch it was going to last. With the smaller engine and the fact that it was white, with plain jane small tires, etc. it looked like a golf cart. Thus Club Car.
Sold my cherokee classic to buy the 95 YJ. Switched my bigger tires and wheels from the cherokee and now we are doing alright. I have owned it two years already and love it all seasons.
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HI FLOYD HERE. I LIVE IN OREGON CITY, OREGON. NEVER BEEN IN A FORUM BEFORE. HAVE A 84 CJ 2.5L T5 DANA300 20 REAR AND 30 FRONT. HAVE KEPT IT PRETTY STOCK EXCEPT FOR 2.5" LIFT. PUT WARN AXLES AND DIAL LOCKERS IN THE REAR. TAKE ALL THE HASSLE OUT OF TOWING. I HAVE A WEBER 32 WHICH WORKS REALLY GOOD EXCEPT WHEN I HAVE TO GO THROUGH DEQ, THEN I HAVE TO PUT MISTER STOCK CARB BACK ON. IT LIKES THE 4:56 GEARS WHEN I PUT MY 31S ON. RECENTLY I BOUGHT A 2.5 OUT OF A 91 WRANGLER. MY IDEA IS TO SWAP THE MPI ONTO MY ENGINE. I HAVE THE HARNESS, COMPUTER AND EVERYTHING. MY ONLY HANGUP IS HOW TO TRIGGER THE INJECTORS. MY BELLHOUSING DOESN'T HAVE A HOLE FOR THE TRIGGER. I CAN'T FIND ANY RELOCATOR KITS EXCEPT FOR THE 4.0L. HAS ANYONE CONQUERED THIS BEFORE??
Welcome Floyd from Grants Pass
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I’ve been lurking for a while and checking out a few jeep sites. This site has a lot more information applicable to me. I’m from Texas and a fisherman. I like fishing the surf down on Padre Island National Seashore and decided to get something to use down at the coast. My first inclination was to get a used Bronco II or older Explorer or an XJ and after a couple of years of corrosion, get another. The problem I found was that all the cheap ones I found needed a lot of work. I found a ‘94 YJ with 46,000 miles that a guy had bought new for his daughter and she drove it some until she got married in 2003. It’s been garage kept, has a less than 3-year old interior, top, and tires. So far everything seems to work OK. The AC works but I made the mistake of trying the heater and defroster. They work well, but I can’t turn the heat off now.
My plans are to zero it out. Replace all the fluids, filters, hoses, vacuum lines etc. I’m going to add a tow bar so I can tow it down to the coast with my truck so I can leave it at a friend’s home for a while. I’m going to undercoat it and probably put a liner on the interior or I’ll just have carpet full of sand and sticker burrs. I may add a rear locker, but I doubt if it is really necessary. Although the first time I have to use my hi-lift jack to get unstuck, I’ll probably think one is necessary.
I’m sure I’ll have a lot of questions and maybe I can share some info in the future but for this weekend, I guess I’ll just install a Performance Distributor ignition upgrade, make my 15 gallon fuel tank into a 20 gallon tank, and install an Optima battery. ;)
nuff said,
Clip
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I’ve been lurking for a while and checking out a few jeep sites. This site has a lot more information applicable to me. I’m from Texas and a fisherman. I like fishing the surf down on Padre Island National Seashore and decided to get something to use down at the coast. My first inclination was to get a used Bronco II or older Explorer or an XJ and after a couple of years of corrosion, get another. The problem I found was that all the cheap ones I found needed a lot of work. I found a ‘94 YJ with 46,000 miles that a guy had bought new for his daughter and she drove it some until she got married in 2003. It’s been garage kept, has a less than 3-year old interior, top, and tires. So far everything seems to work OK. The AC works but I made the mistake of trying the heater and defroster. They work well, but I can’t turn the heat off now.
My plans are to zero it out. Replace all the fluids, filters, hoses, vacuum lines etc. I’m going to add a tow bar so I can tow it down to the coast with my truck so I can leave it at a friend’s home for a while. I’m going to undercoat it and probably put a liner on the interior or I’ll just have carpet full of sand and sticker burrs. I may add a rear locker, but I doubt if it is really necessary. Although the first time I have to use my hi-lift jack to get unstuck, I’ll probably think one is necessary.
I’m sure I’ll have a lot of questions and maybe I can share some info in the future but for this weekend, I guess I’ll just install a Performance Distributor ignition upgrade, make my 15 gallon fuel tank into a 20 gallon tank, and install an Optima battery. ;)
nuff said,
Clip
Welcome to the forum Clip. Sounds like you got a good deal.
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I am Ridgeliner, and just picked up a 98 TJ 2.5. I have a question about the Alternator, the black module broke off the mount when changing the alternator, what is this, and how can it be fixed?
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welcome to the forums. i don't know the answer to your question but it should b answered shortly.
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Hello,
Owned my baby since 2/05, 27,xxx. Fifth ride i've owned, only one i want. In August, some clown side swiped me and nearly totaled her. :'( Since then all sorts of things are popping up, which I'll ask about later.
'95 4-banger YJ. Her name is Andromeda. Basically stock. I'm not a wheeler... yet. Replaced the shocks (doetsch), installed a tuffy (didn't know the 8" model is too wide), replaced the softtop (sailcloth/tinted) , 235/16 BFG all terrain, 20 gallon tank conversion (removed that stupid tube), removable steering wheel (Grant - my favorite anti theft device). I may never lift her up but discos would be great. I also want a Rhino liner (nasty carpet - former owner must have really loved cats)
Coming soon will be a radiator (leaky) and exhaust (rattle-y and crumbly). I'll be asking about the exhaust soon. ;)
Did i mention i want a rhino liner?
Thanks for your welcome. This forum is great. People always ask why i got the 2.5 instead of the 4.0. I tell them because I'm better than they are.
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I'm new to the forum, and relatively new to jeeps in general. never ridden in one, but always admired them and finally my parents got me a nice 91 YJ 2.5 for graduation/birthday in 07. been driving it since april, and i love that thing, wish i could have it here at college, but parking is too much in the city. haven't done too much to it. replaced the soft top with a new bestop soft, the rims and tires are what came with it, 15x10 american racing rims, super sport road tires, probably 27 or 28". new fender flares from rugged ridge. had to get the 7" wide flares because of state laws about exposed tread. haven't found anywhere in south eastern pennsylvania to off road, my jeep wont do long distance, and nothing to tow it with. new spark plug wires, 8mm, msd ignition, distributor cap, and high voltage coil.
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I have a 1997 jeep wrangler and it has several mods. Bored out throttle body, a throttle body from gsp power spacers, catback, ngk plugs, accel wires, cold air intake, 2in budget boost for now with 31in bfg muds. I just moved back to california after 30 years in houston, Texas. I strive to continue to make my jeep faster, a lil bigger, and runnig tip top. Looking forward to good discusions. God Bless and Happy 4 Wheeling to everyone.
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Just saying hi. Sooo...to the stats? Just got a 97 this past August, fairly stock, 31 BFG AT's, looking to upgrade gradually. This is my first Jeep, but I cut my teeth on my Dad's '74 and '85 's, respectively. That's his '85 in the avatar, running up Kenosha Pass in CO this past May. Good times. Will change it when I get a good pic of mine. Look forward to meeting and spending time with you all.
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I've been checking out your website for a few months now, just couldn't get my activation right! I'm Dan. I'm from Richmond, but am currently deployed with the 101st Ariborne to Camp Stryker, Iraq. I have a YJ at home that I've been upgrading for about the last year. I've owned and worked on many other jeeps before and this one was kind of my oddball jeep because I decided to keep the 2.5. I've never been a fan, but with my sm465 and 5.38s in my 9in/44 it'll produce a nice crawl ratio. Glad you guys are here...love the "home of four angry squirrels" thing! Check out my signature if you want to know more about my jeep. I'm also a member of kentuckykrawers.org, richmondjeepers.org, itsajeep.org and jeepsunlimited.
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i couldn't get it to work in my signature, so I thought I'd add a few pics.
My jeep 1yr ago:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/jeeper_19D/Jeep_1.jpg)
6mths ago:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/jeeper_19D/signature42.jpg)
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Looks great...welcome aboard...how's the weather over there???
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Hey, All.
Name's Bruce. '00 TJ 2.5L, 3" bl, sliders, daily d, first Jeep. Main interest is Corvette cars which I plan to make my spare change with after retirement. Other interests are grandbabies, golf, and Jeepin'. My son has a triple-black '06 LJ.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/2aileron/Clean0001.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/2aileron/2007_0311ThursdayEighth0005-1.jpg)
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I just got a 1993 YJ about a week ago. 2.5L, 5sp, body and sus lift, 33x12.50s, stinger & lights up front. I will be building a reciever bumper to replace the little usless things out back. The engine will get a few more mods as time and money allow. The wife has an 1993 XJ Country 4.0L, auto, 2" lift. She gets new AT tires after the first of the year, her Jeep is a daily driver mine's not. Can't wait to take it off-road this weekend hunting.
see ya in the woods,
Crow
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welcome to all. man we are getting quite the wave of new people. and im loving it. :weee:
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Looks great...welcome aboard...how's the weather over there???
its actually not to bad this time of year. about 85 and breezy during the day and drops to about 50 at night. i'm a scout and we operate in SW Baghdad. in about 6 weeks the rainy season hits and what is already difficult wheeling in our 8ton humves, will become even more interesting! there are canals, narrow dirt roads and small bridges to negotiate. today my generally good driver, drove us off a 3 ft drop off backwards and into about 10 inches of mud! that big beast of a truck clawed its way out. (I must say my wheeling expertise did help..."Drop it in low lock, put it in reverse and punch it!")
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Hi every one my name is Gary. I just found this site but might have seen me on others. I drive a 95 YJ a BDS lift, 33"s, and a few other little things. I have a wife and a dog but no kids yet(and I hope that can change in a year or so). looking forward to talking with you guys.
here are a few pics of my jeep.
(http://a51.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/98/l_a8b44d715cd13fe6ccd9627bf47c741a.jpg)
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Hello from Texas.
I have been wheeling my 4 cylinder XJ for a little over a year now. I found this forum mentioned somewhere and decided to check it out.
The XJ has 3 inches of lift and I'm running 31's Trxus MT's.
(http://gabaonline.com/XJ%20on%20the%20rocks.jpg)
(http://gabaonline.com/S5000404.JPG)
Hey Lars, nice jeep :-P
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Nice rig yjmyway. I like the first photo. I wish I could teach my dog to drive.:biggrin: It would be nice to be able to sit back and relax once and a while out on the trails.
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Hi fellow 4-bangers, my name is Steve from Antwerp/Belgium, 33 years old, I already have the wife, dog, house, kid thing in that order. I'm into Jeeps for about 12 years now. My first one was a YJ Renegade 4.0l, 33 BFG Muds and a 4 inch lift. Also passed the driveway was a 91 XJ, 4.0l, 3 inch lift and some 31's BFG MT under neath and a YJ 2.5 with 4" and some 32" AT's. Then came the TJ some 6 years ago, it was bone stock when I bought it second hand. The TJ has now a 4" Terraflex kit, 4.56, Cherokee Classics 16" with BFG 32" AT for onroad and some Maxxiss Mudzilla's 31/11.5/15 on American Classics for in the dirt. I also added a PowerAid TB spacer and a K&N Cone to let it bread a little better. I just ordered the Magnaflow Cat and the Borla cat-back to "improve" the sound. ;)
I'm also restoring a '85 CJ7, it had a 4.2 and the T5/dana300 combo. I pulled all those out and found me a AMC 360 and a TH400 that will be mated to the Dana300 to put back in. End this year or januari next year will the body be removed from the frame and new sheet metal will be put into place where needed.
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Well im 18 years old and just bought my first car a 2000 2.5 wrangler. I always wanted a jeep and just sprung on the great deal i got on it. I sometimes regret not saving up to get a 4.0 but ive come to be attatched to my little 2.5 Its great on the trail and good on gas around town. I have raised it 2'' and bought some new tires but now i want more. More power, torque, bigger tires you know all that good stuff. so well theres my intro
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Jeep newbie here from St Clair Shores Mi. I picked up a 1994 YJ S with 111k miles for a commuter ride. I work in OH and put about 4000 miles a month on. I was tired of racking all those miles up on my 01 Dodge /Cummins. The Jeep should be awesome, expecially in the summer.
It has a soft top and is about as stock as they come. It looks okay but must have sat a long time , the underside is pretty rusty. It gets the job done though. I don't have any plans for the Jeep other than to drive it and enjoy it. Hopefully i can hit 200k miles with it.
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hello all
my name is stan, ive been all about jeeps for as long as i can remember and now ive finally bought one. two weeks ago i bought a white 98 4cyl wrangler and yesterday it died on the highway and left me stranded for an hour and a half....i can't believe i still love it and i plan on working on it. this means i may have a few questions for you more experienced club members so i hope i can get a few answers.
thanks
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(http://a459.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_15bbbdbebe7b0c80d4844c1dbea5464a.jpg)
Hmmm... Either your YJ is very small, or that is ONE BIG DOG! LOL!
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My jeep is just very very small.
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Great Pyrenees are great dogs.. I had one that I found on the side of the road for a few years... it was my last dog..
I sat with him for 5 hours when he dies..
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Hi, Im from the Republic of Panama been into jeeps most my life. I fell in love with my cousins CJ-7 when i was arround 10 and ever since then theve been a hobby of mine. My first car was a 87 wrangler YJ with the 2.5. Had that car for about two years and then came to the states for college. I have finally graduated and I just purchased a 97 TJ, shes pretty much clean little rust on the smittybuilt tube sidesteps but Im taking them off. Soon ill be fiting 31" tires and putting in a set of pacesetter headers. Offcourse im also fitting it with a jeep air AC because I dont think Ill be able to make it through a week in panma without.
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I've been missing my welcomes...so WELCOME ALL!!
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I'm a new guy! Dudley is my wife's nickname for me. We have been married 37 years, are originally from Coos Bay, Oregon, but now live in Montgomery City, Missouri, own two jeeps, both 4 x 2. One is a 94 cherokee 4.0 with 240,000 n the original engine and transmission, even the original alternator! Still runs good, is rust free, but we are getting a bit reluctant to travel the highways. Besides, it has none of the creature comforts. We are looking at a Patriot.
The other is a 87 Comanche short box with a 2.5, no AC, no power steering, no cruise control, but is also rust free. This is the keeper! Recently rebuilt the engine, added a Delta one step up from stock camshaft, and have a Flowmaster single in dual out muffler. Helps some. Also have a tonneau cover on it. It's all white, no stuff on the side, so its all smooth! Stock wheels with chrome trim rings. Thus the reason for joining this group! I want to keep it running good, and do what I can to get some more HP! Will eventually add Clifford Hedder to it.
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Hi, Im from the Republic of Panama been into jeeps most my life. I fell in love with my cousins CJ-7 when i was arround 10 and ever since then theve been a hobby of mine. My first car was a 87 wrangler YJ with the 2.5. Had that car for about two years and then came to the states for college. I have finally graduated and I just purchased a 97 TJ, shes pretty much clean little rust on the smittybuilt tube sidesteps but Im taking them off. Soon ill be fiting 31" tires and putting in a set of pacesetter headers. Offcourse im also fitting it with a jeep air AC because I dont think Ill be able to make it through a week in panma without.
Welcome! What part of Panama are you from? I am currently living in Miami, but I am also Panamanian... De que parte eres?
Felipe
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Hi, My name is Mark. I just bought my first Jeep, on the recommendation of my brother who has one, and both my brother in laws. So, I joined the club. It is a 89 yj 115k miles, sits on 33" tires, winch, ox lockers front and rear, on board air compessor, kc lights, 4.10 gears, best part is I bought it from the first owner, and he documented everything that he ever modified. it really is a clean one owner.
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Hey, I'm 95yjman, just signed up. I bought a 95 YJ back in April, before that I owned a cherokee. I'll put some pictures up of my YJ later! 8)
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Hi, I've had my 2001 TJ for a year now. I spend a bunch of time on the site, so I thought I'd drop in and introduce myself.
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Hey,
Have a 97 TJ(manual), 32 BFG M/Ts, black steelies, 2" OME, 1" BL, AEM intake, Dynomax cat-back(just installed), T-Max 9000, electric fan, LoD rear bumper/tire carrier, Warn front bumper w/ TBT winch mount, sailcloth top, bunch of random other pieces here and there. Rest of drive train is stock. Bought her stock in 2000, my first purchased car/truck. I pretty much have a cookie cutter red lifted TJ, but I love her. I think my 03 WJ is jealous.
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Welcome all :wave:
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Handle is JMan.
I picked up a 92 Wrangler S a few years ago with the intention of rebuilding as a replacement for my motorcycle.
Eventually will have to make a permanent move from two wheels to four wheels and the jeep offers about the same sense of enjoyment.
More so when you take the top off and head down some dusty road.
92 Wrangler 2.5
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Handle is JMan.
I picked up a 92 Wrangler S a few years ago with the intention of rebuilding as a replacement for my motorcycle.
Eventually will have to make a permanent move from two wheels to four wheels and the jeep offers about the same sense of enjoyment.
More so when you take the top off and head down some dusty road.
92 Wrangler 2.5
Welcome! I'm actually thinking about going the other way. Although I'll be keeping the Jeep ('92). It costs me $50 to fill up these days.
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FNG here, My screen name is D42 Just wanted to stop in and say Hi. I have a 94 yj with a 4-banger and a auto. 104k miles and a hard top. I live in ADA, Oklahoma. I moved here from California about 4 years ago. I have enjoyed reading the post here for some time now. And I thought I best regester and start asking some questions. I am geting ready to do a SPOA on my jeep, using a full traction kit that I bought some time ago. Any how I just wanted to say Hi and thank you for leting me sighn up. :thumb:
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97 TJ MANUAL
3.5 RE SUSPENSION
2" BB
33" TIRES
WARN FRONT AND REAR BUMPER
TIRE CARRIER
WARN ROCK SLIDERS
WARN STEERING OX SKID PLATE
WARN GAS TANK SKID PLATE
M8000 WARN WINCH
ARB SNORKEL
8.8 IN THE REAR DANA 30 W/4.88'S
LIMITED SLIP YOKE
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Hi All,
I have an 06 2.4 which is pretty much stock apart from some Hella FF1000's which I installed myself. I think its great to find a forum dedicated to the 4 banger, as most other forums rag on you for having one. I also have a 99 Cherokee which I love, but its more of the wifes vehicle. Cant wait to start upgrading my TJ and also hearing from other folks with our orphaned 2.4
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
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I must be the oddball! My jeeps are street jeeps, not off road jeeps, they are 4 x 2's not 4 x 4's! I would love to turn my comanche into a really strong street machine, but ain't got them kind of bucks! Anyone like me out there? :puzzled:
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Hi All,
I have an 06 2.4 which is pretty much stock apart from some Hella FF1000's which I installed myself. I think its great to find a forum dedicated to the 4 banger, as most other forums rag on you for having one. I also have a 99 Cherokee which I love, but its more of the wifes vehicle. Cant wait to start upgrading my TJ and also hearing from other folks with our orphaned 2.4
There's not many of us 2.4 guys out there, but where here!
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Well to start off I'm from Texas around Houston. I am not a gear head so I don't understand all the technical lingo out there, but I do my best. I just like a good jeep that looks good also. I currently own an 82 cj5 with an "iron duke" 4 banger in it (awesome motor in my opinion). This is mainly a huntin rig. I also own a 98 TJ with a 6 inch lift running 33x12.50 wrangler AT's. Although I just purchased some 31x11.50 Trxus STS's, hopfully I get a little highway speed back. Some of the other mods include cold air intake, throttle body spacer, stage II computer chip, and a high flow exhaust system. I think my next purchase will be a high flow header and a head pipe. If any body out there has any suggestions let me know, just remeber you might have to dumb it down a little for me to understand I am no where near mechanically inclined. 8)
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Spent some time here about a year and a half ago when I aquired a '89 YJ. Then I bought a '05 unlimited two door for a daily driver. Traded that in on another company truck (really missed driving the Jeep every day) and now I end up driving the YJ about 50% of the time. I am a contractor in Minnesota with little mechanical apptitude, however I am looking to improve the look and perfomance of the YJ, and actully am pretty exited about the project. Problem is the more I have looked at the options being offered, the more confused I get. Hoping gain insight and guidance from the all of the intellegent people here. The YJ is totally stock at this time with about 85000.
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Name is jason, live in tampa bay florida (st.pete) currently working over seas, in Asscrackistan, purchased my 7th jeep after my first trip over here. its 1995 4BANGER!!! had 115 miles when i got it and i dont think a screw was ever turned on it. (nice) since ive got it and been member of this site (tons of help!) i have done trottle body conversion , all aluminum racing radiotor from summit, electric fan from auto zone, 3 inch body lift from summit racing, new radio and speakers from best buy ( with extended warr-used twice already from radio getting wet , thanks best buy) #19 fuel injectors from junkyard out of some ford POS, light bar and lights form 4wd, nice top and door carrier from 4wd, side view mirror relocaters, future plans are to install my new warn M8000 wench, 3.5 black diamond suspension lift w/steer stabilizor, new front bumper, dual battery kit, alternator upgrade, new seats, or nice covers, rhino line interior, new spyder tube fenders, paint , and whatever else breaks along the way , thanks for this site and are the great jeeps out there, keep waving :wave:, and have a great holiday season!!!!
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:wall: I dunno why I had to re-register, but I'm here now. Again. Coolio.
My name is Robert (Rob), live in Reno, NV (no, I haven't been to the Rubicon :brick:), I own a 2000 TJ SE that I bought new with 10 miles on it. I haven't done anything 'extreme' with it so far, but I've done a bunch. It rides on 31's in the summer and 235 studs in the winter. One of these days, I'll post everything I've done to it from radio (didn't come with one) to MOPAR cam.
Later
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According to forum rule let me introduce myself ;)
Dmitry V. Lex
Moscow Russia
White Jeep Wrangler SE YJ' 93 2.5
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Hi all,
Ryan here from Boston MA. Currently in the market for a 97-02 TJ, 4.0 etc..
Life story? I'm 16, spent the last summer between my sophomore and junior year of high school riding a tandem bike across America with my dad.. We did it for fun, but i piggybacked fundraising for Children's Hospital Juvenile Cancer research&development. Ended up riding 3,000 miles over a period of 45 days, and raising $5,500.
I'm self-employed, and have had my own mobile DJ company for 8 years. I have a few guys that i contract out, with any event from weddings, sweet 16s, HS reunions, etc. Got every tune from Glenn Miller to Eminem, 50k song library, multiple sound systems and intelligent lighting setups, cool stuff. Also own an Event Management company that does planning and executing of private events.
I try to live life to the fullest, and push the limits to make the ride worthwhile.
I've wanted a jeep forever (along with a 65 mustang!), and I figured i'd get one before the summer rolls around.
So that's why i'm here. This and PinStack.com *best BlackBerry forum on the web!* are my only foruming, so I hope this is as entertaining and helpful!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Ryan
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what about blackberryforums.com?? I've always enjoyed going there...(although I'm switching to the iPhone now that my wife has one...somehow I will make it work....)
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Howdy folks! I'm 22 and fresh out of collage (Clemson :dance:). I've been married 1.5 years. My first "car" was an 88' Bronco (Fullsize). I loved it! About three summers ago I got the electric t-case (why make electric t-cases? :brick:) stuck in low 4x4 and gas prices spiked. My dad convinced me to sell it and get a 2x4 F150. I'd been having dirt withdrawals ever since (my wife has a XJ, but that is her Jeep and I can't wheel with it). A few months ago the F150 got stolen and even though I got it back, I used it as an excuse to get a 4x4. I traded it for a 95' YJ Rio Grande 2.5L. I love it! I had to get an automatic because I'm too big for stick shift jeeps. It is weak as a kitten on the road, but off road it has spunk. I want to fix it up and make a beast out of it, but I don't want to get rid of the 2.5 or loose too much gas mileage. So I'll be looking at electric fans, exhaust, intakes and the like. I currently live in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and would love to learn about any local trails, 4x4 shops, and clubs. I like mild ruts, rocks, clay, and trail riding. I'm from the mountains and am just now getting used to sand.
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Hello all, I've been reading the forums here for a few months. Since I bought a '97 TJ. 2.5, 5-spd. 31 BFG all terrains. Love it!!!! My kids love it!!!
Thanks to all who post here for all the info, VERY helpful!!
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what about blackberryforums.com?? I've always enjoyed going there...(although I'm switching to the iPhone now that my wife has one...somehow I will make it work....)
blackberryforums is good.. I'm just a bigger fan on PinStack
goodluck with the iPhone.. I like them, but they don't do it for me.
No MMS, poor data speeds (even though both the BBerry and iPhone are on EDGE)
best of luck to you!
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my name ia adan and im 22years old and i have my yj for 4 years now, live in socal and always honk, so if you see a white jeep honk back,
its a 2.5 on 31s black rims, mostly in the slow lane because il get there when i want to.
oh yeah i smoke the inline 6 guys in the sand / see you guys out there.
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hello everyone, my name is bobby and i live on cape cod. i got an '01 TJ in the spring of '06 mainly for use on sandy neck, a drive on beach near my house. in early '07 i got addicted to wheelin and since then i go as often as possible. im a member of south shore wheelers and ocean state jeepsters, 2 fairly young clubs up here. my jeep is now sitting on a 3" home made lift with 33" tires but hopefully its going up to a 5.5" lift this summer
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hello all, my name is Ben. im just finishing up my 4 years in the air force and will be Moving to Billings Mt in feb. i have a 2005 TJ with a rough country lift, 33" procomps, magnaflow exhaust and a long list of other toys, hope to meet some of you soon, see you on the trail.
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I am a new member and wanted to introduce myself. I just purchased my forth jeep which is a 98 tj se. Offroading has been one of my hobby for 15 years, anything outdoors really. Considering I'm a big horsepower nut, I am surprised I went the 4banger route - the price of fuel dictated it though. Does selling a rubicon to buy a four cylinder sound reasonable????
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Welcome
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I'm Steve from VA, and I just bought my first Jeep a few months ago. It's a '95 YJ with a 2.5, AX5, and 4.10 axle ratios. It was pretty much stock when I bought it except for the 31x10.5x15 BFG ATs. The tires lightly rub on the flares when going over uneven terrain (Honey, I NEED a lift kit). It has considerably less power than my 345 HP 1500 Hemi Ram 4x4, but is a lot more agile in the rough stuff. Being an old school hot rodder (Ford 390's mostly), I immediately started trying to get more power and torque. The exhaust system was leaking in several places (Honey, I bought this Banks Header and Cat back so it can pass inspection OK?) and I found a new OEM 4 liter throttle body ($45) and a power spacer ($29) on E-bay (Honey, I got REALLY good deal on these Jeep parts). I removed the intake during the install and did some grinding to improve flow. The 4 liter throttle body did seem to pep up the 4 a bit, but I still decellerate going up hills in 5th. I have an AEM CAI on the way (Honey, it improves the gas mileage$$$), but I am convince that the only way economical way to really have power and oversize tires on this buggy is to regear (maybe 4.56 if I install lockers someday). Next I plan to work on getting more articulation, add power steering, and lose the tire rub. I have lots to learn, and this seems like a good place to swap ideas.
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Try this next time:
"Honey, what new part?? That thing's been on there for years."
or
"That was on there when I bought the thing." also works pretty well. :beers:
Edit: .....and where in VA??? I'm in Lynchburg a couple of times a year to visit the wife's family.
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Mark,
Thanks for the advice on handling the spousal unit. She thinks the Jeep is "cute" and wants to ride on the Beach. I want to lift, flex, and bog. We're in Suffolk, but most of my Jeepin' buddies go up to the mountains for crawlin'. OBTW, I like the beer drinkin' smileys.
VA_YJ
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Hi my name is gerald and i live in austria-europe :brick:
i have a 97 tj 2.5l with
2.5" ome lift
belly up kit
285/75-16 mt/r
9500 mile marker
4.88 gears
arb front & rear
and much more stuff :naughty:
(http://up.picr.de/759060.jpg)
i visit the us 2 times a year because iam a big fan of america :biggrin:
the places where i go are west palm beach fl and smyrna tn.
iam 34 years old and have with my wife 3 wonderful boys
greetings from europe
gerald
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Hi, I'm axl, also from good old Austria (NO Kangaroos here! ;-)) wuze has advised me of that wonderful place
My rig is a 95 YJ, of course the 4banger
5" ProCrap CSC
33/10,5/15 (will be replaced by some 35" soon)
Airlockers front and rear.
4.88
Alloy 30 Spline rear
Warn 8247
some other nice toys ...
Planned :
AW4 swap (think I gotta contact oldjeep), 1" Body+Motorlift, Bellyup
(http://www.4x4wernberg.at/album_pic.php?pic_id=2893)
Yes, It's PINK! dunno if this was an option in the states, too but over here it was a special edition (Africa, available in that pink, black and MINT!!! afaik)
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Welcome! Nice to see more foreign members here. I'm always interested in seeing Jeeps from around the world. :thumb:
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Hi,
I´m Alex from Salzburg / Austria :wave:
my Rig is a 2003 2.5 4banger TJ with several mods
2" K+S SuperFlex Suspension
1" Bodylift
1" Motorlift
Belly up
Ratio 4.88
rear ARB-Airlocker 30 Spline with K+S Full Floater Axle Kit - and soon Teraflex Brake conversion
front ARB-Airlocker 30 Spline with Alloy Axle Kit and CTM and Axle Seals and Diff-skids
K+S Front Bumper
Warn 8274 with double-motor-conversion - also like most of the mod´s by K+S
Eku-Sport-Seats
K+S Full cage
Currie Rockrails, Tankskid ...
LED-Taillights
255x85/16 BFG MT´s for street use
34x9.5-16 Super Swamper TSL on 16" Dotz Dakar & Staun inside Beadlocks for offroad
and lot´s of modifications - to much to list :naughty:
... and (hope so) a supercharger soon :naughty:
(http://up.picr.de/760952.jpg)
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I think your license plate number is safe on this site.... :roflol:
Welcome to the Austrian contingent...
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I think your license plate number is safe on this site.... :roflol:
:roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol:
:wave:
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I think your license plate number is safe on this site.... :roflol:
Welcome to the Austrian contingent...
Ha!
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Just out of curiosity, what is the deal with the license plate? What is it that can happen if someone sees it? I mean, it is not like it is secret or anything... I mean, the thing is hanging outside your car on crouded roads every day.
So what is it that can happen if you post your license plate ?
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sorry was the only pic I found that time which was uploaded :smokes:
well here it´s sometimes better not everyone knows your License Number or where you from :smokes:
:popcorn:
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we dont have places like you in the states :'(
most of our wheeling is illegial :naughty:
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hi
my name is joe, and i'm also from austria ;)
i own a 99 flame red tj (4banger of course) with a litte mods
2" k&s suspension lift
1" Bodylift
1" Motorlift
k&s front diff skidplate
k&s rear diff skidplate
k&s steering box skidplate
asp rock sliders
custom made control arm skidplates
lock right locker in the rear axle
alloy axle seals
alloy x-joint
cb radio
warn 8000 winch
some chrome and stainless steel parts from 4wp
air intake system from the 4l
31x10,5x15 good year wrangler mt/r on orig.7j15 alu. rims
(http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/359611.jpg)
(http://up.picr.de/762361.jpg)
and i did the rubicon trail in 2004 :clap: :nod:
(http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/674249.jpg)
(http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/674250.jpg)
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So I take it you all know each other? It's like a tourist bus let out at our front door. :lol:
Joe, did you do the actual Jeep Jamboree or was it the Foreign Dealer's run that's a week before the Jamboree. I see you ran into Mark Smith too.
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i think it was the foreign dealer's run (it was from july 29 to 2nd of august)
it was a competition from europe ;)
the best ones won the trip :biggrin:
it was a great time there in ca.
i wish i could come back sometime :biggrin:
then my bad english soon would be much better ;)
yes i know the other austrian jeepers :biggrin:
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thats where we became the rubicons at our hotel in lake tahoe
(http://up.picr.de/762485.jpg)
i also had a "high center" :eek:
(http://up.picr.de/762491.jpg)
although we did the most bypasses :brick:
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So I take it you all know each other? It's like a tourist bus let out at our front door. :lol:
we are all member of the austrian www.jeepforum.at :biggrin:
and good friends, i hope ;)
:wave:
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Hi my name is Nick and I live in southwest Washington state. I inherited my uncles jeep, it's a black 1992 yj 2.5l with only 121k miles. It came from Arizona and its completely rust free. It is stock except for the 31's that rub a little bit. It won't be my daily so I plan to lift it, lock it, and wheel the hell out of it when summer comes around. I hope to learn a lot more about jeep mods here. I will have pics later.
These are the mods I'm thinking about.
Suspension lift 4" or more
At least 33" tires
Rear Locker and Regear
Find an oem hard top
Get a winch for the front
Mount some spot lights
4.0 TB mod
Upgrade Ignition system
Maybe a Header
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hello everyone, I am josh. I live in laramie wyoming, I recently just moved back to this area after getting out of the army. I got my jeep about 2 1/2 years ago, but how things have worked out for me have only used it for maybe a year. Its a 04 tj se the mods that I have done is a lockright locker in the rear, 4" rough country X lift, winch, nerf bars, 31x10.5 tires, cold air intake and thats all for right now. In the garage I have 33x12.5 pitbull growler tires, 4.88 gears, 31 spline shafts for the d35. I stuck right now on what to do to it. I want to regear it but have never done it before, defently want to get rid of the lockright, but not sure what to replace it with. Welll I hope to get some advice and give some.
Thanks Josh
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Hello everyone. I'm Frank from Erie, PA.
I have a stock '99 2dr 2.5l 5 speed 4x4 xj.
New to the xj crowd but this isn't my first jeep. I traded a semi built (was built good at one time) '98 5.2 zj limited, for my little xj.
Do't know much about 4 banger's, hoping to learn a lot from you guys.
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It's been awhile since I been back on this board. My username was YellowJeep39157 when this Club was on Yahoo...
Here is my Some what Updated Specs:
Engine:
SuperCharger 2.5L Mighty 4-Banger
Suspension:
Rubicon Express Triangluated Long Arm Suspension
4.5" Rubicon Express Lift Springs
Rubicon Express Twin Tube Shocks
Driveline/Steering:
30RH Auto Tranny
NP231 Transfer case with Omix-Ada Slip Yoke Eliminator Kit
Jackson Powertrain Rear HD CV Driveshaft
Front axle: HP D30 w/ 5-760 U-Joints, ARB & Yukon 4.88 R/P
Rear axle: Rubi D44 with ARB, Yukon 4.88 R/P & RE 3-Link Truss
JCR 1-Ton High Steer Steering System
4, 37x12.5xR15 GoodYear MTR's
Eagle Alloy 187 Rims
Armor:
Kilby Gas Tank Skid
Kilby Steering Box Skid
A2Z HD Winch Plate
A2Z HD Rocker Guards
Rubicon Express 3-Piece Skid Plate
Custom Front Stinger
Poison Spyder Customs Rear Stinger/Tire Carrier
Poison Spyder Customs Cusher Corners with Flares
Poison Spyder Customs Tube Fenders with Flares
RockCrusher D44 Diff Cover
RockCrusher D30 Diff Cover
Electrical and Other:
Warn XD9000i Winch with 100' of Viking Trail Line Synthetic Winch Rope
Offroad Overstock Aluminum Hawse Fairlead
Cobra CB Radio 75 WX ST All-in-handset
Sony CD player (detachable face)
Sony 6.5" Speakers in Rear
Cerwin Vega 5" Component in the Dash
LED Tail Lights
LED Front Turn Signals
H4 Headlight Upgrade
Yellow-Top Optima Batteries
Other:
Herculine Grill and Hood Lip
Herculined Interior
Bestop Safari Bikini
Bestop Tonneau
Spare Tie Rod
Spare Front Axle Shafts
Spare Tire and Rim
Coming one day:
Hood Hoop with Support
Custom Cage
Frame Tie In
Seat Tie In
Atlas 4 Speed
"In Cab" Winch Controller
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Welcome back....and thanks again for recommending those LED's over a year ago....your rig and mine will be very similar one day...hopefully in about 6 weeks!! :dance: :dance:
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welcome back... i remember that last pic... amazing jeep.
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Welcome back....and thanks again for recommending those LED's over a year ago....your rig and mine will be very similar one day...hopefully in about 6 weeks!! :dance: :dance:
How does ur Rig look now? I guess I should Hang out oOver here More Often...:D
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Still basically looks like this...nothing much done in the past year....
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...but on the list for some point over the next 8 weeks (depending on when stuff shows up):
Full Traction 4" Long arm
Full Traction Exhaust
Full Traction engine skid
Full Traction M-Force Shocks
TeraFlex S/T Sway Bar Systems
PS Crusher Corners
JB Conversions SYE
1310 CV driveshaft
Stage 2 TJ Sliders
3/16 lower rocker plates to match corners
ARB Compressor Kit w/switches and wiring
Steering links and parts
Hunsaker seats w/sliders
Bracket kit for front axle
Bracket kit for rear axle
Dana 60 highsteer arm kit w/hardware
Ford E350 master cylinder, fittings
Speedo Gear
of course...throw the front and rear HP D60's under all of that...
Install mounts rear axle
Install mounts front axle
Install highsteer & steering
Install long arm, shocks, sway bar
Install SYE
Install sliders
Install compressor, wire, plumb ARB's
3" flare on PSC crusher corners, cut wheel openings
Flat fenders with 3" flare
Sport cage with front tie-ins, rear tube work
Install seats, mod stock seat brackets
Prep, prime, paint; cage, axles, corners, fenders, sliders
Install larger master cylinder for larger D60 brakes
Bleed brakes
whew....... :nod:
and sitting on these...
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How would it be similar? U beat me on Axles...:(
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How would it be similar? U beat me on Axles...:(
I'm a one-upper.... :guns:
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I'm a one-upper.... :guns:
But I would rather have a 1350 Flange DS
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Hi ~ My name is Scott, I'm 56, live in Bremerton, Wa. For some strange reason I just bought an '86 Comanche. It is bone stock, has the 2.5L four banger, five speed and is two wheel drive. I found this sight while looking for information on pumping a little life in to the engine. Thanks for asking me in the door.
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Hi ~ My name is Scott, I'm 56, live in Bremerton, Wa. For some strange reason I just bought an '86 Comanche. It is bone stock, has the 2.5L four banger, five speed and is two wheel drive. I found this sight while looking for information on pumping a little life in to the engine. Thanks for asking me in the door.
Sweet...is this our first Comanche??
Convert that baby to 4WD.
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I understand that the conversion to four wheel drive is pretty easy, but I've never been an off-roader. My other rides include a 1968 Chevy stepside mod-rod, a 1999 Honda Shadow ACE Tourer and a 1998 Minnie Winnie - all meant for long rides on smooth pavement. I wasn't looking for a Comanche (or a Jeep) when this one fell in my lap. It was too solid to pass up as an everyday driver. I understand that Cherokee parts bolt on (at least the front clip). So far I've rebuilt the brakes, replaced the clutch and slave cylinder, a new water pump and alternator. I also blasted six months worth of moss and mildew off the truck. I'd like bucket seats and am hoping to learn that Cherokee buckets will bolt in.
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Hey names Dennis and I just bought a 1997 wrangler tj from my brother. Pretty much stock but I am looking for any hints or ideas that aren't going to kill my wallet too bad.
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Hello from Nova Scotia CANADA. Name is Jim. I have recently purchased a 1994 YJ 4Banger. Plans are for SOA, 2.5 Springs. 8.8 rear.full cage, seats 4point harness, tube flairs, track bar, 15x8 rockrawler wheels, 35 BFGs, body armour. I am no stranger to 4wheeling we raced a 1973 and 1979 Chev in local Offroad series in Atlantic Canada. I am fortunate to have the resourses and ability to build alot of the parts that I need. Also a very good wife. (which is a great plus). This forum looks like it's going to be a lot of fun a wealth of info. Thanks for having me.
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Hey everyone.. Im Bill, from Colorado... Ive got a 99 TJ, thats run by 4 angry squirrls..haha... its got a 4L TB on it, 2 inch BB, um,. 31s on 15 inch rock crusher rims....ya... thats me.!
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Whats going on fella's? New jeep owner here. 28 year old car nut who has been moddings lt1/ls1 f-bodys for the last ten years and I am getting out of the fast car thing for a while as it can get you in some serious trouble( Until I aquire a new Z28 in 2011). I have wanted a jeep wrangler for a long long time but didnt want to pay 10k for one. Well I aquired a 2000 wrangler with 102,000 miles on it for 4,000$ and it is in realy nice dondition. Its a little 4 banger and I am already planning on a 5.3 swap years from now when the little 4 surrenders wich from what I understand may be a long time.
I am adjusting to driving something short of 500 HP and I have to say I am already quite fond of the ?Jeep.
Having owned an LS1 car you come expect some unrealistic things from boltons. My LS1 car was a full 3700 pd race weight bone stock and ran a 12.8@110 on street tires with nothing more then a catback and a handheld tuner.
Not that I am expecting this kind of bolt on success from any other platform but I am curious as to what kind of bolt ons this little 4cyl likes. There isnt much on here about it. With that beings said here are a few questions that are not speciically answered in any threads I have uncovered so far.
Is there a header for a 2000 4cyl?
Does the header net any power?
is there a cai? does it net power?
How much can fuel mileage be improved with light bolt ons?
I am not trying to build a drag truck with the 4 cyl but I would like to get the most out of the litle engine that could.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I know that when it comes to quick knowledge you cannot beat forums with enthusiasts constantly visiting and having already learned most of this thrue trial and error.
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Hey, I'm Random... I'll leave my name at that until I'm no longer a minor (6 months to go).
Parents bought a 1986 kitten-chopping (that sound out the back, haha) 4-banger XJ last year after I totaled the Dakota (not my fault, FYI), and I've slowly adopted it as MY jeep, and have been doing all the upkeep and upgrades, so far nothing great yet, but I'm liking it's simplicity and happiness as a first vehicle!
To the guy above me, there is a header, there is a supercharger, there are tons of upgrades for these little engines, but none of which I can buy!
BTW, anyone got a good MAP sensor? I don't like running without it hooked to my vacuum system, the idle went back to normal, but it scares me!
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Hello all. I'm new to the Jeep family. Picked up a 1987 YJ about 2 weeks ago. The exterior is mint on this thing, new paint, rims, tires, lift, but the power train needs some work. Everything is original from what I can tell. 4 banger, tranny, and TC. I actually prefer the 4 banger, and I hope to gain some expertise from some knowledgable folks on here.
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Hi everyone my name is Andrew from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. I bought my first 4 by 4 last summer which was a 94 Jeep YJ 2.5L. When I bought it the engine was blown so I put a rebuilt engine in it. Since the engine was blown I got a pretty good deal of 2500C with lots of extras like a warn M8000 winch, light bar, side steps, bumper loops, bush bar. Other than putting an engine in it I also replaced some brake parts, new shocks, aluminum checkerplate and finished everything off with a custom paint job. I recently bought an air intake, 63mm throttle body and a performance chip that should give me atleast 30HP. I have not done much offroading yet because its not lifted up but this summer I plan to put a lift kit on it and some bigger tires. Anyways I am just a beginner in the 4 by 4 world and thought that this site could give me some more knowledge and wisdom.
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just found this site...i have a 98 wrangler with 4 in lift 33's and 4 banger has wider flares and so on
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hi guys and gals, im not what youd say new here, but i cant remember ever intro myself. my name is bobby and i live in thomasville, nc. ive got a 97 tj se, 4 inch sj lift, 35 inch mickeys, custom bumpers and racks, lights, custom audio system, 4.0 tb and spacer, intake, and getting ready to load 4.88s. had to sell my winch, so looking for another at reasonable cost. no lockers as of yet. ive my rig about 4 years and woud not trade, sell for the world (my first). so anyways, hello and talk you yall later!! 0llll0
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:doggy: Live in Alabama with a 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4 banger, cold air-intake, #" lift, 1" body, 33" Mickey Thomspons, WInch, Softtop, Thrttle spacer, Ipod dock, Burgandy in color. A/C and Softop. Thanks :ghey:
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Hi Folks,
My name is Paul Roz and I live in central Maryland. I'd been lusting after a Jeep since I was a teenager (now a LONG time ago), and finally got a '90 YJ last August.
Project 1: Replace all of the rusted out and worn out bits, and get it on the road. Done.
Project 2: Replace the AX-5 with a TH700R4. This is coming along pretty well. I bought a 700R4 from an '88 Camaro with the 60 degree V-6. This uses the same bellhousing as the 2.5 AMC engine. Novak Adaptors is making a flexplate for me to bolt the 700R4 torque converter to the Jeep's crankshaft. I'll need a transfer case adaptor and some driveshaft mods, but these are straightforward. I'm using the TCI Constant Pressure valve body, so that I won't burn up the trans if I don't get the Throttle Valve cable adjusted just right.
Using this transmission allows me to upgrade at a later date to the GM 3.4L V-6 crate motor, which weighs about the same as the 2.5 AMC, but is considerably more powerful.
Project 3: (And here's where I need some help) Converting my TBI motor to MPFI. I have a '94 2.5 engine with the wiring harness and the ECM. The engine, although low mileage, needs to be rebuilt. The kid that I got it from stored outside under a tarp for a few months, without plugging the exhaust. Stuck city. I got it loose, but want to go thru it before installing it.
So in the meantime I'd like to put the induction system on my old engine. I'm wondering what mods need to made to the engine. Where is the Crank Position Sensor mounted and what triggers it? Things like that...
Project 4: 4.88 gears so that I can use the 30% overdrive on the 700R4. With the stock 4.10 gears I'll be in 3rd gear most of the time. I'm using a manual lock-up switch, so I can lock it up in 3rd gear, but that's just a stop-gap measure.
(Speaking of changing gears: has anybody out there ever made a case stretcher? I hate to spend that much money for something that looks so simple...)
Any rate, I appreciate any info that y'all can give me. I've learned loads already by reading thru the previous posts. I'll let you know how the tranny swap works out.
- Paul Roz....
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hi guys im new to this jeep forum. i am 20 yrs old, live just outside of indianapolis, IN, gettin ready to get married in june and have a 94 yj that was purchased last year. mods so far: 4 inch lift kit rough county and high flow intake. i would like to rhino line the interior and outside of the jeep, get the avenger supercharger and get the flex a lite wr475 and i dunno from there maybe put 4.56 gears in the ol dana 35. sorry in advance for some stupid questions. take care and feel free to say hi any time.
Jason
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Hi Guys... My name is Reymond. I'm live in Oregon and have a 98 TJ. Some mods are Air Raid cold air intake, Jet Performance chip stage 2, Air raid TB spacer, and some sort of exhaust from previous owner. I sit on 32's and have a rubicon express 2.25 budget boost. I'm kinda a rook to more advanced mods so sorry in advance for the "stupid questions"
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Welcome! Where in Oregon are you?
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Hi there.
I'm a US Army combat vet, living in the nice and rainy Northwest. I reside in Vancouver, WA.
My rig is a 1992 YJ with a.....you guessed it 2.5!
My greatest mod so far is the replacement skin for my top and 1/2 doors to replace the full soft doors!
I plan on doing an SYE someday.
I have some sort of lift...not sure what or how tall, but I'm pretty sure it is from Les Schwab since the wheels and tires are.
I've got Currie boomerangs, TJ spare carrier/3rd brake light, Brown Dog extreme kit (awesome!), crappy tube bumpers and nerf bars, front and rear are locked, posi-lok up front, and a super 35 in the back.
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Welcome...looks sunnier there than here. Nice clean rig! :wave:
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Hey guys, new to this website but excited to be here :smile:
Duff
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Hey Kids,
I guess its my turn to introduce myself. I am only in my twenties and have been off-roading since I was 16. My first vehicle was a bronco that my friends and I lovingly called "the ice cream truck", as I lived in southern AZ and had no AC, that I paid 400 bucks cash for and drove into the ground on more than one occassion. I moved to UT and got an economical car that I have had for less than one year, and I want to rip the hair outta my head. I have decided to get a 4 cyl jeep and start rough housing again. I am still looking for my rig as I have only decided just recently to make the switch back from fuel efficient sissy to master of runnin crap over again. Any help with questions I have would be greatly appreciated. Try and be patient, as I know nothing of jeeps but am ready to learn.
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Hey Ya'll
I've got a 95 YJ 2.5w/5spd.; 4" lift,K&N,; 30X10.5 & 33X12.5. Crawl inthe San Juan Triangle,Ark., Mo., and Tx. I hate Mud, give me some rocks and clear water streams and I'm good to go. Love it when I hear my wife say Don't get to close to the edge, and watch out for that rock. Kids are grown so Daddy and Mom go play.
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Hello,
I am the proud owner of a 87 yj in the process of being restored. It has the AMC 2.5l and runs great, I have done a few mod's, rebuilt the engine, transmission, got a custom paint job "Copper Mandrin Orange" New tires, New carpet, ect.... I am glad I found a group that is also in the same 4 Banger boat! Hey i love mine!
Ed
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Welcome! I like the color of your YJ.
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:guns: HI all!!! My name is Clinton. My Fiance and I live in south east AZ. My Intrest in JP'n was sparked by my uncle and his Scrambler wheelin the creeks and cruisin 10 or 15 miles to the next town, doorless just to get a soda, when i was a young'n. I bought my first jeep near the end of last year. I had been looking into new rigs but was discouraged by the thought of spending 25 to 30k on a ride with warranties that would quickly be voided as i build. BIG John fount a black '88 yj on 31x12.5's and eagle aloys, 4 squirrls and a 5 speed. 8) The grey soft top has seen better days but the aluminum treadplate lowers shine. in the few short months since, it has taken Janessa and myself to some of the local natural and manmade wonders. A tune-up, USB deck 400watt alpine mono amp TMA 12, and sony replacements in the soundbar and dash, a new slave cylender, and custom Spectre intake tube and filter have kept us motor'n
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Hey everyone I'm Dirk. I'm 19 and a college student at Western Michigan University. I bought my first Jeep, a 1990 YJ. It was a 2.5L and I am currently restoring it. I'm going to need all the help I can get! I'm pretty excited to be part of the elite group of vehicle owners that are Jeepers!
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Welcome, you have come to the right place!
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Hi everyone I'm new to the forum, and just bought my second jeep. It's a :beers: :beers: 95 yj in need of some love so that's what I'm doing right now. Repairing all the abuse it's been through before I got a hold of it. This weekend I'm putting poison spyder full rear corners on it to hide the damage done to the driver side rear. Hopefully I will have it nicely built by the end of the year. I just need to figure out how to squeeze more power out of the lil 4banger..
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Hi everyone. My name is John and I live in central Indiana. I just joined 4banger and am glad to be here. I thought I may learn a few things and be able to help some also. I have owned three Jeeps, a XJ, ZJ and now a TJ that I have had for five years. I have many modifications to the TJ and many more to do (its a Jeep thing you would understand) LOL. It is a 1997 Wrangler SE 2.5 with automatic transmission. Here is a list of mods done so far. A pro comp stage 2, 4" suspension lift, 15x8 1069 xtreme alloy wheels, 33x12.50 pro comp Xterrain tires, a new radiator, 180 degree stainless steel thermostat, flex-a-lite electric fan, poweraid throttle body spacer, AEM brute force cold air intake, Jet powertech stage 2 performance chip ( requires premium gas ) rebuilt automatic transmission. I have done all the mods myself but the tranny and the lift. The jeep runs great, and will hold its own next to a 4.0 and it has not been regeared yet. Anyway glad to be here. Thanks
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Welcome guys! :thumb:
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Time to introduce myself. I have owned 4 jeeps. My first a 79 cj-5 304v-8 3 spd, 62 Willy's cj-5 f-134 3spd with factory pto winch, 86 cj-7 4.2l 5 spd, 99 Wrangler 2.5l 5 speed. I have never lifted a jeep and prefer to run the largest tire that will fit stock. Most of my offroading is done on our farm property or on my lease property. With 31's I just have to pick my lines better and stay out of the deep stuff. I personially consider the 2.5 almost a wonder motor. My Wrangler has better power at 60 than my cj-7 did. My last tank of gas was 18.8mpg driving only to and from work 11.3 miles one way. My mods are Rusty's Cold air and throttle body spacer (1mpg increase). Bored out throttle body. Did this one myself. That is the advantages of being a shop teacher. I only opened it up to 56mm. I didn't want to chance damage it. My boring bar was rather large and almost came into contact with the butterfly anyway. Just completed on Friday. I have not ran a full tank through it yet. I also have had my students make me custom front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 square tubing. Front is plain and rear has a welded in reciever hitch. Well that pretty much my life story.
Ryan
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wow you must run a much better shop than my shop teacher does.... all his vehicles end up windowless and destroyed if they enter the shop... anyways welcome to the forum.
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Hello all.
I'm Matt, the proud owner of a beat up, rough running 99 TJ with the "little engine that could." I recently became a father and purchased a 06 Liberty to carry my little girl around in. This has given me the chance to work on getting my TJ fixed up and I found these forums while looking for some information. I look forward to learning alot about my four banger and hopefully sharing with you all the progress I make in getting her back to her old form.
MattB
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whats up yall? im matt currently living in Clarksville, tn im in the army but when im not working im tearing it up in the jeep
my jeep is pretty much stock right now other than the 31/10.50/R15 mud terrain tires but its fun
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Welcome bud! :thumb:
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what it is???
im travis and ima senior in high school and im a jeep nut, got me a 98 TJ 4 banger, 5 speed...with all differnt kinds of mods...
heres my build up "video" which kinda covers my build, right now shes sittin on 33 X 12.50s with a 4'' rough country X-series lift with an 8.8 rear and aussie locked 30
http://www.youtube.com/v/TrjPZ-WbPPE
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Hi people my name is eric any i have a manual 1985 4cyl jeep cherroke. i joined because the darn thing wont start it starts up fine after half a can of staring fluid. oh well hi to all and i am planning to stay ;)
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Welcome! I'm sure somebody here can help ya fix it :thumb:
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Hello all ! I am from the mountains of VA. near the N.C. & TN. border . My first vehicle in 1998 was a 69 Jeep CJ5 with the 258 6 cyl . I loved that thing but sold it when I got married & bought a car you know how it goes !!! I bought my next Jeep about a year ago a 95 YJ with the 2.5 ! I ve done some mods on it add a leafs got me 1 1/2 inch lift & shackles got me another 1 1\1 inch enough room to fit my new 32 x 11.50 Mud Kings also addec front & rear tube bumpers and side tube steps and a set of xenon fender flares and a 8000 lb. mile marker winch & a set of kc off rd lights . I ficked up a fo mo co electric fan last week & when the weather warms up Im gonna swap it out . Im gonna put om a 4.0 tb * tb spaser & rockit or similar air intake! I really enjoy this sight & am picking up a lot of great info & just enjoying my jeep ! By the way I am ADDICTED to spring turkey hunting thus the handle YEPL YOU I ** YELPU1 " Callem Close And Shoot Straight "
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Welcome! You should put up some pictures of your Jeep.
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New to this forum, but been Jeepin' for about 6 years. I've been a member of Lonestar Jeep Club for about 5 years. My 2001 TJ has just gotten some new shoes. I got to try them out this last weekend and they are awesome! I highly recommend IROK'S. Well, gotta go, I'm kinda into this Dallas Stars game, so Later all.
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My buddy just go some 37" iroks on his TJ, they seem nice. Soft as heck too
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Hi! My name is Clem. I have a 95 YJ. The only goal in its build up has been to keep the four cylinder. I have done axle swaps and am in the middle of a drive train swap. I am going with the NP-435/dana 20 to compliment the dana 44 and ford 9 inch axles that are under it.
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Hi! My name is Clem. I have a 95 YJ. The only goal in its build up has been to keep the four cylinder. I have done axle swaps and am in the middle of a drive train swap. I am going with the NP-435/dana 20 to compliment the dana 44 and ford 9 inch axles that are under it.
Nice! You should post some pictures of it, I'm still tring to decide on what I want to run under mine...
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Let's get started, I've been stomping the back roads and trails of Arizona most all my life, had Chevy, Ford, and jeeps. I drive a '87 YJ that I've been building for around a year and a half now. 4" lift, 31" mud terrains, soft top, soft doors, working on the lockers. I should be finished with a fresh rebuild 2.5 this weekend. Wore the original engine out on the 4x4 trip up through telegraph canyon. I've got plans to fab. air intake or snorkle for it and electric fan. Then the lockers, it should be complete by then. As soon as I figure how to put a picture on this site I will ( not computer savy). This is a great site for information and maybe get together in AZ for wheeling.
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Let's get started, I've been stomping the back roads and trails of Arizona most all my life, had Chevy, Ford, and jeeps. I drive a '87 YJ that I've been building for around a year and a half now. 4" lift, 31" mud terrains, soft top, soft doors, working on the lockers. I should be finished with a fresh rebuild 2.5 this weekend. Wore the original engine out on the 4x4 trip up through telegraph canyon. I've got plans to fab. air intake or snorkle for it and electric fan. Then the lockers, it should be complete by then. As soon as I figure how to put a picture on this site I will ( not computer savy). This is a great site for information and maybe get together in AZ for wheeling.
which telegraph canyon is that? would this also be the same as telegraph pass? maybe you live in/near Yuma then?
I will stalk you!
just kidding, welcome here! This place has tons of info, and I'm sure you'll love it too!
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Hey everybody. I'm a member of a couple of Jeep forums but figured I'd join here to talk about our BIG little 4 cylinders. I have 150k on my 95 YJ and it purrs like a kitten. I keep up on ALL the fluids in my Heep as well as do All the wrenching. Looking forward to talking with you all. See you around the boards. Doc
ps. Don't forget to wave... :smokes:
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Welcome guys!
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Hey everybody. I'm a member of a couple of Jeep forums but figured I'd join here to talk about our BIG little 4 cylinders. I have 150k on my 95 YJ and it purrs like a kitten. I keep up on ALL the fluids in my Heep as well as do All the wrenching. Looking forward to talking with you all. See you around the boards. Doc
ps. Don't forget to wave... :smokes:
Your "Heep" looks just like my "Cotton", lol! Welcome! :nod:
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Hi all, I don't have a Jeep YET, but joined because Iwannajeep! I'm looking a several I am interested in and hope that you expert Jeep people can give me some advice on buying one.
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Your "Heep" looks just like my "Cotton", lol! Welcome! :nod:
Yeah, spice on white...who'd a thunk it?? Thanks for the welcome.
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Guess I should introduce myself...
I'm Roadkill and I have a 98 TJ "2.5"... I'm running a 2" RE BB and 31's
Well enough talk... Time for pics!!!
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Welcome! Nice lookin Jeep!
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Hello,
This will effectively be my third post: I apologize for not introducing myself prior to my first post.
Im 27years and just purchased my first Wrangler, but always wanted one. I enjoy bodybuilding, fiance (very Hot wife to be), drag racing, hunting, camping, trails(both on foot and with the Jeep), and I also love 1911 handguns.
I graduated college two years ago and been working at Cisco Systems.
I plan on eventually going back to school for something else sitting all day is not for me. Therfore, I am always working on my 01 Cobra, and now my 97 Jeep Wrangler. Definitely my Jeep is the opposite of what my Cobra is. Its slow, lifted, and bumpy: I enjoy it more thought. My Cobra has a spec 3 cluth and man is tough on my foot.
I choose the Jeep 97TJ SE due to a good deal and wanting something for outdoor activities. I think this rig is a keeper as it is fun to drive and can do and go anywhere.
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Welcome....and you are not allowed to say you have a hot fiance without posting pics.... :whistle:
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Hey,
I am 36 years old and purchased by 2nd Jeep within the last year. I have a 2006 TJ silver and black. I have the 16"
Rubicon wheels and tires on it. I will add pictures later.
I am a high school teacher and varsity basketball coach, so I need the outlet. I really like my 06 and can't wait to start modifying. Again I am a teacher, married with two kids, so I am modifying on a budget.
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Hi everyone my name is Roy. I'm a member of the Nova Scotia Jeep Club. I have two Jeeps, a 97 TJ 4 Banger. that's my D D. And a 79 CJ 6 cyl. My Toy. Sometimes when the wife and I go out she'll take the TJ and I got the CJ. Looks pretty neat. His & Hers. Just want to say hi, and have a look around and ask for some Tect help if I need some.
Roy NSJC
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Hi all, My name's Gary and Im just checking in from Texas. I have a 97 TJ with four very tired old grey squirrels under the hood.....
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Hi everyone at jeep 4banger!!!
My name is Ian and In 2007 I purchased a 1998 model TJ and I have been enjoying it ever since! I am from Huntsville Alabama. I really have not made any plans for modifications to my jeep, although suggestions for innexpensive upgrades would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello all.
Chris here. I'm not new to Jeepin' but I'm new to this board. I'm a Jeep FREAK!!! My daily driver, "unfortunately", is a 4 Door F-250 Superduty because it's a bear to get my kid in and out of the car seat in the back of my TJ every day. That said, I also have a 2005 Hemi Grand Cherokee that my wife drives and of course, my baby.......My 2000 TJ. She sits up an additional 4 inches, thanks to a TeraFlex Long Arm Kit and rolling High on 35/12.50 Wrangler MTR's on "factory" Canyon Rims. I run a K&N FIPK intake and Banks Monster Exhaust to juice my 2.5L up a bit. Now, "Juice" is a funny word there because that little 4 Banger is pushing through stock diff. gears in the factory Dana 30 and 35's. I'm using a TeraLow Low Range kit in my NP231 which helps, and she doesn't have any torque issues in 4 Low, just 3rd gear on the highway type issues. I moved back to Maryland about a year ago, from Hawaii. I spent 3 years out there tearin' up the island (Oahu). I've got 1.5 kids now though so I've cut down a bit on trail time. I've got boatloads of other mods like Rhino Lining the interior and building a custom sound bar with 6 speakers and over 2500 watts of overall vehicular audio output to name a few.
"IF YOU DON'T CUSTOMIZE IT, IT'S NOT REALLY YOURS"
I certainly don't claim to be an expert but I've been around the block a few times so if you have a question, comment, or just want to bounce an idea off me, feel free.
Glad to see there's plenty of folks out there enjoying the excitement and challenges of the 4 banger world.
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Hi all jeepers,
Was surfing for some 2.5 info and stumbled upon this page and thought YEA!!!! gotta join in on this,
My name is Jim and have had the jeep fever for 25+ years starting with a beat to hell and running cj2 that I still miss at times. Many 5s and 7s for projects
like vega wagon nomads, opel gt on a 5 frame that paid for a three jeep garage build,will never regain that karma back haha.
Anyway, I got to keep a 2.5 after swapping in a 350,sm420 into a pals rig. It has been sitting in the back of the shop for a few months now and just latched
on to a rollin Suzuki Samari with a smoked mill and my wheels start spinning Hmmm 2.5, T5 to the divorced t-case and presto cheap cheap kinda jeep
well the motor anyways. I just need something to haul a rod n reel up to some of the mountain lakes here in montana and some top off trail crusin.
Whats good for a strong 2.5 rebuild, cams, head work, cooling,carb or stock efi,exhuast ?? what tricks are you using for this minimill I think this will be a
fun project.... Thanks jim
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hey everyone , have to say this is a great forum and glad i joined.(should have sooner)
my name is jason and I'm from maryland ,I drive a 2000 TJ. this is my daily driver and i love it.
MODs - pretty much everything i can afford : dana44 rear with detriot dana 44 front with rubicon locker , 231 with sye , 4inches of lift 33" TSL's
on black steelies ,poisen spyder tube fenders , ARB snorkel , banks header ,4.0l throttle body, center force clutch
led flush mount tail light conversion, led turn signals, ARG steering box and pump ,old man emu steering stabilizer,
I'm sure i forgot something but this is her and she's beat to hell and carries many trail scars with pride cause i wheel this
thing hard
Anyone that wants to go trial riding let me know i try to go at least once a month and in the summer time every weekend
if possible!
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Hello all, Im in Dallas and hoping to get some good tech info and just basci jeep talk. Im glad ot see that wwwe bangers have a place that we can putt around. I have a 93 YJ with a 4" suspension lift and 33's. Looking to add armour, 8.8 axle, and lockers, winch, etc.
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Welcome....and you are not allowed to say you have a hot fiance without posting pics.... :whistle:
Here is me for now.
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Okay...we are all confident you can kick all of our a$$es now...so you should have no fear in showing us your hot fianace.... :clap: :clap:
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haha :dance: Welcome buddy
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Okay...we are all confident you can kick all of our a$$es now...so you should have no fear in showing us your hot fianace.... :clap: :clap:
Just as long as we're not measuring chests again. :lol:
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Just as long as we're not measuring chests again. :lol:
Yes...is that in the "how not to get banned" thread??
No chest measurements...no telling us what martial arts you are an expert in...what else?? :stick:
oh...and no claiming you have a hot wife/finance/girlfriend without pics! :thumb:
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Just enjoying dinner.
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Nice man, very pretty lady :biggrin:
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checkin' in here from vancouver b.c. canada. ive had my '95 yj for a few years now (just clicked over to 200,00 km) (about 120,00 miles) so far it had recieved a 4.5 " rubicon express extreme duty list , 13.5 x 15 toyo open country mud terrains w/ mickey thompson classic lock wheels , 4.88 gears and auburn ected lockers. i installed a racing bucket and removable steering wheel for easy access as well as a cb and gps inside for navigating. cold air intake , flex-a-lite fan ,flowmaster. current ongoing projects include rebuilding and swapping in a dana 300 with 4:1 gears and flip kit and ax-15 for more strength. as well im looking at doing a rear disc brake conversion really soon and putting on a winch. glad i found this little haven and happy to be here.
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We're from Colfax, WI. This is our second year of wheeling. We're running a '95 YJ 2.5L/5spd with a 4.5" Skyjacker kit on 33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws. Needless to say with these meats and lift the 2.5L needs all the help it can get. I've checked this forum out in the past and like the advise. So I thought I might have something to add now that we've been running a little while.
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Hi All. The name is Ed Buying my first jeep (2002 TJ). Going to be my first dual purpose as I have moved to the city and now have to drive my toys. Have had a couple of toys before, Chevy Suburban, and a moded 1982 chev van (4x4, posi trac with high rise top). Look forward to being a member. Cheers
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1995 YJ 2.5L here from Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Hello All,
Just picked up my new '90 YJ with a '95 2.4L and AX15 from ebay last weekend, and I'm already in love. It's all stock except the swap, but I'll be checking in here to see what we can do about that. First up will be tightening up the front-end, and then I'll move onto the intake and exhaust for some performance. I'm also thinking about buuilding a custom soundbar and adding some insulation and carpet to the hard top. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
I'm taking it up to VT this weekend to see how it does where the pavement ends. I'm in Northern Westchester County, NY, and now I'm looking for trails... Anyone around me know of some good ones?
P.S. These are the most tempting BBS emoticons I have ever had the power to resist!
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I'm Ron, currently between Jeeps, but shopping for a TJ. I've owned a '43 GPW built in the Ford plant, a 48 Willys, a 56 Willys wagon, a 77 International Scout, and an 81 J-10. Currently drive an 89 Toyota which I purchased new.
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Hello!
My name is Thomas and i'm from Chile. I´m 22 years old. Since I was a little kid I ALWAYS wanted to have a Wrangler, and when i turned 18 (legal driving age here in Chile) I couldn´t afford a new or used TJ (base price for new Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 5 speed here in Chile is 40.000 dollars) so with my parents we bought me a Nissan D21 Pick Up. I was very happy with that truck, until 18 october 2007 when it met it´s nemesis:
(http://xs226.xs.to/xs226/08171/foto-a0143968.jpg) (http://xs.to)
After an achilles tendon repair surgery, broken ribs healed, 3 months without walking and collecting the insurance money I decided this was my time for a used 4banger Wrangler.
I have been looking for a stock 2003 - 2004 2.4 L 5 speed Wrangler for the past 2 months and haven´t had any luck :'(
I came across this forum looking for info on the 2.4 - 2.5 liter engine and I have found it VERY VERY VERY useful, the faq section told me everything I needed to know.
Keep it up! It´s a great thing what you have here.
Cheers :beers:
TSD
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Hello,
My name is Tom and I am in Alexandria, KY (30 mins S. of Cincinnati)
I'm new to this site and I would like a little input and some opinions on a jeep I'm thinking of buying...
I'm looking at a 1997 wrangler soft top with 90K original miles, 2.5l/5spd, 2" lift , 31"mickey thompson Baja Claws, american racing wheels, very little rust and very clean. no serious off roading (hay fields/dirt roads)
is $4000 a fair price ??????
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welcome to the forums... good luck finding a wrangler Tsd
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Welcome everybody :biggrin:
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Hello.
I just found this place and figured I'd see what it was all about.
I have a Black 1997 TJ with a 4cyl and 5spd. I bought it in 2004 for $2000 with 120k on it. It was pure stock except it had P235/75R15 Dean Quasar Plus tires. I ran it on LT235/75R15 BFG AT's up until recently when I added a lift. It now sits on a 4" 4WD hardware lift, 1" JKS MML, and 33" TrXus M/T's. It also has JKS Quicker disco's, a Jeeperman rear bumper, and a Kilby GT skid. I also installed a K&N Air Filter, and a Sony marine grade stereo. There are other small mods, but anyway... Here are some pics.
(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/jeep_2.jpeg)<- When I bought it
(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/jeep_mudhole.gif)(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/normal_gator_rscu6.jpg)(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/normal_pre_lift.JPG)(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/normal_post_lift.JPG)(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/0417081743.jpg)(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/normal_0419081846.jpg)(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/normal_good_side.JPG)
Can't forget the wife!
(http://www.yuskonet.com/gallery/albums/jeep/normal_Mike_s_Jeep_Girl.JPG)
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Cool! I like the little moving picture deal 8)
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Thanks. That was actually a mudhole at the former Paragon Adventure Park, 6-3-2006. The First and Only time I was able to go. :'(
The one of me in the muddy Jeep was taken at the family hunting camp after I pulled a JD Gator out of the mud. We were both axle deep, and I was the one without lockers. :dance: (look close and you can see the tree branch I ripped off with my mirror.)
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Hello all, My name is Bob. I'm from the Indianapolis area and have a '91 Wrangler with a 2.5L, 4" Skyjacker Softride Lift, 35" MTR, Flowmaster exhaust, CAI, Dana 44 Rear and some other odds and ends that has about 120,000 miles. I have been off roading for about 8 years around but have not had much of a chance lately. I also bought a new GMC Sierra and the jeep got pushed to the back burner for awhile and didnt have the money and the motor kinda went to crap, so now I have the money to start getting things fixed that need them including the wiring nightmare those wonderful mice left for me this past winter. Look forward to talkin with you all, Bob
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:wave:Welcome!:wave:
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Ok, re-introduction for me, I used to be on the 4 bangers united yahoo groups site, then for a short while on the first board after, then I got lost, but now I am found!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still have the same 97 TJ 4 banger, but alot more mods.
Great work Jeffy keeping this thing going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey All,
My name is Zach and I'm on my second jeep of my own now. My mother owned a 94yj when i was a teen so I've always been in love. The first one was actually the wifes 04 sport which we stupidly traded in on a 06 grand Cherokee. Regretted it everyday since. Bought me a black 2k 5sp 4cyl but only got to drive it for about 2 months before coming back over to the big 'ole sandbox. :'( I'm going on leave in a couple weeks back to NW PA to do a little "work" on the toy. right now it's stock with the exception of some bald worn out 31's and some knock off M/T rims...which there is only 4 of....so instead of putting down what I've done to it already, I'm going to just list what I'm puttin on it while I'm home:
Brand new Besttop sailcloth top
2" skyjacker spacer lift w/ new nitro shocks
15" x 8" M/T Classic II Rims
Dick Cepik Crusher 31"x10.5" (Full set of 5)
AEM Brute Force Intake
Banks Power Cat-back Exhaust
New Aluminum Radiator (old stock one is startin to give out where the plastic top seals)
Flexalite Electric Cooling can
flowkooler waterpump (replacing radiator and fan, might as well pull the pump while i'm at it...gotta keep them squirrels cool!!!)
3" tube bumpers front and back w/ matching side steps in matte black....eeeewww...glossy....
Herculiner for the pan
Well, that's probably gonna take me a bit, i just hope i don't run outta beer before i'm done.
Peace
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Hey All,
My name is Zach and I'm on my second jeep of my own now. My mother owned a 94yj when i was a teen so I've always been in love. The first one was actually the wifes 04 sport which we stupidly traded in on a 06 grand Cherokee. Regretted it everyday since. Bought me a black 2k 5sp 4cyl but only got to drive it for about 2 months before coming back over to the big 'ole sandbox. :'( I'm going on leave in a couple weeks back to NW PA to do a little "work" on the toy. right now it's stock with the exception of some bald worn out 31's and some knock off M/T rims...which there is only 4 of....so instead of putting down what I've done to it already, I'm going to just list what I'm puttin on it while I'm home:
Brand new Besttop sailcloth top
2" skyjacker spacer lift w/ new nitro shocks
15" x 8" M/T Classic II Rims
Dick Cepik Crusher 31"x10.5" (Full set of 5)
AEM Brute Force Intake
Banks Power Cat-back Exhaust
New Aluminum Radiator (old stock one is startin to give out where the plastic top seals)
Flexalite Electric Cooling can
flowkooler waterpump (replacing radiator and fan, might as well pull the pump while i'm at it...gotta keep them squirrels cool!!!)
3" tube bumpers front and back w/ matching side steps in matte black....eeeewww...glossy....
Herculiner for the pan
Well, that's probably gonna take me a bit, i just hope i don't run outta beer before i'm done.
Peace
Sweet...safe travels! :thumb:
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Hi Folks!
My name is Matt and I'm from Yorktown, VA.
I have an '89 YJ Wrangler with the 2.5L TBI and AX5 trans. I bought it mostly stock last summer. Since then I've done a 2.5" RUbicon Express lift, 5/8" M.O.R.E. Shackles, and 32x11.5x15 BFG ATs. There's much more to come, but I'm gonna just wheel it a bit before I decide what else to upgrade.
I love driving the Jeep and for now it's my daily. The little 4 popper doesn't bother me too much, but it's showing its age, so I'll be rebuilding it soon with a few performance mods.
I'm looking forward to learning something here!
-M@
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ok just found this place names mike if you couldn't figure that one out. got a 95 yj looking to do some experimenting on it any thoughts?
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ok just found this place names mike if you couldn't figure that one out. got a 95 yj looking to do some experimenting on it any thoughts?
Just look around....I guarantee you'll find the answer in here somewhere... :clap:
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ok just found this place names mike if you couldn't figure that one out. got a 95 yj looking to do some experimenting on it any thoughts?
Welcome to the board!
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Hello all, I'm Doug and I been off the trail for awhile, 3 years to be exact. So I went and pulled my 95 YJ out of storage. She started right up, no smoke not even a mis. However there was a fuel leak, easy fix. The transmission on the other hand is a whole different story. So I hope to get it up and running as soon as possible and start having some fun. Looking forward to see all that I've missed.
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Hi, my name is Josh. I have a 2002 Wrangler 2.5l. It has a 1.5 lift kit w/ 32'' BFG MTs, AEM Brute force cool air intake, jet performance chip, a Banks Monster Exhaust, cool temp thermostat, and a Smittybilt rear bumper w/ tire carrier. With more to come. I am debating what to do next. Gears? Engine swap? Need more power!
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Hey there all, I live in Key West, FL, I have a 01 TJ SE, 2.5L, Manual, 2" budget lift, 33 12.50 15's, Cold air intake, Throttle body spacer. not much wheeling down here on a 4 x 6 island, so I'm all road miles so far. i am a Retired Marine Master Sergeant doing contract maintenance for the Navy on the F-5N Tigershark been working on military jets for about 30 years now. This is my first Jeep and I, like all you don't make enough to feed the mod god, but i'll sure die trying!!!!! LOL!!!!
Keep the rubber side down, If not roll her back over and try again!!!!!
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hello all!
I am 22 and from good ole' grayhaired florida, i have this addiction of jeeps that my g/f sometimes does not like. what real jeeper doesnt? i maybe young but i am on my third jeep and finally have meet my match. my poor little wounded 88YJ 4.2 with the weenie BA-10 . i bought from a fella that did not take care of it at all... it ran like a wounded dog, but! on the upside it has NO rust.... go figure... so as the saga of repairs and alterations continue i hope to gain more knowledege with every step. well thats enough for now, so i hope to have some enlighting conversations with all my fellow jeepsters......
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Hello everyone.
I have a Jeep TJ with the 2.5L and 5 speed transmission. It has a 3 in. BDS lift with 31 inch BFG tires. I have the stock DANA 35 rear with 4.10 gears.
Future plans:
33 inch Hankook Mud tires
1 in. body lift
4.56 gears for Dana 35 rear axle
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Welcome everybody! :wave:
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Hey. I am really new to the jeep world. I have a 97 tj. I i already have to get a front driveshaft for it...If anyone out there can help me out or have a spare laying around that they wanna sale. let me know.
Marshall Aka---- Gashog.. the 4 banger i have really sucks on gas but I love it.....
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hello! I have been wanting a jeep most of my driving life and I finally got one! I have a 2004 Wranger, with some suspension and wheel upgrades!
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Welcome everyone.
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Howdy, my name is steve and im an alcoh... uhh ...lol bought a 98 tj last year. It is the car i have dreamt about since i was 5 years old. now i can start customizing it. nothing to fancy. i live in vegas so keeping it cool is always a priority, all the trails are sand and dirt, havent done any crawling. have a kid so i need the back seat. have 15inch rims but with street tires because someone thought it would be funny to slash the seats and tires. and a full safari bikini top because i just cant hang on those 116 degree summer days.
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hey guys im new in the jeepin world just put on 2 inch lift and 31s i have an auto 2.5L i hate the auto i may do a swap to a AW4 and do a electronic manual shifter hopefully soon
keep jeepin!!!
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hey, new to the site got a 97 4banger and have had it for 5 years lookin to get the 4.0L throttle body but what kind of air filter do i get, confused about since i have the 4.0l throttle body do i still get the 2.5L air intake or the 4.0L now? any help would be greatly appreciated
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Hello everyone,
There's some great information here. Thanks to all of you who have participated in my education.
I've been driving a mostly stock 98 TJ since 2001 and I've been quite happy with it. In the next few weeks I'll be installing a 2" lift, BFG 31 x 10.5 x 15 tires, 15 x 8 steel wheels, rear tow hooks, shocks, and a few other things. After that will be a new battery, high-output alternator, and winch. It's nice of Washington to give me back some of the money they've confiscated over the years so I can stimulate the economy, so I'm doing my part.
Thanks again for sharing your wisdom and experiences.
Peter
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My name is don.. Im 16 years old and on my 2nd wrangler.. I have finished cleaning this one up and doing a couple little things and am now trying to sell it to buy another wrangler but i am having some issues with it and wanted to see if anyone on here could pinpoint my problem... Its a 97 4 cyl with air raid cold air intake, flowmaster muffle, 6 in suspension lift and 35 in tires... The way i drive it i have no problems i shift at about 2800 rpms that way when the rpms drop when im in the next gear they stay at about 2000.. If you shift at to low of rpms or give it alot gas when your under 1800 rpms it will kind of bog down.. It is compltely fine as long as i keep it above 1800 rpms but its bugging a few people.. I was told it could be distributor or spark plugs.. anyone have any ideas or think thats right??
Thanks for your help[, Don Shearer
Bedford Tx
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hi all im chris and I live in central ill. got my 97 tj bout 6 months ago after being a long time chevy die hard. So first off I put a 3 inch lift with 34 ltb swampers on it. then cut in a free flowing exhaust, electric fan, and the 4.88 gears are sitting in the garage getting ready to put them in this weekend. Also ordered my 4.0 throttle body and trying to figure what injectors I want. glad to see that im not the only one trying to squeeze as much out of it as possible, having a machine shop to work in is a big plus.
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Hey all. Name is Mark, I have a '90 2.5L YJ that just had a '97 2.5L (with an inertia ring) mounted under the hood. Behind that is an SM420 then a NP231.
Sits on 33's, locked in the rear, 8.8 sitting in the corner of the garage, drop pitman arm some where in the garage etc...
Tonight I start hooking up the electrical and figuring out the fuel delivery problem I'm faced with so I'll be posting up looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Welcome!
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Whats up everyone? Im from New York and new to the forum. I drive a 97 TJ SE 2.5, 5-speeder. Not my first Jeep, that was my '83 CJ8. Really haven't done much to it since I bought it back in January besides 4.0 TB swap and tires. Really looking for a soft top the hard top is a P.I.T.A. lifting on and off by myself. Loving the 16-18 MPG after owning a 1500 Ram 4X4 with a Hemi (and heavy foot)
Future plans:
Soft top
Wheels/Tires
Electric Fan
Keep fixing little stuff
Join the 200K miles club! Im getting close!
Ill be around, looking for info and the next "good" deal.
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Hi my name is Dustin. I am very new to this site so please don't grill me. I am a mechanic for Georgia Power Company. I have turned wrenches for the last 12 years. My first off-roader was a 72 vw bug baja. My first real 4x4 was a 00 ford ranger 4x4. But it was not paid for so i had to take special care. I traded my 89 mustang coupe 5.0 for a 89 jeep 2.5. Best desion i ever made! So i want to keep it a 2.5 with small tires ( 31's or 33's) and beat up on all the 4.0, 4.6, 5.0 and so on. I found this site just surfin for yj parts and knew it was for me. My jeep is the best TOY i OWN and i drive a fuely honda civic most of the time. I am realy stoked about this forum and i want to learn alot! I will be more than greatfull to share what i know but i don't everything.
Happy Jeepin and Recycle!
Dustin from Georgia
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Hey all. Name is Mark, I have a '90 2.5L YJ that just had a '97 2.5L (with an inertia ring) mounted under the hood. Behind that is an SM420 then a NP231.
hi
that is exakt what i do :naughty:iam waiting for my sm420 from novak, should be here in austria next week :dance:
:wave:
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So your a mechanic? Did you run into any problems swaping 2.5's? Mine is totaly different than a 90 model. Thinking about going there.
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Welcome dudes! 8)
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hi
that is exakt what i do :naughty:iam waiting for my sm420 from novak, should be here in austria next week :dance:
:wave:
I can't wait to get it running, fuel pump comes on Monday!
The guys at Novak are awesome, I e-mailed with some questions and ended up getting a good deal and I got them to sponsor the Crawl 4 the Cure!!!
www.crawl4cure.org (http://crawl4cure.org/)
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Hello all.
I am James, from Sacramento. Picked up a 97 TJ 2.5l about a year ago for a great price, since have added a d44 to the rear/detriot locker, 4.88's front and rear, ported throttle body, throttle body spaecr, 33's. Also have a line on a longarm kit I am getting in a few weeks.
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Hello all.
I am James, from Sacramento. Picked up a 97 TJ 2.5l about a year ago for a great price, since have added a d44 to the rear/detriot locker, 4.88's front and rear, ported throttle body, throttle body spaecr, 33's. Also have a line on a longarm kit I am getting in a few weeks.
Damn...he's updating faster than me.... :stick:
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Hi, Im new to this forum. I currently own a 01 manual cherokee, and I used to own a 92 v-6 wrangler. But Im seriously looking into making another purchase with an early 90's wrangler. I love wranglers and its hard to part with them, even though I love my cherokee and its gas mileage. Thats about it. Im just hear at the forums to read your guys experiences with your 4-cylinder jeeps, and get the best info I can, before I decide to purchase another wrangler and fix it up.
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Hey guys welcome !
I just did a roll-on bed liner in my jeep. I saved 280 bucks but it was a JOB! Sure looks good. So if you dont have a big budget and have some spair time ( about 10 hrs ) than DIY is the way to go!
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Hey Everyone,
My name is Nicole. I live up by the WI/IL border. I heard about your group from another member at Northern Illinois Extreme Jeep Club. And just cause I am girl doesnt mean I dont love getting dirty in my jeep. I am always looking to go out and hit some trails.
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And just cause I am girl doesnt mean I dont love getting dirty in my jeep.
I guess from you avatar we won't have to just take your word for it.... :clap:
What's the difference between an "extreme" Jeep club and just a "regular" Jeep club?? :puzzled:
Welcome all....
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Now playing: The Cure - Return (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/the+cure/track/return)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)
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I guess from you avatar we won't have to just take your word for it.... :clap:
What's the difference between an "extreme" Jeep club and just a "regular" Jeep club?? :puzzled:
Welcome all....
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Now playing: The Cure - Return (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/the+cure/track/return)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)
Extreme Jeep is the name of the dealership that sponors our club.
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Hey All,
My name is Mike, and I have a jeep addiction problem. I live in Southeast Wisconsin, and have a long history of owning Jeeps.
88 Cherokee-My first jeep-4.0, 5 speed...sold to buy a mustang convertible
89 Cherokee-4.0-Auto-ran great-paid 150 bucks for it...donated to my little brother as his first car
86 Cherokee-2.8 5 speed-GM POS engine-would shoot fire out of the straight-pipe between gears when the choke got stuck shut
90 Wrangler 4 banger-First Wrangler! Fell in love-made the mistake of trade in on this one
02 Liberty Renegade-In the shop 4 times the first and only month of ownership-goodbye
05 Wrangler Rubicon-Probably my all time favorite-sitting high on 35's-sold because of gas prices
05 Liberty Diesel-Awesome Car-But I got married and we want a house-gotta lose one of the car payments
07 Patriot-Her Car-Don't Worry, its the off road edition-and her old car was a liberty with the 3.7..Absolutely love this car-did better off road than any stock cherokee I have owned.
91 Wrangler-My Car-Back to basics with the 4cyl. Have got my work cut out for me on this one.
I do all my own work on my jeeps-welding, engine work, body work and painting. My bro's a jeep freak too. He can't join though because last year we put a I6 4.7 Stroker we built in his 91 wrangler. Amazing vehicle. Please feel free to email me if someone is going wheelin or needs help/advise on something! mike.gramann@fiserv.com
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Hey, I'm the proud owner of a 95 Wrangler, 4 banger and an 01 Wrangler as well. Letting my son drive the '01 as a first vehicle, figured none of his buddies would be asking to drive his standard jeep since most of them never saw a stick!
I'm starting to fix up the 95 wrangler, had a "new" rebuilt motor put in about 8 months ago after sitting up for 3 years with a blown motor in it. I'm now finding trailing issues which I figured I would but not being a mechanic I figured I'd ask the experts. Trying to get it to pass inspection at the moment. Passed everything but the over 25 MPH emissions test. Burning out old gas still left in tank, but after driving around for 20-30 minutes or so notice a bad smell, not like gas or oil, different. Once there was either smoke rising from the rear possibly b/c it drifted to the rear when I was pulling into the drive. My suspicions are the catalytic converter is clogged up and probably needs to be replaced. I'm also experiencing a noticeable loss of power and some pops/backfires every now and then when accelerating...or trying to at least.
Any thoughts b/4 I start replacing parts all over the place? Also, does anyone know if there was a recall on the catalytic converter on the 95 Wranler?
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Bought a 99 2.5l 2 months ago its black an rolling on 31x10.5 bfg at's and 15in procomp black steelies with that gay ass fake bead lock but hell it gets people to take a second look at it. :brick:
It climbs pretty well for a stock drive train looking to get some dana 44's or a ford 8.8 with lockers of corse. Im afraid to lock the 35 but i've bounced it pretty hard before and it didn't break.
the 2.5l isn't bad got it to push the beast on the 31's 105 mph i don't recomend going that fast thought its pretty hairy at that speed. :weee:
oh my names Josh going to school at washington state university and pretty much as broke as they come and i cant wait to lift my baby and role it for its first time... :stick:
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I've been hangin' 'round here for a couple of years, OAO. I watched several threads about building a more powerful banger,and danged if I didn't get the chance! I have an '89 Wrangler- lifted (and droopin') with 33's. Shortly after I bought it, I developed a hole in the air cleaner to throttle body flex hose which was discovered too late... To shorten a long story, I now have a strong running banger that has (on occaision) put even some V-8 powered rigs to shame! It has: homemade 1" throttle body spacer, "cleaned up" (not really ported) intake manifold, cleaned up bores, Clifford cam & lifter kit, Clifford header, free flowing cat and muffler, and a temporary free breathing breather/intake system. I've also added 4.88 gears in the stock axles, a lunch box locker in back, and a TruTrac in front. I did a tie rod flip and a power steering cooler; removed the fan and installed an electric fan out of a Saturn. Hopefully, I'll be able to help out some people like I 've been helped. Hopefully, I'll see some of you on the trails. I would say "keep the dirty side down", but that doesn't apply to those of us that make it all dirty, so Just keep most of the rubber on the ground at any given time...
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Hi
I recently picked up a '99 TJ in Gold. Quickly fitted her with a 2" lift, 31x10.5 GoodYear tires and nice black procomp rims. Also replaced the stereo...need tunes :)
Previously own a '99 Sahara and a '98 Sport.
I miss the power of the 6 cylinders but this little 4 banger is without a doubt the most fun out of the three I have owned.
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Howdy...just another happy owner of four angry squirrels sittin' on top of a brick on wheels. :beers:
my previous vehicle was a Dodge Ram V6 so the power was there but eeeh decided to buy a Jeep for multiple reasons but probably because it fits my personality and my way of life better than the truck did. Looking into doing some mods but not too many since it will be my DD and I'm a broke college student "GIG 'EM AGGIES!" :thumb:
Looking forward to getting ideas from yall and hopefully exchanging some of mine.
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Hey all
Great Forum!
Just acquired a 95 YJ 4 banger - 5speed- with 160000 miles on the meter.
Very stock and unmolested. Cant decide what to upgrade first.
Needs a tune-up and oil changed.
Look forward to contributing.
Bret
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Hey all
Great Forum!
Just acquired a 95 YJ 4 banger - 5speed- with 160000 miles on the meter.
Very stock and unmolested. Cant decide what to upgrade first.
Needs a tune-up and oil changed.
Look forward to contributing.
Bret
Welcome Bret.
If I were you (and I was in the same situation 2 years ago), I would start by changing everything that typically wears out just to be sure where you stand...
1. Change Oil (I personally like synthetics)
2. Change Oil Filter
3. Change Spark Plugs
4. Change Spark Plug Wire
5. Change rotor and cap
6. Change differential fluids
7. Change Tranny oil (I recommend RedLine MT90!)
8. Change TC fluid
9. Flush cooling system
10. Flush Brakes
11. Flush brake fluid
12. Check (and change if required) brake pads and shoes
13. Change wipers (not good not to be able to see in the rain)
14. Check (and replaced those needed) light bulbs
15. Change Air filter
After you do that, you may want to go for the simpler mods, like the bored 4.0L TB (I think Bounty Hunter is selling some here, but I dont know if he has any left) and the e-Fan (I recommend the FoMoCo; cheap and powerful!).
Felipe
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Hey everybody,
I pretty recently got an khaki '04 TJ se 5spd, and i absolutely freaking love it. Its only got 40k mi, and its completely stock for now, at least until i can save up some money. This is my first jeep, so im pretty much a noob, and i apologize in advance for all the stupid questions.
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There are no such things as STUPID questions!!! We were all NOOBS at one time!!!
Welcome and let the questions roll... after you use the search feature!!!
Or just sit back and enjoy all the topics!!! :popcorn: :popcorn: :sleep:
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Hello
Im from NC but the army stuck me in NY, way to many rocks. Im not new to the jeep thing but definitely hooked on the Jeep Thing. I have owned for jeeps.
00 XJ put a RE 3.5 with 31's and a bunch more, 9flex to many times doors were hard to shut)sold for a
05 Rubicon put a RE BB and new bumpers, Sold, broke to many parts(1 axle, 3 u joints, 2 wheel bearings, 2 locker pumps, 2 rear brake calipers, and everything that deals with the gas tank) the dealer did not like me, did not like to expense of a brand new jeep
95 YJ 4banger ( best so far) mostly stock so far 4.o tb, k&n filter, opened up intake, nerf bars ( ok so i am waiting on parts from quadratec)
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well i guess i forgot to introduce myself so here it goes my name is #@$hole to some and ol dirty dirt to my friends in general i am a nice guy, single dad raising my 10 year old daughter to be a great co-pilot we have a 95 yj 2.5l we love this thing more than words can say it is a daily driver and a daily beater we have lots we want to do to her but with all the big plans for the new stuff i really am pumped on keepin her with a 2.5l this motor is quite amazing off road, not so much on road but i aint tryin to get anywhere fast so with that said i will fill you in on some of the plans for her.....dana 44s disk front and rear,atlas transfer case( i work next door ),5.38s,high steer,ax-15,lexan floor and firewall,possible super charger just dont know much about them or their prices,and keepin the 36x12.50 super swampers on 15x8 homemade beadlocks well i am lookin forward to chattin with some of you as the time comes for knowledge and if anyone needs some info or help on paint or body work dont be shy i paint hotrods for a living and am always willing to help out till then............P III
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Hi, my name is Scott and I live in Southern California. I have been a member of this site for a while and think it's about time to post some pic's!
I bought this stock as can be 97 TJ from a the original owner in 2007, an older lady from Laguna Nigel, CA. It had never been offroading and I got a book of all maintenance everdone on the vehicle, it had 96,000 miles on it and was superclean (- the soft top and tires).
The first thing I did was put some BFG AT's 31x10.5 on it with cragar 15x8 soft 8's. Then added a 2" RE BB. As you know you cant stop there!
Added a magnaflow CAT and Banks Monster Cat-back, then added an AEM cold-air intake.
Then just recently put on a new front bumper and rear w/tire carrier and some KC aux lights on the new bumper.
New Pavement ends summer top plus and cheapo seat covers!
Took doors of added mirror movers!
Still waiting for VDP sound bar to come in and rocker guards both on back order.
New CD player with Sirius ( gotta have Howard Stern if you sit in this L.A. traffic) and speakers.
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future add on's 3.5" RE short arm 33x12.50's, Kargo Master roof rack w/KC aux lights x4 and Warn winch!
I have a buddy at work whose brother works for jeep and says he can get me a new D44 rear with factory lockers for $500 and i told him in a second if that's what he can get! Also supposed to check to see if he can get D44 for the front, it sound 's to good to be true will let you know if I can get the deal of the century!
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Welcome to all...nice rigs...post pics if you haven't already. :thumb:
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hi, my name is Drew im new and i am 16 years old. i live in san antonio texas and i just got my first vehicle last week and it is a black 2000 jeep wrangler with the 2.5L 4banger and a 3speed auto. It has a 6inch lift on 35' procomp A/T tires, slip yoke eliminater, cv driveshaft, 4:88 gears, duel steering stabalizers, 6inch smittybilt fender flares, milemarker 9000 winch, pioneer cd player, 10inch kicker sub, sound bar, 1000W amp, and unfortunately the engine is stock for now. I will post pictures as soon as i figure out how to do it...
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hi, my name is Drew im new and i am 16 years old. i live in san antonio texas and i just got my first vehicle last week and it is a black 2000 jeep wrangler with the 2.5L 4banger and a 3speed auto. It has a 6inch lift on 35' procomp A/T tires, slip yoke eliminater, cv driveshaft, 4:88 gears, duel steering stabalizers, 6inch smittybilt fender flares, milemarker 9000 winch, pioneer cd player, 10inch kicker sub, sound bar, 1000W amp, and unfortunately the engine is stock for now. I will post pictures as soon as i figure out how to do it...
Man, you started with a much more built Jeep than me! When I got mine it was bare bones stock except for the 31" street tires! Welcome!
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thanks i was lucky enough to find this jeep on craigslist :biggrin:
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Nice Jeep :thumb:
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dang man you are lucky...not much left to do on that is there lol u got any plans ;)
if i was u i would remove your front flotation devices from ur bumper lol
just my opinion
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thanks and yea i do have more plans lol. i just got through adding some 6inch fenderflares and i did remove the flotation things. my engine is still stock so that will have to change but right now im saving up for some mud terrain tires. :biggrin:
heres a pic of it now
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Hello, names Daniel. I got a 99 TJ, 6in lift, ox lockers, 4.56 gears, 35s, pace setter header, intake, exhaust, and a hole lot of other stuff. i had another Jeep before this one, but had to sell it. I never lost the itch though, and had to scratch it. I think that I would be concidered a educated novice when it comes to wheelin', and always learning. thats it in a nut shell.
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Hi everybody, i'm french :hump: i have a yj 2.5 of 92, with a 3" bodylift and 4" spring. I put a LR in front and a NS in rear. I have 33" tyres, i'll try to put some pictures :weee:
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Welcome! :biggrin:
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Hi - Checking in from Hellertown, PA here. I bought my '88 YJ about a year ago. This is the first Jeep that I've owned, and I absolutely love it... even the wife has come to love it. I've done a lot of work to it (small stuff) since I bought it, but it all remains stock at this point. I hope to have it Herculined, and the roll bar upgraded to the family style before it gets cold out this year.
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Hey,
My names Megan. I've been a Jeep lover since about 5 yrs old. I'm 22 now & still in college (unfortunately). I've wanted a Jeep since I crawled on my hands & knees with a toy Jeep that used to be my fathers. I live in CT & and hopefully getting my first Jeep soon. I've come on here to ask questions about Jeeps that I'm looking at.
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welcome to the site and good luck with the jeep search.
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22...college...hands and knees??? :stick:
Sorry...I'm the resident pervert.....how about setting up an avatar?? :thumb:
Sounds like you could get that rig for less if it is stock...anymore details on what it has?? Lift? Stereo? Top selection??
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My name's Jake, and I'm in the Seattle area. I'm 31, and have owned some type of AMC/Jeep since I was 16 from XJ's to SJ's. I currently have an '86 MJ that's my DD. Paid $200 for it, had to dig it out of a field, but I love it - economical and does everything I need it to.
This is my first experience with a 2.5, and heard about this forum over at comancheclub.com. After looking around, I see you all are a great source of info. I plan on lurking around and soaking up as much as I can!
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Sounds like you could get that rig for less if it is stock...anymore details on what it has?? Lift? Stereo? Top selection??
no lift, it has a single disc cd player, soft top
97 Wrangler SE 120k, standard
They are asking $4,400
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no lift, it has a single disc cd player, soft top
97 Wrangler SE 120k, standard
They are asking $4,400
$4,400 is not absurd assuming the Jeep is in good overall condition (by this, I mean paint is nice with only minor scratches from normal wear, no rust, tires have plenty of thread left, clean title, no mechanical issues, etc.). Actual value should be about $4,000~$4,200 depending on the condition (and assuming it is in good condition), so you may still have a bit of room to negotiate, but this also changes if it is being sold by a private party or a dealership (dealerships tend to be more expensive).
Felipe
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hey everybody! bought a 97 tj with a fourbanger a year ago this month. First jeep was a 90 model jeep with a carb. 6 in it. This jeep has more power! (fuel injection) I have a 4" rough country lift, 33" procomp extreme muds, 8000# warn winch, and no front swaybars. Future mods hope to be dana 44's f/r with arb/detroit lockers and 5.38 gears. I like my 4 cyc. jeep just fine. It runs the trails well. I hope to make a sleeper jeep when I add the f/r d44 axles with lockers. I have been married for 11 years with a 8 year old and 10 year old daughters. We camp, hunt, and fish and enjoy superlift offroad park in Hot Springs, Arkansas and Byrds offroad park also here in Arkansas. Glad I found a jeep forum dedicated to 4 cyl. jeeps
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hello all, my name is jeff.
i have wanted a tj for a while and finally bought one last year, unfortunately, it was rode hard and put away wet. it is a 2001 model SE with the 4 banger (of course) and the 3 speed auto. it needed a transfer case and some front axle parts; but the price was right for me. i have been gathering parts for a while and last week bought a bunch more off a buddy that is going one ton on his tj. this is my list of parts to put on it:
Pair of TJ axles. Dana 30 and Ford 8.8
The Dana 30 had a recent brake job; turned rotors and new pads, JKS lower control arm skid, Riddler diff cover, 4.56 gearing and a lockright locker. Axle will be sold caliper to caliper complete ready to bolt in. Also including the cam bolts, tie rod and drag link along with a Rancho steering stabilizer.
The Ford 8.8 is a disk brake explorer version with new rotors and pads. Converted to TJ brake lines including all lines from the frame connection down to each caliper, Riddler dif cover, 4.56 gears, lockright locker, has the conversion flange to bolt up to a factory TJ driveshaft installed and inlcuded. TJ brackets made by MAD 4 Wheel Drive with spring retainer plates setup to not need a trackbar relocation bracket when using SYE. I am including the conversion emergency brake cables also that mate to the factory TJ adjuster under the tub. Literally a bolt in conversion for your TJ. Complete caliper to caliper. Sway bar included also.
Rubicon Express 3780 SuperFlex Front upper adjustable control arms
Rubicon Express 3783 SuperFlex Rear upper adjustable control arms
(4) Fabtech 4” coil springs Primered and painted flat black rattle can.
(4) Rancho 9000 series adjustable shocks (rears are setup for bar pin eliminators or would need new barpins for direct bolt in)
FRT part number RS99255 Comp Length 15.875” Extended Length 25.875”
REAR part number RS99256 Comp Length 15.125” Extended Length 24”
(1) Pair JKS bar pin eliminators
Rear Rancho Sway bar links 9 ½” center to center
TJ steering box skid. I believe it is a Teraflex piece
1.25 jks body lift
jks motor mount lift
teraflex adjustable front and rear track bars
teraflex adjustable lower control arms
np231 with sye
skyjacker t-case shifter linkage
trailtoys front bumper
trailtoys rear bumper
trailtoys rocker guards
off your rocker corner guards
Mile Marker 8000 winch
tires will probably be some 34" LTB's off my cherokee. i have a set of 36" TSL's but am afraid that would be too much for the 2.5 with the 4.56's.
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$4,400 is not absurd assuming the Jeep is in good overall condition (by this, I mean paint is nice with only minor scratches from normal wear, no rust, tires have plenty of thread left, clean title, no mechanical issues, etc.). Actual value should be about $4,000~$4,200 depending on the condition (and assuming it is in good condition), so you may still have a bit of room to negotiate, but this also changes if it is being sold by a private party or a dealership (dealerships tend to be more expensive).
Felipe
It is being sold by a dealership. But before they sell it to me there is a tear in the window & driver seat that they are replacing. I looked up the prices online for the different parts and it came out to about the extra $400 or so. With instillation charges by whomever they are getting to do it, it may even come out to more than that.
But as far as condition. There is very little rust, only minor surface rust that we will be taking care of right away. The engine is good as are the tires. The paint is in decent condition. It is still the original paint except for a front panel that was replaced. But for original paint it is in really good condition. I did a carfax report and there is nothing on its record.
We test drove it yesterday and my father was extremely happy (and it almost sounded like he enjoyed it too much, I may be sharing this Jeep haha) with it. All I hafta do is get a loan from the bank and the Jeep is mine! So I'm excited....let's just hope with my lack of credit I can get a loan. Or I'll hafta have one of my parents cosign. But we'll see! :clap:
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New here...with a 97 TJ, 4-cyl, Auto...35K miles!!! Hardtop, Soft top, Safari top...some Cragar Soft 8's and 31X10.5 coming soon. Its a nice vehicle and I have fun with it...even though its underpowered!!!
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New Here, 1992 YJ 2.5l(duh), bone stock virgin. Just bougt it yesterday from a buddy for 1k. Runs, smogs, and ready to go. My first jeep was a '48 Willys P/up with 350/350/203,dana 44s f/r. Had to sell it as it wouldnt fit anymore than one me and two kids in it(wife got left home a couple times and she didnt like it). That was about 4 years ago. Found this YJ and decided its time to get to the hills again. The list of mods is going to be long but a lot will be self fabricated. Isnt that the fun of owning a Jeep? Look forward to talking with yall and thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Torq
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New to the forum. Looking at an XJ with a 4 banger. Wanted to see what everyone else thinks of them. Found this forum from NAXJA.
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It is being sold by a dealership.
Hope you got it! (cheaper than $4,400 though!)
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I just got it today. :dance: I did pay $4,400, but they did do a lot of work on it without charging me for it. Today was also the first time I ever -really- drove standard. I've practiced in parking lots & graveyards but not too much on main streets. And I'm pretty damn proud of myself. I drove from home to school, an hour away and in 5 PM traffic. Didn't stall once! :beers:
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Graveyards....???? :puzzled:
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haha, yes there is a graveyard next to my house and it is very hilly. So I was practicing starting on hills so I wouldn't roll back and hit anyone lol
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Graveyards....???? :puzzled:
In the south there are graveyards all over the place! Infact one place I wheel if you pass the GY after dark the "rednecks" have converted flowers into GLOWING cross's!!!
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I just got it today. :dance: I did pay $4,400, but they did do a lot of work on it without charging me for it. Today was also the first time I ever -really- drove standard. I've practiced in parking lots & graveyards but not too much on main streets. And I'm pretty damn proud of myself. I drove from home to school, an hour away and in 5 PM traffic. Didn't stall once! :beers:
I practice in graveyards too! :lol:
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Wow, a flex shot in a graveyard. That's a first.
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Wow, a flex shot in a graveyard. That's a first.
At least he wasn't doing it on a headstone.....maybe I should go to a graveyard at lunch today.... :whistle:
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haha, there is a really nice trail off of the grave yard but the guy who owns the property likes to walk around with a shot gun even to just the average hiker so....I won't be going there
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With the track bar on, no less.
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Wow, a flex shot in a graveyard. That's a first.
Oh ya thats how I roll. heh :smokes:
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
Might be getting a 1970 dj5 I need to know if I can drive it at freeway speeds.At least 70mph would be nice .Can anyone help me? :stupid:
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I believe it WILL need some mods...heck, I barely reach 70...
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HI Guys & Gals
5th Time back Anybody remeber me? Well I sold my Banshee and Got a New job and I started a CD to save some cash for next Spring Project. SO little help it the planning stages to pick and Area to improve the Jeep.
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Re: *** Introduce yourself here! ***
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Last reply was a special one :naughty:
Oh, and welcome all!
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Cool site glad I found it lots of info I'm up here in the northwest just got my 92 yj a few weeks ago been a few years sense I had a jeep all started with a 53 willys wagon in the late 70's had a 79 cj 7 and a couple of grand cherokees
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New here. I have a 92 wrangler. 4th jeep. this one is stock for now. I keep building them different ways, i think THIS time i know what i want.
John
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I keep building them different ways, i think THIS time i know what i want.
John
I don't think you do....it isn't a TJ..... :stick:
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New here. I have a 92 wrangler. 4th jeep. this one is stock for now. I keep building them different ways, i think THIS time i know what i want.
John
John how will you set this one up?
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John how will you set this one up?
well, i think just some tube fenders and some 33's.
My last jeep had the 6 in it, 4.5" lift
The one before that had a 454 spring over on one tons
the one before that was a 4 cyl spring over with 2.5 bds 35's
the one before that was a 4cyl 2.5" with 31's
I want to keep this one driveable, all stock parts.
easy to fix when something breaks.
John
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I don't think you do....it isn't a TJ..... :stick:
well, maybe some day i will have half my brain removed and actually want a TJ. :roflol:
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The Only Good Thing about a TJ is the OBDII electronics. :rant:
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I'm Travis. Got my 94 2.5L yj a few months ago and can't stop working on it. I love it and don't see why everyone hates on the 2.5, it's a great motor. Well im on jeepforum a lot but a 2.5L only site is awesome
oh and this is a sweet smiley
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Welcome,
There are actually a lot of refugees from jeepforums. I've had an account there from many years back. Well before they changed servers and forum. Most of the people know about this forum and seems to feed people over from other forums. This forum is really only driven by word of mouth.
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and what a pretty mouth it is :bandit:............P III
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Hi. My name is Kim. I am 28 soon to be 29 in October. Married for a few years now to a great wife and bought a house a couple of years ago. I work for a vending company. we fill vending machines in prison visiting rooms and officer break rooms.
Also work at Burger King to help support my jeep problem :thumb: I have owned quite a few cherokees and wagoneers in the past few years but I kept the first one I ever owned and love it to death. That would be my 1985 jeep wagoneer. Can't wait to get it back on the trails as it is in the process of getting a 2.5 FI out of a 92 comanche.
In the mean time I wheel a 96 cherokee that I just put 4.10 gears in locked in the front d30 with a lockright and a welded up 8.8 out back and rides on 36" IROC's.
Found this site from Jesse James. Thanks. Been looking for a good four banger site. :clap:
Kim
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Hey Hey,
Another jeeper in the Hoosier land. I have two, a 94 yj and a 95 XJ. The XJ is my pride and joy with a 4 1/2" ruby lift, 33" MTRs, flares, hanson bumb and a few more. The YJ is fresh and a bit of a project. I have been married for 5 years with a new little one, my pride and joy. I wrench with a club in Central Indiana, check it out, mojooffroad.com
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Hey Hey,
Another jeeper in the Hoosier land. I have two, a 94 yj and a 95 XJ. The XJ is my pride and joy with a 4 1/2" ruby lift, 33" MTRs, flares, hanson bumb and a few more. The YJ is fresh and a bit of a project. I have been married for 5 years with a new little one, my pride and joy. I wrench with a club in Central Indiana, check it out, mojooffroad.com
So which one is it??? I pick the XJ.... :whistle:
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he all glad to have found this site i have a 86 xj 2.5 with a 2 in bb and 31s lookin forward to learnin more about that kickass engine and makin some new freinds :pirate:
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So which one is it??? I pick the XJ.... :whistle:
I would say the XJ until the little guy can shovel crap!
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GUESS I KNOW JEEPS BETTER THAN FORUMS SO BEAR WITH ME. I HAVE HAD JUST ABOUT MOST TYPES FROM 42 SPLIT WINDOW TO 77 FSJ 401 ,TRY TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO AND GUESS WHAT THEY WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING,EXCEPT DISHES
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welcome to the forums.. nice to have another person with flat fender experience.
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Hey...I have flat fender experience......
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Just ran across this site the other day, while searching for ways to improve my 2.5L engine. I really like it and don't want to swap it out. I have owned the jeep since it's purchase. Looking forward to getting some good info off the site.
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Sup yinz guyz, I'm from da 'burg and I love jeepin n'at. J/K, I'm Greg and I've had a 99 TJ 4 popper for 4 years since I was 17. When I was 19 I bought a decked out Grand Cherokee with a 5" lift and Hanson bumpers and some other goodies, needless to say I would rather drive my bone stock TJ so earlier this week I sold the Grand and have been buying stuff to get the wrangler up to par. I'm glad I stumbled across this site because I love the slow cruises with the 4 banger.
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Hey Guys,
My name is Drew and I'm from Amherst NY (Buffalo). I've got a 95 YJ that I've owned for 9 years now. I purchased it in stock form (white with ugly swoosh sticker decal thing on the side and all) and have slowly been making some upgrades since.
As it stands now:
Suspension - I'm SOA with 1"AAL (full length), poly bushings, RE shocks (mounted upside down), and 2"BL, front axle moved 1.25" forward, 4 degree shims in rear
Engine/Trans - 2.5L stock with venturi (nozzel) removed form air intake, AX5 (which I had to rebuild twice already), SYE and custom CV Driveshaft, Borla Cat Back
Axles - Front Dana 30 with Dana 44 U-joints (open), Rear Ford 8.8 with 31 spline shafts welded tubes and disc brakes (Locked Detroit), 4.88 gears
Brakes - Stainless Braided lines, Lokar emergency brake cables/assembly, rear discs
Steering - Rancho stabilizer, Rugged Ridge 1 ton linkage/ends (drag link, tie rod and all rod ends), JKS Telescoping Trac Bar
Tires & Wheels - 35x12.50 BFG Muds, 15x10 Western Turbines (also have 15x10 black steel rockcrawlers)
Body - CJ7 Conversion with new steel fenders, hood and grille and CJ7 Flairs, Black TJ Hood catches, full teardown for Custom Pumpkin Orange Paint, NO BONDO, NO RUST, NO DENTS, Stainless Steel bolts everywhere, bedlinered interior
Tops and Doors - Bestop Supertop, YJ Half doors, CJ Full Steel doors, CJ7 hardtop, Bestop Bikini/tonnoe/windjammer
Accessories - Warn M8000 (new), Warn 8000i (120ft cable), Hi jack, CB, Bestop Rear Tire Carrier, KC Lights, Custom stereo system with 10" sub (custom box between seats and amp under drivers / very low profile and wheelingweather resistant!), harnesses, roll bar pads, custom rear tow points.......
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh137/Drewfuss27/ChillerShipment002.jpg
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welcome to the site.. that ours like one hell of a nice jeep.
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Hey Guys,
My name is Drew and I'm from Amherst NY (Buffalo). I've got a 95 YJ that I've owned for 9 years now. I purchased it in stock form (white with ugly swoosh sticker decal thing on the side and all) and have slowly been making some upgrades since.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh137/Drewfuss27/ChillerShipment002.jpg
Very nice. I like the CJ front clip and the retro turbine mag wheels.
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very nice Jeep, I love the look of the cj7 clip and flares
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Moved your post over to our 'Then and Now' since that's exactly the stuff that thread is about. :thumb:
This post has been moved to Poseur Central (http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?board=4).
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=38.msg40518#msg40518 (http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php?topic=38.msg40518#msg40518)
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Thank God I found the 4banger forum. I get so tired of bouncing questions of off YJ owners about my engine only to get "swap in a 4.0!"
Rant aside, I'm a Community Corrections Officer in Alabama aspiring to pass the BAR exam one day! Missed it by 4 points in July :(
Can't wait to learn what this site has to offer. Thanks for having me!
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Hello,
I'm Rob from Columbus, Ohio and just bought my first Jeep. Its a bone stock 2000 TJ.
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Hello,
I'm Rob from Columbus, Ohio and just bought my first Jeep. Its a bone stock 2000 TJ.
Boy...sounds like me 2 1/2 years ago....bone stock...didn't even come with a center console...
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/87821596_d947c5eb91_o.jpg)
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Todd here from Erie, PA - '97 TJ - 2.5L - Pacesetter header, hi flow cat, borla exhaust - lockrite in my 35 - 2.5" budget boost - ARB snork - JKS quick discos - Tie rod from a ZJ - good to be here :wave:
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Welcome! good to have ya here!
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New to the group here. I currently have a 2006 TJ with the 2.4 and a 6 speed tranny. I have added a turbo muffler, throttle body spacer, and a cold air intake. It sits on 31" BFG AT's and a 2.5" budget boost. Still have the 3.73's installed but looking to add 4.10's. This is my second Jeep with a 4 cylinder, the first was a 93 YJ with a 2 inch and 31's. I am not angry about the power but would like to add a little more for when I am driving down the highway with a headwind ( I live in North Texas and the winds can blow pretty hard at times)
I look forward to any "good" advice from from anyone willing to share, as well as sharing my own.
Will add a pic at a later time.
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Welcome, ya thats the only time I get upset with mine is on the highway, otherwise it does great. :biggrin:
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Another new member here from Jeepforum (OnecleanYJ over there). I have a white 92 with the 4 squirrlies, a Magnaflow exhaust, 4.0 TB, minor intake porting, and a K&N w/ the airbox restrictor removed. Sits on stock axles with Yukon 4:88's open diffs, 4" RC lift, RE booms shackles up front, Nth Degree zig-zag bar in the rear, TJ flares, 35" MT/R's on 15x8 alloy wheels, TJ flares, 4x4 Posi-Lok, some minor armor, and a sweet sound system :smokes:
Future plans are to port/polish my old cylinder head, have it re-valves, port my I/M a bit more, possibly change the intermediate pipe from the flange to the cat, and maybe, just maybe add forced induction :biggrin:
also SOA and a Ford 9" rear are hopefully not too far off...
Dolan
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welcome to the site... sounds like you have a well built jeep with an even better future...
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Hey Guys! RecycledTeen from Western Ky checking in here, have had the latest one (YJ) about a year now and am making a few changes every now and then. One thing is for sure tho, I like my 4. Run with a bunch of others that run anything up to and including v8's on full widths. But usually at the end of the day we are still together. That is not to say I go up everything they do, but I try some things.......3,4,5 times :biggrin: and they do it once! I just have more fun!!!! I got a 2.5 5pd with RC 4" lift, lockedx2, posi lock, skids n' armor,winch, sye, 31's on 8" rims, etc.....
Maybe the pic will post.....
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my turn... Jamie, i live in Greensboro, NC.
this is my first Jeep. YJ 95 2.5L. got it from my girlfriend. she rocks. anyway my mods......
32x11.5x15 BF ATs on 15x10 rockcrawlers 3.75" back spacing. it looks BA!
2" shackle lift, and a very sexy #6 pool ball for my shift knob. (green like the jeep)
engine: electric cooling fan, 49,000 volt coil, 8mm wires, Mopar purple cam (biggest they made. thanks ebay), 4.0 TB with the bottom lip cut out, 1" TB spacer, port and polished intake, pacesetter header, high flow cat, 2 chamber flowmaster with 2.5" exhaust,
airbox mod: both bottlenecks pulled out and 4" 250 CFM bilge fan mounted in the inlet side. comes on at WOT, K&N filter.
last but not least...... 65hp wet shot of N2O!
all of my mod parts except for tires wheels and NOS are thanks to my ebay problem.
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Hey fellow Jeep lovers!
I'm new here, the names Jeff and am from Fargo, ND. I just purchased my first Jeep from my neighbor and am going to fix it up very nicely. Its a 1991 Wrangler with the 2.5 4x4. If I ask some dumb questions please dont flame me, haha. I used to have a 99 Dodge Ram 4x4 ext cab Sport but sold it due to gas prices. Now I'm back in the 4x4 world and loving every minnute of it. My Jeep will be my daily driver as my pride and joy is my 95 Dodge Stealth R/T twin turbo. I hope to get to know alot of you and hope to help others out also!
Thanks, Jeff :beers: :weee: :guns:
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Welcome
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Hi all. I've owned my 95 YJ now for about 3 years. I stole it from my old boss who sold it when he bought a mustang. Seriously, he practically gave it to me! Being recently divorced, I didn't have the money to do much, so I added a new soft top first. Then the clutch went out. So I pulled the 2.5 and with the help of my neighbor, completely rebuilt it. After that, I started adding components a piece at a time. Highrock rear bumper, Bestop neoprene seats all around, new pioneer head unit, set of 31" tire on aluminum rims, bushwahcker fender flares, a lot of Kentrol black stainless components to dress things up. And most recently, a set of white face gages. Next on the menu is a bedliner interior, a lift kit, hopefully a slip yoke kit, front bumper, some better gearing for the larger tires, and a winch. I haven't had her off road yet, but hope to start at some point. I love my jeep and plan to die with it in the garage. It's great to find a group, especially 4 bangers. I've thought seriously about swapping motors, but options are expensive and with kids in college, that's just not in the cards.
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Welcome....we need pics!!
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Hi everyone,
I'm Kevin from California.
I am definitely new to the off-road scene, but I have always been interested in doing it.
I just bought a 2000 TJ 2.5L which is totally stock. I also have a 2001 Chevy 2500HD 4wd which I use to haul a camper and a boat trailer. The other thing you should know about me is I can't leave anything alone. Thanks for bearing with me ahead of time when I start asking a lot of question. :smile:
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Welcome Kevin!
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Hi All,
I'm Scott, 54, and I live in central Maine. I've had a few Jeeps over the years, a CJ2A, Commando rag top, and Cherokee. Now I have a 95 Wrangler 2.5/5spd/4:10 with a Myers/Fisher snow plow, and a 92 Wrangler project (bad frame) 4.0/5spd/3:73. Actually, I think of both of them as projects.
I can't say that I'm an avid off roader at all, I just like driving my Wrangler and enjoy working on it to improve it. I've been lurking here for awhile, and must have read nearly all of the threads. I have gained some great ideas here and have acted on a few (thanks to you all, you rock, no pun intended!). Looking forward to more.
Scott
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hey guys, i own a 92 yj 2.5l 5 speed, and i'm from the Pittsburgh, Pa (area), i'm 31 married w/ 5 kids, I work heavy construction as a Equipment operator, I'm new to the whole wrangler aspect, but have a back ground of offroad fun! I plan to do a complete rebuild of my jeep as a winter project after christmas!
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Hi all,
Name is Kyle, joined a couple weeks ago just hadn't gotten around to posting an intro. Currently in Kelowna, BC Canada, moving back home to San Diego end of this month. Girlfriend bought her dream vehicle, a CJ-7, about a month or so ago been fixing the previous owner's screwups and or neglect every weekend since :biggrin:. Its a 1984 CJ-7 with the 2.5l amc I4, t5 tranny, has a new aluminum tub, frame is perfect. Apparently spent its life up until about 3yrs ago moving boats around. Now that the choke is working and the idle has been brought down to a reasonable speed its running pretty well. Then had the joy of having it crap out in a small town not far from my GF's parents due to a crusty old wire snapping off the coil, so spent the following day redoing the connections to the coil. Amazingly we have gotten all the gauges to work :eek:, among other electrical gremlins tracked down and eliminated, still needs a new dimmer, fun using a flash light to look at the gauges at night the first weekend with it, with a deft touch can get them to illuminate now. Engine was dripping oil like crazy so cleaned up the block to try and track down the leak only to find to my amazement that most of the oil was 24yrs of grease and grime coming of the block when it got hot :eek:. Have since found that the fuel pump appears to be leaking some oil so will be replacing it this weekend along with resolding the radiator since whoever rebuilt it did a horrible job and it spits coolant. Suppose this is the point of owning an older jeep, you always have something to do :biggrin:. Was initially thinking of doing an engine swap as soon as possible but the little 4banger has grown on me, always had a thing for not following the crowd and seems that there is very little love for this good engine, so of course that makes me want to keep it more :biggrin:. Now I am contemplating a turbo, although not sure if I want the challenge of keeping it carbed with the turbo or switching to fuel injection. Not finding much in the way of info for converting to fuel injection other than swapping over an obdI or II motor from a new vehicle.
sorry for the long winded post heres a pic of our new to us jeep:
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1866/p1010290id5.th.jpg) (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010290id5.jpg)
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Welcome, nice rig. My dimmer was finicky too until I did the LED's in the dash so I never replaced it.
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thanks, and thanks for the suggestion definitely gonna have to look into doing that.
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Hey guys, I finally found a forum that is dedicated to four cylinder Jeeps!
Anyway, I bought my Jeep in 2003, it was a 94, manual trans and had about 42k miles on it and was only 1200 bucks! :naughty: It was something I couldn't pass up, I had always loved jeeps, what did it was my dads cinnamon brown 2.5 '87 yj I used to call it the beep ride when I was 3 lol.
The YJ was my first car as a new driver, I was 17 at the time, it was bone stock, with dried up 30in. bf goodrich a/ts. Throughout the years I had a 3.5in BDS with 31's, that only lasted about 1.5 years, when I went SOA, with cage and 8.8 swap with an aussie locker, 4.88's and 35" MT/Rs
I love the underpowered thing. The power adders that I have are Banks Header, 4.0 throttle body, Rock-it city intake, full exhaust (TJ routing, hi-flow cat, and flowmaster 44 series muffler.)
Its my full size toy now, I just bought a nissan 240sx for a fun commuter/ track car. Here is some pics hope they work:
These are the old rims I had on them, about 4.5in of backspacing, the ones I have now are 2.5, no rubbing!
Anybody know where I can get a new soft top? haha my old one decided to explode on the freeway, its getting cold and starting to rain.
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Welcome.
I quite like the stance it has with 4.5" backspacing...
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Just joined. My name is Jason and I am from Southwest Missouri. I have a 95 Wrangler 4cyl 5 speed all stock, except for the 31's. I will be putting money into it as soon as I get it. Until then I enjoy the easy trails so I don't break anything too bad. This is my first Jeep and I hope to soak up all the helpful information more expirienced Jeepers can give. :thumb:
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Just joined. My name is Jason and I am from Southwest Missouri. I have a 95 Wrangler 4cyl 5 speed all stock, except for the 31's. I will be putting money into it as soon as I get it. Until then I enjoy the easy trails so I don't break anything too bad. This is my first Jeep and I hope to soak up all the helpful information more expirienced Jeepers can give. :thumb:
Watch the flares on the trails; my '94 came with 31's as well (no lift) and they would rub even on pavement!
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hey all,
Bought an 06 that the wife has fallen in love with and commendered. So with bike season coming to an end here in New England it was time for me to get another. Now my ride is a 98 that is pretty much bone stock.....for now.
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Hey all, I'm Lonnie from Arkansas. I have a wife and two kids. I just picked up a 94 YJ 4 banger. Despite all the warnings on other Jeep sites, I have voluntarily immersed myself into the Jeep addiction. This is my first Jeep but not my first 4-wheelin experience. Actually used to do some 2-wheelin until I took on the name treeslam in a painful and expensive way. Anyway, My current Daily is an 07 Nissan Frontier 4x4. I plan to upgrade the YJ and make it my Daily eventually. It is mostly stock, however I am at the forum to find out the best options for Mods. Immediate plans include plugs, wires, rotor, cap, battery, fuel filter and a stereo that works. Future plans include bumpers, winch, tires and rhino liner. Anyway, I have already enjoyed reading all the post saving me a lot of time, trial, error and $.
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Welcome aboard!
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Hey everybody,
My name is Dave and I live in Germany with my son Nathan. I've owned my 95 YJ, 2.5L for a little over a year and I've managed to visit several countries with it and meet many fellow Jeep enthusiasts here in Europe as well. There exists quite a Jeep following over here, that which is only rivaled by the Samurai. Everything modified on our YJ is by my own hand for two reasons mainly, A) specialty parts and custom maintenance here in Germany is very very limited and B) I prefer to do it myself because building and modifying is half the fun. Besides, no honest mechanic wants someone else's mittens on their rig if they can help it.
It's good to be here. :beers:
-Dave
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Hi im john
Just found the site very nice I have been reading about a how to section ????? cant find it is their a min amount of post.
also 1995 4cyl hard top love it. and I have owned 6cyl
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Hi im john
Just found the site very nice I have been reading about a how to section ????? cant find it is their a min amount of post.
also 1995 4cyl hard top love it. and I have owned 6cyl
:biggrin:
They're in the FAQ unless it's a review.
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Cool I have been cking that out
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whats up guy/gals...im andrew.i live in southerin indiana but im workin in victoria tx.just picked up a 97 tj 4cyl 5sp today. :nod:
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whats up guy/gals...im andrew.i live in southerin indiana but im workin in victoria tx.just picked up a 97 tj 4cyl 5sp today. :nod:
Congrats! Welcome aboard.
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What's up everyone this is Andy I'm from stafford va and about a couple months ago picked up my first jeep a 91 yj 4 banger. I hope to learn alot and maybe help out a little.
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What's up everyone this is Andy I'm from stafford va and about a couple months ago picked up my first jeep a 91 yj 4 banger. I hope to learn alot and maybe help out a little.
Welcome! :beers:
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hi all,
im 21 from jax fl. i have an 04 wrangler. its my first jeep ive had it since april. and love it. i come from a jeep family. my dad has a 05 wrangler 4.0l. my mom has a 05 liberty and my sister has an 06 liberty.
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Brian here. I've been on the yahoo group for some time now, but lately it seems that the messages are vaporizing into the abyss as I haven't seen anything post out for a little while. Meh. I know it was a conspiracy to get more people to the website and off the yahoo group, so it's all good. :thumb:
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hey all!! my name is pete, i'm from wilmington NC..... i have a 95 YJ 4 cyl i just recently swapped a chevy 350 into..... still relatively knowledgeable on the 4 banger, so thats why i'm here! :beers:
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I.m from Louisiana.I have a 95' YJ sprung over, 33's, 2 inch body lift, welded rear. me and my buddies ride all the time or fix stuff all the time, it's what we do.
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Welcome YJ man, I'd like to see some pics/movies of you and your buddies rigs.
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hey whats up everyone?! im from mission viejo, ca. im 23 and have owned my '97 tj for about three years. i started wheeling with my dad in his '82 cj-7 (used to have a 2.5l iron duke but now has a chevy small-block) hes had since new. my jeep has a 3.5 RE superflex kit, and currently rides on 32x11.50 goodyear mtrs. im looking to put some 34X10.50 swamper ltbs on here in the near future. got an arb for the 35 waiting on the bench but havent gotten it in there yet. plenty of body damage thanks to a endo out in pismo, but she lives again! glad to have found the forum and some fellow 4banger enthusiasts!
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Just joined and wanted to say Hello! I bought a 92 YJ and have done a lot of mods
in the past 3 months that I have owned it. They include....
92 YJ
4" RC Susp. lift
4 new hydro shocks
SS brake lines
T-Case drop kit
1.5" shackle lift *rear*
Shackle reversal kit (1/2 inch) and one inch longer shackles in the *front*
15-to-20gal conversion with 20gal sending unit
All new electronics ($600.00) cam sensor,crank case sensor, ECU, coil, plugs, wires
15x7.5 AR Gambler wheels
33x12.5x15 Dakota AT's
New exhaust with high flow cat
Cherry bomb glasspack
4.0L Throttle body swap
and soon to regear to...
Dana 30/4.88 up front
Dana 35/4.88 in the rear
Thanks, John
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nice yj.. sounds like a productive 3 months
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Thanks, I think it was stock for about a week after I bought it.
I shopped around for a build vehicle for almost 2 1/2 months. After
a week, I started and haven't stopped. This is the 4th Jeep I have
owned so it's not my first build. I hope i can contribute and help
when I can.
John
My 7yr Old Son Hayden
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Hello everyone I am new here just got my first jeep its a 94 yj 2.5. I have about $2300 in it as we speek. I had to repair the frame in the rear where it rusted away. Here are a few pictures of it. I also Had to replace the fuel tank and rear end. I hope to learn a lot in this forum! I still need to por15 the frame I will be doing that this week.
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frame before
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frame after and a few more random pictures of my work in progress.
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body looks nice and clean.. but that frame had some serious rot... nice job on the frame repair :thumb:... welcome to the forum.
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ok so my name is randy i got my tj a few mouths ago payed 3500 with no tranny but got one for 300 bucks, and i love the jeep and ya it is a 4 poper :biggrin:
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i sence got a new winch that old one did not work so i got a titan 10000lbs, did not get to try it out yet but i cant wait.
next is a tranny then tires for mods
But it dose not have the power of my old rig
1987 chevy 3/4 ton 350 tbi just sold that for 2500 bucks as it is in the pics
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Hello guys, I'm Herman living in Belgium and after 3 very productive years of building on my jeep I'm happy suprised to see there are so many 4banger lovers out there :smile:
I own a YJ 2.5 '94 now 3 years, still very happy with the machine and used every day on/off road.
modifications so far:
-4" rubicon express lift
-31" muds
-a pair of realy good sport seats
-home made warn bumper
-home made tire carier on the back
-some extra lights, etc...
finding this forum a couple of days ago I was very suprised there are so many people believing in this great 'small' engine. Hope to learn some things more here and who knows maybe sharing my so far knowledge about the jeep.
pictures from my ride will come soon since I have none of them standing on the web.
Herman
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Yet another newbie to the world of 4Banger Jeepdom.....
Made the mistake of buying an '04 liberty thinking that that'd qualify as a Jeep fan, but was unpleasantly amused by the lack of Jeepness I felt......
At any rate, I just bought a '94 YJ with a 2.5 and 5 spd....... THIS IS GREAT!!! I GET A TOY AND A DAILY DRIVER in one fell swoop!!!! Just don't tell the wife about the "TOY" aspect....right?
So where do I start? I read through a bunch of posts here and found reference to a power chip for the 2.5.....as being used to driving a Hemi and the 335 hp it lovingly gives me when I stomp it, MORE POWER is up my alley, I'd like to hear some input as to whether these chip mods actually work....
ANY input would be helpful
Thanks for having me, 4Banger!!!!
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Hello, new TJ 2.4L owner... 5th jeep, 3rd TJ... so far so good and love the little 4 cylinder. I live in Northern CA and use my Jeep for surf runs and ski trips... just bought the Jeep 3 months ago.
Bright Silver metalic, I have added a Bestop Modular rack to carry the surfboards, fog lights, add-a-trunk, seat covers (dogs) and few other things..
30,000 miles, 6 SPD manual
Problems so far: throwout bearing, changed saprk plugs but still have alittle miss at 4,000 RPMS.. changing the wires tomorrow...any suggestions?
Thanks
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Okay, I recently found this forum and have been lurking.
My best bud and I both run '92 2.5 YJ's.
The general consensus seems to be that anything is better than the 2.5. I actually like mine.
My rig isn't all that built, but I've got 30/35 with lockers, posi-lok, Super 35 kit, AX15, SYE, 3" lift, and 31's.
It does all right. My biggest hurdles have been fixing the stupid crap the PO did!
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Hey all, thought i'd drop a quick line to introduce myself. Big, bald white guy from Pittsburgh, PA. On my 1st jeep (95 yj with the prerequisite 2.5) but had a couple sammy's along with a vast assortment of other cars. Found this site through JF, & i'm on pgh-offroad & hrja along with a 300c forum too. Pushin mid-30s and still employed through all this craziness, hope the new year's kinder & gentler to everyone than the last one was (or at least uses some lube this time...)
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Hi everyone. New to this forum, on jeep number 17! After owning a krap load of big stuff, Iv gone back to a 4cyl. Looks like a great site with lots of good info!
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Been lurking a little and finally signed up. I am on my first wrangler, a 1991, with nothing fancy. I previously had a 4.0 cherokee with a small lift and a flock of various Chevy trucks. The only mods I have done are a LED taplight from WalMart zip tied to the roll bar for a dome light and a license plate screwed to the floor to cover the big rust hole by the gas pedal. There is tons of great info on here and I am still digging through old threads.
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Hello my name is Gene Im 38 years old and Im a jeep addict.
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Hello my name is Gene Im 38 years old and Im a jeep addict.
Hi Gene!
Welcome the JA....
Jeep Anonnymous!
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Hey guys. I always wanted a jeep and if it wasn't for getting a dui in a civic si a year ago, I might not have gotten rid of the cop attracting civ and gotten my wrang. That dui was a blessing in disguise. I live near norristown, Pa and I'm looking for wheeling spots. If anybody here lives near me -- let me know. Thanks
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hello my name is jay,i'm 32 and i am now a jeepaholic. just got my first wrangler for xmas and all i can say is...why the h#ll didn't i do this b4? anyway it's a 95 yj with the 2.5L and the guy i bought it from gave me a hard top and full doors to boot!!
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Whats going on. I'm Jamie a Senior doen here at Texas A&M in Galveston, ya ya let the jokes start. I've had my tj since Aug 05. First owner, DD, about to roll over 100k. minor power mods, plus lift. two sets of tires, 29,s and some 33s. with the street tires i get about 16-17 mpg doinh close to 80 mph depending on head wind. I've got a CB, and a removable speaker system which is great for land parties, and I always pull loads that my tj should not. 25 50lb feed sacks, round bails of hay. this jeep replaced my 3/4 ton suburban so i improvise. It has had three trannys put in. all blanked up from the factory. Which was almost a lawsuit, Thanks Jeep. anywho i just found this site and figured why not. No matter how many problems I've had i still love this little Jeep.
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Howdy Everyone. I'm Scott from N. Ga. I have been wheelin with my 92 yj for a few years now.I bought it bone stock and have fabricated and installed all the mods myself. I would like to compliment on this site, Its GREAT..................
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ok.. well, got into 4 wheeling a long time ago, my dad always had some sort of jeep, willy's, jeep pickup, and so on.. so, the natural thing for me was a CJ.. my last CJ was a 79 that I put everything into.. 360 hi po AMX motor with a turbo, t98 trans, lockers, burbank suspension, guards, warn winch, full cage, etc.. nice rig.. different that todays jeeps for sure,.. anyway, I just bought a 93 Wrangler Renegad 2.5L.. whoa, what a difference, I need to do a lot to this thing for sure.. so... you experienced folks out there, the question is, what, where, etc.. I'm in the Las Vegas area if anyone is down around here.. love to prospect.. or get together to work on these things.. thinking of buying a tig/mig, bender, and a few things.. need a 2" tube tow bar like they used to make, will make my own if I can't find one... soon... so, other than that, I live in WAshington state above Spokane during the summer months.. its warmer then.. wayne...
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sorry, blew that, I really am getting old.. it was a 401 AMX HiPerf motor that I put in the CJ.. drops right in the spot of the 304.. islwayn
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ok guys i just signed up bucause my buddy bill just asked me to i didnt know about this website. but i bought my jeep in the middle of summer when gas was 4 dollars a gallon and it was killing me to drive my f250 with the big block 460. when i found my jeep i had to have it so i bought it. it is a 1990 wrangler with a 4 inch lift 32 inch tires off road bumpers 9500 pound winch and i want to ad more ill get pics on soon
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Yup.. He's my pal :ghey:
JK... but he's a great guy. He's helped me a lot with my Jeep and hes a damn good fabricator. Help him out and let's give Chad a good ol Jeep Forum Welcome....
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Welcome Chad :beers:
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Howdy Chad.
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Whats going on. I'm Jamie a Senior doen here at Texas A&M in Galveston, ya ya let the jokes start. I've had my tj since Aug 05. First owner, DD, about to roll over 100k. minor power mods, plus lift. two sets of tires, 29,s and some 33s. with the street tires i get about 16-17 mpg doinh close to 80 mph depending on head wind. I've got a CB, and a removable speaker system which is great for land parties, and I always pull loads that my tj should not. 25 50lb feed sacks, round bails of hay. this jeep replaced my 3/4 ton suburban so i improvise. It has had three trannys put in. all blanked up from the factory. Which was almost a lawsuit, Thanks Jeep. anywho i just found this site and figured why not. No matter how many problems I've had i still love this little Jeep.
And you wonder why youve gone through 3 trannys??? Look at what you haul!
Anyway, welcome Jamie, and welcome Chadwick, lol.
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Well I've hauled more, and when i could only do like forty, and then 15 on a big bridge i decided not to do that again. Dumb call on my part i know. the tailor alone weighed about a grand that should have been my sign. lol
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My name is Rob Wolfe and I own Willys Off-Road Supply out of Roca NE, just 4 miles from the SW corner of Lincoln NE. We are a small mom & pop Willys/Jeep junkyard catering to the flat fender era vehicles. We also sell new parts and accessories for all Willys & Jeep vehicles and many other off road vehicles including ATVs. If you have a 27-88 Chevy or Ford that you need floor, firewall, trunk, or wheel wells for, we can also get those for you. I own a 49 Jeepster, 49 CJ3A, a 62 Wagon on a 74 Chevy frame and running gear and an 86 Grand Wagoneer. The junk yard currently has 30 vehicles, no Wranglers or CJs right now. Our sales site is http://www.willysoffroadsupply.com The Jeepster was my first car and only has 88,000 on it. I am the 3rd owner. I got the 3A last year and haven't had time to do the little things to it to get it running. The wagon has been an ongoing project for a few years and will soon become a pickup instead of a wagon so that I can title it here in NE. The GW is my daily driver and tow vehicle but is tired and rusty at 124,000 miles. It has been rode hard and the PO didn't bother putting it up let alone putting it up wet. Hope to have the 3A and wagon now PU project running by this summer so I can go have fun.
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Welcome Rob and everyone else who joined over the holiday!
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Hey guys, been a jeep fan since i was in highschool. I finally got my hands on one in 05. It was a bone stock 98 TJ. While I was deployed to Iraq from Nov 06-Feb 08 my wife suprised me with a 2 inch BDS lift and Procomp wheels and tires. Now I'm going to recam and change the gears this summer.
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Hello from Woodstock, GA or 100 miles south of Tellico to put it in off road terms. My YJ is now on it's 2nd 4cyl so I guess this forum is for me. I am a member of Southern Jeeps which is a club based in North Georgia. Here's a link for anyone interested in what the club is like.
http://www.youtube.com/user/dakwag .
I drive a 94 YJ, SOA on 35" Maxxis Bighorns. I run 4.88 gears in the stock D30 and Ford 8.8 - locked F&R. My favorite little mod has been the RE hand throttle and I'm currently experimenting with a hydrogen boster.
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Hi everyone i have a 99 TJ 2.5 L. I live around Big Lake Ranch, B.C. Canada. Well right now Iam running 35's on my TJ but going to 38's. Up front iam running a Dana 44,with Warn premium hubs, 4340 chromoly axles, Yukon superjoints, Detroit locker with 5:38 gears. also have highsteer set up with hydro-asist steering. In the rear i have Ford 8.8 with spool. Going to high clearance fenders so i can run 38's. The motor is pretty well stock for now. Hope to see some of ya at a Jeep jamboree sometime. thinking of going to the Rubicon one.
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Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I live in NE TN and have a 06 TJ.
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North East Ohio here! I bought my 97' TJ after returning from tour in IRAQ in 2005 (Told myself I'd get one at the end of my tour - I am now officially hooked on Jeeps - More fun than Hum-vee's). Love my Jeep my kids love nothing more than cruising around in it with the top off in the summer. Last year started going to a weekly truck night !! FUN PLACE !! Lots of trails and mud pits to navigate. I'm always looking for tips & tricks to make my rig better and take heed from the "been there - done that" postings !! Jeep currently has 31x10.50 , Mile Marker winch , swing away tire carrier. Im looking by spring to add some lift and maybe a bigger set of treads without killing my 2.5 !! :beers:
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Welcome :beers:
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hey hows it going.
just found this site, very happy might i add
love jeeps and need help and advice for mine
ive got a 97 wrangler, that needs alot of work
got over 137,000 on it and alot of highway miles from my brother commuting
i was looking for more power and help on fixing it and making it very nicee
money is always a prob tho so cheep good ways and do it urself tips are my way to do it
also got questions on clutch replacment, and what to do for tune ups mostly stuff i can do myself or with the help of a buddy
so if anyones looking to help out a fellow wrangler lover i can use it
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Finally broke down and registered! WAY back in 1960's, our family had a CJ. Got my drivers license in it and burned up 3 engines and 2 transfer cases in it 4 wheeling all over western North Dakota. Fiberglass hard top with sliding steel doors. Beyond neat. Pulled the family 16' boat with it, snow skied behind it, everything. Kind of forgot about Jeeps.
Over the years, built a couple of Bucket T's, a chopped S10 2wd Blazer, couple of kit cars, a '98 Silverado short bed show truck, numerous hot rods - "normal" things. Then I was browsing ebay and after 40 years ---
Bought a '93 YJ, 2.5, stick, soft top, 1/2 doors. 93K miles. Previous owner painted it deep cranberry metalic (killer paint job), put on tubular side rails and bumpers, chrome rims and big tires. Stock engine but with help of this site, will be doing injectors, spacer, TB, etc.
I guess one is never too old to go Jeepin'! Still have a few years left in me.
Great site and I intend to make significant use of it. Thanks.
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"I guess one is never too old to go Jeepin'! Still have a few years left in me." - labyerly.
You're absolutely correct, labyerly.
Hey, all...this is gonna be long 'cause I GOTTA vent - you'll see why in a moment. ;)
I'll be 60 in a couple of weeks and have owned my '00 TJ since Labor Day weekend of '07. Our son and his wife had come over for a golf tournament in their brand new '06 (leftover) Unlimited, all black, compass in the rearview mirror, I'm going..."I had no idea that a Jeep, jeep could be this cool."
As the four of us (our son, daughter-in-law, she-who-must-be-obeyed, and me) drove down to Tunica for the tournament, I realize that we're comfortable (literally 108 degrees that day) as our-son-the-genius has AIR in his ragtop Jeep. I didn't know they came with air. (This is probably gonna be long but, hey, indulge me - it's about Jeeps.) Here's a Jeep, jeep going down the freeway at the speed limit with four aboard plus golf sticks, airconditioner of all things and it ain't putting up a fuss. (The ones we had in the Navy would have FUSSED all the way, believe me.)
So, when the weekend's over, they're pulling out of the drive and, as usual, I come down with KILLER sinus problems - runny nose, watery eyes, the whole gig. Once they're out of sight I decide, "What could it possibly hurt to take a quick peek in eBay?" Well...after two or three evenings of just checking eBay, I found my TJ at, of all places, a dealership I know back home in Nashville. (We're empty-nesters here in MEM with FedEx - transferred us over in '97 when the baby left home.)
So, I call my daughter and tell her that I've found a Jeep on Murfreesboro road and, will she go look at it with me Saturday morning as Mama and I are coming home for the weekend. She says 'yes.' Drove in Saturday morning to find a little four-banger, five-speed, SE with a straight body, needing juuuussssst a bit of detailing but showing out good, handed over the money (buy-now price) and followed her in my 'new' Jeep out to her home in Franklin. What fun that was. (She and I test drove it for and hour perhaps, with her behind the wheel the whole time. Talk about a fun father/daughter outing.) Naturally I snapped a few pics after the purchase as I followed behind in her Mama's Accord.
Since then, I've been bringing it back to like-new condition with carpets, freshly painted flares, grinding away frame rust followed up with etching primer, paint, and undercoat, new motor mounts, iginition parts, battery, radiator, water pump, hoses, belt, front sway bar links, poly suspension bushings/cushions, wax, wax, and more wax (good original paint), custom wintertime headliner to kockdown buffeting noise from the top, lighted rearview mirror, Sony head w/XM/iPod and new Infinity Kappa speakers, new inner and outer shifter boots, yada, yada, yada. I should tell you this as an intro to my complaint in the next paragraph - this is a sharp looking little silver Jeep, black accents, bright MT Classic IIs, 31" Goodrichs, you get the picture. (no air, by the way - go figure - MEMPHIS of all places - boy didn't get the genius part from me, methinks)
Now get this (and THIS is what really burns my bootay)...women think it's a TOY. A freaking TOY !!! It's not a toy, it's a ride to the office and back. It's a lousy, plain-jane, no frills vehicle, that just gets me to work and back, or any place I have business - and a few dirty places where I ain't got business. I have a toy (Corvette) and she-who-must-be-obeyed loves it. So let's compare the two: Jeep - no air, Vette - electonic climate control. Jeep - very noisy soft top, Vette - VERY quiet soft top. Jeep - had to buy a radio, Vette - Bose gold. Jeep - one courtesy light on the driver's side, Vette, OPERA lights everywhere. Jeep - ya gotta shift it YOURSELF, Vette - well yah but, that ain't relevant.
So what's the deal? (By the way, S-W-M-B-O loves riding in my Jeep, too so go figure.) I walk into the cleaners a couple of days ago and the woman behind the counter says, "So how's the toy?" I go, "What toy?" Another woman in there just grins. I already know they've got me pegged as irresponsible and self-centered. A few months ago, a woman who knows about the Vette spys the Jeep and says to me, in front of my wife, "midlife, huh?" I wanted to simply reply with "Be-yotch" but since we were in church I figured I'd better keep my mouth shut or get ambushed in the Jeep on the way home.
So anyway, that's the whole sordid tale. Can I post now? (jk) BTW, can you tell that I LOVE this little Jeep?
Bruce
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Found this forum while on JeepForum.com
I have a 91YJ that was given to me as my first vehicle and I love the thing so much. I've learned more about the inner workings of a vehicle in the past 8 months than in my whole life. :biggrin:
I hope to do a 4.0TB swap for some extra power and maybe the 19lb injector mod as well!
-YJake
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Hello 4 Bangers....
Always been a fan but only recently bought my first...a '92 YJ. I have a few mods planned and will be digging through the posts for info and guidance.
Just wanted to say hello...
Carl
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Hi my name is Scott
My brother owns a '94 YJ and come spring we are going to be rebuilding the engine, rebuilding the trans, fixing all the old things and doing some improvements and I am looking for some incite which is why I joined.
Read somewhere about this thread and saw that a couple of you guys have turbos and was planning on working up a turbo kit for my brother. Now to start my search and posting to get some knowledge on the topic.
If anyone has any good direct sources on info please PM me.
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Greetings from Morehead City North Carolina. Just got a 93 YJ 25L 5-speed, all stock with a softtop. This is my first jeep and I think it going to be a great time.
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Hi, I'm seventeen years old and just bought my first jeep. It's a '93 YJ, whte with a soft top and black 15's with 33x12.50. It looks lifted, but i don't know a lot about 4x4s, so i don't know what exactly is done to it. I'm hoping to get some ideas and advice, and hopefully some knowledge about what the hell all these parts do. I'll post up some pics and hopefully get some insight about my jeep.
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Hi, I'm seventeen years old and just bought my first jeep. It's a '93 YJ, whte with a soft top and black 15's with 33x12.50. It looks lifted, but i don't know a lot about 4x4s, so i don't know what exactly is done to it. I'm hoping to get some ideas and advice, and hopefully some knowledge about what the hell all these parts do. I'll post up some pics and hopefully get some insight about my jeep.
Looks nice from your avatar pic...congrats!!
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ok, I am a michigander and I am now on my second YJ 2.5L. My first YJ was a 93 five speed with only 68k on it when I bought it. Sold the Jeep 9 months after I bought it and moved to Australia for a year. Now I came back to this frozen tudra and bought a 92 YJ with only 76k miles. Now my current jeep I have installed a pacesetter header, not cat, and a decent muffler. No lift all stock but is the straightest driving jeep I have ever driven. The tires are cheap little swamper knock offs and work great. Getting stuck a lot but still don't want to mess with the handling of this fine machine. Recently smacked up the front fender and will be replacing and repainting soon. I still consider myself pretty new to all this jeep thing. So advice is appreciated greatly.
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Well, I'd just like to say hello to everyone, I just picked up my first 2.5L 1994 YJ about 5 days ago, and I love it there are some issues to work out but thats what time is for. I am from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I have owned jeeps before but never a 4 banger and never this new, but this time a 4cyl YJ is exactly what I was looking for and it took some time to located a good shape one. Well I am glad I came across this site, it seems perfect with tons of information for any 4cyl jeep owner. Thank for having me.
Christian
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Hey everyone,
Joined a little while ago but haven't had much time to get on here and introduce myself. I live in SW Pennsylvania and bought my first Jeep back in June of '08. As with pretty much anyone else, I was looking for a 6 cylinder with a 5 speed. But, about 8 blocks away from my house was a clean '95 Wrangler Rio Grande with a 2.5 4 banger and a 3 speed 30RH auto. Kinda the opposite of what I wanted, but with only 60,400 miles on the clock and very little rust, I couldn't pass it up.
I came across this site when I was looking for some information on a 4.0L throttle body swap, mainly performance improvements from it. I was rather impressed with the information and knowledge on here and decided to join. 8)
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Welcome buddy!
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newbee to 4 bangers but not jeeps im hoping to learn some info about getting some motivation into the 4 little squirls.
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Welcome buddy!
Thanks for the welcome!
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hi, names billy
i have a 98 TJ with 32" tires, tube fenders, custom roll cage, stinger from bumper, a swing down tire carrier. just put a 4.0L throttle body on, and am waiting for my E-fan and throttle body spacer to get here. pretty soon i'll be stuffing an sm420 trans into in and gettin some 35" tires. i'd like to go bigger with my tires but i dont know if my axles will handle it. i'd like some 37s on it and im not afraid of a sawzall. my jeeps also got a 3 inch body lift that i'd like to drop back to stock of maybe 1", and a 2" spacer lift. i plan on putting leafs in the rear and a 3 or 4 link on the front.
as you can see i have alot of idea, but the cash flow isnt as plentiful as the imagination.
i also have 2 other projects i'm workin on finishing. a 1931 chevy 2 door sedan ad a 1953 chevy 4 dr bel air.
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as you can see i have alot of idea, but the cash flow isnt as plentiful as the imagination.
You're not the only one with that problem. Welcome aboard.
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Hey fella's, got to say this a cool site. Im 45 and i got my 04 Electric Lime Green Pearl, SE back in 06 with 18,000 miles on it. This is my first jeep, and been hooked ever since. Was,nt really up on any of the motor specs at the time, but have grown to love my little 2.4, because im working my 3rd yr, and it hasnt let me down yet.
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Hello everyone. I am Indyjeepnut from Indianapolis, IN. I just bought my first 4cly TJ to use as a daily driver. I have many other jeeps in my fleet. They consist of a 83 CJ7, 87 YJ, 89 MJ, and an 89 XJ. I am president of MOJO Offroad club.
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New kid on the block.
From upstate NY. Bought a Cherokee 7 years ago now I'm addicted to Jeeps.
Bought a 91 YJ 4banger 5 speed, Runs great everything worked.
Now for the fun part, drove it to the top of the hill on my property (NY RUST @#$$%^)
Frame broke ,tranny skidplate comes loose.
Now what? Tore it apart, got a rust free frame, found another body, reassembled the chassis, 4 inch lift, new wheels tires brakes lines cables shocks rebuilt the axles. Now it's engine time, like I said it ran great, HOWEVER I just can't put it back in without cleanin it up, If I do that new gaskets, might as well do rings and bearings.
That brings me to my question, if I'm taking it apart what should or can I do to make it run better faster stronger?
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I was just informed about the site and thought I'd check it out. The names Derrick and I have a 94 XJ with a few goodies on it.
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Hi Everyone,
Just found out about this site the other day from the other jeeps.com forum. Had knee surgery a year ago, developed blood clots going to the lung, was hospitalized, almost died, etc... so vowed to get a Wrangler once I was free & clear of issues. Always wanted one. Well here in NY City, Wranglers are NOT cheap! Found an '89 Black YJ for $1400 and grabbed it. Have had it since June, hasn't been running since August. Still trying to figure out what's wrong (have not had time to wrench on her as I'm also expecting my 1st child)hope to have her running in the next month.
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Hi Everyone,
Just found out about this site the other day from the other jeeps.com forum. Had knee surgery a year ago, developed blood clots going to the lung, was hospitalized, almost died, etc... so vowed to get a Wrangler once I was free & clear of issues. Always wanted one. Well here in NY City, Wranglers are NOT cheap! Found an '89 Black YJ for $1400 and grabbed it. Have had it since June, hasn't been running since August. Still trying to figure out what's wrong (have not had time to wrench on her as I'm also expecting my 1st child)hope to have her running in the next month.
Welcome aboard. Glad you are doing better. Best of luck with the baby and getting your junk running!
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Hey, my names Will from Calgary, Alberta. I found this site when googling tech help. Its been a great help already and I'm loving this site. I've owned several Jeeps over the years but am currently converting my 86 amc comanche from 4x2 to 4x4.
Wrench it, break it, fix it, repeat!
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Looks like this could be a good home for my 97 TJ 4banger. Hi , my name is Kono from Gasparilla Island , FL. Ihave had my Tj for 5 months now and am looking forward to learning and sharing with you folks ! Thanks , Kono
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Hi, My name is Joe. I may have already introduced but its been a long time and I'm getting the mod bug again so here it is.
I have a 97 TJ 2.5L/ 3-speed auto...only 41,000 miles on it!!!
I recently put 30x9.5's on her, and aside from a few cosmetic details I haven't done much. I plan on doing the 4.0 TB swap and electric fan conversion. I may fab up a new intake as well but we will see.
I will be posting my ideas and stuff and look forward to all your helpful input!
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Hi from the sunny UK
I've got a 2000 TJ that I have had for about 18 months now. love it even though it mainly only gets used on the highway. Have only just found the site and looks to be loads of good advice on here. I realy want to try and get a bit more power as it gets embarasing being passed going up hill by push bikes.
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Welcome to the forum guys :smokes:
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Hey whats up. nice site. glad to see others that like the 4cld engine to.
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Hello everyone. I've been lurking for awhile and figured I'd should probably just join already.
I have a '99 TJ 2.5L 5spd. Mostly stock. It's been giving me a few problems lately so get ready for some technical questions. Of course, I'll do some searching first.
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Torch_Ind
North bay Ontario canada.
have loved jeeps my hole life. My dad had a CJ7 when I was a kid and loved it to death but he sold it before I was old enough to drive or buy it :( oh well my mom bought a 1995 brand new and I now own it!!! wasn't' going to let that one past me lol.
have done some mod's
rough country lift. 33x12.5r15. pacesetter header. zoom stage 2 jp clutch and flywheel, accel coil. light bar, cb, 4.88's. winch.
put her away wet and dirty...
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peddlerofpunk aka pete
central connecticut
2005 wrangler SE red and black, stock at the moment.
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9494/dsc0065wy5.jpg)
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New Guy Here found this site on jeepforum sounded like a cool site. Bought my YJ in May '08 after driving my wifes '05TJ was so much fun to drive had to have one for myself. I love my heep but it has become like an addiction. These sites are awesome for info on things like junkyard upgrades. So all in all just wanted to say hi. :wave:
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New Guy Here found this site on jeepforum sounded like a cool site. Bought my YJ in May '08 after driving my wifes '05TJ was so much fun to drive had to have one for myself. I love my heep but it has become like an addiction. These sites are awesome for info on things like junkyard upgrades. So all in all just wanted to say hi. :wave:
Sweet aviator woot woot YJ
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good evening from italy
now i have run out all my words in you laguage ;)
ave a nice day!
Rob
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whats up everyone?.... just picked up a $800.00 cheap yj. pretty much stock right now but mods to come soon... looking for cheap performance upgrades. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks alot
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Just thought i would drop in and introduce myself. I am Sean front st. louis, mo. I recently picked up in trade a 1995 yj, 4cyl. Its soa, locked in the rear along with a large laundry list of toys.
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Hello All,
I am from Manitoba (Canada) and I am currently building a 1991 Jeep YJ from the ground up below are some of the specifications,
1985 Toyota axle front
Aussie locker
Trail gear diff armor
Marlin High steer
1986 Toyota IFS rear axle
Aussie locker
Trail gear diff armor
Sky rear disc brake conversion
Engine- 1991 Jeep 2.5L
Tri-country Inertia Ring
Dodge Dakota bell housing
AX-15 Transmission
NP-231 to Dana 300 Using D&D Machine doubler (true twin stick)
Toyota CV driveshaft’s F/R
Much more to list but that gives you an idea.
Cheers
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Hi, My name is Lorenzo, I,m 44, and from Argentina. My first car was a 1962 2 wd Jeep (made over there under License), And I swear never go to make that mistake again. Guess what!?, I'm about to kick the same exact obstacle again. I found a 1989 YJ 4 cyl, 5 speed, all stock for about 500.
First tought was buy and sell, but now, I got stung by the idea of keeping the thing, It's cheap, cool, and fun ... and now I live in the US where parts and accesories make a world of diference.
Looking for advise, I found this forum and I'been reading a lot of postings so I decide to join, and pop the question to the people that has been to this road before. It's this a daily driver/rockie offroadding for the rest of my life? Or just another effect of middle age crisis?
I,m a little concerned about the highway speed, cruising capabilities of the 2.5. I, like to keep it simple, I saw a lot of Youtubes 5.9 Hemi turbo supercharged nitro powered monsters in the past weekend and got me on a crossroad.(I' don't like gas guzzlers)
Anyway, I'll post all my needs later Thank You and keep banging 4.
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Hi, My name is Lorenzo, I,m 44, and from Argentina. My first car was a 1962 2 wd Jeep (made over there under License), And I swear never go to make that mistake again. Guess what!?, I'm about to kick the same exact obstacle again. I found a 1989 YJ 4 cyl, 5 speed, all stock for about 500.
First tought was buy and sell, but now, I got stung by the idea of keeping the thing, It's cheap, cool, and fun ... and now I live in the US where parts and accesories make a world of diference.
Looking for advise, I found this forum and I'been reading a lot of postings so I decide to join, and pop the question to the people that has been to this road before. It's this a daily driver/rockie offroadding for the rest of my life? Or just another effect of middle age crisis?
I,m a little concerned about the highway speed, cruising capabilities of the 2.5. I, like to keep it simple, I saw a lot of Youtubes 5.9 Hemi turbo supercharged nitro powered monsters in the past weekend and got me on a crossroad.(I' don't like gas guzzlers)
Anyway, I'll post all my needs later Thank You and keep banging 4.
Bienvenido, Lorenzo!
Felipe
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New here from devner, CO
I've got a 02 TJ SE
31" tire rock crawler wheels 3.75 offset
JKS anti sway dicos
With a lift and tube fenders on the way
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Whats up everyone! My name is Billy. I live in Anaheim Ca for now. Originally from Chatsworth Ga. I own a 92 Yj with a 2.5l, 4 in RC lift, 2in BL, Currie greaseable shackles front and rear, 33 12.50 15 mud brutes, 4.88 gears, ceramic headers w/ high flow cat and a flowmaster super 44, LED rear brake lights, rock crawler bumpers front and rear, Light Force lights, Bed Liner in whole tub and a fresh coat of satin white out of the ole rattle can
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/nihilmusic/flatj.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/nihilmusic/j8.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f189/nihilmusic/j4.jpg)
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Looks great...... :thumbsup:
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Whats up? Is this the same site i was on 3years ago? Different style and many more peeps now? I'm Chris and I'm an alcoholic minus the meetings. Southside of chicago. I do concrete for the city and my yj has tasken a ritcheous pounding going to job sites all over the city. Ever seen a chicago pothole ridden street in the wild hundreds.lol. go no doors and just bikini from may to mid september(bad neihborhoods, well they respect craziness when they see me coming blaring slayer, there goes one crazy whiteboy...haha). want to get her off the beaten path soon. my daughters are getting older and would be tolerable. sucky part except city driving is I have an auto {95yj 2.5}. put tj flares on so not to rub the(was going for 31 but couldnt pass deal up) 30.5x9.5 bfg ats on 5hole tj rims(steal almost new all 5 rims included for 300). Had a tail light go out so grab the sawzall put led tractorish tail lights in. oops no reverse or liscense plate light. no inspections and too old for emissions here. Just got tube fenders today. going for low center of gravity with decent meat. gonna add tube fenders front and back. 1.5-2inch susp lift and 33s and a regear. Not looking to be pretty just functional as he**. might look into a junkyard 8.8 w disc brakes and lsd when i regear and already scouting for 4.0 throttle body. When i post I am open to all ideas. so dont hold back even if its just to rag me out cause if it wasnt for getting knocked down i never would have learned to stand up. Thanks for having me!!!
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so im new here. been crusin a bit here and there lots of good info for the 2.5 guys.
so about me. i got a 86 jeep cherokee 2 door white 2.5 5 speed with 259k on it. and i love it. had it about a year now. has 3 inch procomp lift (got it used off craigslist) 31 inch tires and 3.73 gears. kinda nice to cruse down the freeway getting between 22 and 25 mpg. and has so little power that it stalls the engine rather then brake parts hehe. well its got a webber down draft 2 bbl carb on it. came that way when i got it. so its got a bit more power over stock. enough to pull a few guys out of stuck with their mighty 4.0. lol
plans
i got a 2.5 out of a 94 wrangler with like 180k on it and it was supposedly rebuilt at 120k. its got the intake and exhaust on it. so i am waiting till mega squirt comes out with their sequencer board so i can do sequential and coil per plug before i do the switch. also looking at doing other upgrades. been looking around at doing a supercharger upgrade. the centrifugal supercharger looks like the best bet sofar. wondering what makes/modle came with some stock. i know there was a few that had a factory roots/screw type... also looking at getting a mopar preformance purple cam for it. and mabe a prot and polish while i have it out of the vehicle. and other then injectors and throttle body can you think of any other upgrades that can be done easier out of vehicle then in?
time for picts and vids
my youtube. my subscribers also have vids of us wheeling from diff angles hehe.
enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/user/mastermoarman
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Hi my name is Chris. I live about 1 1/2 hours south west of chicago. I picked up my yj in october.
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Welcome Chris from another Chris. It's amazing how much rust you guys have to deal with up north!!!
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Hello All,
My name is Eric, here in Phx AZ . I just bought an 86 Cherokee, with the 2.5 and a 904 auto trans. It runs on a 4 inch lift and 31s. Found this site while looking for ways to improve the 4 banger. I am having the trans rebuilt in a couple months and am looking to also rebuild the motor and add a little more power.
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Welcome! Nice to see come older Jeeps still on the roads. It's a rarity to see a CJ anymore out here. Even YJ's are a bit scarce.
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Name is Gregg, 32, and live in Port St Lucie, Fl. My brother out in New Mexico just purchased a 09 Rubicon Unlimited so I'm taking his bone stock '95 YJ 2.5l off his hands. Be flying out there 2nd week of April and driving it back to Florida. Little concerned with it having 240,000 miles, but it's in excellent condition and I know he's taken care of it so hopefully she still has some life left in her. As of right now, I'm not planning on getting too big into the off-road thing. Do want to give the Jeep a bit of a more aggressive look so planning on a 4" lift, TJ flares, and either 33" or 35" tires. Once the 4 cyl goes I'm hoping to go with a LS1 swap as I"m very familiar with them.
Have owned a few Jeeps in the past. First one was a '95 YJ bone stock which I only owned for approx 6 months. Bought it as a daily driver seeing I had totaled my brand new '98 Camaro SS after 5 days of ownership and had ordered a 2000 Camaro SS. So drove the YJ in the mean time. Also owned a '76 CJ-7 with a 304. Engine blew like 3 days after I bought it. Bought a 401 and pretty much hand it ready to go except for fuel lines and got orders to Alaska (military at the time) and didn't have time to complete so parted it out.
Have done a ton of off-roading in Wa state and Alaska. Guess I've been spoiled with such great places to off-road that the terrain (mud) of S Florida doesn't really interest me. Did all my off-roading in a '93 Toyota P/U with a little ole 4 cyl, 4" susp, 3" body, 5.29 gears, and lockrites f/r.
Oh yeah, I also currently own a beater '93 XJ which I'm planning on getting rid of once I get the JY down here. Thought about swapping the 4.0 from the XJ into the YJ but after reading that there's pretty much just as much work involved in doing that swap vs a V8, V8 it is.
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Hey, Greg, gimme a ring once you are down in FL; I am in Miami, so it's only a couple of hours drive time. Maybe we can do some light wheeling (I am not big on the terrain here either, but it's still fun to get the Jeep dirty; done all my wheeling in Panama, Central America).
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95 YJ, 2.5L, 32x11.50x15 Dunlop Mud, MSD ignition, 4.0 throttle body w/spacer, Black, all rattle can, electric fan, K/N cold air, 2" BL, 1" H/D shackles, 2" Black Diamond Lift Kit, soft top, Harbor Freight 8000Lb winch, Pioneer CD reciever w/6 speakers, Cobra CB, Posi-Loc, Coca Cola Bottle opener, custom rear bumper, 48" Hi-lift
I'll put in more later, with pics. I need to take some up to date stuff.
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Doing the requested intro. Found the site on the start of my quest for more money... wait thats spaceballs, quest for more power. Already noticed lots of good "cheaper" things to try. Look foward to adding in when I can.
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hello everyone.my name is Phil.I live in Ball ground,Ga.42 years young and just recently got me a jeep. I love it so far. :clap:
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Hello everyone.
I've had my jeep for a little over one year now. Shes been good to me, except for eating up 4 starters(problem fixed now). here are a couple photos i have.
Its a stock '94 with about 75,000 on it.
last fall before I put the hardtop back on
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a little trail riding the first week i got it
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Hello every one! Im Rocko and I'm from Norway, Illinois; its really close to Marseilles Insane Terraine which I am excited about even tho I have not gone to yet. But I plan to this summer. I own a 1994 Yj. I bought it used with a 2" lift, 31" Mud Kings, and all sort of goodie and baddies. Im still discovering things. But it has a 4 banger with a 5 speed and four wheel drive of course. I allready broke stuff (go me) like a tail gate. So yea nice to meet everyone and if you want to know more don't be afraid to ask.
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:wave: My name is Rick and I'm from north east Ohio, I'm the proud owner of a 97 TJ Se since 2000, wouldn't trade it for nothing.
Here's a little list of what I have done since ownership
the motor
2.5 as it come from the factory ie: stock bore stock cam has 102k on it as of today 4/3/09
4.0 throttle body and spacer
K&N filter
stage 2 jet chip
4.0 air intake
pacesetter header
axed the cat when it went bad :nono: but its a off road only vehicle... any way keep your comments to yourself on this
axed the muffler at the same time and replaced it with a flowmaster
accel coil
electric fan
24# injectors
With these mods it will run down the highway in 5th gear at 65 on 33 ltb's when it had 4:11 gears, and very rarely have to drop to 4th but like I said its not for that anymore.
Futre mods to the motor are going to be
.060 bore
cam around .480 lift 216 duration at .050
Stoked, been working on this for a while, It will happen, I have some free time the next few weeks to do some testing.
Port work, basic clean up for the most part
of course the rest of the stuff to go with thes mods new bearing seals gaskets, bla bla bla...
Suspension
6" full traction long arm kit
sky wacker nitro shock, cheaped out on these, thinking of doing coil overs in the near future.
2" body lift
36 x 13.50 15 bias irok's
drive train
Dana 35 rear with super 35 kit and 4:56 gears
Dana 30 front tru-trac and 4:56 gears
231 j mega short sye 1 1/4 chain 6 gear planetary
ax5 waiting to self distruct
interior
600w sony xplode 7 speaker sound system
neo seat covers
1200w inverter
tool box and cooler mount
axed the back seat and belts
grab handles
exterior
smitty built rock bumpers
tree bars
corner covers
rocker guards
light guards
solid doors
Bestop Bikini
wind jamer
and bed cover/Duster
I think thats about it, hate to admit to my self how long that list has gotten, actually this is the first time I have set and made of list of what all has been done... anyhow hope to have some fun here, I've spent the last few days looking around at what you guys have done and it seems like a pretty good group. I hope you welcome me, I have been on a few other forums but didn't care for all the just put a chevy in it/ hostal wtf you doing that for crap.... so here i am, be it as it may 4bangin away!
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Only thing I'd discourage is the super 35 kit! A stock 8.8 or 44 will be stronger, cheaper, and more upgradeable than a super turdy kit.
Otherwise, I'll keep an eye on your build!
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honestly i have 475 in the entire rear with disk brakes.....the stock rear held up untill this yr with 33's still wasn't broke, just felt it time to upgrade. I'm more worried about the front end. I have a 44 front and rear at some point I'll build those "as I find deals on parts", but in the mean time this setup will get me a season or 2.
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Hello everyone,
My name is Chuck and my son is Tony. We found this site through Jeepforum.com.
Our rig is a '95 Rio Grande w/ Dana 30/35, 4:10 gears, 4 angry squirrels w/ 163k miles on them, 33x12.5x15 Cepek Crushers on Cragar Black 10 hole steel rims, and a WHOLE BUNCH of little fixes and repairs along the way.
We bought the truck last year as a "good first car" for my son who turned 16 at the end of 2008. Over the last year we've had the body redone, purchased a soft top and bikini top, put on a used 2.5" Rancho lift w/ Rancho RSX shocks, and performed numerous repairs and component replacements to get this truck back in reliable running order.
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I just picked up a '91 YJ that I'm starting to work on. This will be a family toy, so no crazy mods for now. I've already started working on updating the interior with new seat covers, center console and basic cleaning. New shocks on order and I'm getting new tires this weekend. Hope it's going to stay warm enough to drop the top for the summer.
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Hi, my name is Charles. I have a 91 YJ with a 2.5L. It has a SOA with 33's. This is my second 4x4 project, I had a 89 S10 blazer with a solid axle swap that I performed myself. I scrapped it for my YJ that I got for 500.00, it had a locked up engine. I live in the baltimore area, have 3 kids an exwife, and a girlfriend. My jeep is my escape. I'm a mechanic by trade.
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Hey everyone the name's Dawn and I live in Winnipeg, MB. I own a 1995 YJ Rio Grande that I bought from my bf (flyingbrick) about a year ago. 5 spd, 4" suspension lift, custom mounted seats from a 03 Ranger, half doors with a soft top, haven't done much mods to it but I plan to when the funds and time become available. I'm here to learn as much as I can about wheelin and Jeeps and some tips and tricks.
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Welcome! 8)
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Howdy from the Pacific NorthWEST. I bought my TJ almost 2years ago. Bought it pretty much stock, except for the 2" B.B.. Since then I have added custom sliders designed by me and fabbed by a buddy. Smittybilt XR8, Modded stock front bumper. Daystar/ Four Real Steel rear bumper. TeraFlex Flexarm SA kit, Teraflex Adj front Track Bar, Teraflex Belly Up, R.E. 4.5 Springs, SYE/ Tom Woods CV Shaft, Full Traction Monos on the back and Rancho 5000's hydro's front, Russel Braided brake lines, Custom 2row Aluminum Radiator, JKS Quicker Discos. 32x11.50x15 BFG M/T'S. Re-gearing soon and a d44 in the rear. Thinking of going OX Lockers front and rear at re-gear time 4:88's. Corbeau seats and 4pnt harnesses. Tire swing out (my design). 33's There's more I just can't think of it right now.
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Hey,
I confess,
I don't own a jeep, yet... It is my biggest desire, and shall be my first vehicle. I am 16 and just wanted to hear what some people thought about the jeep 4 bangers. I am still trying to decide between YJ and TJ with my limited funds...
Thanks, and this forum rocks!
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Hi every one.
I am so glad I found this site! Me and my chick have a 2000 SE 5speed with
55000mi on it. I have all ready learned so much from this site. As we all
know performance part are a pita to find for the 4 cylinder , but now I know what I
can do to her. We do off road but it needs some work, Locker and stuff like that.
I am more of a GM guy so it will take me time to get the Jeep lingo down.
Doug
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I forgot to put that it has smittybilt front and rear tube bumper's, as pair of 150watt KC daylighters and 31in BRG a/t on American racing wheels
Doug
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Hello All....Newbie to this forum. Have 2 Wranglers, a 90 and a 93. Both 4 bangers, 5 speed, soft tops. This is your typical His and Hers kind of deals. Bought the 90 for wife, fixed it, then realized I wouldn't mind having one of these jewels myself. Found the 93 with a bad tranny ( imagine that!!!), rebuilt the tranny, and love driving it. Don't use them for wheeling, use them for for convertibles, running around locally. Hope I can contribute what little knowledge I have to anyone needing it.
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hi, i have a 95 yj with the 2.5 mpfi 3 spd auto, 3.73 gears, magnaflow hi-flo cat, dynomax exhaust, aftermarket cai with k&n filter, 1.5" bds lift, 253-75-15 bfg at's. ive really only owned jeeps in the short amount of time ive been driving, im on number 4. i had an 84 wagoneer, 86 cherokee sport, 93 grand cherokee laredo and now my yj and i wouldnt get rid of it for the world.
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Hey everybody, I'm John. I have a 91 YJ 4 banger 5 speed soft top. I don't know a thing about Jeeps so hopefully you guys can help me. I bought it a couple of months ago for $4500. The only mods I know of are the wheels and tires. It has Mickey Thompson bead locks and 31.5 Pro Comp tires.
I'll probably ask a bunch of questions so be prepared ;)
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Hello all. My name is Bill my wife is Melody and we are a two Jeep family. I have a '95 YJ I've had since it was new in Jan '96. Melody has a '99 TJ we just got a couple months ago. For a whopping total of 8 angry squirrels living in our driveway. (Maybe I could fit both engines inline in one vehicle) ???. Melody was a Police Officer in New Jersey until she was injured on the Job and retired now she is working as a teachers Assistant and going back to school. I am a New York City fireman currently on active duty military leave with the Army assigned to the 10th Mountain Division in upstate New York. I was injured during a wonderful vacation to Persia and I am going through the process to be medically retired. I do not have any idea how this will affect my return to FDNY. I really don't know what will happen next; just trying to roll with the punches. If I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any at all. We also have a 6 year old son who is great. I have really enjoyed this site and have been getting great ideas and advice. I am really looking forward to more projects in order to squeeze every bit I can from these fun vehicles.
Thanks to all of you.
Bill
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Welcome all....must be Spring...Jeepers coming out of hiding.... :thumbsup:
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Welcome everyone!
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Hey folks,
I'm John and I live in central Jersey (pinelands). I have a 95 Rio with just some basic stuff. I'm looking to have some laughs and share some info. Good to be here.
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Hi,
I have a 2001 TJ with 2.5L Motor. Just wanting to learn more about this motor and I like what I have read here so far.
Thanks for providing this site.
Tony
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welcome
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Hi
I'm on my second JP. JP #1 was blue 93 wrangler sport auto with 4.0. 4inch black diamond lift, 33 inch general MTs and warn m 8000 winch. While owning this I was a member of the ocala jeep club in the late 90's. Lost my common sense and traded it for sports car. Huge mistake car was a real :flush: I currently own a red 94 yj 2.5 ax5, 4 inch procomp lift, 3 inch bl, 35inch bfg at's and my trusty old warn m8000. I currently belong to the Citrus County Jeep club in florida. Great group of jeepers :thumb: I have only wheeled in florida but would love to hit some of the OHV parks in the other states and make the pilgrimage to Easter Jeep Safari in Moab.
My jeep is like most others a work in progrss. Trying to improve my mechanical abilities, however I still have pros due the bulk of my mods due to lack of experience. and its my daily driver for the last 11 yrs.
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Here are some pictures of my jp in citrus wma
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Hello, I just bought a 94 YJ, 6inch lift stock 4cyl w/air intake upgrade. Hard top. I'm looking to keep it a 4cyl but would like to learn more about bolt ons. I live in Seminole, FL - originally from central MO. I'm a farm boy living in the city. Plan on doing all the work on the Jeep myself. I've worked on evey type of vehicle (except a Jeep) so this is new to me.
My wife and I just adopted a little boy and thought we had better by a toy before we loose the chance - expecially since we live in the sun shine state now.
Any info about upgrades -power booster -HP adds, what ever would be great. Also I'm looking to swap the hard top for a soft top - not knowing what I'm getting into - Looking to forward to hear all the chatter.
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Hello everyone ! I have a 98 tj wrangler that is currently being lifted 2.5 in. Im a soldier stationed in Iraq, and will be here for about 5 more months. I cant wait to get back home and do some wheeling...
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Hello everyone
My name is Pete and I am relatively new to the Jeep crowd. I have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5L. When I bought the jeep I had alot of problems with the Jeep, I had to replace the entire fuel system, the cat and muffler collapsed, complete tune up, hoses dry rotted. After taking care of those problems I put on a dynomax cat and a flowmaster 40 series muffler, the stock tires looked to small so threw on 31x10.5x15, and put on a 3 inch suspension lift. I have a hard top for winter and safari top, tonneau cover, and a wind jammer for summer. I am saving up some money for the next set of mods which include a safari snorkel, 62mm throttle body, electric cooling fan, and performance injectors. Not sure what else to say so nice to meet you all.
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I'm Michael and I desperately miss my Jeeps! First was a '92 YJ, 2.5 AX-5. I loved the thing and probably shouldn't have sold it. A few vehicles later I was in an XJ, 4.0 4x4 AW4. It was fantastic but in the fall of '07 I was on the road a ton to finish my degree and for work, so I had to sell it to keep my family afloat. Now I'm back to a point where I can get into another Jeep, and the 2.5 doesn't bother me, so I've been digging through the forums again. Still not settled on whether to get a YJ or XJ, but hopefully I'll find the right one soon.
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Hi, I'm in Southern California. I have a 98 TJ SE. Intro done.
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Hi-I'm Jim, I just got done writting all this stuff and then I heard "click" and it was all gone ! I truely hate computers ! So now for the shortened version. I'm 38, disabled due to Arnold Chiari-Malformation, Syringomyelia and Tethered cord giving me constant pain from nerve damage>I had 2 surgeries-1 brain surgery and 1 back surgery where they disconnected my spinal cord from my tail bone. I'm married with 2 kid's ages 5 & 7 (Girl and Boy-boy the oldest). I have a 97 TJ with a brand new Jasper 2.5L and Aussie lockers front and back. Now I just need a little more power, maybe a turbo? and a lift and tires. Anyone having Advice on either the Turbo or more power options please let me know (Oh and yes I do have a larger 63mm throttle body and spacer, but had to take the TB off for now due to warranty issue's). and yes I know the turbo would void my warranty-but I'm just in the planning stages right now. Thanks everyone !!
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I am not new to the Jeep thing. I have had my Jeep about 3 years. I live right near the Sierras near Sacramento and enjoy taking the Jeep up the old trails around some of the old mining areas. I have not started to modify my Jeep it came with 31's when I bought it. Look forward to talking about future modifications so maybe I can avoid some of the more annoying errors in Jeeping.
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Hi everyone, just got my first YJ a cpl months ago got it from a friend at a stolen price of only $200. Was told about this site today figured id check it out.
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Hey yall, my name is Justin I'm 26 & married with 2 kids and a daucshund named chief. We live on a farm in tennessee so this is where I do my wheeling. I've been driving my blue 93 YJ 2.5L for about 6 years now. No lift or anything but I've got a ramsey winch and ordered some aussie lockers (just haven't put them in yet). I just found this site a couple days ago & I'm loving it. Looking foward to some of your advice, everybody seems pretty quick from what I've read.
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Hello all, I'm a newb to the forum but have had my Wrangler since May 2006 and have been off-roading it since it had 300 miles on (I have proof via my first stuck was also at 300 miles and we got plenty of pics, lol) I have a ton of off roading pictures on my myspace page as well as a few vids. I'm not to heavily built (yet). Just running the stock drivetrain with a 2" spacer lift and 31" Mud Terrains. If you live in the New england area and want to go wheeling, just hit me up.
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Hello all from middle TN. Been a Jeeper for well over half my life. Married with two sons and a baby girl on the way.
I have had 4 cj5s ranging from a '66 Tux Park to a '76.
I own and wheel a '94 YJ that is blue.
Quick run down of the mods, elictric fan, Optima red top, K&N air filter, PowerAid tb spacer, header, wannabe Flowmaster in need of replacment.
Smittybilt rock crawler bumper with a Warn 8274 (on it's 3rd Jeep 8) ) with 125' of syn line, OR Fab rock rails, MORE front cage, Tuffy console, Hi Lift mounted inside to rear of roll bar, Smittybilt classic rear bumper tire carrier, American Racing Baja rims 15x10 with 33" MTs, Quick loc rear locker.
Future mods are an 8.8 and a NP435 ( 1st gear of 6.8:1 ) to get that low gear for crawlin. :dance:
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Hey Mike here from Roanoke VA. I have a 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ stock. Currently off the road for the last 6 weeks due to an accident (not my fault) but still battling with the insurance company. My first plans for the Jeep is a 4" suspension lift. Probably rough country due to the cost. Then after that we will see where it takes me. As I said cost is the big thing I have a wife and 3 kids so even when we are ok I still get shot down by the wife on spending money on the Jeep. Gotta love it.
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As I said cost is the big thing I have a wife and 3 kids so even when we are ok I still get shot down by the wife on spending money on the Jeep. Gotta love it.
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Not to say that your choice is poor when it comes to RC, but when it comes to price of things, one thing to consider is that you get what you pay for; sometimes it is better to save up and go for the better stuff rather than buying the cheap stuff and then later having to replace it for the good stuff anyway...
In any case, welcome! I am sure you will find lots of guidance here from other members as well!
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HI, my name is Jeremy and I'm a jeepaholic!, and like yourselves I have a lack of horsepower, but I make the best of it and have a lot of fun with my '95 yj, I'm running a 4" rough country lift and 32" pro-comp at's, and an aussie in the D35(oh no!) but so far with the under abundance of h.p. I have managed to keep the 35 turning without any problems, custom front/rear bumpers and a smittybilt XRC8 w/synthetic line.
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Hey everyone, I live in Michigan, near Detroit. I drive a 95 2.5L YJ that I've had since 98. I'm married with kids, work for the public school system as a social worker. I've been offroading for around 10 years or so.
Some of my jeep mods include some offroad stuff, some trail-riding stuff, and some silliness kind of stuff. here's some pics...
Badlands poser shot...
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Badlands Stuck shot...
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Harlan, KY
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Seriously though, mods include:
- SOA front end with some shackle and hanger mods to drop it about an inch. running bastardized stock YJ packs which are going to change to a combo of YJ and XJ leaves this summer I hope.
- SUA rear with BDS 3.5" lift springs. This is on purpose so I didn't have to mess with a antiwrap bar. I like it but I wish it was softer. Eventually, this will XJ leaves which are laying on my garage floor.
- Front axle is a Waggy 44 with high & cross over steering. tie rod and drag link are 1/4 wall 5.13 gears, aussie, Ruffstuff cover
- Rear Axle is a Ford 8.8, 5.13 gears, aussie, rockcrusher cover (using dreaded 2 piece adapters for bolt pattern change to match front - it's been 2 years without a problem)
- Tires are a combo of 35" MTR's on the front and 35" Boggers on the rear (price was right, but this combo works very well for me)
- Front driveshaft is square 2.5" 1/4 wall tube sleeved over 2" 1/4 wall tube. I needed long travel and I was broke. I don't think I'd pay for a new front shaft after having this one though.
- Homemade tube fenders and highline hood. Hood was trimmed up about 3.75". These are prolly going to get changed out too in favor of genrights high line fenders
- warn 9.5ti
- custom front and rear bumpers and tire carrier
- Stock motor, no mods (it's a huge 4 cyl, who needs 'em), leaky exhaust manifold
- Stock t-case other than the SYE kit
- Stock AX-5 tranny getting ready to spit out it's second set of synchros
- ditched the cat so the muffler can fit under the skid plate, exhaust is routed out next to the pass. side rear tire. LOTS OF BACKFIRING WITH THIS COMBO....
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Jeff from Minnesota.
1994 YJ, 2.5, 5 sp
No mods yet, but a list of things that need to be done.
Looking forward to ideas discussions and hints.
Jeff
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welcome new comers..
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Jeff from Minnesota.
1994 YJ, 2.5, 5 sp
No mods yet, but a list of things that need to be done.
Looking forward to ideas discussions and hints.
Jeff
Ecept for the spice hard top, this sounds EXACTLY like how moine started 3 years ago! Even the same color! Welcome!
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Hi, my name is Jared. I'm 23 and I live in Mooresville, NC. That's just north of Charlotte.
I don't have a Jeep right at this minute but I'm probably going to buy a '94 YJ with the 2.5L/5-speed combo this coming Tuesday. I've had a couple Cherokees and a Wagoneer so this isn't my first trip to the Jeep rodeo :D The only thing is, all of my previous Jeeps had the 4.0L/Automatic combo, so I know practically nothing about the 2.5L/5-speed combo. This is where you guys will hopefully come in :D
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Another newbie to the forum, Thanks for letting me join in! :wave:
I'm Steve Harnois from Jacksonville Florida
Founder of TeamFATBOY :beers:
I work for one of the major RR's and write for the Fishing Connection paper thats distributed regionally around the North Florida area.
I bought a 97' TJ to give a break to my Chevy 2500 HD 4x4 ext which I drive daily and use to pull my 21' bass boat travelling and fishing. The TJ's to use mostly as my hunting and goofing off vehicle (toy). My off roading consist of cruzing a 266,000 acre Natl' Forest mostly on graded roads, wood roads and mud holes. I'm a turkey and bow hunting fanatic and love camping by myself when hunting, Just adds to the whole expeirience and gets me away from the stress of work and the ever growing crowds of people on the water!
Not looking for a rock climber, just something to get me in there and back home! No more jacked up trucks either, 35 year of climbing in and out of them, My fat [edit] has had enough! ;)
97' TJ soft top
4 banger, 5 speed
1' coil spacers and shocks
9.50 x 30 BFG A/T's on factory alum. 15x8's
A slow work in progress! :thumb:
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Greetings from Chillicothe Ohio. I just bought my first Jeep a couple months ago, a stock 95 YJ and fell in love. I've stripped the inside and lined the tub, swapped out the throttle body to a 4.0 (I'll be posting my trouble with that in a few), and I'm working on saving some money for a 4" Rough Country lift and 33's.
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95 stock YJ, but I'm working on that :smokes:
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Hey, Im Mike. I am from Petawawa Ontario Canada. I have been a Jeep owner for 11 long miserable and awesome years. I just got back from afghanistan and bought the wife a 97 4banger TJ SE. We have had it for 2 weeks. I have put a coil spacer lift in it, and tires and MOAB Rims from a TJ Rubicon for now. Bought the machine so she could have an offroad toy so she was not always right seat in my CJ. I would like to Turbo Charge the 2.5L but know little to nothing about turbo charging. Would love to squeeze some extra power out of the little mill. Anyhow, site looks good and I hope to learn lots about 4 cyl jeeps. Thanx.
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CJMunky thanks for your service to our country.
I'm Bill. Just found this forum.
Bought my 95YJ in '03 with 66K miles on it.
Looking for the right upgrade from the AX-5.
This site does look like a good place to learn how to get the most out of the 4 cyls.
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Wow, sure are a lot more YJ'ers joining recently.
Welcome!
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Hello
I am a 14 yr army Vet and Jeep vet
current rigs are
92' YJ, 2.5L,205,000 miles 5 speed, np231, dana 30 and dana 35 4:10, 4.5" lift kit. 9500lb winch, 136 AMP alternator, 4.0L throttle body on 2.5L, bush wackers fender flares, no track bars, 31X11.50 LTB swampers,painted top of hardtop white to reduce cab temps
95' YJ 2.5L,85,000 miles 5 speed,136 AMP alternator, np231, dana 30 and dana 35 4.10, 4.0L throttle body on 2.5L,mastercraft front seats
i have altered over 17 jeeps in my Jeep lifetime , anything from lifts to and all out racing in GA in my favorite Jeep "Nuttin Butt Mudd" rest her soul! "Nuttin Butt Mudd II" soon!!
link to momma jeep
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3155236
link to my jeep before the swampers
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2475189
link to another monster i built
a XJ with 40 inch tires and 12" of lift
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/628845
yes jeff more YJ's LOL
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Whattup Ladies and Gent's.
Victor R. here from Edinburg,Texas-in the Rio Grande Valley, the very southern tip of Tejas!
Bought a stock 1998 Wrangler, with upgraded Tuffie Console, with lock box. Pioneer Stereo system (200 watts) n two speaker soundbar. Best-Top softop, 31 inch Goodyear Baja All Terrains, Black powder coated American RAcing rims, 5 Speed Manual Transmission, am now at 64,000 miles, K&N air filter, Red colored body and the undercarriage was treated with some anti-rust agents, but I figure since it's 10 years old, I need to add it again.
---------------------No gear changes, no conversions, or mods.-----------------------------
>>>>HELP! lol<<<<
Currently getting a check engine light, and I believe it to be the Throttle Positioning Sensor, and the gas meter is funky, i total up to 15 gallons held in it, but lies to me and tell's me it's empty at 12 gallons, a ran it dry one day and saw i got around 17 miles city. But meh, that's fine with me.
I like to go to the beach and go mudding, but I tread lightly because I'm afraid of getting stuck out there at South Padre Island,Tx. Mudding is fun, and I really almost did a number on myself, almost falling into a small lake/muddy pit about 15ft deep! Good times!
This jeep is my Daily Driver and my weekend Sin!
I'd like to maximize the engine so I can feel more at Ease when going to the island.
I'm enlisted in the Army National Guard as a Specialist, I go to basic training this August 10 to Fort Benning,Georgia then Fort Sill,Oklahoma; where I return back home at about christmas time. My M.O.S. (Job) will be 13 Foxtrot-Forward Observer/Fire Support-. Pretty crazy job, in or behind enemy lines, at the front, scouting, finding enemies, target acquisition/marking, and boy OH boy, the enemy would love to get US! Google it on Mail Call, they have a video.
Much Appreciated!
Victor R.
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Another New one here from Northern Virginia. 18 years in Air Force and still serving...
I have a red 1993 YJ, 4 banger, 4" RC lift, 1" BL, 1" MML, 1 1/4 boomerang shackels runner 33s Super swampers. I am currently working on a Ford 8.8 in the rear. Gonna gear it all around with 4.56 gears and put and Elockers in the 8.8 and OX in the Dana 30.
"D"
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Hello! I found this site while searching for turbocharging info for my 2000 TJ. I'll get some pics up ASAP and look forward to posting!
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Welcome :beers:
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Hey guys found this site a while ago and lurked but I finally signed up for a proper account. I'm from SE Wisconsin and have a 94 black YJ, recently refreshed 2.5L (new rings/cam/lifters and cleaned everything up), SOA on stock springs, teraflex high steer, Ford 8.8 rear axle, 4.88 gears, and 34x10.5 LTBs.
I also have an 06 Rubicon Unlimited that is my DD but I think the leaf spring jeeps are MORE FUN!
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hey guys and girls. my name is chad i live in hollywood florida. i have a 1997 jeep wrangler se sitting on 38.5 tsl sx with the fabtech rockcrawler 8 inch kit and a 3 inch bl i try to get up north to the rocks as much as my wallet lets me. found your site and has alot of great tech stuff that i like to try to do.
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hey guys and girls. my name is chad i live in hollywood florida. i have a 1997 jeep wrangler se sitting on 38.5 tsl sx with the fabtech rockcrawler 8 inch kit and a 3 inch bl i try to get up north to the rocks as much as my wallet lets me. found your site and has alot of great tech stuff that i like to try to do.
Finally, a 4Banger from S. Florida (and just when I'm about to LEAVE Miami!!!).
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hi my name is john iam from michigan and own an 1998 jeep wrangler with a 4inch sus lift and has a mighty 2.5
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hi my name is john iam from michigan and own an 1998 jeep wrangler with a 4inch sus lift and has a mighty 2.5
Where in MI??
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Hello, Well i bought my first jeep 4 years ago when i was 15 and ive been breaking it ever since and enjoying every minute of it :nod: It started as a 91 YJ with a 4 inch lift and all terrains and now it sits on a 4 inch thats sprung over on x terrains, its got a custom cage, bumpers and rocker guards and i drive it every day to school. I dont know where id be without it. Hopefully once im out of college i can spend more time working on it. :dance:
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Freeland
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:beers: new member here from south florida! i bought my jeep 4 months ago and i love it!
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:beers: new member here from south florida! i bought my jeep 4 months ago and i love it!
What part of South FL? I'm in Miami...
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Hello to all! My name is Brian and I've had a couple of jeeps in my years. I bought a 91 brand new shortly after returning from the Gulf War and I currently own a 92 which is not only my hobby, but my daily driver. I never was one to turn a wrench until I decided a couple of years ago to start learning. I've come a long ways learning about auto mechanics, jeeps especially, and have found the internet an invaluable source of information.
I've been hanging around jeepforum.com for a couple of years but only stumbled across this site a few months ago. I don't post a lot, but I try to.
Glad to be here. :dance:
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New here to the forum. I've had my '97 wrangler 4 banger for about 4 years now. love it and love to go wheelin. used to live in northern colorado near the mountains, but now i live in southeast colorado near nothing. thanks poor economy. i still take my jeep anywhere it can go whenever i get the chance.
97' TJ
33" x 12.50" Wrangler MTR's
4" Rough country Suspension lift
jet stage 1 chip
AEM cold air intake
TBS
Dynomax cat-back
Herculined interior
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Welcome to the board!
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Another Newb to this site. I have had a couple of Jeeps. My previous was a 95 YJ, custom flat fenders, 2.5, intake, 33" tires & 4" lift. The frame on that one rotted out. Got another YJ, 2.5, 33" tires. Nothing special. Needs some work. It was sitting in a guys garage for almost 7 yrs, and was never ran. I picked it up and had to change out the brake lines, vacuum lines, radiator, alternator, Battery, fuel sending unit, fuel filter and pump. I also had to have the gas tank cleaned out. I took the 4" lift off my old jeep and slapped it on.
All in all, Just looking forward to learning from this site and its veterans.
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welcome
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Hi, Had the xj a few months. It has been sitting awhile and has had some stuff taken off the engine. I tuned it up with rotor, cap, wires, plugs, new carter yfa 1bbl. Dropped the fuel tank, cleaned it out,new fuel pump and fuel hoses/filter, some of the vacum hoses figured out and replaced. Still has issues with stalling above 1/2 open throttle.
The Pioneer has a 3 speed auto and 4 x 4 and snow tires. got it for my Non shifting wife to drive to work this winter. XJ has a new interior and fm / cd installed. Now i'm introd i'll switch to the tech forum for some help
thanks jmc
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I live in a northern suburb of Detroit Michigan. I have two jeeps, one is a 1985 CJ Renegade, and the other is a 1994 Wrangler S. I am enjoying reading about the upgrades that have been done on the 2.5 and it is modivating me to pump up the performance on my little YJ.
I really like the way the site is layed out and easy to use.
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Hello All,
I just learned about this site and thought I'd check it out. I have a 94 Wrangler, 3.5 inches of lift, 32x11.5 Kumho Venture MTs, Rock Sliders, (not installed yet), a Ramsey 9000 Pro winch, and some mods and home brew parts that I've found on a few of the other Jeep sites.
DrlSgt
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Hello, new to this site, im from oklahoma and have a 92 yj 2.5.
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welcome
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Im Darryl,I am from south Louisiana and I have a 2001 wrangler with a 2.5. it is all stock, but I have BIG plans!
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My name is Ken. I live in NJ. My TJ is a 99 2.5, AX5, with factory ac. I recently put on 31X10.50R15 Interco Trxus MT's on a set of canyon wheels. Here is a pic waiting to go wheeling at Rausch Creek.
(http://pic60.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1713/11399462/22198781/367694219.jpg)
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Hey there newbie here but not ness to the sport. Bobbys the name, jeepns the game. 97 TJ and my rig is running a 4 inch skyjacker with 35" baja claws, 4.88 gears, XRC winch with custom built front bumper, wilderness rear w/ tire carrier, safari snorkel w/ k&n filter, 4.0 tb w/ hesco spacer, big daddy tie rod and drag link, banks header and cat back, 1..2..3...hell - lost count on my lights, and custom sound system. Im sure im forgeting something but you get the jist! yea im broke!! LOL
Just found the 4 popper site, i think its great no fn haters on here, we were all stupid. J/K I love my TJ and would trade it for the world, we just 2 cyl short of being cocky! ha
Anyways thank for the chance to into myself, oh and by the by i live in the Big NC.
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My YJ was my first ride and have kept it up since I bought it from my dad. Its a 1990 YJ 2.5L, stock except a Posi-Lok up front. One day I want propane, the next a turbo or a stroker kit. Who knows what I'll end up doing with it, for now I just have to put it on the back burner until all these deployments slow down. Until then I'm collecting info and parts! Right now I'm in Afghanistan with the 101st from Fort Campbell, Ky. I've served my time after this tour (my second) and will be moving back to FL if all goes as planned. Never does, so I might be in AZ for all I know this time next year.
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Helloall, 94 Wrangler with a 3in body lift checking in from Richmond Va.
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whats up everyone? i have a 1995 yj wrangler that i have had for about a year and a half and am just now startin to make some changes. its pretty much stock, but not for long..... haha. im still in high school, and i wanna have a BA car for when i pull up this year. i need to start some engine mods, and i wanna get a 3 inch lift.
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I'm new to the Jeep world, I just bought a 99 wrangler with some mods already done, like a 3in lift and 31's. I've been doing some research on how to get a little more out of the 4 banger and I came across this website and had to join, so any advice would be much appreciated!!
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
Got my first TJ in March. It's an 01, with the 2.5, and 5 speed, with 31x10.50's, and just installed a 2" coil spacer lift. It was all original, with the 8" canyon wheels, and in excellent shape. Its my daily driver.
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Hi All,
We just joined the club. Bought a 1997 Wrangler with 123k miles, hardtop, 4cyl, auto. I'd get a picture if my 17 yrs old daughter would leave it in the driveway long enough. ::)
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Welcome all!
Hmmmm.... I am Lovely Bee.... That's all! Thanks you!!! Thanks for giving me an opportunity to make this one... :hitit:
OK, I require translation on this one!
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im from parsippany nj and am going to college in 3 weeks so i will soon be with out my jeep
it is a 97 tj with a 2.5l 4 banger and ax5 tranny 4.11 gears soft top with half doors all year round
bought jeep in georgia while on vacation so no rust
mods
31in wildcat ats
rockrusher rock rails
4 dlaa 100w 6in lights
custom front bumper
custom rear bumper
sony 430ip headunit
infinity reference speakers and a sonyxplod sub
seatcovers
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Hey everyone, Im Joel and I have a 94 lifted w/ 31's. I am gettin ready for a TURBO!!!! :thumbsup: Im in Pickford Michigan, Let me know if you are in the area!
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Welcome all!
Hmmmm.... I am Lovely Bee.... That's all! Thanks you!!! Thanks for giving me an opportunity to make this one... :hitit:
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Basement dehumidifier (http://www.dehumidifierexperts.com/)
OK, I require translation on this one!
i think she's advertising the basement dehumidifier (in her sig) - only one post and that was this one.
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Sup all y'all? As you may guess I have a 97 TJ 4 banger. I bought it with 87K on the clock, BFG33's, lifted, and (ugh) automatic. I was searching info on turbo-charging this machine (why? because I can) and I came upon this forum...pretty cool....I had to join. I've read a lot about engine swaps, etc. but if I did that there'd be no sense in joining this forum; now would there?
Hey 'jfrabat', dude, your above post was funny! Don't know if you meant it to be but it was. Translation required here too.
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Hey yall, new dude from southern IL. 95 yj 2.5, minor mods, nothin serious yet
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Hello - Morgan Here....
85 XJ (2Door) on 32" BFG's, lifted and locked in the rear.... :blbl:
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wassup peeps?i am new to this site.im from the island of guam.i own 1990 jeep wrangler with a 6" over axle lift.pretty killa a$$ jeep!anyways i have posted a topic on"fuel problems"can anyone help me out?thnx i appreciate it....THNX!!!
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Hello Will Here from St.Louis Missouri I have been Lurking on this site for quite some time. So many good articles and posts about the 2.5L 4banger.
I am a proud owner of a 97 tj 2.5L. I have stock gearing 4.10s with 5speed Manual on 31's. I have replaced the clutch based fan with an electric and added a Skid row Tj engine skid plate and custom welded front Bumper from ebay and Rocker Guards. Thanks to Jeffy and everyone for keeping this site running. I cant wait to Try out the Some of the mods listed for fuel injection and 4.0l throttle body mods. If there are any St.Louis area jeepers looking for some one to wheel with hit me up.
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new to four banger found site loooking for power upgrades for my 1990 yj. sure is some great info on here. :clap:
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Not sure if I ever introduced myself.
My name is Manny and I live in Georgia, just North of Atlanta. I had been running the stock 2.5 in my TJ for the past 4-5 years but have now decided to do an engine swap.
Here is a couple of pics of my Jeep
Before
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/mellis123/Jeep/IMG_1261.jpg)
Current
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/mellis123/Jeep/IMG_2113-1.jpg)
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Hello everyone.. michael here from NY. I got a TJ but not so much mods yet. Looking forward to know much about modding and enhancements. :biggrin:
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As requested,,,,
My name is David Taylor, I'm hopeless race addict from Portland Or...
My hobbies are hunting, Racing, Playing with any motor toy...
I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangle with 200K miles on it. Bought new by me,
has air lockers, 44 rear, Warn upgraded front end with their axles and hubs.
And probably the most important item a fairly well built 2.5 liter engine.
About a year and a half ago I scratched up the money and had my 2.5 totally rebuilt.
The engine Builder is Jeff Rayburn in Oregon City Oregon. He bored the engine over .040,
I purchased a hesco cam and lifter and chain kit. He fully ballanced and blueprinted the
engine, multi angle valve job, relieved the guides, Hyperutectic (SP?) pistons. massaged
the whole block. High Pressure Oil pump(Not High Volume), I added a 62mm throttle body
and a 3/4 in spacer. After a LOT of fiddling I got the thing running right, being bitten
twice in a month with a bad TPS and IAC that I had bought new when I did the motor. :(
The engine pulls from about 2500 to about 7000 without the throttle spacer and 1700 to
6000 with the spacer. Its still a 4 banger but it has great torque and drive-ability compared
to original.
I met him through my hobby of
racing cars. I had a road racing license for several years, drove a Mazda RX3 with a friend of mine
at PIR international raceway in Portland Oregon. To support my habit I worked a deal
with another friend of mine who owns Competition Motorsports here in Portland,
I would maintain his rental race cars in exchange for seat time.
I helped Maintain a 1984 200SX Turbo that holds track records at 4 tracks,
a set of rental race cars, nissan Sentra's 3 of them... Great little school cars.
I've helped work on dozens of cars at PIR as well as Rons Dirt cars, a Wingless
Sprint car (smallblock chev 600+ hp in a 1000 lb car!) and a Midget with a Cosworth 4
cylinder that makes up for its small displacement with a lot of rpm's. Jeff built the
engines for all these cars.
So I've spent a fair amount of time since 1999 working fiddling and wasting time on race cars... :)
I also was a member of the Oregon State Trail committee from 1994 to 1997.
I helped GPS map a lot of the trails in the Tillamook forest here in Oregon...
I think I've known Jeff Yokomura virtually over the Internet since about
1993? Jeff how long? and I think we met a couple times what about 10 years
or so ago? He thought I ought-a join and share my pain of trying to torture more
power out of possibly the worst engine management system ever built for a
production vehicle. The original MPFI 2.5/ ;)
Well wasted enough electrons....
Dave
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welcome. sure i will have plent of questions for ya. just picked up an extra 2.5 i want to rebuild to drop in replacement of my current 2.5
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welcome to the forum.. sounds like we have some competition for the yjmechanic 2.5l build up :beers: :clap:
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Hey, Dave good to see you made it, Scott will be so happy. :ghey: :lol:
I think we were all on the Jeep-L way back in 1995/6-ish, I think.
Aren't you running a Klune with the 231 as well? I'm kind of interesting in the computer you're using since IIRC, you're not using the stock PCM.
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Welcome to the forum Dave! :smooch: :lol: Glad to see a few more come over from the Yahoo groups. I used to post alot more over there but I like the layout of this forum VS. the list.
I grew up in Portland. My Dad lives in Scappoose.
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Hi Michael,
Welcome
Where are you in NY?
I'm in Queens, NYC
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Hi,
Vance from northern MI
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Hi Michael,
Welcome
Where are you in NY?
I'm in Queens, NYC
I was born in Queens and lived there the first two years of my life...
Hi,
Vance from northern MI
Where in MI??
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Greets to the community! I own a sweet '93 Jeep XJ with a 2.5L, MPI fuel system and AX5 5spd manual tranny. The Cherokee is mostly a daily driver with occasional forays onto Forest Service roads here in Idaho. We're blessed with having a fair number of mountain ranges here in the Intermountain Region of the Rockies with lots of gravel and logging roads to travel and places to explore.
I've always liked modding the 4-bangers, of which I've owned several over the years in various vehicles, this however is my first 2.5L...
Looking forward to being part of this community.
Cheers.
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Greets to the community! I own a sweet '93 Jeep XJ with a 2.5L, MPI fuel system and AX5 5spd manual tranny. The Cherokee is mostly a daily driver with occasional forays onto Forest Service roads here in Idaho. We're blessed with having a fair number of mountain ranges here in the Intermountain Region of the Rockies with lots of gravel and logging roads to travel and places to explore.
I've always liked modding the 4-bangers, of which I've owned several over the years in various vehicles, this however is my first 2.5L...
Looking forward to being part of this community.
Cheers.
Welcome...not sure how many we actually have from Idaho... :puzzled:
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Hey, 94 YJ here, from South Portland, ME. Got a link to here from JUForums. Looks like a great place!
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hi my name is matt, i'm from phoenix AZ. my 4 pooper yj crawler is hurting for more power so i will be rummaging through your tech for some forced induction inspiration.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p45/maffuhinitt/Skull_Krusher_7_25_09018-1.jpg)
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Hey, 94 YJ here, from South Portland, ME. Got a link to here from JUForums. Looks like a great place!
I wonder who posted that link? :whistle:
Welcome aboard.
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Sweet YJ crawler! with a 4 banger 8) lol
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Hi my name is Shannon (mud on the four) from louisville, ky this is my first 4 wheel drive vehicle and i got the fever.
here is my 97' TJ. I got it two years ago and the first picture is just after I bought it. The other picture is after two years of hard work. Thank god for craigslist and junk yards. I have added RC 3.25 inch susp. lift. Daystar 1 in body. Summitt built winch, RC stinger, Pro Comp tires, 5.0 injectors, 4.0 throttle body and spacer, cool intake, electric fan, I also rhino lined it myself,
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Hello all! My name is paul, I have a 1990 YJ with the 4 cyl. 6 inches of lift, Should be interesting to see what I can pick up lurking around here...
I've been wheeling a few times, but going out to a SERIOUS wheeling park here in MN this coming weekend. The four-pooper is going to show the big engine guys who's boss. :fish:
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welcome to the forums...
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Welcome aboard!
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Posting from Winnemucca, NV. That's my intro
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Just joined, been part of the community over on WranglerForum.com for I don't know how long now someone mentioned you guys over on there and I was like "Hmmm probably can learn something..." So yeah, Hi?
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Hello, some on posted good things about this forum on the 4wd one so i signed up.
I got an under powered 2000 tj 4banger with 32X11x15 Procomps MTs on now (going to Mickeys soon...33 or 35s...don't know yet) no engine mods besides a K&N and electric fan. 4.88 gears (d35 rear) Procomp stageI 4" lift, and more problems and leaks the an old Russian sub.
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welcome
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Posting from Charleston, WV here.
I drive a '97 TJ 4 Banger with some other stuff bolted on. Nice to meet you guys.
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Welcome in!
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Hello everyone!! My name is Brian Cox and I hail from Liberty SC. I currently own a 95 wrangler wqith the obvious 4 cyl. My last Jeep was a 78 CJ5 with a 4" leaf lift, SOA, 35" Boggers, 360 V8, and a 3 speed trans. I hope to do a Chevy V8 swap in this one with the 700r4 and maybe even put some 1 ton axles under it.
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Hello everyone,
I'm Joshua, from the south west burbs of chicago. I own a 98 tj, auto. So far it has KC fog lights (windshield mounted), BFgoodrich 30's, and Rusty's 3inch advanced kit with 1 inch body/motor lift (just purchased) :smokes:
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hey everybody, the name is Cody. Currently I am in wilmington NC for UNCW but i am from Wingate NC. I have a 95 yj riogrand edition wrangler. It has the 2.5L with a 3 speed auto. 3.73 gears and 31" Kuhmo AT's along with a 3.5" Super Lift. I have the removed the 2 restrictors. I got a hard top i painted myself and a Best Top Sunrider. I love my full steel doors. Gonna do the 4.0 TB swap, and 19# injectors as well over Christmas Break and a paintjob over the summer and 4.88s and 33"s as well.
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Hey everyone my name is Jason I am in Mcleansville NC I own a 97 Wrangler 2.5L with a 4" Rough country lift, 35x12.5 Mickey Thomson MTZ I have upgraded the rear axle to 8.8 limited slip it is currently geared 4.10. Not a daily driver mainly a weekend toy.
Modifications this winter included
- removing the limited slip carrier and replacing it with an open carrier so I can put Asusie lockers front and rear.
- Doing some serious 4 cylinder motor mods including complete rebuild with Modified Cam, injectors, TB work, electric fan and adding a free flowing exaust.
- Re gearing to 4.88.
- adding a 4-1 transfer case if possible.
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Howdy everyone! I'm Jim, and I'm here looking for some performance improvements to my '86 Comanche. I'm using it for stage rally, and due to the rules, I have to stick with the 2.5L, so I'm looking for any way to squeeze a little more power out of the motor.
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Welcome all.....did we place an add in a NC newspaper or is this a case of "and they told to friends, and so on, and so on...."
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Hi all. My name is Stu and I am a jeepaholic. I live in Ashpand Ky. and I have a 99 TJ and a 07 KJ. I am a Deputy Constable and a security gard at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Have been married for 13 years and have 2 kids. Anything else you want to know, just ask. :weee:
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Hi all. My name is Stu and I am a jeepaholic. I live in Ashpand Ky. and I have a 99 TJ and a 07 KJ. I am a Deputy Constable and a security gard at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Have been married for 13 years and have 2 kids. Anything else you want to know, just ask. :weee:
What's your social security number and mother's maiden name?? :stick:
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Hey everyone
My name is Matt, I come from the philadelphia area.I just got my first wrangler back in april. Its a 2000 2.5l TJ. I've only done some minor mods to it. I redid the interior and put down a rhino liner type stuff, and also put on a grill guard, side steps and a new pair of lights on the front. I found this forum while i was looking online for ways to improve the driving performance on the high way. I was recently going to Penn state and couldn't get any power to make it up the hill . I was doing 35 mph the whole time. So I'm just looking for little ways to improve the performance and maybe get some more power in the higher gears. :thumb:
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hello from SoCal
i race jeepspeed but i also have a 4Banger for my DD.
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Welcome to the fun!
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Hey all, just thought I would check in! My name is Chris and I live I Arkansas just outside of Memphis, tn. I just traded my 91 4runner in for a 98 TJ and I'm pretty excited about it. I've had a jeep before, but this is the first one with a 4 banger so I'm in virgin territory here. I'm sure I'll be using alot of the search button and asking questions. Hope to see some of ya on the trails!
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Nice to find this forum. I've been a Jeep owner off and on for years but right now I've got a 1993 YJ Wrangler 2.5 AX 5 no real mods yet other than paint and interior. The reason I'm joining the forum is because I've had intermittent electrical problems since the day I bought this one and I was just looking around to see what problems others are having and how they're fixing them. Hope to learn a lot.
Thanks,
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Hey everyone!!
Good to be here. My name is Jeff. Im from Orange County, CA. Do most of my wheeling in the mountains near arrowhead. I'd look forward into putting in my input as well as recieving tips from everyone else on future mods and such..
My Jeep:
1990 YJ
2.5L 4banger, of course.
2.5" Pro-Comp Lift kit paired with a Spring-over.
Dana 44 axles off '89 Grand Wagoneer w/ 5.89 gears and rear detroit locker.
35" Pro-Comp X-terrain's
Everything else is pretty much stock. I am thinking about swapping in a TB from a 4.0L next. But any suggestion or tips on what I should go with next are much appreciated. And any questions? I'd love to talk, shoot em my way!
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Welcome :beers:
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My name is Scott, I live in Seabeck, Wa. I do not own a Jeep, but am taking care of my sons Jeep. He drives it when he comes home on leave from Alaska. Since my wife and I drive it more than he does, I get to fix it. So far have had the Tranny rebuilt and had it ReGeared with 4:88's. it already had a 3.5" - 4" lift installed when he bought it. New brakes all the way around (only thing not new is the brake lines and master cylinder). Now that the basics are taken care of it is time to play.
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You should start a build thread in the members section. I'd like to read more about your Jeep. :thumb:
As requested,,,,
My name is David Taylor, I'm hopeless race addict from Portland Or...
My hobbies are hunting, Racing, Playing with any motor toy...
I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangle with 200K miles on it. Bought new by me,
has air lockers, 44 rear, Warn upgraded front end with their axles and hubs.
And probably the most important item a fairly well built 2.5 liter engine.
About a year and a half ago I scratched up the money and had my 2.5 totally rebuilt.
The engine Builder is Jeff Rayburn in Oregon City Oregon. He bored the engine over .040,
I purchased a hesco cam and lifter and chain kit. He fully ballanced and blueprinted the
engine, multi angle valve job, relieved the guides, Hyperutectic (SP?) pistons. massaged
the whole block. High Pressure Oil pump(Not High Volume), I added a 62mm throttle body
and a 3/4 in spacer. After a LOT of fiddling I got the thing running right, being bitten
twice in a month with a bad TPS and IAC that I had bought new when I did the motor. :(
The engine pulls from about 2500 to about 7000 without the throttle spacer and 1700 to
6000 with the spacer. Its still a 4 banger but it has great torque and drive-ability compared
to original.
I met him through my hobby of
racing cars. I had a road racing license for several years, drove a Mazda RX3 with a friend of mine
at PIR international raceway in Portland Oregon. To support my habit I worked a deal
with another friend of mine who owns Competition Motorsports here in Portland,
I would maintain his rental race cars in exchange for seat time.
I helped Maintain a 1984 200SX Turbo that holds track records at 4 tracks,
a set of rental race cars, nissan Sentra's 3 of them... Great little school cars.
I've helped work on dozens of cars at PIR as well as Rons Dirt cars, a Wingless
Sprint car (smallblock chev 600+ hp in a 1000 lb car!) and a Midget with a Cosworth 4
cylinder that makes up for its small displacement with a lot of rpm's. Jeff built the
engines for all these cars.
So I've spent a fair amount of time since 1999 working fiddling and wasting time on race cars... :)
I also was a member of the Oregon State Trail committee from 1994 to 1997.
I helped GPS map a lot of the trails in the Tillamook forest here in Oregon...
I think I've known Jeff Yokomura virtually over the Internet since about
1993? Jeff how long? and I think we met a couple times what about 10 years
or so ago? He thought I ought-a join and share my pain of trying to torture more
power out of possibly the worst engine management system ever built for a
production vehicle. The original MPFI 2.5/ ;)
Well wasted enough electrons....
Dave
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hey im new here..from miami fl i have a 91 yj with a 4 banger ax 5 33s and a 4 inch lift..
pics
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/william1234_2007/10833_174007812128_742857128_279509.jpg)
and this is my yj to my ex xj..because i gave it to my little brother
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/william1234_2007/13741_192112718824_784973824_375384.jpg)
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hey im new here..from miami fl i have a 91 yj with a 4 banger ax 5 33s and a 4 inch lift..
pics
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/william1234_2007/10833_174007812128_742857128_279509.jpg)
and this is my yj to my ex xj..because i gave it to my little brother
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/william1234_2007/13741_192112718824_784973824_375384.jpg)
Man, I leave Miami, and all of the sudden, 4 bangers show up there! I bet someone from Costa Rica will join after I leave!!! Welcome all!
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
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Baxter from Anderson City, GA. Lifelong jeep owner(76 CJ7, 05 Unlimited, now 84 7) this is first with 2.5. Jeep is in excellent shape, and I've started the mandatory biuldup. 3" Superlift, new steering linkage and sector, brakes, wheels(285x16) and tires, custom gator lined interior, original cinnamon paint, all pads and covers for inside, XHD mod bumper with Warn 8000, rear bumper and jack rack, sliders, on and on...Now gonna get the powerplant generating. Gonna go with Clifford total upgrade package, (master rebiuld, cam, Weber 38, intake, header, milled and shaved) the whole shabang. Any thoughts from the Faithful? Clifford rep thinks 185 is attainable, we'll see and will inform!
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Hey all. I recently moved to the left coast and wonder why everyone does not drive a Jeep out here. I am on my 2nd one in a year. First i had a 1976 Waggy. Great , but at 6 mpg I found a '95 YJ Rio Grande. Love it!
I just spent the day workong on her. With the help of a buddy we did:
*tune up ( wires, plugs, air filter (paper for now)
*fuel filter. factory clamps were a bitch.
*steering damper (kyb)
*nitro 4000 shocks
*oil pan gasket change
* started last night) wanted to get out any sludge that was in the pan after 120,000 miles
*Transmission filter
new gasket on the thermostat, and new top hose and heater hoses.
* ecu reset
*power sprayed her clean!!!
Happy engine. I also pulled the air intake and used a can of gumout carb cleaner and her idle went from 12oo to 600. purrs!
tomorrow I am replacing the tubingto the transmission cooler. Leaking all over so i am going to try and use 3/8 tubing and doubled up snake clamps.
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Hello all... My name is Adam and I live in Hernando, MS just south of Memphis, TN. I have a 2000 TJ with a 4 banger. I have added a Rough Country 2.5 suspension lift, Smittybilt XRC front and rear bumper with tire carrier, Smittybilt XRC8 winch, 4 Procomp 100watt lights, Rubicon Moab wheels with Goodyear MTR's.
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Hi everyone, I have a 94 YJ with mods I like and others that seemed like a good idea at the time. I hope to learn enough to make good future choices, and correct the others. I like the feel of this site compared to others I have visited. I guess it's the 4 banger thing. Thanks to all responsible for the great info and knowledge sharing.
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Just new to this forum as of this morning....and proud to say that I own a 92 YJ 4Banger. My best Jeepin buddy has a 6Cyl and he has been bragging for so long about it....I could not help but laugh when I had to winch him out of a jam....that I rolled thru. Just made my year. Anyway....its a 92, had an 08 JK.....wife hated it. so i got rid of it a year ago....missed Jeepin so much...I bought this one 6 months ago. Now it is Rubicon raised 2.5", tube front fenders, 33 X 12.5 x 15 Procomp Xcess tires, Warm 9000 winch, Aussie locker front, rubicon rear end with air locker, 488 gears, 10gal CO2 tank, softop, all black. Just havin the best time of my life...been thru John Bull 2x, Cleghorn a bunch, all over Big Bear, Dishpan Springs, lookin' fwd to Ocatillo Wells next weekend....and Rubicon Trail next May 2010. The Harley just sits in the garage....hasn't moved in 4 months.
So far....love the forum...great to see all the writeups....some have come in very handy already. Hope to see some of you all out in the mountains.
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Welcome to the club guys and gals.
I just signed up to the bucket so I can finally post my pics!!
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss97/markobucket/MarksJeep009.jpg)
And yeah it's a driveway pic-- taken right after her last wash and wax before the "huge" ::) Philly snowstorms come.
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Hello to all. I am new to this website and am glad it is strictly for 4 cyl jeeps, this really narrows the field to help find some answers. Anyway, I am OSO and have owned this '92 YJ for the past 5 years; this is my 7th 4wd vehicle I have owned. So I am not new to this genre. I installed a 4" Black Diamond lift with a 1" body lift riding on 31x10.5 ProComp All-Terrains. I installed a Richmond limited slip unit in the rear and have a unit to install in the front; wanting to have lower gears installed later. I also installed a PE8000 Mile Marker winch. I just bought a 4.0 TB and Taurus electric fan which I plan to install in a couple of weeks, later I will switch to the Ford injectors; I also have a K&N filter w/ TBS. This web site has truly helped me in many ways, thanks to all of you. I enjoy 4 wheeling and riding my quad out in the desert.
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Hey Fellow 4 Poppers, I have had a few Jeeps in the past and this is my first 4 popper. I have had CJ's,YJ's and XJ's and now I have a 1998 TJ 4 cyl automatic - I told myself when I got it , that I wouldn't mod it - I bought it for a DD for back and forth to work 25 miles each way. After 6 weeks of having it , I am looking for some cheap mods !!! I still have a 1999 XJ with 4 1/2 " of lift and other stuff. But am looking forward to taking the top and doors of as soon as this Wisconsin winter is over .
Thanks for reading my ramblings.
Yikes
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Hello,My name is Rob ,I'm from Winchester Va,I work for Virginia 4x4,I have a 94 yj and heres some specs,
2.5 (of course)
ax5
231 sye
waggy 44's
5.89 gears
lokrite in front (stock shafts)
spooled rear (stock shafts)
Rough country 4" springs (flat)
Virginia 4x4 high steer and high steer arms
Virginia 4x4 shackles
36" Iroks on 15x10 soft 8's
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Howdy, new here and I drive a four banger... 2000 TJ to be exact. It's the only 4wd I've owned, bought it over ten years and almost 124000 miles ago. I've been wrenching on cars of one sort or another since I was eight, by profession I'm an aircraft mechanic.
:wave:
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Howdy, new here and I drive a four banger... 2000 TJ to be exact. It's the only 4wd I've owned, bought it over ten years and almost 124000 miles ago. I've been wrenching on cars of one sort or another since I was eight, by profession I'm an aircraft mechanic.
:wave:
how did you buy a 2000 over ten years ago?
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hahaha
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maybe he got a 2000 model in '99 - that's the marketing shtuff the manufacturers been doing for years - but yeah, that was funny.
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maybe he got a 2000 model in '99 - that's the marketing shtuff the manufacturers been doing for years - but yeah, that was funny.
I guess it could be a few months over but sounded funny..
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how did you buy a 2000 over ten years ago?
Maybe he's Canadian. I never could figure out the whole standard/metric thing!!
:twofingers: :roflol:
J/k Welcome to the club
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Maybe he's Canadian. I never could figure out the whole standard/metric thing!!
:twofingers: :roflol:
J/k Welcome to the club
i could not believe the price of tea in China this week, it's crazy :guns:
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Hello all. Just joined the 4banger's...(my wife looked at me reaaal funny when she saw the sender address :D). Married 11 years, 3 kids, too many toys....well, not quite too many yet. I live just outside of Athens, GA (about 60 miles from Atlanta).
I have a black '92 YJ that is in good shape but in need of a little tlc in the motor department. Its running, but not as it should. I've looked and looked online for some answers to my questions and have found several here in the past. Figured it was about time I joined and asked some questions directly. My jeep is mainly a daily driver with the ability to do some mild offroading. Some nice mountain ranger trails and such.
'Nuf said. :ppp
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welcome new members
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Maybe he's Canadian. I never could figure out the whole standard/metric thing!!
:twofingers: :roflol:
J/k Welcome to the club
umm I'm canadian and the one who pointed it out?
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Relax guys-- I did say I was kidding. I'm the type that likes to :stick:
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Relax guys-- I did say I was kidding. I'm the type that likes to :stick:
lol no prob just figure that the Canadian pointed it out lol
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hey im new here..from miami fl i have a 91 yj with a 4 banger ax 5 33s and a 4 inch lift..
pics
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/william1234_2007/10833_174007812128_742857128_279509.jpg)
and this is my yj to my ex xj..because i gave it to my little brother
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/william1234_2007/13741_192112718824_784973824_375384.jpg)
That is some dark mud. Looks like something out of a Castrol GTX "engine sludge" commercial. Nice looking rig.
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Hey fellow jeepers, I'm Jon, but my nickname has been big country since my first job :confused: In any event, i drive a black '91 yj w/ the manual trans. got some 31" trxus tires, a bestop, and rugged ridge 7" flares to cover my tread. just did a carpeting and sound system overhaul, and repainted the tub, since the owner before me got a maaco $25 paint job changing the bright red jeep to a black, without getting any of the inside metal. installed an amp under the driver seat for the 4 new polk audio speakers, 2 in dash, and 2 6x9s in boxes under the angle of the roll bar. also picked up a slim box on jcwhitney to house 2 12" subs and mounted the amp to the back and it fits perfect behind the rear seat. amps are polk audio, and head unit is alpine. got a 151k miles on it and can't wait for some snow to fall here in Philly. Happy turkey day.
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First of all, Happy Thanksgiving everyone. My name is James (AKA Boomer) and located in Wrightsville, PA. I have a 93 YJ that I bought bone stock 7 or 8 years ago. I have done a few mods which intell, 2" full traction shackle reversal up front with 2.5 OME springs. The rear I have 4.5 RE springs. Skidrow skidplate and front bumper. Rear bumper is a home built job that does the job well. 33" AT's for street and 33" MT on different rims for wheeling. Merc. XR7 seats with power lumbar (bolt right in), nice. Super Top from Bestop. Plans this spring: install the 8.8 sitting in the garage, 4.0 TB, and full cage for keeping my family and I safe. I married with two boys that love go wheeling. The club (Jeepsrus) I belong to and my family have gone on week long trips to Tellco and Harlen. Actully found the site while searching the 4.0 TB to my 2.5 4banger. Hope to make some friends here and find new things to do to the YJ (Betty) and be able help others.
Take it easy, Boomer
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maybe he got a 2000 model in '99 - that's the marketing shtuff the manufacturers been doing for years - but yeah, that was funny.
Bingo -- 2000 model built in July '99, bought it August '99
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Welcome!
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:wall: OKAY! Just some basics. I have a 90 yj 4 banger (11 Years), 78 cj 6 cyl. (5 years) Tired of shifting when going uphill so I am in the process of doing an engine swap. (Sorry Tim Not a big a--ed engine) Really a learning curve to do one with V6 with MPFI and ECM. May do a brief write up when it is said and done. Brave new world!
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4.3L?
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Hello All,
I was told of this site by a fellow member (TrailsLessTaken) and thought i would join up as i too have a 2.5L :weee: :weee:
Aptly called ODTJ, it's a 1997 TJ with the 2.5L/5Spd,etc. I bought it in November 2008 with the sole intention of doing a complete restoration/build on it.. Rather than repeat everything here, for those interested in the specs,etc..., the full build can be found at
http://www.jeepkings.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=85078
Or for a full photo album,
http://picasaweb.google.com/offroadin
I will add it too under the poseur section for reference in the future :)
Cheers all.
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Greetings from NW Minnesota! I've got '84 & '86 XJ's both are 4dr, 4spd, 4cyl, 4X4 (Series 78). The 86 is my work beast, the 84 is for everything else. 86 is TBI, 84 is carb. Until I can get to cut&paste (The shop computer is a 12 yr old H-P) , please check out my tech article on NAXJA or CherokeeForum. I have the ultimate lo-buck solution
for Carter YFA's. Search "XJ 2.5 YFA Nutter Bypass (Plus)". Try it, copy it, hand it out! Merry Christmas from wilco40 and the rest at Blackdog Motorsports! WE ARE A BIKE SHOP NOT A JEEP SHOP SO THIS IS NOT A FREE COMMERCIAL!!! :weee:
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welcome to the forum... :beers:
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Welcome ODTJ glad to see you made it over here :beers:
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im Cody from Clearwater, FL.
1995 jeep Wrangler YJ
2.5 l
4.0 throttle body.
homebrew cold air intake.
all new cooling and ignition
Flowmaster 40 series exaust
4" BDS lift springs
1" body
6" skyjacker shocks
extended brake lines.
no sway bars or trac bars
Tereflex Revolver Shackles
Smittybuilt XRC10
33x12.50xR15 BF Goodrich Mud Terrians TA KM
4:10 Gears on stock axles.
and yes she gets used.
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r184/otis276/100_0072.jpg)
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r184/otis276/H-pit/hpit017.jpg)
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Allow my self to introduce........myself? I am 27 yrs old, no kids, mot married (but have a great girl who loves to wheel) I personally have a 97 XJ that I wheel and back in March got Nicole a 94 YJ S completely unmolested with 94k on it. It since has received a 4.5'' RE kit, SYE, brake lines, and a few other odds and ends and her list keeps growing. Heard about this site from the KCJeepClub guys and thought I'd come check it out.
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hey, im mike, i have a 94 yj with a 2.5 and an ax5, in hte process oh highlining it so i dont have to spend 600 bucks on a lift kit, havent done much else.
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names jim . I'm in southern minnesota .. I have an 87 camanche 4 banger 5 speed and a 96 cherokee 4banger 5 speed
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Im Ryan! Wheelin out of indianapolis IN
2006 Wrangler 2.4L
4" Superlift, 33" Maxxis tires, 15x10" M/T Limited wheels, Air Raid Intake
Not much yet, but it'll get there!
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Hey, newbie here from PA. I've owned a '97 Grande Cherokee for about 4 years. It's AWD with the 5.2 liter engine. It's been great up until this past year which I need a fuel pump. But all and all it's a good vehicle for my wife and I. No worries for her when to shift it into 4-wheel.
From my experience with the GC I thought that I would buy a used Wrangler this past fall. My brother-in-law has an 08 and has had a few in the past, including a 4 banger, and he's very dedicated to Jeep. So with his recommendation I purchased a used '01 Wrangler with the 2.5, automatic transmission, and softtop. I knew it had an exhast manifold crack but I drove it about 20 miles to work and back a couple days a week. About two weeks after I had it my buddy at a local shop said he would replace the manifold for me. On the way to the shop the #4 piston went and I had to replace the motor with a rebuilt 2.5. I haven't had nothing but troubles since. I don't know if it's the Jeep or my luck.
I've owned several makes of 4 X 4 and I like getting off road a bit. I have fun driving in the snow here in PA and would like to find some offroading locally if anyone knows of any. Some of my other vehicles are a '98 Ford Ranger 4 X 4, a 2010 Mercury Milan, a 1949 Chevy, a 2004 Harley Ultra, and a 98 Polaris ATV.
I think you guys are doing a great job with this site. As stated, there ain't much out there for 4 bangers. I'm gonna try to help out as much as I can and I look forward to talking to younze guys.
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Hello all. I hale from central PA. Built a few Cherokees,Till i wanted a jeep with a frame. Now i own a 97 tj 2.5. I do all my own work, 6'' rough country lift,1'' body lift.sye ,d shafts. 35'' bfg km2. 4.88 . coil correction kit. smittybilt winch.and a few other doo dads. And ya it is my daily driver.KEEP IT ALL 4s
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My Name is brad. I am the proud owner of a 1990 YJ with 70k original miles. Just customized it alittle, nothing to extreme. Fabricated front pushbar with KC lights, rhino lined interior. Looking to do a gear swap to 4.88's. Live in Carson City, Nevada and haven't been here long enough to find any good places to take the YJ
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I have owned jeeps all my life. have 2 1995 Rio Grande taht i bought salvage and have brought back to life, and a 2000 xj, member of CCOR and wheel regularly, i have visited this board reqularly....
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Hello, I'm Jacked, I just bought a 90 Jeep Wrangler, put a 4" lift and 32x12.5's on it and now need to upgrade my motor and drive train. I was directed here by someone at another website.. Good day to all.
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Hello, I'm Jacked, I just bought a 90 Jeep Wrangler, put a 4" lift and 32x12.5's on it and now need to upgrade my motor and drive train. I was directed here by someone at another website.. Good day to all.
Well, you've come to the right place... The 4banger should not have too much trouble moving 32" rubber if you set it up propperly... I drive 33" MT's, andeven others here drive with even bigger tires and still get decent mileage... Welcome!
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X2 my YJ has 33 12.50's on it and i have no problem running 70 down the highway. You can never have enough HP though
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Hello. My name is Mike. I have a 1995 wrangler rio grande edition with 97,000 miles on it. I bought it september of last year and have loved it ever since. This is my first jeep.
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Well, just another new Jeep fan from Georgia. Have wanted one for a while and recently got a 95 YJ. Previous owner was a private pilot and plane owner, so he was good on maintenance. But the paint leaves something to be desired. It's a weekender, so I'll tinker as I go along.
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Hey, just found the link to this site from Jeepaholics (high Jeffy). I got a feeling this will be a good place, where power is not king and us under powered dogs (not) can get off the porch and play without a big dog biting. Anyway, got a 4-banger, done some mods (winch, fabbed bumper, O.B.A., lift, bommerang shackles, consoles, rock lights, ect.), I'm fairly mechanical, but never claim to know it all, and just wanna hang with guys that know how to pick a good line and run it with skill, rather than powering thier way up. See you out there, Brad.
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Hey, just found the link to this site from Jeepaholics (high Jeffy). I got a feeling this will be a good place, where power is not king and us under powered dogs (not) can get off the porch and play without a big dog biting. Anyway, got a 4-banger, done some mods (winch, fabbed bumper, O.B.A., lift, bommerang shackles, consoles, rock lights, ect.), I'm fairly mechanical, but never claim to know it all, and just wanna hang with guys that know how to pick a good line and run it with skill, rather than powering thier way up. See you out there, Brad.
Welcome! I'm rarely on JA but they all know me there.
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Hello everyone just joined from SE Ky.
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Hi everyone, My name is Brian P.
I live in NH, Am currently jeepless. I had a 2008 jk x 2dr. Had to sell, Financial reasons. :'(
I am planing on getting another soon, Hopefully this summer... TJ model.
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Hello everyone,
My name is Bill. I have been out of the jeepin world for about the last 6 years and finally bought another one. It is a white soft top 95 yj that I picked up for 350 dollars. The best thing is NO rust at all. So The buiding begins. When I bought the jeep it had a brake booster vacuum leak, exhuast leak, and it ground the gears between 1st and 2nd. So new vacuum booster ($60), new shift fork and gasket kit for the tranny ($50), and a new manifold gasket ($10) and while the tranny was out installed a new clutch kit ($110) took care of those problems. I have a local salvage yard that has 5 yj's in it that I have taken the following parts from. center console ($20), carpet set ($25), roll bar padding ($25), and the great deal of the day a hard top with full doors (even painted white what luck) for.....($300!). So now I have a great running yj to start to work on and all for 950 dollars and a little sweat.
have a great day all,
Bill J.
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Hey, myname is Cameron. I am a 16 year old who has a 1991 Jeep Wrangler S 2.5 L. This jeep is my second one is a current project. I wrecked my first jeep due to the fact a valve stem blew out while I was driving next to a canal. The jeep lost control and went into the canal between to huge trees with my friend and I in it. It damaged the tub,engine block, transfer case, transmissin,front axle, frame, and God only knows what else. We escaped with only a few scrapes and bruises. I had a severly sprained ankle where the floor rolled up on my foot.
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Well after learning a thing or two from here i finally logged on...
thing is, i no longer own a 2.5l jeep... i used to, sold it 5 years ago
but now i have a 2.5L Dakota, 2wd
P&P 4.0 TB, gasket matched the intake, 2" exaust cat back.
last dyno put it at 120 hp at the wheels,
after that i jet chipped it and tossed on a SS header, and did the rest of the exaust in 2" with a flowmaster 44
after i get my injector problem situated it'll go back to the dyno this summer
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Welcome! I'm rarely on JA but they all know me there.
Seems like hardly anyone is on there anymore. It really slowed down the past few months.
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Seems like hardly anyone is on there anymore. It really slowed down the past few months.
Last few years there has been a huge drop in many of the forums.
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hi, i'm mike, i'ma MD N00B!!!
nothin to special... just a 2.5L 5spd 2wd... Dakota. i was told about this forum by batman13, if you've seen his ride.. you've seen mine lol
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I got my jeep 4 years ago from Wheels and Deals. She was owned by this lady, cook really good care of it. But it was a complete chick car, the license plate said "BLONDI" on it... I had them change that before i bought it.
So until recently I finally started putting more money into the jeep.
So far she stands:
3.5" RC lift (2.5" springs, 1" Shackles)
Complete MSD Ignition
Electric Fan mod
33x10.5 BF Goodrich MTs on some cheap steel wheels
so far The jeep has only seen mild trails and empty muddy lots. looking to expand her horizons in a couple weeks... oh and I call it Her cause I named it ruby lol.
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ok my real name is Paul but cz777 is ok too. i have a jeep pick up the Comanche 2.5 5 speed also my dad has a chef '05 ... so we are jeep people .....i am an auto tech of the import nature of 30 years under the wing ,always learning .this jeep was given to me in '06 by a friend after a bad accident so working and rolling with her now .....
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Here is my intro... Hi my name is Lonnie
I own a 94 YJ 4 cyl 5 sp.
4 inch sua lift on 38 Maxxis Creepy Crawlers.
Here is a few pics.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/docdiesel/logclimb3.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/docdiesel/100_5953.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/docdiesel/100_5954.jpg)
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Welcome. Nice looking YJ.
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Hi there my name is Darren, IM new to 4Bangerjp. i found the site on jeepforum. I have had my jeep for 5 years ahve done some offroading in and around toledo Ohio. My jeep is a 1994 yj. right now all stock. but i still have fun.but this summer im adding a lift. and lockers.
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Hello all names Danny i got a link to this forum from JF i have a 94 YJ, 4" explorer procomp lift and 1" shackels sitting on 33 pro comp extream M/Ts. Bought the jeep a couple pf years ago to replace my motorcycle after getting hit by a mini van, busted me up pretty bad, so figured id get a toy with 4 wheels keeps the wife and kids happy. Im currently laied up with a busted leg (still having issues from the accident ) so im on the forums alot so ill see yall around.
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Hi there my name is Darren, IM new to 4Bangerjp. i found the site on jeepforum. I have had my jeep for 5 years ahve done some offroading in and around toledo Ohio. My jeep is a 1994 yj. right now all stock. but i still have fun.but this summer im adding a lift. and lockers.
Hello all names Danny i got a link to this forum from JF i have a 94 YJ, 4" explorer procomp lift and 1" shackels sitting on 33 pro comp extream M/Ts. Bought the jeep a couple pf years ago to replace my motorcycle after getting hit by a mini van, busted me up pretty bad, so figured id get a toy with 4 wheels keeps the wife and kids happy. Im currently laied up with a busted leg (still having issues from the accident ) so im on the forums alot so ill see yall around.
welcome guys. sorry to hear about your motorcycle incident switch, brings back memories (long time ago) but still contemplating on getting another one (one day maybe i'll get back on 2 wheels again).
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thx and i know what u mean if it wasnt for the family id already have a new one
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Hello everyone new to this forum. I just got a 99TJ 2.5L auto stock for now. I have had a 95ZJ and a 02WJ overland. Looking forward to doing some mods with the help of this forum. Thanks Josh
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Hello 4bangers,
Since a year we own a 2.5L YJ from 1994. This car we drive mostly for fun, topless, doorless, offroad. We also have a GC 1996 V8 as dd.
I found this site when looking for an answer tot a bigproblem I seem to have. Still havent found a sollution, maybe one of you here could help me.
I hope I can be of some help to other 4 bangers here.
John (Eucalypta)
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'98 SE w/ 114K miles on it. Stock except for 16" Liberty rims & a cold air induction set up. My kids & I love it !
Greg
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98 TJ. 33s, RE 3.5 lift and a lot of other stuff.
Nice to see a forum dedicated to the 4 banger.
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I have a 95 Wrangler with 31's, 2 inch lift, MagnaFlow exhaust, AirAid CAI. I just put the 4.0 throttle body on it and it hauls now (for a jeep of course.) This site rules I am so glad to see so many people proud of their 4bangers.
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Welcome! post up some pics!
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I have a 93 Jeep YJ 4 banger and with 2" lift and 30" tires with a flow master exhaust. I am glad I found this site. I can always use help fixing things on my jeep.
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I'm Troy, located about 30 minutes south of Denver in a place called Castle Rock. I was given a '93 YJ S with 2.5L manual back in 1999 with 120k on the clock. I kept it for a while and sold it to a friend at 160k. Now, I'm getting ready to buy it back at 225k and still rocking. In between then and now, I've wheeled an '01 Toyota 4Dr Tacoma with TRD Supercharger, '72 Chevy K5 Blazer, and a '04 TJ Sport.
I have to give serious credit to the 4 banger YJ. Upon a trip to Ptarmigan Pass (off I-70 near Vail Pass), my '72 Blazer had a short mid-trail. I had just crossed a stream and the alternator wire hit the pre-heater off the header and shorted. I had 3 people in the Blazer at the time. The YJ was behind us with 4 people in it. We put the YJ into 4lo and lugged that Blazer and all 7 seven of us up hill 10 miles to the rest area at I-70.
I know everyone dogs the AX-5, but that's held up well too, aside from the typical synchro issues.
Currently, the only mods are 4inch lift, 32" tires, front locker and a winch. Would love to re-gear to 4:88s, but the 30/35 combo that may be hard to come by.
Thanks,
Troy aka "ugly as HomeMadeSin"
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Hi, My name is Eric I live in NorthCarolina I have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ 2.5L , 4.0 TB,K&N Filter,PowerAid Spacer, Elecrtic Fan,Pacesetter Header, 8.8 Rear 4.88 gears locked, D-30 frnt 4.88 gears locked, 33x12.50x15 Good Year Wrangler MTR/Kevlar,American Racing aluminum wheels, Smittybuilt XRC 8,000 winch, Smittybuilt XRC bumper. Thats all for the moment still work in progress.I have had 4X4's since i was 15 and have been addicted ever since.This is the first 4cylinder that I have ever owned it's not to bad.I plan on doing a rebuild very soon with some performance parts installed , if I can find them!!!! I just can't see replacing it with a V-8.
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Hello all
im david from tennessee. i just bought my 4th jeep a 99 tj, its got 4" of lift 33x1050 tires and thats about it so far. i am looking at getting another 4 cyl and rebuilding it for a turbo. i also own a cj5 with a 304 with 37" tires, a '80 cj7 with the straight 6 in it on 35" tires (will soon have 1 ton axles and a built 400 sb and my wife drives a '06 grand cherokee (stock.... she wont let me at it). as you can tell i love jeeps. i am hoping to add a j10 before long of course i want to modd that ass well. (1 1/2 ton with a cummins in it). but money is tight so i will just have to controll my buying. but thats about it for me. i hope to share any info i have as well as learn some from yall. I am planning a trip to either Land between the lakes or coal creek this spring to go riding one weekend i have a few that wants to go i would like to see alot of people get together and make one big run.
hopefully i will be able to pick yalls brain alot while im here
thanks for the site
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I'm Dave, I've got a 97TJ,4" lift, 35" BFMuds, Ford 8.8, 4:88's, Aussie locker in the front dana 30. I'm located in Muskegon, Mi. I'm Hotwired on Michiganwheelers,pirate4x4 and greatlakes4x4. I found this site doing a search for performance upgrades for the 2.5.
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Hi the names, Frank, Im a True Florida Cracker. Ive always had a 4wheel drive... always Chevys. I left my roots and bought a Jeep for multiple reasons. I wanted a SUV, straight axel, and better gas mileage then my built up 350@ 10gpm. So about three months I bought a 94 YJ and in doing so I opened the biggest can of badassness4x4ing known to man.
The YJ:
94 2.5L 30/35c ax-5 tranny only engine mods are a poweraid TB spacer and a aftermarket air intake:air raid
I just did a Rubicon Ex. SOA, with a 2" add a leaf Total lift of 7.5"
Pro Comp. ES300 shocks
CV Style Driveshft, an Slip yoke elimator
Pro Comp. sterring stab
Tossed the front trac. bar
32x11.50x15 Kumho M/T Ol' School I'am fixing to upgrade to slightly bigger tires prolly 33x12.50x15 TSL's I want to try to keep ulltimate articulation.
Stock 410's fixin to install Front an rear lockers and 4.88S to try to regain long lost 5th Gear...
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Nice looking YJ! welcome :biggrin:
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What's up?! Chuck here. I have a '99 XJ, 4 door, 2WD. Nothing special...yet! Bought it a few years back at a pretty good price. Haven't done much to it as I was a single dad and had custody of my kids. Got a girl now and lookin to start hookin up my ride. Just got a glass pack put in. Sounds good and it's got a little better throttle response. Lookin forward to hookin' it up.
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Nice looking YJ! welcome :biggrin:
Thanks for the comment on the YJ. :stick:
I love this site. Very informative! So i had to join
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hi folks,
my name is Jay, first time poster, long time reader, i own an '89 yj 2.5l with a bit of a lift 35 inch tyres, 4.56 gears, lockers front and rear winch etc,
heres a pic,
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/jinxjayv8/album%20II/P1010091.jpg)
now if your wondering about the funny plates on it, it's because i'm in the U.K. American cars are rare over here so parts and good infomation are hard to find, so i'm really liking the site,
i own a couple of other cars too (but dont hold that against me) i've a '71 international scout that i've converted to coil sprung and a ex-police '94 chevrolet caprice 9c1.
i hope we can help each other out a little on here,
cheers Jay
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Hey all, from Springfield, OH. I've got a '02 TJ 2.5 and a couple of XJs (both 4.0s, but please don't hold that against me!)
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welcome to all the new members. post up some pictures (for those who havent yet) so we can all get a look at your rigs.
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Just wanted to give a big thanks to those responsible for putting together this site. I have been trying to extract as much rabid squirrel power from my 2.5L 92' YJ "Bones" as possible, the suggestions on this site have given me some great ideas I hope to try before EJS 2010! See ya on the trails!
(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs254.snc1/10135_1226586901017_1119382782_737781_3103416_n.jpg) (http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs016.snc1/4503_1149577736199_1130275551_30461322_781153_n.jpg)
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs480.ash1/26277_1342508118975_1119382782_1075783_8178629_n.jpg)
92' YJ "Bones" 2.5L High Flow Intake, Ported/Polished Throttle Body, Msd Super Coil, Bosch Premium Plug Wires, Platinum 4 Plugs, Pace Setter High Flow Headers, 2.5" Pace Setter Catback, Rocky Road SOA, Reverse Eye 2" Teraflex Leaf Springs, Smittybilt SRC Front & Rear Bumpers, Rugged Ridge/Conferr Roof Rack, Smittybilt XRC 8000 Winch, 285/75/16 General Grabbers, Dick Cepek DC-1 16" Wheels...and much much more wallet thinning accessories!
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Just wanted to give a big thanks to those responsible for putting together this site. I have been trying to extract as much rabid squirrel power from my 2.5L 92' YJ "Bones" as possible, the suggestions on this site have given me some great ideas I hope to try before EJS 2010! See ya on the trails!
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92' YJ "Bones" 2.5L High Flow Intake, Ported/Polished Throttle Body, Msd Super Coil, Bosch Premium Plug Wires, Platinum 4 Plugs, Pace Setter High Flow Headers, 2.5" Pace Setter Catback, Rocky Road SOA, Reverse Eye 2" Teraflex Leaf Springs, Smittybilt SRC Front & Rear Bumpers, Rugged Ridge/Conferr Roof Rack, Smittybilt XRC 8000 Winch, 285/75/16 General Grabbers, Dick Cepek DC-1 16" Wheels...and much much more wallet thinning accessories!
very nice looking YJ :thumb:
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Hey all, just joined up. I found the site from searching for solutions for my 2.5's ignition/fuel issues (code 52). I have a 95 YJ with the less than stellar AX-5. 165000 so far but it may be near the end. I'll keep searching this site before I post any questions, there's a lot of good info here. :clap:
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:wave: Hey everyone! My name is Laura, and I have a black '99 TJ 2.5L soft top. It was intended to be my vehicle for fun only, but lately it has become my daily driver, since my car is broke down again. Gotta love the Jeep - it hasn't given me a moment's trouble.
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:wave: Hey everyone! My name is Laura, and I have a black '99 TJ 2.5L soft top. It was intended to be my vehicle for fun only, but lately it has become my daily driver, since my car is broke down again. Gotta love the Jeep - it hasn't given me a moment's trouble.
hi Laura, welcome. what's your Jeep look like, post some pics.
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welcome Laura! Pics?...of the Jeep heh
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Hey, I am from Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. I have a 1990 YJ with about 330,000 kms. I have had it now for about 6 months, and have been spending a lot of time on jeep forum asking questions and everytime I ask something about my little 2.5 all I get is the same response (if I get any at all), swap out that ols wore out sewing machine motor and put in a V8. I don't have the time or the money to change it out and all the other mods that have to be done to compensate for the extra power. Plus the little 4 cylinder is a real good working motor and with some gearing (which is a lot cheaper then engine swaps) you can run what ever you want for tires.
Anyways i was just on jeepforum and got directed here for questions about the 2.5 so I am looking forward to pestering you all with questions.
later.
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Hello, just got my first yj (92 2.5 5spd). So excited. More excited that i found this site!
The FAQ is killer!
Unfortunately, some rednecks got hold of my jeep before i did. :'( So got alot of work to do.
:ghey:
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Hello, just got my first yj (92 2.5 5spd). So excited. More excited that i found this site!
The FAQ is killer!
Unfortunately, some rednecks got hold of my jeep before i did. :'( So got alot of work to do.
:ghey:
keep your head high!!! take your time and do stuff right!!
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keep your head high!!! take your time and do stuff right!!
Well, i dont want to jump the gun, but so far im having a blast. Until i realized the wipers didnt work. :eek: That sucked! That section of the Chilton might as well be toilet paper. When i layed the windshield down, i had good news, and bad news. The good news was, i found a brand new (never used) Gerber folding all stainless knife! The bad news, somewhere down the line it got mangled up into the wiper linkage and effed it all up. :brick:
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That section of the Chilton might as well be toilet paper.
Never have cared much for Chilton manuals... try this out instead: http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-service-manuals/index.htm
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THANK YOU! :thumb:
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Hello all!
Micah from San Diego. 32, married, electrician.
Have a 92 YJ, Slowly getting it fixed up. so far just some minor stuff. 31"tires, 1.25" lift shackles, and a bunch of repairs(ignition system, Vacuum lines, alternator, interior lighting shorts...)
biggest issue is getting it to run better. IT will randomly idle Rough, has a weird back fire when i down shift and use the engine to brake, and is high in the HC count when it gets smog'd (just passing). Thinking its gotta be an injector issue. Going to be doing a lot of reading on here looking for some clues!
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/micah619/my_jeep.jpg)
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^^^
It's the square headlights that are making it run bad :stick:
J/K
Welcome aboard
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Hello all!
IT will randomly idle Rough, has a weird back fire when i down shift and use the engine to brake, and is high in the HC count when it gets smog'd (just passing). Thinking its gotta be an injector issue. Going to be doing a lot of reading on here looking for some clues!
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/micah619/my_jeep.jpg)
Check the Throttle position sensor. Mine did the same thing. Replaced the tps, and cleared it up asap.
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welcome. Nice YJ
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Good morning all. Today is saturday, march 28 2010 and i just joined up.. My jeep is a 1991 yj wrangler, it is also my first ever jeep. Havent did any searches, or posts or threads.. hoping to get started very soon..
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Hi,
I'm Bill from Maine.
I just want to say hi, I have a 98 Wangler with no motor, lost it . Looking for a good used motor, can you guys help me out ? Thanks you.
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Hello every one
Im new around here
i have a 1988 Jeep Comanche (2000 upgrade)
wich i use to have fun at the Baja Desert and of course dunes
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have a 1993 yj and just love going jeepin
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Hello, I'm Erick from washington. Just got my license and a 91 yj!!! :dance:
I've been doing A LOT of snooping around on here and have already racked up a to many hours on the counter.. =/
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Welcome! nice to see more YJ'ers!
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Welcome :beers:
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Hello all. My name is Doyle,i suffer from MJS and i live in upstate NY.I am a B.O.D. for Adirondackjeeps and am also helping build an offroad park.I just bought a stock 98 tj with a 4cyl that i have lots of plans for. I currently wheel a 1972 cj5 that i have built from the ground up. Info on it...glass body,350 chevy bolted to a turbo 400 trans and a twin stick dana 20. Axles are a dana 30 front with a locker and a dana 44 rear with an Aussie locker and 4.56 gears turning 33" MTZ's.To get my buddies out of trouble there is a 9500lb milemarker winch mounted on the front. I am also slowly building a 1987 short bed MJ...350 chevy,dana 44's,6" of lift with long arms sitting on 35's.
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New here to the site. I have an '87 YJ now going on its 3rd 4cyl. This time is a MPFI '97 2.5: RV cam, B/B, with a 4.0L TB on top. As far as the rest of the rig:
AX-5/NP231/ Tera-low 4:1
Front Axle: Waggy Dana 44, 5.38's, Dedenbear knuckles, Superior Axles, Detroit Lockers, PSC Hydro assist steering
Rear Axle: Waggy Dana 44, 5.38's, Moser Axles, Full Spool
SOA, 1.5" RE springs, 2" Body lift, 36" IROKs on Eaton Beadlocks, Warn winch, tow hooks, Camo paint, no fenders, lots of dents . . . :weee:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Camp%20Heap%20III/DSC_0041.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20Sept%202009/DSC_0036.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/CaptainPEW/Camo%20YJ/DSC_0555.jpg)
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Hi, my names Ethan. Im just a good ol' country boy from Mont Belvieu, Tx, which is about 40 miles east of Houston. I've been muddin and trail ridin since before i can remember. Im 19 and just bought my first Jeep, a 1998 TJ 2.5L with 101,000 miles on it and its dead stock, the perfect starting point. It will be paid off in 5 months. I bought it off a used car lot for $5100. Once I get it paid off i plan on doin a 4 inch lift with a 1.25 inch body lift and throw 4.88's in the diffs and some 35's, bumpers, and winch. Never had a jeep but always wanted one and now that i got one im the happiest dude in Texas. :beers:
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Hey all. I Just recently joined a couple weeks ago. I am from Fairmont,WV and just bought my second wrangler. A 06 tj 5 speed bone stock except for 30x9.5 15 tires. It has 30k. I had a 98 Sahara previously.
I want to get it paid for before I do any major mods.
I Look forward to being a member of the board and gaining knowledge about my rig.
Thanks to all in advance.
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Hi from SoCal just got a 95 YJ in trade for some fab work I'm getting ready to start the build process to match my XJ should be fun. Hope to meet some of you on the trails.
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hi! im somar . i have a 93 4banger , cuz this is the forum for 4bangers . somar thats me , hi .
??? huh? who's there ?
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Hi, I'm Rick from Dayton, Oh. I just recently purchased a 97 tj, it has a 4" lift with 33" mudders. This is my first jeep :clap:. I cant wait to find some mud. :thumb:
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hey, just got a 96 cherokee 2 door 2WD 2.5L.....i know i know but i only paid $300 for it
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hey, just got a 96 cherokee 2 door 2WD 2.5L.....i know i know but i only paid $300 for it
that is cheap, well done. how's the rust on it? (if there is any)
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I have had my 98 4cyl for almost two years now and love it, with all the info from this site its only going to get better. Thanks!
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Hi, I just picked up a 1998 TJ for 2K. It is generally in good shape and I've been wanting a Jeep project. Most rusted out Cj's were this price so I jumped on it. Bought it with some unknown engine problems. It has A/C, Power steering and a radio-couldn't go wrong! I've owned and currently own another Jeep and visit several forums on a regular basis. I've been very impressed with this forum. I hope to have my engine rebuilt and hope to find some info to maybe replace some stock items towards a goal of more hp.
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Welcome all!
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Hey all! I've been lurking (read learning) on this forum for about a year now. My name is Doug and I bought my 95 YJ in April 09 and LOVE it! My motley crew hails from north-central missouri. Been married for almost 16 years to the best woman (she was my NCOIC in the Marine Corps) in the world and we have two boys (11 and 7). We all really dig the Jeep and we've made a couple trips to Hannibal Rocks OFP. My YJ has the 2.5l with a manual trans. Superlift 4", Boomerang shackles, and 33's on American Racing alloys. With the great help from the FAQ section, I'm running with a 4.0 throttle body, Accel coil and wires, 19lb injectors, rad fan from a Taurus and a 136 amp alternator. I have custom bumpers (rear with swing out) and rock sliders. I put a smittybilt 8000lb winch up front. We ditched the carpet and lined the tub. It's a great Jeep and it's awesome family fun :thumb: !!
I'll try anything twice...just to make sure I don't like it!
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Hey all! I've been lurking (read learning) on this forum for about a year now. My name is Doug and I bought my 95 YJ in April 09 and LOVE it! My motley crew hails from north-central missouri. Been married for almost 16 years to the best woman (she was my NCOIC in the Marine Corps) in the world and we have two boys (11 and 7). We all really dig the Jeep and we've made a couple trips to Hannibal Rocks OFP. My YJ has the 2.5l with a manual trans. Superlift 4", Boomerang shackles, and 33's on American Racing alloys. With the great help from the FAQ section, I'm running with a 4.0 throttle body, Accel coil and wires, 19lb injectors, rad fan from a Taurus and a 136 amp alternator. I have custom bumpers (rear with swing out) and rock sliders. I put a smittybilt 8000lb winch up front. We ditched the carpet and lined the tub. It's a great Jeep and it's awesome family fun :thumb: !!
I'll try anything twice...just to make sure I don't like it!
Welcome to the club!!! :beers:
Is that your jeep in the pic or did you grab that off of JP magazine?
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It's me AND it's in JP Magazine!!!!!!!
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It's me AND it's in JP Magazine!!!!!!!
cool
:lol: you're both right :lol:
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Hey all my name is Jeremy and I bought a 95 yj a couple years ago. Really just starting working on her in the last month. So far I have added the following
XRC Front bumper
XRC8 winch
Metal cloak Fenders
4 inch rough country lift
not sure of tire size yet currently I have 32-11.50 Cooper Discover STT's
rhino Lined inside
I live in Fairmont WV and run trails pretty much every weekend.
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Whats Going On Jeepers My Names Toby i Just got my first Jeep. 98 TJ
Wanted one my whole life, Finally Figured out how to get it.
anyway i am 32 i live in Bakersfield, CA i have a wife, 14 Y.O. Son and 12 Y.O. Daughter. i have been an avid Motorcycle Rider My whole Life started when i was 5 got the kids into it and Have always seen Jeeps out having a blast while i would circle them and then finally stop to watch some of those crazy SOB's go where i thought YEAH RIGHT... I am now a Believer. my kids now ride their dirtbikes and i get to go out and have a blast in the jeep.i have about 6 friends that have jeeps also All 6 cylinders, Mines the Lone 4 cyl. so i have yet to be able to get help for certain issues, that they can all commune on and figure out through personal experiences... me on the other hand found you guys! i have used your board already in the 1 month that i have had the jeep 4 or 5 times to my benefit finally i said to myself these guys ARE Good. First Off Thanks For Unknowingly Helping Me...LOL
Second i look forward to making new friends on here and maybe even going wheeling with some.
Third if you guys need anything hit me up i will see what i can do if your ever stuck and need a hand out here in Central California.
well guys
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hey everyone i am a restoration mechanic from cherryville nc and i just found this forum last night...and im glad i did! i have been struggling to find a good source of information for my 90 YJ 2.5. its pretty stock a lil body armor an exhaust work. my plans are a two inch lift and 20mpg i know its a long shot but this forum has gave me lots of good ideas.
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hey everyone i am a restoration mechanic from cherryville nc and i just found this forum last night...and im glad i did! i have been struggling to find a good source of information for my 90 YJ 2.5. its pretty stock a lil body armor an exhaust work. my plans are a two inch lift and 20mpg i know its a long shot but this forum has gave me lots of good ideas.
welcome to the forum
20mpg is achievable if you keep the stock wheels (or close) - i used to get 13 mpg with 33'' tires but i was heavy on the throttle (i was not burning tires or anything but more to keep up with the traffic :). 16 to 18 mpg if i was driving for fuel economy and depending on the wind :D
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I was getting 20's with stock gears and 32's when I was able to drive 50-55mph. I'd stick with some 31's though. Good compromise.
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31x10.5 was the plan but right now im only getting 16 mpg on a good day with 29" tires........ I have so far gutted the cat and installed a high flow knock off flow master muffler and removed the restrictions from the air box and that was good for one extra mpg....15 to 16 mpg and increased my top speed to 85 mph.
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As you have found your top speed increases as you have gain some HP at the higher speeds but this comes at a cost of your low-end torque. Gutting your cat and removing the 'restrictions' will change the torque band for better or worse.
Still, you're driving a box that was really designed with 50-55mph in mind. Wind resistance becomes a factor at 35MPH and up. The scale is non-linear so the faster you go the more wind becomes a real problem.
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Hello, i'm new here, i just purchased a 1997 TJ two months ago, great vehicles, i'm from mexico, baja california, i hope to learn lots of things here and to make some friends.
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Hi man, welcome :biggrin:
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welcome to the forum
Gutting your cat and removing the 'restrictions' will change the torque band for better or worse.
well since he has a 1990 he has the tbi intake box which has the thermo trap door that blocks half the intake so gutting that is just getting to where you mpfi guys start..
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Hello, My name is Nick.
I am a Firefighter in North Florida. I recently bought a 1990 YJ 4banger. I'm just a good ol' country boy enjoying the weather with the top down and loving life. If there is any of you living up close to Tallahassee lets geet together.
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Afternoon Everyone,
My name is Rob, I have an '01 TJ that I've had for the past 6 years. She's slightly modded. I enjoy playing on the rocks more than the mud, but free rides in the Pines compared to fees at Rausch Creek play a role as to where I go.
Hope to see some of my fellow 4 Bangers out on the trails.
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Hi everyone,
My name is Charlie and I have a problem. I am addicted to jeeps. But I'm very glad I found this support group. Actually I have lurked on this forum in times past and I am pleased to say that I think the resources here have developed considerably. Hopefully I can become a knowledge contributing member of this online community someday. But today I am probably closer to the asking stupid questions phase.
Anyway I have this problem--I mean project: 89 YJ 2.5 that I have been...lets say developing for a while now. I am now at a critical stage in the project and its time to share my experiences and subject them to your input. So I will start my own thread on the project page.
What else.. I am almost 2 years out of college, I find myself working as an electrical engineer of sorts which causes me to travel a lot, mostly overseas. I live in Rhode Island; its actually a state-not part of New York. I don't suppose there is anyone else out this way on here? I know some of you guys are from NH. I also just bought an 04 TJ Columbia Ed. I6 to cart myself around until I can get the Yj off the ground.
Yeah so, I'm looking forward to communicating with you guys and girls. I am going to need some help.
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I've been here for four years and am still in the stupid question phase...... :wave:
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There's a lot of answers already in the FAQ, but no need to feel bad about asking questions. I think it's why we all ended up here. (me at least) Now that I'm reading this thread, I realize I never wrote an intro... :whistle:
Married with a son. I like to go about doing things the wrong way first to... 1. gain valuable insight by recreating the wheel ??? 2. get most of you fed up with me :brick: 3. to see what can and can't be done :eek: 4. To save my money for taco tuesdays :bandit:
I live in Southern California, attempting to join the Hemet Jeep Club (in process membership), and I've had my 95 Jeep YJ since Thanksgiving of 2008. Love to tinker with it.
Justin
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I've been here for four years and am still in the stupid question phase...... :wave:
That makes 2 of us...
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Hello, i'm Jim and i have a 95 wrangler i recently did a frame off resto on. I'm running 31x10.50 goodyears with a 2 3/4 bl. Lots of good info,hope to learn alot. Gotta love 4 angry squirrels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello, i'm Jim and i have a 95 wrangler i recently did a frame off resto on. I'm running 31x10.50 goodyears with a 2 3/4 bl. Lots of good info,hope to learn alot. Gotta love 4 angry squirrels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome, lets see some pictures :beers:
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Hey, what did I miss?
Glad to be a part of another Jeep forum. There's no such thing as too, much Jeep info. I have a '95 YJ w/ a 4 banger. No air, no radio, no worries!
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Hello Everyone,
I live in Southern California and have always been a fan of Jeeps, but have never had the opportunity to own one until recently when I purchased a 1989 Jeep Wrangler YJ from a private party that sold it because they had a baby on the way. It had 68,000 original miles on it when I bought it about 6 months ago and I feel that I got a really decent deal on it. I have put about 5 or 6,000 miles on it since I bought it and done a few minor repairs and have done some minor restoration work and mods on it since I have gotten it. It's very clean, with nice original paint and interior. No rust at all. Never been off-roaded or beat up that I can tell. Runs great. But, we call it "The Hill Finder" because it is so underpowered on the freeway and when climbing hills. I use it as my daily transportation, so I have a love/hate relationship with it. It is great when I am not in a hurry to go somewhere or do not have to keep up with traffic on the highway. The whole family loves to cruise along the beach during the warm weather and it's a lot of fun to drive on the weekends. But, man is it tough to deal with mountainous terrain and highway driving. I love this Jeep because it is so clean and in such fantastic condition for it's age, but I often find myself wishing I was in a later model TJ with a six banger. Came here to see if I could learn a few tricks from you guys on getting a little more go-juice from the ol' girl. Looking forward to learning a few tricks of the 4-banger trade.
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Pretty clean... I'd like to see some dirty pictures :naughty:
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hey guys,
long time XJ owner but just got a 2001 TJ for my DD. Been wanting a TJ for a long time and came across one locally and could not pass it up!
Specs:
134,000 miles
Brand New 4 cyl with 8k miles on it
Brand New 5 speed tranny (I think it is AX-15)
while motor and tranny were getting replaced previous owner also did water pump, alternator, radiator and hoses, brakes, clutch and some other things (under hood looks brand new).
30/ 35 axles
31" BFG all terrains (75% tread) with like new canyon rims
new spice Bestop - jeep is gunmetal blue
carpet and interior plastic in awesome shape --- rear seat great but front seats so so
mods by previous owner:
sony headunit Mp3 S Drive 52x4
infinity front speakers - kappa's I believe
Kenwood 2 ways in soundbar
HID conversion in headlights --- cibie housings --- not sure on color temp but looks to be similar to silverstars --- the wiring is half ass so I am going to redo most but they are very nice and easy on the eye on and off road
jensen 8 inch sub in center console --- going to take out and put a rear marine 12 behind seat in slim box --- wiring for sub is kinda ghetto --- going to redo but it has a nice alpine mono amp
My mods:
2.5 - 3 inch lift with no bigger than 32
front and rear aussie lockers
front rear synthetic diff oil with lube lockers
stubby front bumper (sniper fab)
stubby rear bumper (maybe tnt customs/ treks off road)
WRF DIY hy line tube fenders and DIY rear tube fenders (just a bolt on tube fender)
4.0 Tb (have 3 in garage!)
banks header (on the way - shipped)
2.5 magnaflow cat ( on the way - shipped)
either magnaflow or borla muffler or whatever my local custom exhaust shop has in stock/ equivalent. I have read flowmasters though on all my 4.0's sound great are loud on the 2.5. I want to keep this jeep quiet as much as possible but still have some ooomph for the hills (already learned quickly on highway in 5th! go from 75 to 40 in seconds). I am going to have the shop bend up rear pipe as well and put a flex pipeafter header to prevent cracking. Also going to heat wrap most of exhaust starting right before cat (not header maybe downpipe). I noticed my floor and carpet got warm on first long highway trip.
rear led lights (ordered)
rugged ridge cold air intake (ordered)
assortment of armor - warn 30 and 35 diff gaurd (again already in garage!), corner gaurds (gen right or PSC), rocker armor (not sure yet), hi tuck belly skid
and eventually electric fan conversion
4.10 gears and alloy shafts 760x u joints probably from yukon or cheap deal
oil change - just did - went with royal purple 10w-30 and k and n filter and a can of restore (i know not needed on new engine but for piece of mind... also Lucas fuel injector cleaner every gas tank/ some stp and sometimes seafoam - those are my snake oils.
and probably a whole lot more!
Lots of good info here and glad to be aboard!
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4.10 gears and alloy shafts 760x u joints probably from yukon or cheap deal
you should already have 4.10 in your axles
if you replace them i would go straight to 4.88 (which is max that you can put in there).
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Seem to have a lot into already. Look forward to some pics.
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you should already have 4.10 in your axles
if you replace them i would go straight to 4.88 (which is max that you can put in there).
really? well that would be sweet then!
ya I work in a fabrication shop and have done a lot of jeep work over the last 8 years - king of the hammers buggy to basic bolt ons. Pics here soon!
Oh I am Murphey btw.
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really? well that would be sweet then!
ya I work in a fabrication shop and have done a lot of jeep work over the last 8 years - king of the hammers buggy to basic bolt ons. Pics here soon!
Oh I am Murphey btw.
yeah, from what i know all 4 cyl manual Transmission Jeeps came with 4.10 gears. Should be listed on the axle tag as well (I think).
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Hello, 88 2.5l yj. how y'all doin'?
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Hey everybody, New to the forum here. My name is Nate White from The Bay Area in California. I have a 95 YJ 2.5 and I was going to do a 350 swap but decided that I'm going to keep the 2.5. I really like the straight 4. Its a tough little bastard. Anyways, I look forward to learning and helping people that need it. Jeep hard guys and girls.
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Hey everybody, New to the forum here. My name is Nate White from The Bay Area in California. I have a 95 YJ 2.5 and I was going to do a 350 swap but decided that I'm going to keep the 2.5. I really like the straight 4. Its a tough little bastard. Anyways, I look forward to learning and helping people that need it. Jeep hard guys and girls.
Welcome. Which region are you from? I'm in the East.
I've been seeing more and more older Jeeps in my area.
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I live in San Ramon. I've noticed alot of older Broncos here too because alot of people have money.
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I live in San Ramon. I've noticed alot of older Broncos here too because alot of people have money.
Ah, two towns north of me.
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What's up fellas - My name is Perry - I just wanna take time to introduce myself as the newbie to this forum! =)
Just got meself a 1995 YJ & wanting to learn more about anything & everything.
Hope u guys have a great week!
- perrychop
ZOMBIE OUTBREAK RESPONSE VEHICLES:
Urban Assault Vehicle 01 - 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ
Urban Assault Vehicle 02 - 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
(http://www.pnwjeep.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2663)
(http://www.pnwjeep.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2664)
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Watch out Perry red YJ's are cursed! :wall: :lol:
Welcome to the board! :beers: It's nice to see more and more YJ's joining the board. Mine is a 95 also.
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Yes, feel the 95 YJ love :pirate:
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That red YJ sure is clean. You rarely see them like that. No rust, damage, etc...
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Bob from Northern Maine. I have a 95 YJ 2.5L which I have owned for 3 years now. Wife and 3 kids. I will post pics in the other forum. Happy to be here.
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That red YJ sure is clean. You rarely see them like that. No rust, damage, etc...
Hi! Thank you so much! =)
I'm very glad to be here .. & I have to say that I'm very blessed to get that YJ w/ great condition. =)
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Hey,
I've had a 2.5 liter MPFI wrangler for a couple of years now, I'm from Albuquerque, New Mexico and I'm about to drive it cross country back to the ol' land of enchantment.
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Howdy!
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Hey all, my name is Lance. I own a 1988 Jeep Comanche w/2.5,4spd. Be ready,cause I am going to asking ALOT of questions!hahaha Looking forward to chattin with you guys/ladies.
-Lance
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Hi there, I bought a 2000 Wrangler with a 2.5L and manual trans back in march and I can't leave the thing alone any longer. I found this forum and I thought it was awesome that there is community just dedicated to the smaller engined variants on the wrangler family.
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I am a newbie and my name is Chris, I am from Houston and own a 1991 YJ. I learned about this site from jeepforum.com. My yj has a 2.5 , ax5 and 231 transfer case.
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Welcome!
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Hello I love my Jeep (offroad toy) and I am happy I found you guys...
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Hello all. I'm Matt, the owner of a 99 TJ SE. Still stock other than over sized tires.
She got rolled a few years back. I fixed her up enough to get her drivable because at the time she was my daily driver. Just needed new windshield frame, windshield, top, and a lot of hammering to get the rear body back in shape enough to hold the top. Shortly after I got married she started acting up, stalling out when idle then refusing to start. Then she would fire back up no problem shortly after. I took her to a shop that fixed the problem, but they pointed out that I had an exhaust leak.
After that I found out I was gonna be a daddy and the wife made me buy a baby safe vehicle. Ended up getting a 2006 Liberty that is a POS. Since I wasn't driving the wrangler I took it upon myself to fix the exhaust leak. Was a snapped stud at the rear of the manifold. Guess it was a small leak, thats why I never noticed it.
Well, now the wrangler is just sitting. Parked in storage and I'm sure it's gonna need some work from sitting for so long. Thats why I came here. To see what I should do before firing her back up and to see what kind of engine mods might sound interesting.
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Welcome. Look forward to watching any buildup.
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Hey all, My name is Paul, and I'd like to say I am extremely grateful I found this site!! I've had my 93 YJ for almost a year, and I was dying not having anyone to talk 4cyl with. I'm from California and living near San Diego. My Jeep isn't too crazy yet, but I'm running:
2-3" spring lift
1" front shackle lift (rear to come....hopefully very soon!)
'04 stock Rubicon wheels/tires
electric cooling fan
Currently....she is dead. Something horrific happened in my engine, and I have been in Hawaii training, so I couldn't rip her apart yet! All I can tell you is that it sounds like a bomb is going off inside when i turn it over... and it refuses to idle (understandably).
I am looking to replicate YJmechanic's 2.5 build here in a couple weeks granted that the block isn't damaged (praying).
Anyway, I can't wait to get to know you all and hopefully hit some trails in the near future!
Paul
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Hello All,
Not completely new to 4wheelin ( former Bronco owner) , but new to Jeeps. I look forward to picking all of your brains for valuable information! I am the proud owner of a 99 Wrangler and in the process of making her my pride and joy. Thanks for all your help and answers in advance! Best Wishes
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Welcome guy's!
Paul, thanks for serving! :beers:
boffocan, nice avatar! :thumb:
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MGD is what I go by. l've always wanted a small wheel base jeep to wrench on and wheel around on the weekends with the big yellow dog. I bought a '93 YJ 2.5 liter 5 spd manual, 3" lift, 33"x11.5's, soft top with fairly nice black paint job last November & I love the jeep, it's been an experience of discovery since the first day, really trying to discover why the PO felt he had to mess with the wiring. Oh, & the 2nd day I had it & my wifes first drive the drivers side rear wheel came off as we drove home from dinner. Made some serious memories & husband points.
My family of four and I live in Bremerton, WA which is the gateway to the paradise of the Olympic Peninsula & Olympic National Park. That's about all there is to say, love the jeep experience & look'n forward to many happy trails & camp fires.
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MGD is what I go by. l've always wanted a small wheel base jeep to wrench on and wheel around on the weekends with the big yellow dog. I bought a '93 YJ 2.5 liter 5 spd manual, 3" lift, 33"x11.5's, soft top with fairly nice black paint job last November & I love the jeep, it's been an experience of discovery since the first day, really trying to discover why the PO felt he had to mess with the wiring. Oh, & the 2nd day I had it & my wifes first drive the drivers side rear wheel came off as we drove home from dinner. Made some serious memories & husband points.
My family of four and I live in Bremerton, WA which is the gateway to the paradise of the Olympic Peninsula & Olympic National Park. That's about all there is to say, love the jeep experience & look'n forward to many happy trails & camp fires.
My wife wants to move to the Seattle area in a bad way.
Welcome to the board!
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I own a 92 YJ with the 4-banger. Mods to motor are elec. fan, body spacer, and cold air intake. Drive train mods are 4.88 gears. And exterior mods are 3" body lift, 2" sup. lift, 33" tires and rims. And inside, I had elect. problems from PO. So I eliminated all factory switches, installed aluminum panels, and went to toggle switches with LEDs. Total pain, but looks good. Right now I'm doing body work on it. My Jeep and I have a love hate relationship. But it is fun.
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I own a 92 YJ with the 4-banger. Mods to motor are elec. fan, body spacer, and cold air intake. Drive train mods are 4.88 gears. And exterior mods are 3" body lift, 2" sup. lift, 33" tires and rims. And inside, I had elect. problems from PO. So I eliminated all factory switches, installed aluminum panels, and went to toggle switches with LEDs. Total pain, but looks good. Right now I'm doing body work on it. My Jeep and I have a love hate relationship. But it is fun.
welcome to the site,
post some pics of your switches, i am really interested to see how it turned out and looking for some ideas.
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Hello all! Just signed up since I just got my second 2.5l tj! Had a ninety eight after high school years ago and just picked up a 97 for fee here in Germany where I live! So far I've got a nowless rampage soft top, hard upper sliders. Brand new 2.5 engine from Marshall, four inch suspension and three inch body lift( I know I know). All while running 215 tires, ha ha. It's funny looking but it's a work in progress!
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Hey new guy here from west chester, PA. I have a red 94 yj, its my first car and jeep. I love the thing its great, also love the attention I get driving it. It's on 31 bfg at's with 2.5 ome suspension and 1 inch shackles. Its a great little jeep thinkin about going for some 32 mt's once these are worn out. I'm also over on jeepforum under the same name. I figured I would come over here because I can get more info from my four banger brothers. Hope I can help contribute to the forum and I look forward to recieving some great advice from some fellow jeepers.
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I am married with 3 boys. I was looking to find a hobby here in Arizone (from Ohio). I bought a 97 TJ with 2.5, hard top, automatic, and budget 2 inch lift. This has turned out to be one of the greatest purchases made in my 18 years of marrage. The boys (ages 16,9,3) love the thing, and are spending more time with dad, and even my wife likes the thing now, and she used to hate jeeps. We all know that the wife is half of the battle, and she now thinks that I should go large. I have limited budget, but not poor either. I love Jeeps, but hate the 100+ degree weather of Arizona.....
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Embrace the heat my friend and go explore the desert at night, great fun and tranquility
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Hello. My name is Dempsey. I'm a long-time web forum user, but new to this specific forum. It seemed only natural for me to join, as I currently own a '97 TJ with the 2.5L engine and 5-speed transmission. This is my fourth TJ; my first three (in order) were a 2001 Sport automatic (purchased brand new and factory ordered), a 2000 SE 5-speed and a '97 Sahara automatic.
For the curious, my mods to my current SE are as follows:
-TeraFlex budget boost
-31" Wrangler MT/Rs
-deleted rear swaybar
-SmittyBilt rocker guards with tubing
-a few other insignificant odds and ends
Here is an old picture before the rocker guards:
(http://dempseybowling.com/cars/97se/leftside.jpg)
This isn't exactly what I prefer in a TJ; I purchased it solely because it was extremely inexpensive and I was missing having a Wrangler. I've had it over a year now and it still keeps me happy. My next mod will probably be an electric fan conversion.
Anyway, that's me.
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Hi. New Jeep TJ owner here. New to me anyway! Just bought a 2002 Wrangler 4 banger. Fun little Jeep. My son has a 1991 YJ 4 banger. His has a three inch suspension lift and he runs 33X12.50 BFG ATs. Mine looks like a toy next to his since it is basically stock! Mine came with 32X11.50 Mud Kings but the road noise has me wanting to switch to some ATs. The 32X11.50 are a bit big considering there is no lift, body or suspension.
I got it as a weekend toy, but I find myself driving it to work every day lately!
Derek
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Hello,
Im a new jeep owner, but have been a jeep lover for a good bit now. Im hopeing to find build ups and mods done to 95 and younger jeeps. Not much to say so , um hi :)
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hey guy im a newb and thank the info on the site is great so decided to join. I curently own a 98 tj and been workin on for about a year now. so far it has 4.88 g2 gears, poweraid intake and tb spacer, 4.0 tb, and mbrp cat bak exhaust. still lookin for upgrades so look foward to hearin about wat helps and wat dont. thanks guys
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Hey, Im a Jeep fanatic from Jackson, MS area.
I buy/sell/trade Jeeps a good bit and I am glad that I have found this site to help me with all of my 4 cyl. woes!
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:wave:
I just bought myself a '92 YJ. It's a four banger, obviously. Why else would I be here?
I had my '94 ZJ for a while, wheeled it a little bit. My dad forbid me to wheel it after I had 9 people in it because he didn't want me to break anything on it since it's my DD. A week later I came across the YJ at a friend's scrap business. Ran, barely needed work, picked it up for $800. It's in storage until next spring, when I can afford to insure it.
Anywho, here it is...
(http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab33/sunnyafternoons23/YJ/34268_1540373629251_1232232955_1535.jpg)
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Well, I was referred to this site by one of the guys over on JF.com. . . I just picked up what I've been told is "the cleanest YJ around/in the state/in the country" lol
Anyways, it's an '88 Wrangler 2.5 (obviously) 5 speed, only rust is some light surface rust on the windshield frame, as well as some that has formed in a couple of scratches that are referred to as "Previous Owner's Jealous Ex-Girlfriend Scars". There is a crack in the tailgate from 123k miles with a 31" spare on the stock mount. . . Other than that, the Jeep is solid. No rust on the frame, not even surface rust on the floor pans, no replaced sheet metal. I'm looking for a new tailgate, and I'll start working on repairing the rusted panels and repainting them. The previous owner installed some pretty unique "dome lights"/interior lights. They look like small license plate lights attached to the dash directly below the speakers, and they are wired up to the dome light knob. They were also wired to the door switches, but I cut the wire when they started turning on even with the doors closed, not to mention, the doors will be off most of the time up until winter hits.
The beautiful part of it all? FULL COVERAGE Insurance with a $500 deductible is $30/month. That includes roadside assistance and free towing, as well as rental coverage. If anything happens to the Jeep, it will be towed to a body shop, professionally repaired, and while it's being worked on, I'll be driving around in a free rental car. . . I'm absolutely amazed at the coverage I was able to get on the Jeep. My Firebird costs twice that for PL/PD, no collision coverage, no roadside assistance, nothing. Just the bare minimum to keep it legal costs me $60.11/month on that car. . .
I'm still in shock at what kind of deal I got on this thing. I was in shock when I was able to get the Jeep up to 70 on the highway on the way home. . . I had to put it in 4th when going up any kind of hill, but for the most part, I was right around 70-75mph on the highway the whole way home. My last YJ ('88 2.5 5 speed as well, 48k original miles) topped out at 65, unless going downhill with a tailwind, then I could hit 71. It could be the 31's on this one though, the speedometer could be off a little bit.
Anyway, here are some pics!
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/06camarodude/side.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/06camarodude/rear.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/06camarodude/rearshackle.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/06camarodude/front.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/06camarodude/frame.jpg)
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Hey everyone,
My name is Scott, live in east texas. Love jeep'in. Married 30 years. Have 2 sons. Both have Jeeps. This is the second jeep I've owned. The first one had the 4.0 in it. I miss the power...but I got a great deal on my 05. It had the 3 inch lift, tube bumpers, tube step bars. I've added Pioneer stereo and a winch. I made a box in the back to have a secure lockable "trunk". Turned out really nice for about 20 bucks. I work a IT job out of it on weekdays.
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Hello Everyone
I have a 92 yj 4 banger with a blown engine...I understand that it would be much cheaper and easier to replace with the same, but is their somewhere to buy one with higher performance...lol. A bad boy 4 banger.
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hello all from south florida here just picked up a 95 wrangler 2.5 4x4
not the first one though this one will take time to build
i'am a 44 out of work auto tech
with time on my hands just no cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Good evening all, I have purchased a 1999 YJ and enjoyed the privilege of driving it until a couple months ago when it developed a knock in the bottom end, hence I start it up weekly due to the knock and only for a few minutes. I have searched throughout Ok,Ar, Ks, Tx, and La for another engine and have been unable to locate a suitable replacement. I am 49 and will be 50 early next year and I regret waiting so long to acquire the jeep. I look forward to getting it back on the road and enjoying offroading when the mood strikes.
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My wife has a '93 2.5 YJ and I have a '90 2.5 YJ with the 2.5. I put a CJ nose, tailgate and top on my '90.
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introducing my self i have two jeep a 79 cj7 not a 4 banger but a 390 stroker and a 95 2.5 with a ax15 conversion
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new guy here - got a tj
found this site looking for info on tb swap.
looks like a great group
:thumbsup:
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I got sent here looking for turbo info, I've got a little yj that just has issues pushing the tires.....likely won't post much, I'm more of a lurker on a lot of sites, just here to gather some knowledge :thumb:
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Hey the names Pat ive owned 3 jeeps so far and im only 19, right now in the middle of an engine swap after 195k abusive miles. trying to get a lil more info on the resto build for a traveling krawler
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Dave here. Charleston, WV. Good at reading, bad at execution.
I have had 99 TJ since ~2001. Got it from father-in-law. Only in the last year or so, have i become interested in making any real changes. Just as I fell truly in love, it was stolen. Oddly enough it was recovered, when the inspection sticker expired. Mostly joyriding and hooligan damage stuff. I will spare you the details.
I just about have all the evil washed off of her now, and its time to make here better than before. I have the electric fan kit and TB to install as soon as i can muster the time. I am currently reworking a 2.5L that i got from junkyard mostly for educational purposes, but its getting to be a little more than that :)
I think sometimes about leaving the 4bangerjp and joining the 8bangerjp. Then I think, why don't i just keep this and get a Lotus. Then I realize how silly that is and I start all over.
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from the sunny island of puerto rico in the caribbean avid hunter owner of a used auto parts facility married 2 kid and a small dog
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Hello! I'm a retired Fire Captain out here in Southern California. Married 34 years. 3 sons all grown up. 3 grandchildren. We spend a lot of our time babysitting the grandkids. I get about two weekends a month to get out and 4x4 with my buddies at Hi Desert 4x4 group of Yucca Valley. we go into Johnson Valley, up to Big Bear when it's real hot down below. Travel to Truckhaven at Anza Borrego off-road vehicle area. Explore the Dale Mining district east of 29 Palms. Even get away to Panamint Valley, Calico, etc. I have had several 4x4's. Sizuki Sidekick, a couple of Toyota Pick-ups over the years. But I finally broke down and got a Jeep last year. It's a 94 YJ that is pretty much stock. Except for the Rough Country 4" Lift and 31" tires. And yes it has a 4 banger. I have enjoied reading about everyone's projects and the tech info and helpfull info from the administrator and other participants here. Thanks! Maybe I'll see you on the trail. Take care.
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Here's my yj
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Hello all. I found this site while searching for diesel swap ideas. I stalked all of you for awhile. :rtfm: Well then I decided to join in because all the cool kids are doing it. Peer pressure is a *****.
Anyways Im 22 and have gotten the jeep itch again. It seems to come every other year. I first got the itch in 2008 when I purchased my first Jeep a 94 YJ Sahara. Then I got the performance car itch and sold it to pay for a WRX. :brick: The itch came back later that year while I was deployed to Iraq and when I returned traded for a 04 TJ Unlimited Sahara, which traded into a RX-8. As you can see its a vicous cycle. Well the RX8 was traded to help the wife with a much needed upgraded ...... :naughty:...... ride. Well the itch has struck again, but much cheaper this time since I am able to pick up a 01 TJ 4banger from my father for dirt cheap. I am currently deployed in Iraq..... again, so I am anxiously waiting to take possesion when I return home. Now I just need a turbo...... :stick:
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hey there just got on here. looking forward to getting some good advise. im form louisiana and have a 1995 4cyl yj dana 30 tj shafts and aussie locker. and d35 rear 4.11gears. running 33's with 4 inch suspension and 1 inch shackle lift.
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
Happy to be aboard! I live in the Rockies up at 7,500 feet altitude and having a jeep is pretty much a necessity. Retired and the wife and I began getting together with a couple of my previous co workers who ride with a local 4 wd club. Discovered it was much more fun than commuting! Joined the club and do a lot of trails up in the high country now. I bought a 97 TJ 4 cyl hard top we call 'Lil Buckaroo' many years ago. Because of the high altitude, I have modified it to better 'cope'. Nothing fancy...9.8:1 compression, Delta 127-248 cam, 4.5 deg cam adv., taper bored stock TB, Corvette LS1 0280 155 890 Bosch injectors, and so forth. I don't advocate this as a way of building the engine at lower altitudes, but up here, I still get away with 85 octane rot gut gas. At sea level, I doubt you could get high enough octane gas to prevent pinging. Also have 2" lift, 31x10.5 Yokohamas, Detroit Tru trac, and the required winch. Very mild mods, but I get around OK.....Rocky Mtn
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Howdy all my name is Rob (BIG ROB to my friends). I currently reside in Clearfield Utah thats roughly 40 minutes North of Salt Lake City. I am a proud owner of a 98 TJ and have been for about nine years. I've been married almoust eight years. No kids. My wife is a jeeper as well. I took her out on our first date in this jeep as well as teaching her how to drive a manual in this jeep. This is the one vehicle we both agree we will never get rid of. Even when the engine blew and I was out of work we sold alot to keep her. Now with the original motor rebuilt a couple of years ago she runs perfect like always. And has never left me stranded. Even when the motor was ready to blow she got home. I work for a local Polaris dealer and always get asked when will I buy one? My response. Who needs a 4 wheeler when you have JEEP!!!!
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New guy from PA. Currently working on a 90 YJ and joined up to hopefully benefit from some 4 banger experts!
Glad to find a site dedicated to jeep 4 cyl engines! :doggy:
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Just trying to get more out of my 4 banger...
2in body
2.5 suspension
33 mud BFG's
ARB's front and rear
SYE on transfer case
Superior upgrade to the Dana 35
Electric cooling fan
Oil cooler
Flowcooler water pump
Borla Header
Performance Cat
Flowmaster Muffler
Helix TB spacer
K&N filter and tube from Rockit City
Jacobs ignition
Liquid CO2 Powertank
Auto tranny with TCI shiftkit
4.10 gears (BAD idea. Should've gone further. Any suggestions?)
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Hello to all,
not sure how i missed this forum in my travels among the interwebs.
I drive a 99tj 2.5l on 33s and stock gears for now.
look forward to picking up some tips that will help my squirrels break that 35c
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Hello to all,
not sure how i missed this forum in my travels among the interwebs.
I drive a 99tj 2.5l on 33s and stock gears for now.
look forward to picking up some tips that will help my squirrels break that 35c
If your goal is to break it...install lockers ???
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Hi there. I am new here and I own a 2001 TJ. I love it and it is the greatest. Just need more power.
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OK delirious_nomad here... Eric is the real name and I am new to Jeeps and own a 1995 YJ 2.5L and love it. reminds me of a Toyota 22R. If you drive it right it will get the work done. Anyhoo I will be lurking/posting so I did the right thing and said hello first... !!!
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Hello!,
Names Jeff and been an avid jeep owner/wheeler for the last 28 years. On my third jeep...first was a 76' CJ 7 with an I6,with old Clifford research mod's, 31's, and 2" spring lift. #2 Was a 82' CJ5,I6,fact 2bbl, 1"rancho soft ride springs, and 30's.
Was originally looking for a CJ3B but found a great deal on a 2001 TJ with: AMC150, 9.50/15's, and only 40k miles on it! Have added some new Shocks(KYB BR2's), replaced the factory steel wheels with some 7"x15" aluminums, and have always ran the BFGoodrich AT Radials...seem to have been the best compromise.
Cannot believe the difference fuel injection has made in the off-road performance! This little four seems to be able to go where my old carburated I6's could, with lots more comfort!
Glad to be here!
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'My name is Donovan, I live in Abilene TX, I own a 1994 Jeep wrangler with a 2.5, I have 32" bfg's with no lift, and a huge sound system. Im looking for ways to go faster, dont know if it is even possible.
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Greetings,
Just joined the site. I live up in the mountains of east Tennesse. I have been off-roading for the last 28 years and this is my 5th Jeep. I am using this YJ as a DD and a moderate trail rig. My main rig is a 1983 Dodge 3/4 ton big-block powerwagon on 38.5 groundhawgs.
My wife and I love to take the Yj out on the backroad and trails. It gives us something to do together and we have joined a couple of local Jeep clubs. We have run some easy/moderate trails at Windrock and Royal Blue recently. Just like everyone else, my Jeep is a work in progress. The big brown christmas truck dropped off my new RAT top, wheels, D-rings and other stuff, yesterday afternoon. I know what I am going to be doing this weekend....
A rundown of my Jeep. 1995 YJ, 2.5 4-banger, ax5, np321, D30 front (OX locker / 4x4 posi-trac), D35 (31 spline axles, locker), 4.88 Yukon gears. 3 1/2" suspension lift, 2" bl, 3/4" shackles.... quick disco swaybar, 33/12.5/15 BFG ATs, Tuffy security console and trunk, cargo rack, KC lights, Ramsey REP 9000 winch, off-road bumpers and swing out tire/jerry can carrier.. and other stuff.
Looking forward to joining in the discussions. If anyone is local to east Tennesse, give me a shout so we can hit the trails.
Be Safe
CH_R
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New to forum. always lookin for info to keep my trail jeep on the trails where it belongs. looking for info to turbo my tj 2.5 as i just killed it at rausch. 98 tj 2.5, rattle can OD green, hpd30 welded w posiloc 4.56s, 29 spline 8.25 w zj disks 4.56s sye 2'' boxed cont. arms 34x10.5s, poop pipe fenders and booger welded goodies everywhere soon to be boosted building a low compression forged internals 2.5 to run higher boost while i work out the turbo and fuel bugs on a spare 2.5 motor.
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Hello all....newb here from good ol Utah! My buddy whom is a member here invited me over (thanks utwrangler25). I've been a Jeep owner since 2006. My first Jeep was a 1994 Cherokee 2dr. with the 2.5 mpfi. Great rig, and got me hooked. Following that were some ZJ's and a Liberty for the wife and now I have a 1989 MJ. It is a 2wd with ax5 d35 and obviously the 2.5l. Hopefully soon it'll be nothing like it is now.
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Hello, All,
Been lurking here off and on and decided I ought to finally jump in. I drive a mostly stock 99 TJ SE, manual, 30" General ATs, cold air intake, 4L throttle body, Detroit True-Trak limited slip, hard top with a Yakima roof rack. Its my daily driver but I'm looking at getting an inexpensive economy car for the DD by next summer and keeping the Jeep around for fun and maybe doing some work on it.
Later,
Ogg.
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25 and the wife and I just got our first jeep (98 TJ auto w AC). Came w 155k new soft top
warn winch on a home made Winch mount (not the best but it works) and a farm jack (high lift) and some scratches that the wife can't stand. It's her DD so I'm limited to mods for the time being. I drive the jeep of course and my 05 f150 4x4 winch and to many mods to list. Can't wait to soak up some 4banger knowledge! New to the jeep world so any advice is more than welcome.
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Just wanted to say hello! I have been reading the forum since I bought my 98 TJ last year but I haven’t really posted anything yet! Glad to see a forum dedicated to the 4banger!
So far I have regeared to 4:88, Nitro 4340 Chromoly Axle, Powertrax No-Slip Locker for my front D30 and Alloy USA 30 Spline 4140 Chromoly Axle - Eaton E-locker for my D35. Running 33x10.5 tires on stock Ravine wheels with Spidertrax 1.25" Wheel Spacer. 2” spacer lift, 1.25” BL and 1” MML. Bumpers, winch, skid plates, etc
Glad to be here!
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Welcome :beers:
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Hi,
My name is Len, and I'm a Jeepaholic.
Ok, that's outta the way.
Lisbon, Ct
had a few CJ's back in the day, came across a decent deal on an 88 wrangler with 88000 miles on it. 4cyl, 5spd, red, no rust or rot anywhere. Shiny paint when I was it. Not now, when it was trail scratches on it.
1" shackles, bent to heck, getting replaced with 1" boomerang shackles soon, already have them, just need to install.
Cheapo 8000lb winch, new, but cheap tractor supply special, got it brandy new for $50, so it's good enough for me.
other than that, bone stock.
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Hey everyone! I'm jeff. 97tj with a bunch of stuff. 4.88 gears, 35"mt/rs...d44 rear, front and rear lockers, blah blah blah. Just found this site! I'm active on JF and Pirate as well, same name.
See ya out there!
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I guess this is a re-introduction. I was on the old site a few years ago and after my industry collapsed I didn't have much time or money for any serious upgrades to the Jeep. Things are a little better for me now and I'm again able to at least consider some things. For a while things were so bad I couldn't even afford to go off road!! :'( Plus I dropped the insurance back to just liability which makes risking the DD much more of a consideration. I'm paid ahead on the insurance but come January I'll be beefing up my coverage again!
Any way - I drive a 2000 TJ. I have the 4.0 throttle body installed, have for years actually, and purchased it from a fellow here on the (old) site. I can't remember the jeepers handle, but I believe he hailed from either Tennessee or Kentucky. I remember shooting him an email when I received the TB asking if he had sent me a brand new one by mistake - it was that clean!! i also remember people having to swap the sensor housing on the side of the TB's because of idle issues. I never swapped mine out because I never had any problems, and I still don't!
I've run a 3.5" Rubicon Express lift with 33x12.50's of some type or another for just over six years now. I started with TrXus Mud Terrains and am currently riding on Goodyear All Terrains of the same size.
When I got the Jeep it was stock height but the 4 running tires had 15x8 Eagle Alloys and 31x10.50 Goodrich Long Trail's. It was sporting the stocker 27" temp tire on the spare mount which lasted like 5 minutes once I got it home. For basically a big car tire those Long Trails actually performed pretty well on average trails. And more than a few times in the rough!!
My buddy is Stone White and until two weeks ago had a Spice colored top and interior. I finally replaced the factory soft top, with just a simple, black w/tinted windows, Replace-a-top. He looks like a brand new boy! If the replacement lasts as long as the stock top I'm good for ten years! My born-on date is December 1999 and I just replaced the top!! The interior is still spice, minus the carpets. Pulled those out a few years ago. I do have the Bushwacker liners in the floor - great purchase!! I haven't had the back seat in there for some time now, but since I have a complete set of black neoprene Coverkings on the way I'm thinking I'll put it back in. Which leads me to a whole new set of ideas for my boy! Like: Is it easier to pull all the interior panels and paint them black or try to find a wrecked Jeep with the panels I need? or How big of a sub can I shove beneath the rear seat if I get that riser used for the under-seat drawer for extra clearance? you know, simple things!
And that's what I'm up to.
I always remember this site being a friendly place to chat and share and I'm sure it still is. Especially since I'll be posting all kinds of stupid questions as I get back into the swing of things!
BTW - I live in Central Virginia and owned my first Jeep in high school, and just like everybody else, regret having sold that first one. it was a '75 CJ5 with the "Iron Horse" AMC 304 V8. They really don't make them like that anymore! One of these day's I'll find that Jeep and buy it back.
Two other members of my family have Jeeps, a '97 TJ 4-banger and a '98 Cherokee Sport, and we all enjoy hitting the trails together.
Maybe we can hook up with you sometime up on Shoe Creek!
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I have a 97 Wrangler with the 2.5l Auto trans. soft top with hard half doors. I have upgraded to 31 inch studded tires. Just got a 4" lift that needs to be installed this winter along with a huge list of other items.
I previously had a 1990 YJ and 1984 CJ7 both with the 258 motor. I buy and sell most of my parts on CL so needed to go newer as the supply of CJ and YJ stuff is disappearing. More TJ and JK stuff lately.....you know kind of keeping up with the times....lol
I am also part of a local group called ColoradoJeepPeople on Meetup that I do runs with but most of them have the 4.0l motors so are of little help.
I am excited to be part of this forum and hope to learn a lot from those that have been enjoying their rigs for a while. They call me Clutch in my other groups.
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My name is Fred. I live in Georgia and my 1998 2.5l TJ is named Kirby. I've added a 3" lift, Aussie Locker, and an ARB Snorkel as a start. Kirby prefers topless. I'm glad to be hear and willing to learn and share
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Hi,
My name is Bill. I have a 2000 TJ I got about 1.5 years ago and have been working on it steadily. I now have a 4" lift with 33" MTZs. I run with ARB ockers front and rear with a stock D30 in front and super35 in the back. My 4 popper is slightly anemic on the highway, and since most of my rides are 3 hours away, I'd like to make it a bit better on the highway.
I'll be looking for info on upgrades and trends.
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hey guys- new to the site, living about an hour north of philly- on my second jeep, first one was so much fun i couldn't set the price high enough so i sold it- got the second one from an out of work guy selling his toys- harley went first then i bought this 94 yj with four really irritated squirrels now, but looking to get them motivated- bone stock and in near factory condition- so good i am having a tough time deciding whether to blow it up or leave it as is and resell it in the spring for a nice buck- looking forward to hearing what y'all have done and how you did it- thanks to the host, they did a great job with this site
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Hey Yall Love my jeep and wanted to say hi :stick:
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New to the site but not to the jeep world!!!I am 19 and in college my jeep was my very first ride and I couldnt ask for anything better!!!! It has come a long way since I got it with its 33's and 3 inch body lift. I have been constantly been modifying it since the day I got it and Now it has 6 1/4 inches of lift, 35's, ARB snorkel, XRC stinger, 10,000lb vortex winch, high lift jack/hood light bar, and custom chicken lights ( little orange lights that run across the top like on a diesel truck) to start with, and much more I dont feel like listing. And Im working on my Ford 9" and high pinion dana 44 combo but it might be a while till they get put in cause college nowadays is pretty pricey!!!!! looking forward to the forum!!! and oh yeah yall have the coolest smiley faces!!! :spam: :wall: :crap: :asshat: :hitit: :koolaid: :weee: :gimp: :stick:
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New to the site but not to the jeep world!!!I am 19 and in college my jeep was my very first ride and I couldnt ask for anything better!!!! It has come a long way since I got it with its 33's and 3 inch body lift. I have been constantly been modifying it since the day I got it and Now it has 6 1/4 inches of lift, 35's, ARB snorkel, XRC stinger, 10,000lb vortex winch, high lift jack/hood light bar, and custom chicken lights ( little orange lights that run across the top like on a diesel truck) to start with, and much more I dont feel like listing. And Im working on my Ford 9" and high pinion dana 44 combo but it might be a while till they get put in cause college nowadays is pretty pricey!!!!! looking forward to the forum!!! and oh yeah yall have the coolest smiley faces!!! :spam: :wall: :crap: :asshat: :hitit: :koolaid: :weee: :gimp: :stick:
Sounds cool...bigger pics??
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hey im steve and I just joined up here. I drive a 86 jeep Comanche X. 2.5L Ax5 NP231. Dana 44 front. Locked allow USA shafts Warn Hubs. Ford 9" Rear Locked. 9" Coils up front. Spring over with 2" add-a-leaf rear. 35x12.5x15 Mud terrains. Dick Cepek DC-1 wheels. Mile Marker 8000k winch. custom bumpers and paint. Hopefully turbo'd and long armed soon
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Hi, my name is Mark, and I have a 4 cylinder Jeep.
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hello fellow jeepers!
I just found this site not too long ago. I am currently working on my 4th jeep project. I started out with an 98 TJ. I got into an accident and it was trashed. Than I bought an 90' YJ with the 2.5l and an 57' CJ5 which I sold later. The 90' rotted out on me (I live in the rust belt). I found an 89' YJ 2.5l for $700 and started to do a frame off on it. Im using the drive train from my 90' and some other parts. I por15 the frame and sprayed durabak on the body inside and out. got the SYE installed and a bunch of other little things. work in progress!
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Hi, my name is Mark, and I have a 4 cylinder Jeep.
X2
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Hi All. My name is Drew, and I purchased my '95 YJ Rio Grande (totally stock) July 2009. I've finally have everything fixed that was broken and purchased a new chevy 4x4, so the YJ is no longer the primary 4x4 and can be down for a while. I've decided to completely tear down the jeep (190k+ miles) and build it up as the small pickup I've always wanted. That project started one week ago. Sadly, on the first day of tear down, I injured my knee and can't hardly walk. "Project StubbyJ" has had it's first major set back. I'll be starting the project thread after I organize all the photos, and figure out how to post photos properly. I'm also an extreme newbie when it comes to forums.
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Well im a Marine here in NC and had a passion for jeeps since i was young. Finally this year i bought me a 97 TJ and love it i recently had a 4in Rough Country lift added and more mods to come.
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hi my name is john. i bought my first jeep this past summer. its an 87 comanche 4 cyl 4 speed trans. ill be working on it over the winter and ready for wheeling in the spring.
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Hi!
I have a 97 hardtop, 31x10.5s, 1 1/4" body lift two-tone OD green and black. (I'll post a pic soon) My jeep I'd my daily driver. Feels like my favorite pair of jeans. I have a hard time even driving my wife's car one block to the grocery store. Hardly ever use the doors.
I'll post more here soon, but I have a pressing repair issue I'd better post about, first.
Much more later, love this site, Jim
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Hey all!
My name is Casey, and I'm from Southwest Missouri. I have had three Jeeps now. My first was an all-stock 94 YJ with the 2.5L, but I didn't have it very long. I sold it when my daughter was born.
Then I saved up to build an off-road rig out of a 93 Grand Cherokee ZJ. It was pretty mean, with 4.5" of lift on top of 33" Super Swampers. It had the 5.2L V8, so it didn't lack for power. However, it didn't do well on the street.
I sold that one to help me buy my current rig, a '97 TJ. It has the 2.5L, a 3.25" RC lift, 31" mud terrains, and some other goodies. I'm a bit disappointed with the power, so that's why I'm here....to see if I can squeeze a bit more out of the squirrels! I've considered several different engine swaps, but I just really can't afford that right now. I'm happy with the off-road power, but cruising down the highway at 60 + mph is really difficult, especially with the top off in the summer time. I can feel how the wind turbulence running topless really sucks the power out of the 4 banger.
Looking forward to learning a lot from this site!
Casey
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Hi, everybody. Danny in Galveston. I have a 2001 TJ, 2.5 with AX5 transmission, soft top and A/C. This is my first Jeep, and I have had it about two years now. I found this forum a few months ago and have just been lurking. I guess it is time for me to start participating. Thank you
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Hey all. My nickname is Steve-o and I have a 97 2.5L Wrangler with a 2.5 inch lift and 32's. My goal is getting a bit of power of my 4 banger and running a 5.5 Rusty's longarm lift and swap a 8.25 rear in with a Ax15. Have a long way to go but should be fun getting there.
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Hey guys,
I've got a 89 YJ that I bought back in 99. I sold it in 2001, to a good friend of mine. A few years ago her and I got married, so I got my jeep back. Now it time to mod the crap out her and build the Jeep we've always wanted.
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A few years ago her and I got married, so I got my jeep back.
That must be THE most expensive Jeep purchase ever on record!!! :roflol:
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Now it time to mod the crap out her and build the Jeep we've always wanted.
I would just concentrate on building up the jeep. :lol:
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GREETINGS FROM SALT FLATS, Texas!!
My name is Sabrina, I'm 60, and retired Army. I own a 1990 YJ, a 1994 XJ that needs some motor work, and a 1987 XJ that was confiscated at a CBP checkpoint for smuggling drugs, impounded, bought by a friend of mine, and then sold to me.
I am an aerobatic pilot, ride a JAP "Crotch Rocket", compete in three gun matches, reload my own ammo, am a certified welder, and twist a mean wrench.
I play Christian Country, Christian Bluegrass, and Christian Gospel music on anything with strings except a Banjo.
I have been deliriously happily married to my fellow pilot, biker, sharpshooter, and Christian musician for seventeen years.
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GREETINGS FROM SALT FLATS, Texas!!
My name is Sabrina, I'm 60, and retired Army. I own a 1990 YJ, a 1994 XJ that needs some motor work, and a 1987 XJ that was confiscated at a CBP checkpoint for smuggling drugs, impounded, bought by a friend of mine, and then sold to me.
I am an aerobatic pilot, ride a JAP "Crotch Rocket", compete in three gun matches, reload my own ammo, am a certified welder, and twist a mean wrench.
I play Christian Country, Christian Bluegrass, and Christian Gospel music on anything with strings except a Banjo.
I have been deliriously happily married to my fellow pilot, biker, sharpshooter, and Christian musician for seventeen years.
Welcome to the board! Thanks for serving! :beers:
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Hi people,
ive had a few 4x4's in the past and got myself a 94 yj about eight months ago. Been doing bits and pieces to it ever since.
I live near London and had to drive all the way to wales to get it. Well worth the trip.
Paul
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Hi, I'm new to the forums and new to the Jeep world, I live in Portland, OR and bought a 93' YJ 2.5L in March of this year. I havn't done much, put a 3 1/2 inch lift on it, some 33/13.5/15 Toya's on some Mickey Thompson classic's. I'm so in love, this is by far the best purchase I have ever made. I have a ton of plans for it, in turn will have a ton of questions. I'll post pic's asap.
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Hey, everyone i'm new here & new jeep owner to. My father in law gave me his '95 wrangler and I have put a new soft top and newer model wheels and tires on so far, now it's time to make the 4cyl automatic run a little better so that is how I wound up here. Figure I have alot of reading to do.
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This is more like a re-introduction. I used to be on here years ago, Jeffy might remember as I am the one who did the TB spacer mentioned in his article. Few more mods since last on here, and searched but could not find my old login name so I am back with the new name.
Located: Surprise, AZ
My Jeep:
1997 TJ with about 200K miles
AX5 with a 4:1 in the tcase
Turbo City Bored out TB for a 4.0L, Poweraid TB Spacer for a 4.0L and a K&N
Demon Coil and Wire kit
High Flow Exhaust
Poison Spyder Cage
Dana 44 Axles with 5.89 gears, full chromolly shafts Spool Rear and Lockright Front
Rock Krawler steering
Rock Krawler 5.5 long arm lift
35" Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
Still saying that 4 Bangers Rule!!!
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Hey! I drive a 98 Tj 2.5/AX5. I've only had it for about 4 months now. Bought it after sellin my 95Yj with the same engine/tranny combo for alot more than i thought i could get outta the old girl :rtfm: Anywho, bought my 98 from a woman in her late 50's for less than $4K :thumb: It was completely stock, only 83k on the odo, and still had the OEM top(she had only taken it off twice since she bought it new). As it sits now i have a set of BrownDog 1" motor mounts, a Zone Offroad 1.25" BL and a set of WildCountry MT's in 31x10.50s. I did get a 3" suspension lift from Zone for my birthday but havent put it on yet. I wanna buy some Rokmen upper/lower control arms and a SYE/Tom Woods CV shaft, 4.88s and an Anti-rock for it and do everything at once. Me and my 5yr old,Alex, go doggin at least 2 times a month in the winter and pretty much every weekend when its nice out. Plus its my "base camp" for bowseason, and my DD now. My Heep is definatly part of my lifestyle :guns:
I love my little engine that can! Buy, I would like to squeeze a few more chipmonks outta her!
PS: I bought my 1st Jeep in 2002 and sold it last year in Sept. Went jeepless for 2.5 months and found my Tj. BTW Reptar(My boy named the Jeep) is Forrest green and is gonna be gettin sprayed OD green this spring!!!
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My name is Silver and greeting from Estonia.
I drive a Jeep Wrangler 2.5l YJ 89'
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Howdy, Dave here. I live in Aiken, SC, and I own and drive a JEEP! Here she is:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs766.snc4/66658_1581352967518_1046495802_31637658_4446748_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs786.snc4/66658_1581353007519_1046495802_31637659_2670218_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs766.snc4/66658_1581353047520_1046495802_31637660_3973693_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs605.ash2/155776_1627725966814_1046495802_31725078_2101232_n.jpg)
I've done a lot of mods to her over the years, all by my own hand, including but not limited to, all of the custom work seen above. :smile:
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Welcome all!
Cavedave, what is that on your hood? Air intake?
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Welcome all!
Cavedave, what is that on your hood? Air intake?
Looks like a snorkel judging by how the airbox is directly under it.
What wheels are those? Crown Vic P71's?
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How's it goin?
Name's Charlie, I've had my 94 wrangler for about 3 years. It's my first car and has remained dependable since I started driving. I'm able to fix most everything that goes wrong on it in my driveway. I'm not into jacking it up to be a monster jeep, but I do rely on it for landscaping/outdoor work (hauling chopped wood, trees, and stone, pulling stumps, trail maintenance, etc.) and to get me through snowy winters. I keep it in the best repair I can and have spare parts on hand (currently in my stock, I have a rebuilt dana 35 rear axle [150k at time of rebuild], a spare AX5 with 80k miles on it, and a spare 2.5l engine, also bearing 80k, currently undergoing a rebuild). I pride myself on its condition and want to keep it as long as i can. At the time I write this I'm working on replacing my suspension (springs and struts), as it's sagging in the jeep's old age.
So far as myself, I'm a 22 year old college student. I'm into mountain biking, workin on my jeep and any other car i can, and astronomy. I've lived in CT my entire life and always wanted a jeep (I'm a big guy, and got too big for the power wheels jeeps very quickly, but always wanted one. So i got a real one when I started driving :D). I ask myself why I put up with the jeep sometimes, but I'd also miss it if I were to get rid of it.
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@ FourbangerYJ & Jeffy,
The thingy on the hood is indeed a cold air intake. I have a three foot extension for deep water, but I'll never use it.
The wheels are indeed crown vic 16x7s (5 on 4.5), and the rubbers are retreaded mud terrain teeth on bfg AT 235/85R16 carcasses, load class E. Essentially 10 ply pizza cutters that dig and eat all day long.
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(at) FourbangerYJ & Jeffy,
The thingy on the hood is indeed a cold air intake. I have a three foot extension for deep water, but I'll never use it.
The wheels are indeed crown vic 16x7s (5 on 4.5), and the rubbers are retreaded mud terrain teeth on bfg AT 235/85R16 carcasses, load class E. Essentially 10 ply pizza cutters that dig and eat all day long.
Ah very cool. I've been wondering if the P71's would fit for a while now.
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Hi guys my name is John and 1995 YJ is our first Jeep and hopefully not the last. I said our because I am married to my wonderful wife Michelle and we have two kids a boy and a girl. The Jeep that we got was not our first choice but we got it for a steal, so we will keep it for a little bit. No big mods are set for this one at this time just use it for light trail rides and top down cruising. Well I hope that about covers it. 8)
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
[/quote/Users/Bill/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2002/EasyShare/000_0016.jpg New here and trying to figure this site out... I have been helped out by the 2.5L 4.0L throttle body swap. Thanks!
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Hi all, name is Todd from Delaware. 95 4banger Yj stock high miles etc. I have had it for 4yrs and it's generally used at times of bad weather or trips cutting firewood. Gotta love that tight turning radius, it goes where there aren't any roads. like you all didn't know that.
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bought 93 YJ 2.5L with 31" tires about $3,000, was I had?
somebody put a cheap lift maybe 2", oil seal out back of transfer case leaking can see the seals old position before the lift. Will it fall out? Lugs at lower rpm and doesn't start moving till at least 2500, should I put different ring and pinions?
apologies since i'm new and don't know where to post or how
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bought 93 YJ 2.5L with 31" tires about $3,000, was I had?
somebody put a cheap lift maybe 2", oil seal out back of transfer case leaking can see the seals old position before the lift. Will it fall out? Lugs at lower rpm and doesn't start moving till at least 2500, should I put different ring and pinions?
apologies since i'm new and don't know where to post or how
Welcome!
No, it won't fall out. The splines on the yoke are about 6" long
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Hey All,
I've had my 98' TJ for about 4 months now. I went to an auction with a buddy because he was buying a boat and I walked away with a $2000 CDN Wrangler; what a deal! So far I've put in a high flow steering pump, Dodge Durango steering box and 32" Trail Cutters. I'm currently waiting on the RC 3.25" lift. I haven't even had this thing out on the road yet.....but when I do watch out! I welcome my new addiction........ How many other Canadians are there out on this site?
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Hey All,
I've had my 98' TJ for about 4 months now. I went to an auction with a buddy because he was buying a boat and I walked away with a $2000 CDN Wrangler; what a deal! So far I've put in a high flow steering pump, Dodge Durango steering box and 32" Trail Cutters. I'm currently waiting on the RC 3.25" lift. I haven't even had this thing out on the road yet.....but when I do watch out! I welcome my new addiction........ How many other Canadians are there out on this site?
woot another canadian Eh!!
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Well new guy here. Just got a 99 wrangler with a 2.5 with 150k to play with. Open to any suggestions you all have cause I am very new to jeeps as I hae never owned one only always wanted one. Look forward to learning a lot from you guys.
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Hello,
My name is Stan and I own a 97 Wrangler. I've been reading on this website for a quite a while now and decided to join up.
Thanks to this and everyone on here I have made the following mods to my jeep; 4.0 TB, 1 inch TB spacer, all metal radiator and electric fan. I am proud to say that i have noticed an increase in torque and a slight bump in HP. The rest of the jeep is pretty much stock withe exception of a K&N panel filter,new cat, and 30x9.5x15 inch tires. I did have my stock TB bored to 62.5mm but I think it will be a little to much air flow and i don't want to have a lean condition,opinions/?
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New to the forum but I've owned 3 TJ's over the years. Current TJ is a 97 2.5L with automatic transmission.
This was my daughters but we bought her a new car this year for college so it's my toy now.
Just had the 4.88's installed but still working on a tranny code we picked up a few months back so it looks like more shop time before I can play.
I've got a Schneider cam kit, rolling rockers, 62M Throttle body & Spacer sitting in the garage waiting to go in after the transmission is sorted.
Love all the "how to" information on the forum and can't wait to try some of it out.
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Hey. My name is Jonathan. I just bought my first jeep last July 2010. Its a 1998 TJ wrangler. The original engine was replaced by previous wner but replaced with a Jasper replacement. Still a 4 cylinder but runs great. The jeep is pretty stock but I'm hoping to add upgrades soon.
Thanks
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I'm josh, i traded my mustang for an 01 wrangler 2.5, auto. I didn't have any intention of keeping it, (i was just trading because it was worth more than my mustang). It took me less than a day to catch the bug and now i wonder why i didn't get one sooner. Its got a 2" lift and 31's, but I'm putting 33's and new rims on friday. Shortly after will be a 3.25 RC lift and 1" body or 4" lift and no body (haven't decided yet) and around the same time i will be regearing to 4.88s. Even though its a 4cyl i have yet to have problems or complaints with it on or off road.
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My name is John- been known to get around the wheeling world just a bit. Did a 4.3L swap in my YJ a few years and haven't had a 4 banger since then, stopped moderating for the 4 bangers list and got out of web wheeling for a couple of years.
Now I'm looking to build a 4 banger Truggy for the hell of it and figured I'd jump in here. Already seen a couple of guys like Jeff (my pic is in his build thread doing the SOA front) and Scott (FourbangerYJ- fellow EB D20 guy).
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Just turned 50, But the 94 YJ is still running Strong at 105k Miles :weee:
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My name is John- been known to get around the wheeling world just a bit. Did a 4.3L swap in my YJ a few years and haven't had a 4 banger since then, stopped moderating for the 4 bangers list and got out of web wheeling for a couple of years.
Now I'm looking to build a 4 banger Truggy for the hell of it and figured I'd jump in here. Already seen a couple of guys like Jeff (my pic is in his build thread doing the SOA front) and Scott (FourbangerYJ- fellow EB D20 guy).
Welcome back! :twofingers: How is Oklahoma? Or are you somewhere else now?
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Welcome back! :twofingers: How is Oklahoma? Or are you somewhere else now?
Still in Oklahoma, And it's Cold :smokes:
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Yeah Scott, I'm still in Oklahoma City for a couple of more years. Landed a job with Sprint fixing cell phones in the back of a retail store- love the work, pay isn't bad, hours kinda suck. What's new with you?
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Yeah Scott, I'm still in Oklahoma City for a couple of more years. Landed a job with Sprint fixing cell phones in the back of a retail store- love the work, pay isn't bad, hours kinda suck. What's new with you?
About the same. Doing more art work. There is a thread in the lounge. Jeeps about done as far as mods. I still have a few small projects in mind.
Is your D20 still popping out of gear?
I am curious on this truggy your planning. If you get it going start a thread on here.
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yes the rear axle pops out of gear still. Just got in the habit of keeping my hand on that lever during climbs and descents...
I'll start a bench racing thread to work out some details
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my name is jesse, i have a 94 yj with a 2.5 4 cyl. it pretty much stock with 1.5 inch shackles, tj flares, 31 inch mt
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Hey to all... I'm Bob, I live in Havana, IL
just bought a new to me '97 TJ... Dark Blue w/ Spice interior..
got a lot of crap on other forums because I actually went looking for a 4 banger...
I bought exactly was I had been wanting...
bought it with 123,000 miles & a 5 speed..
This is my 5 Jeep.
had a 79 cj-7, 78 cj-5, 95 xy, and 02 tj (6 cyl).... still have the 02 - it's my wife's..
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Hey all.
Just bought a green/spice, 98 SE 5 speed, power steering, no AC, Supertop, with 149,000 miles, and no offroad use.
I used frequent flyer miles to travel to Salt Lake City,Utah, to pick it up.
The front rotors were so warped that I stopped, bought, and installed new front rotors and pads. I did it in a parking lot next to an Auto Zone. The jeep had original discs on it (the lug/disc retainer clips were still on). Part way home, I stopped to have a Big O tire change the oil, check all fluids, and balance/rotate the tires.
It has original shocks and springs. The shocks are so bad that the tires are cupped. The 560 mile drive home felt like I was on the bumpstops with every highway dip.
The stock front swaybar links are separated/broken at the tops.
The original stock steering stablizer probably does more harm that good.
The no-name 30x9.50R15 all terrain tires are noisy as crap. Being cupped from the bad shocks probably doesn't help at all.
The driver seat is the most worn I have ever seen in a vehicle.
Budget build plans:
Used BDS 3" lift to install on it.
Used JKS disconnects
Hand throttle, seat risers, and steering stabilizer purchased for a different project but never installed
Used Instatrunk
Used tow hooks
Used winch and winchplate
Used sound bar
Used OR-Fab front bolt on roll cage
Used 4.0L throttle body
CB
DIY CAI with tubing and filter from the local O'Reilys auto parts store
Bestop Spice seat covers
Cut front bumper to a stubby
Remove carpet and bedline the tub
I am trading an old bumper and winch for 5 new JK Rubicon tires/wheels. With $200 for 4 Spidertrax wheel spacer/adapters, they will fit. They are full 32x10.50 BFG MT tire--almost as tall as a 33x10.50R15 BFG AT.
Deciding between a TC drop and 1" BL/MML to avoid driveshaft vibes. Would like to keep my eye out for a used NP231 with a Teralow 4:1 already installed. So, I'm waiting on the SYE/DS for now.
I know I will at least want 4.88s. Hopefully, I can sell/trade the stock axles with 4.10 gears to someone with a 5 speed 4.0L TJ looking for an upgrade from 3.07s for 3.73s for trade plus cash.
Our family also has an 04 TJ 4.0L Rocky Mountain Edition on 33x10.50R15 Toyo MTs, with a 3" lift, belly-up transfer case skid, and other mods. So, the TJ thing isn't new for us.
I like the idea of doing a very light, 4 banger budget build with mostly used or traded parts to keep costs down.
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Hey all.
Just bought a green/spice, 98 SE 5 speed, power steering, no AC, Supertop, with 149,000 miles, and no offroad use.
I used frequent flyer miles to travel to Salt Lake City,Utah, to pick it up.
The front rotors were so warped that I stopped, bought, and installed new front rotors and pads. I did it in a parking lot next to an Auto Zone. The jeep had original discs on it (the lug/disc retainer clips were still on). Part way home, I stopped to have a Big O tire change the oil, check all fluids, and balance/rotate the tires.
It has original shocks and springs. The shocks are so bad that the tires are cupped. The 560 mile drive home felt like I was on the bumpstops with every highway dip.
The stock front swaybar links are separated/broken at the tops.
The original stock steering stablizer probably does more harm that good.
The no-name 30x9.50R15 all terrain tires are noisy as crap. Being cupped from the bad shocks probably doesn't help at all.
The driver seat is the most worn I have ever seen in a vehicle.
Budget build plans:
Used BDS 3" lift to install on it.
Used JKS disconnects
Hand throttle, seat risers, and steering stabilizer purchased for a different project but never installed
Used Instatrunk
Used tow hooks
Used winch and winchplate
Used sound bar
Used OR-Fab front bolt on roll cage
Used 4.0L throttle body
CB
DIY CAI with tubing and filter from the local O'Reilys auto parts store
Bestop Spice seat covers
Cut front bumper to a stubby
Remove carpet and bedline the tub
I am trading an old bumper and winch for 5 new JK Rubicon tires/wheels. With $200 for 4 Spidertrax wheel spacer/adapters, they will fit. They are full 32x10.50 BFG MT tire--almost as tall as a 33x10.50R15 BFG AT.
Deciding between a TC drop and 1" BL/MML to avoid driveshaft vibes. Would like to keep my eye out for a used NP231 with a Teralow 4:1 already installed. So, I'm waiting on the SYE/DS for now.
I know I will at least want 4.88s. Hopefully, I can sell/trade the stock axles with 4.10 gears to someone with a 5 speed 4.0L TJ looking for an upgrade from 3.07s for 3.73s for trade plus cash.
Our family also has an 04 TJ 4.0L Rocky Mountain Edition on 33x10.50R15 Toyo MTs, with a 3" lift, belly-up transfer case skid, and other mods. So, the TJ thing isn't new for us.
I like the idea of doing a very light, 4 banger budget build with mostly used or traded parts to keep costs down.
Sounds like a plan...man :smile: Welcome to the board.
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Hello guys,
I am just joining this forum. i have a 97 Wrangler 2.5l, my modifications include 3"s of lift, 33x12.50 thornbirds (wont buy again), fabtech front bumper, aussie locker up front, nice sound system. Am currently in the process of installing a ford 8.8 and regearing to 4.88 gears. Have the bug pretty bad have been reading alot on different rebuilds and performance modifications, believe the new rear will have to cure the itch for now though.
When i got her
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Hey everyone, my name is Michael and I picked up a stock '95 YJ 2.5L a few months ago. I'm hoping to start a build this summer and have joined up in order to get help from more experienced members.
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Hey everyone, my name is Michael and I picked up a stock '95 YJ 2.5L a few months ago. I'm hoping to start a build this summer and have joined up in order to get help from more experienced members.
I have always thought the '95 is a pretty good starting platform (I prefer YJ's; personal preference, I guess!)
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Don from Marseilles, Il.... Little Tj w/a 2.5. locked and lifted, bumped and bruised.
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Hello, I am a 45 year old kid (thats what the wife calls me) living in southern Illinois. I have a 1990 Wrangler YJ, 4" lift with 33 Super Swampers and a 9000 pound
winch for when the little 4 that could, cant.
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Hey Everybody Im Zack from pittsburg and just recently bought a 1991 Yj that needed a little work. I got hooked on jeeps since all my friends have em and my S10 just could not keep up in the woods. But i LOVE my jeep ha ha ill get some pictures on here when i figure how too
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Create an account with like photobucket, or a similar site. You upload your pictures to it and when you look at them it gives you the code to show it on a site to the right. Copy and Paste that code.
Welcome to the board
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Howdy All!
My wife and I just bought our first Jeep "Jimmy". He's a '97 Teal SE Auto. Everyone kept saying to get the 6 but we just couldn't justify the extra 3k that everyone around here is asking for 'em! :biggrin:
We are having fun and looking forward to being a lifelong member!!
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Hello All!!!
My name is Bob and, obviously, I am new here. I own a '97 TJ w/ 2.5L. I do mild off-roading and a lot of top down traveling. I have owned my TJ since July 2007. A lot of people bash the 2.5L but I am happy with mine! I am here for like minded people/ideas and any info I can gain to better use my 4-Banger!! :beers:
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Hi everyone, just bought my first jeep ( 95 yj ) and im loving it, finished installing a rough country 2.5" lift, black rock wheels and 31" tires. Its got a 4banger and feels like a 2 cilinder, ran out of cash so i cant install new gears so that'll have to wait
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Hey all. My name is AJ i live in Yakima Wa. Do my wheeling in the tampico/rimrock area and little naches (moon/funny rocks) areas. I have 93 YJ 5" BDS springs, 1" body, home made boomerangs, 36" iroks, detroit rear, aussie front, lots of other stuff but thats what makes it go. :biggrin:
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Hi everyone ... I am Howard from Pueblo West, CO. Waaaaay back along time ago I had a '75 CJ-5 and drove it a few years before the Army moved me to Italy in 1983. So I sold it and went Jeepless until 2008. I had retired from the Army and was traveling and working as an independent contractor( which I still do ) and found a '95 YJ in Ft Lewis WA......and bought it. He is my Retirement Project, etc. and Love working on him. He had a 2.5" Pro-Comp lift when I bought him.... and since then I have added an Air Aid cold air intake, Banks Headers, 1" Daystar body Lift and a Monster Exhaust System. Took the Emerald Green Stock paint and painted over it Desert Tan (cuz I am a retired Special Forces SGM w more trips to the Middle East than I care to count and like Desert Tan) I also added Gen Right 3" rear fenders, and I last week bought 35" tires, 3" Smittybilt 3" front tube fenders, Smittybilt rear bumper and tire carrier. So.... I plan on adding some 4.88s in the near future and enjoying Colorado. Thanks !!
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We need a BLING smiley! :yikes:
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We need a BLING smiley! :yikes:
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(http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/p/pimp-3480.gif) :lol:
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What size rims are those Schneikeys?
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/thread/bling.gif) :lol:
What size rims are those Schneikeys?
prolly 22s
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prolly 22s
I think I read they were 20's.
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I saw a H2 the other day with 30's :brick:
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I have to say 20's don't look that bad though. Getting mud tires in that size is probably difficult though. The largest I've seen and frankly seems to be the going trend is 17's. Less sidewall flex then 15's or even 16's. The problem I see is that larger wheels get exponentially heavier.
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kinda defeats the purpose of being able to air down on the trail, doesn't it?
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kinda defeats the purpose of being able to air down on the trail, doesn't it?
Big tires like 38's and up have a LOT of sidewall with 15's.
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Big tires like 38's and up have a LOT of sidewall with 15's.
i was thinking more on the lines of 33s on 20s.
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Well I'm a new guy so HELLO!
Name is Dan and I just bought my first 4 banger, second wrangler. this one is gonna be mostly a mall crawler its a '94 with factory air and the 5 speed. rolling on 33's otherwise stock. the first wrangler is a '93 I-6 with 36" swampers and some other goodies. then there is the '04 Liberty (dadmobile) and momma's '07 commander. I guess we like jeeps! lol
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The rims's are only 20" with 33" Nitto Terra Grappler's. They were from my old car, but they fit so I put them on and added bigger shoes to the rims......
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It is my Daily driver so it doesn't see a lot of Trail rides..... I play in the Mud when I can and sling MUD every where!!!!! I can still lower my tire pressure if needed.....
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I'm Pete, a little slow in this introduction as I needed to get some work out of the way on my new to me 97 TJ. Had many 4WDs over the years since my original cj I bought new after being discharged. Loved it dearly even after rolling it wheels up into a wash with thankfully deep sand, but family comes first (3 kids) so Chevy Suburbans and trucks a Ford Bronco and Expeditions after that. We have my '96 2WD GMC pickup and a brand new Tacoma crew cab 4x4 now so I just bought a cheap 4 banger to play around in the Arizona desert and have a third vehicle to use when the kids/grandkids fly home to visit.
To make it more desert friendly I raised it 2" to get more clearance with my 30x9.5s. Put on a 62mm TB and Spacer from Bounty Hunter (thanks again BH) and have a line on a Banks header used for $180 so a cat back system may be next. At 126,000 I am looking for reliability but don't enjoy the Interstates when my trips take me that way so bang for the buck performance is also high on the list. Currently worried about an electric fan mod (Taurus) in our summer temps with the A/C on for the better half. Always been a tinkerer so enjoy your site and the gentlemanly posters here. Will post pics as soon as I get the hood repainted as the clear coat was eaten by the sun.
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I'm Bill,
New to the forum. Just picked up a new toy a couple weeks ago, an 89 islander 2.5 5 speed. This is my 4th jeep. My first was an 86 CJ7, then on to a 91 islander, then a 93 grand cherokee. All the other jeeps were 6 cyls. The 89 is in really good shape. Has been lifted (dont know exactly how much), running 31's. All new seats, like new soft top with hard half doors. Only minor rust. Guy that had it took really great care of it. Fun to drive, even if it is way on the lacking power side. Hoping to find some ways to get a little more out of the 2.5. Already has electric fan installed. Anyways it is great having a jeep again. Have only got to do a little 4x4ing in snow so far. Waiting for spring to hit Indiana so the top can come down. Not my DD, just for snow when I need it and fun in summer.
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hello to everyone Im Gary Childress Ive owned my jeep for almost a year and i love it. Its a 95 yj when i got it, it was in so so shape it sat up 13 years but only had 27000 miles on it. Since ive had it i put 6 inch lift 35 inch tires had to redo all wiring and changed it from a auto to a 5 speed gotta love the 5 speed gained lots of power and mpg. well thats about it for now
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Hello.
My name is Tom and I've been around Jeeps since I was about 9. I grew up in Central NY and spent many days riding in my dads 1945 Willys MB. My dads best friend had about 7 Jeeps all Willys MBs or CJ2s. I moved to Florida around age 16 and didn't have a Jeep of my own, but through the years my grandfather had a nice 1985 Scrambler and my step-brother had a 70 something Jeepster. Then years later, once my two sons got old enough to ride in the woods I started getting back into offroading. Since then I have my own 1989 YJ with the 2.5 on 4" springs and 33" BFGs. Recently I have aquired a 1980 J10 with the 401.
I found this site while looking for some vacuum line info. I'm glad to see there is a forum dedicated to the 4 banger Jeeps!
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Ok, we have surpassed our 100th member. The forum gets people from all over the world but only a few are actually joining up.
So lets see some introductions from the new guy's on the forum.
I am from Lexington NC....43 years old . I just purchased my first Wrangler (00) . I have wanted one since I was 15 . I used to drive my uncle's ,occasionally, and fell in love with it. I have already switched the wheels to Dick Cepek...running 30 in tires....added side bars ...light bar with the new Warn remote lights...(waiting for them to arrive). I am hoping to do a lot more in the near future. I was told that you guys were a great group to consult with and fellow 4-bangers. Wow this almost sounds like a rehab ...So hi my name is Donnie and I am a Jeep-aholic....only I don't want to be rehabilitated.
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hello to everyone Im Gary Childress Ive owned my jeep for almost a year and i love it. Its a 95 yj when i got it, it was in so so shape it sat up 13 years but only had 27000 miles on it. Since ive had it i put 6 inch lift 35 inch tires had to redo all wiring and changed it from a auto to a 5 speed gotta love the 5 speed gained lots of power and mpg. well thats about it for now
:thumb: ditching auto's
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Newbie here! Not new to jeeps but new here. I'm a 24yo Student/soccer coach/motorcyclist/outdoor enthusiast from Alabamer. I've got a Red 98 stock 4banger on 31'' w/ black rims, 110K miles. I came here because I figured a devoted 4cyl forum would have more information than, just stick the 4.0 in. My Jeep is unfortunately been under the weather for the last 5 months. The back piston decided it wanted to fall apart. I took the engine out and broke it down, unfortunately I got really busy and haven't touched it since. I've since purchased a car and am now ready to rebuild my engine. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good rebuild thread? I'll admit i haven't searched to terribly hard but I am getting started in that regard. I've never rebuilt a car engine (done dirt bike and go-cart engines) but I would like to do it just to say that I did and I can. Any info or help will be greatly appreciated.
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Hey my name is Brian, bought my first Jeep a 97 tj at the end of last year. Waiting for the weather to get better up here in NY, so I can start working on putting in a lift and some other odds n ends. Love that the site is for 4bangers only. Will be checking back in for advise when I start my project.
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Hey everyone, My name is Adam Smith i'm a SSG in the ARMY, I just bought a 97 4-cylinder jeep wrangler. I have a problem with trying to work on things myself with no mechanical training what so ever. Hopefully you guys will be able to point me in the right direction. I don't really know to much about the capabilities of the vehicle i made the purchase do to the weather conditions where I live and the affordable price. I've read through some of the threads and from what i can tell it looks as though i'll pick up some good info here. Thanks' for allowing me the privilege of a membership and I hope to get know you guys better throughout the ridicules questions i'll probably be asking.
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Hi, My name is Erik. I've had a 97 TJ for going on 2 years now. It's my 3rd Jeep and 2nd 4banger wrangler. My first was an 89 YJ. My 2nd Jeep was an 87 Grand Wagoneer. I had to sell both before I moved from FL to AZ 10 years ago and spent 8 years missing my Jeeps. Now I'm back in a Jeep and love driving again.
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:brick: Hello 4bangers. I am Thomas. I just bought my first jeep. Got myself a '94 YJ with a 2.5L. It's all stock except for the 31's, flat fenders, and the hard-top. I just replaced the original front shocks that I had to cut off! Plus a broken sway-bar arm stabilizer. Just starting the fun. I want it to be like brand new again. I have a long way to go...I am not mechanically inclined but I really want to learn all about mechanics on my jeep. Very welcome to any jeep suggestions!
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Hey, what's up guys? My name is Matt, I bought my 4banger in 09 and haven't done much to my jeep other than a BB, a winch, and an aftermarket front bumper. I still consider myself a newbie to the jeep world and look forward to learning a lot from this site
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My name is Michelle and I have been a Jeep addict for most of my life. I remember riding the power lines in my dad's Renegade I when I was a kid and ever since then I had to have one. Right now my fiance Billy and I have 4 Jeeps- my favorite being my 90 JY -Fiona. She is the reason I'm here. It has taken about 2 years and 3 motors to get her running right (almost), but now that she is I can finally concentrate on some improvements. She is stock right now except the rims, roof, and 31s. Anyway it's good to be here. :clap:
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My name's Redd and I've had a 1987 Jeep Cherokee 2door for about 3 years. I'm trying to get it back to it's former glory, that's why I'm here. I'll post pictures as soon as I can get a couple.
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Name's Steven just got a tj a couple weeks back. put a tbs on tonight cant tell much yet, all i know is that it is running fine. we'll see how it goes after throttle body.
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Hello my name is Reggie Barnsdale just got my first Wrangler its a 93 YJ 2.5 with 67k on her. Everything is completely stock right down to the radio LOL. I turbo everything from bikes to compounds on diesels so of course I am gonna try a .48a/r T3 on the lil squirrel and see how she runs. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions on FIC controllers please pm me or post up I would love to hear any input. Thanks for the awesome forum that is 2.5 friendly :thumb:
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I am not very good at introductions but here I go. I have always loved Jeeps mainly the YJ I now have my second one after selling my first. The Jeep I have now is a fully stock 93 2.5 L it runs and drives great. I love the fact that if I want to I can just take the top off! As we just moved to Washington State a year ago I am trying to get a little more oomph out of the engine without changing the motor. Anyway I am just a Jeep girl who loves the ride. Thanks.
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Hello everyone, my name is travis burnham and i live in evansville in. My jeep is a black 95 4b that i have owned since its birth. She is very warm natured but getting a little long in the tooth. I am about ready to start rebuilding her into a competant 4wheeler. As i am sure you can tell by my handle my other ride has 18 wheels. See you out there!
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My name is Doug. I have a 1995 Wrangler 4 banger. I am looking to make the Jeep a little more comfortable on the old body of mine. There is a lot of nice info in here. Thanks for that.
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well hello everyone, my name is robert im new to the fourm. i just bought a 94 yj and i found alot of great info so i decided to join. looking forward to posting some cool stuf and reading alot more!!
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Hello everyone I found this site and hope that I can get some help. I have a 97 Tj 2.5L with an automatic transmission. I have had a lot of work done to it. I put on custom lift and tube work. It has 14 in fox air shocks and a Dana 60 up front with a 14 Bolt in the rear. I am running the box for rocks and a dana 300 t-case that is flipped and twinned sticked. I need help in finding all the parts for the turbo and I have been reading I would like to know I can I do this myself and all the things I need. I won't run an intercooler because this is meant for the rocks so I can't run it on the streets. Mybe how do I install the turbo and the stuff that I would need would be awesome.Thanks
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Hello everyone I found this site and hope that I can get some help. I have a 97 Tj 2.5L with an automatic transmission. I have had a lot of work done to it. I put on custom lift and tube work. It has 14 in fox air shocks and a Dana 60 up front with a 14 Bolt in the rear. I am running the box for rocks and a dana 300 t-case that is flipped and twinned sticked. I need help in finding all the parts for the turbo and I have been reading I would like to know I can I do this myself and all the things I need. I won't run an intercooler because this is meant for the rocks so I can't run it on the streets. Mybe how do I install the turbo and the stuff that I would need would be awesome.Thanks
Check out Rob's build; he uses methanol injection instead of an intercooler.
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Check out Rob's build; he uses methanol injection instead of an intercooler.
You mean Sean (St.Chevrolet)?
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You mean Sean (St.Chevrolet)?
Yeah, sorry...
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Hello everybody,
Always wanted a Jeep, but never wanted a 4cylinder or one with square headlights. So of course my first purchase is a 91 Wrangler with square lights and a 2.5L. Oh well it has been a blast so far. Came across this sight while looking for ways to increase my HP. As for me I am 38,married for 19 years,Two daughters and have 4 wheel fever. Located in Georgia.
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Hello everybody,
Always wanted a Jeep, but never wanted a 4cylinder or one with square headlights.
welcome to the site. i thought the same thing when i got my yj.. but the jeep has definitely grown on me
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Hello!! My name is Cody and I drive a 95 YJ with 4.5" of lift and 35's and a couple other things. I just found this site and joined to get some info. Look forward to talking with you guys!! Is there anybody from WI around here?
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Hey everyone! I am new to the 4banger site. I have had my 97 tj for 6 years now and ive got a 4inch lift some 33 mudders pacesetter headers, magnaflow off road exhaust, aem intake and a nice big stinger in the front.
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hey all looks like Im the newbe to this forum. It seems like the place for me however as i am the proud owner of a black 1998 TJ se. Lifted and with a long list of goodies. Ive had her for about seven years and 80,000 miles. A daily driver up until recently. I always have an open ear to advice, and am happy to share what knowledge i have, as I have done every modification to the jeep myself. I am not a rich man so many of the upgrades ive done were on a tight budget or junk yard finds. if anyone hails from the north west hit me up for some trails, im always glad to hear of new ones.
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New to 4bangerjp but not new to forums or jeeps. I currently have a 1993 ZJ and a 1991 YJ. I do all of my own maintence, repair and fabrication. I have been in the automotive industry in one form or another for 25 years. I am currently in the industrial side. I worked at a jeep dealer about 12 years ago as an ASE master auto tech specializing in automatic transmissions. I will be happy to answer any questions or help in any way I can.
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Greetings everyone!! This site looks like fun, came up on a search for more power for the 2.5L and voila!
Its got a lot of good info that will help along the way, Rasta ain't rich or nothing, but InI know da way around Jeeps and i like to get my hands dirty.
So far: 3.5" suspension lift and some 33's, adj. track bars , exhaust , 63mm throttle body, new radiator? hey, it helps a lot when the Jeep is nice and cool. seen? Specially here in South Florida>> Respect to all a them 4 banger Jeep owners!!!
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Hey how are you guys doin? I just joined. I have a 1993 YJ that I just got done installing a 4.5 Rubicon Express lift kit on and I am finding that I need more horsepower on the open road that being said the YJ does great off road. Thanks for having Me.
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Hello everyone. I'm Spike from Portland Oregon. I have my lil 85 2.5 XJ with an ax-5 running 31.10-50's and a 3" lift. I usually hang out on an XJ forum, but there really isn't much 2.5 tech so I found you guys. :clap: This is my second 2.5 I blew up something electrical on my first one and could never find it. So I now have spare parts for well almost everything I can.
Time to start searching
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checking in from central il 94 yj black and spice
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underpowered, slightly knocking, oil leaking, and overworked 2.5 seeks refuge from owners demanding right foot. 94 yj with 4" lift, tj wheels with 33'' bfg's, and stock axles and gears. from vicksburg, ms.
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Hope this is the right place to post. BIG HELLO to everyone!! Have a couple of XJs with I6s, The boy just picked up a 85 XJ with a 2.5 that had been sitting for 10 years and now we're exploring the world of the mighty 4 banger.
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Go by GrumpGy cause I a retired Marine GySgt, Grumpy well cause I had to retire. :guns:
94 Wranger with 2.5 31.5 tires 1" body lift 1.5 lift via shackles.
Had not been using it since 2006 Had By-Pass Surgery in Dec 05. But the old jeep heater would not keep me warm in the winter here in Oregon. Was really Anemic after the surgery. So I bought a 2000 GMC Sierra really nice truck, heater worked great.
Did not try to drive the jeep till summer 06 found that I had steering problems the jeep was all over the road. Must have been correcting for it and just never noticed. But after driving this truck it flat scared me. On drove 3 miles to the gas station and back and parked it.
I'm back getting it on the road if the weather will just hold. Replacing all Bushings under it Stabilizer will be replaced.shocks already done. Shackle lift kit with way better shackles. Rear Track bar will replaced. I was broadsided and the Rear diff took the hit they replaced the rear end but not the track bar. Also the front U joints I found were bad, that's why I'm waiting for the rain to stop so I can replace them.
Just got done with engine mods Inj, coil, wires and plugs, throttle body 4.0 and spacer plate. Cold air intake. Will do header later and match throttle body to intake at that time also will pick up the fuel regulator you guys have in another part of this forum.
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Hey,
New member from Hamilton, Ontario Canada. Been on other forums but never came across this one but when I did I joined right away! Well a little about my rig and I. I'm the proud owner of a 1998 Jeep TJ 2.5L LO (Low Output) SE (auto tranny :( ) This was my first ever vehicle that was all mine, and was the basis for me getting into building things and buying tools! Since buying this thing5 years ago, I've gotten it up to 236,000km or about 147,000 miles for you Americans with no major engine or transmission repairs necessary. Here's a list of the modifications I've made to date.
3.5" RE lift
33" BFG KM2s on 15x8 steel rims
4.56 gears
Aussie locked front and rear
Crossover steering
Warn front and rear bumpers
Custom tire swing
LED tail lights
CJ tailgate
HID Headlights
Superwinch 8500
HiFlow coldair intake, spacer and 4L throottle body
Ford Taurus Electric Fan
I think that is aall for now!
It's good to be here!
Ian
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Hi, I'm David and I have a Jeep problem. Let me start by saying that I don't have a 4 banger Jeep......I drive an 07 JKU, BUT, both my wife and daughter wheel 4-banger TJs. The daughter's is a 98 with the 2.5 and an automatic transmission. Currrent mods include 2" RC lift, sliders, RC steering stabilizer, Genright steering box skid, Durango steering box, Currie steering, front Tom Woods driveshaft, JK Rubicon wheels, Spidertrax spacers/adapters, 32" BFG MTs, Cobra CB, Linex'd tub, RC adjustable rear track bar, Tomken winch plate and Smittybilt SRC8000 winch, Hella lights, Hi-Lift anfd mount and finally JKS discos. Most of the stuff was bought used so we have very little money in it given how capable it is. My wife's is an 06 with a six speed manual and the Neon motor. We just bought it last week (mostly so the two of them would stop fighting over seat time) so it's still mostly stock. it's very low miles and in perfect condition. We had the dealer throw a set of 31" Duratracs on it and we've already found a good set of used sliders as well as Teraflex discos. Future mods include a two inch lift, Nth degree tummy tuck, SYE, etc.
Anyway........this looks like a great place for me to do some research on what makes a 4 banger wheel better. Thanks for having me! :wave:
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll12/sk18um/DSC_0266.jpg)
Wife's new rig and my rig.
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Daughter's rig.
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Hello from central Texas. I'm driving an 89 YJ with a 2.5L engine. First jeep of my own and enjoying I so far.
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I was a member who read a whole lot of posts on this site over the last couple years yet I never posted a thing. My name is Mike. I am a Wyoming Tech Grad who no longer works on cars professionally nor did I for very long. My last project was a 95 twin turbo supra with 500hp. I sold it and turned to my Jeep for fun. I have had a babied 94 YJ 2.5l 5spd Wrangler S for ten years or so (only 87k miles). It was completely stock until I found this site. I have a "bounty" throttle body and spacer. I bored out the intake to match. I put a MSD coil on it with Performance Distributors Live Wires, Cap, and Rotor. I play around with spark plugs and have used E3, champion platinum, and Bosch Platinum with different gaps. I have installed a 160 amp alt and die hard platinum battery. I have done the stock intake restriction mods. I did the electronic fan modification with the delta controller attached to a all aluminum radiator. I got a magnaflow cat with a walker muffler. I use AMSoil differential gear lube and oil. I put Redline mt 90 in the tranny and mobil one synthetic ATF in the transfer case. I use EBC sport rotors and green stuff pads for the front brakes....it stops on a dime. I dropped the tranny and installed a exedy clutch kit, on my back, by myself in 10 degree weather! I have also had to take the head off and get a broken exhaust bolt out of it. While out I had the head degreased and resurfaced. I threw new hoses, water pump, and thermostat at it during this project. It runs great and all from reading the advice at 4bangerjp. The reason I have never posted was because alot of people may not approve of what I am using my Jeep for :nono: I don't wheel with it, I plow snow with it. It has air shocks on all fours, winter tires 235 75 15, a western front plow, a daniels rear plow, and a lot of rust preventative maintenance! I do the unthinkable-plow snow with a manual, 4 cylinder Jeep and get it done in the half of the time most others do. I love my Jeep. I thank all of you who have provided good information and write ups on their projects/mods.
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I was a member who read a whole lot of posts on this site over the last couple years yet I never posted a thing. My name is Mike. I am a Wyoming Tech Grad who no longer works on cars professionally nor did I for very long. My last project was a 95 twin turbo supra with 500hp. I sold it and turned to my Jeep for fun. I have had a babied 94 YJ 2.5l 5spd Wrangler S for ten years or so (only 87k miles). It was completely stock until I found this site. I have a "bounty" throttle body and spacer. I bored out the intake to match. I put a MSD coil on it with Performance Distributors Live Wires, Cap, and Rotor. I play around with spark plugs and have used E3, champion platinum, and Bosch Platinum with different gaps. I have installed a 160 amp alt and die hard platinum battery. I have done the stock intake restriction mods. I did the electronic fan modification with the delta controller attached to a all aluminum radiator. I got a magnaflow cat with a walker muffler. I use AMSoil differential gear lube and oil. I put Redline mt 90 in the tranny and mobil one synthetic ATF in the transfer case. I use EBC sport rotors and green stuff pads for the front brakes....it stops on a dime. I dropped the tranny and installed a exedy clutch kit, on my back, by myself in 10 degree weather! I have also had to take the head off and get a broken exhaust bolt out of it. While out I had the head degreased and resurfaced. I threw new hoses, water pump, and thermostat at it during this project. It runs great and all from reading the advice at 4bangerjp. The reason I have never posted was because alot of people may not approve of what I am using my Jeep for :nono: I don't wheel with it, I plow snow with it. It has air shocks on all fours, winter tires 235 75 15, a western front plow, a daniels rear plow, and a lot of rust preventative maintenance! I do the unthinkable-plow snow with a manual, 4 cylinder Jeep and get it done in the half of the time most others do. I love my Jeep. I thank all of you who have provided good information and write ups on their projects/mods.
Use it how you like Mike. It's all good. Don't be shy feel free to post.
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Hi from Northern British Columbia! I wheel a 93 YJ on 33's w/ custom pinstriping and 4 really p****d off squirrels around the Tumbler Ridge area. Glad to have found this site, cuz most hate the rodents, but I have become quite fond of them... :beers:
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Hello, my name is Jeremy and I have a Jeepin problem.....
Seriously, I'm an addict. I own 4 of these damn money hungry things.
It started with an $800 1990 YJ and just snowballed. I still have the YJ but it's getting a frame off build with an Olds 455 Rocket right now. I also have an old Gladiator P/U probably going out to pasture soon, a 2000 XJ (with the 2.5L, that's what brought me here), and the wife drives a 2002 Grand.
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Hey all!
Another 4 popper owner here. Bought my 97' 4 years ago. Stuck a Rough Country 2.5" lift 31" km2's. New bestop and some Safari straps.
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Hey 4 banging Jeep Peeps!!
I am building a '90 YJ and right now I am cleaning up the harness that runs under the battery tray (as of last night). The valve cover gasket was leaking bad so that done and the motor/bay/undercarridge is now clean but the harness was saturated. The previous owner was not very smart so I am removing the duct tape he/it used as solder...
Anyway, thanks for all the future reading I will be doing and an may ask some questions so don't beat me up too bad. I normally build MN12 and FN10's (T-Birds and Mark VIII's) on the side, last one had a little over 6 hundy at the rear (8 poppers).
-Scott
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hi all I'm from N.S. and love the 2.5l :blbl:
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hi from Michigan. names Logan I have a 94 YJ with a 2.5, auto trans, 4in lift with 31x10.5x15. I hope that when all the other jeep sites fail me this one wont ;)
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Hi I have a 95 yj. I've own it for little over 3 years now and its my first jeep. I'm from the northern parts of Illinois and I drive with no doors or a top for about half a year. It can get cold sometimes but its great . Can't wait to search around this site.
Thanks.
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Hi All
This is Neek from Dallas Tx, I am an Engineer (Software).
Fell in love with jeeps ever since I drove one of my Uncle's.
Bought my first 2006 2.4l SE(3" lift and 31" tyres ) couple of months ago, :doggy: :doggy: loving it,
before this was in Grad School driving 1999 Dodge Neon 2.0(Sold now)
Since this is my only car ,have added Airad CAI, MagnaFlow exhaust and Helix TBS to improve efficiency.
After I pay of my school loans(~2 yrs hopefully sooner) will probably buy another car and Make this a V8.
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Hi,
Another software type with a multi-Jeep habit. Past models have included a '92 Sahara, a '94 and a '89 Islander - all 6 bangers. Currently have a '90 Sahara and a '97 4 banger TJ. We never wanted the 4 cylinder model as the mileage isn't much different and the power is pretty low, but I am impressed with how this little engine has pushed around that TJ. With 167k miles on it, it's still running well and seems to have a lot of life left to it. It runs around on a 4" lift, the new tires are only 31" ones, but the wife wanted a bit more go power than 33" tires would have given her. The moment the 2.5 dies, I'm looking to swap in a 3.0 5 cylinder OM617 out of a '84 Benz - it just seems that I may have a long wait left. While I wait, it would be nice to be able to squeeze it for a little more go. I'd just like the option to NOT have to downshift are often.
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Hey, yet another new guy here.
My first 4x4 was a '77 GMC Jimmy with 6" of lift and 35's. I'm 6'1'' and felt silly climbing in and out of that thing. I bought an '01 TJ Sport through the military exchange on Okinawa and started loving Jeeps. I had that one 'til I caught wind of the Rubicons coming out. I stalked the dealership and traded in the '01 one of the first three Rubi's to hit the ground in New Orleans. I had the Rubicon until late 2006 when life moved me out here to the desert. That move included a 150 mile round trip daily commute to work. If everybody rembers gas prices about that time, it was costing me roughly $500 a month in gas. I had to trade the 'Rubi in on a more economical car.
Fast forward to now, and I have my hands on my third Jeep, a '97 TJ SE. My job has me in a position where I can finally have a Jeep just for fun. Me and the new TJ are starting to get along just fine...
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Hey all new guy.
Have not quite figured out the board yet. But anyway I am from Boring Oregon. I own a 99 Cherokee H.O. And a L.O. Wrangler YJ.
Dave
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Welcome from Dexter Oregon
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Can someone relocate this thread to the right spot?
I missed the sticky that said introduce yourself hear.
Sorry Dave.
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Welcome to the board Dave!
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Hello new guy from Ga. 90yj with the 2.5
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Another new one from ga my buddy told me about y'all got a 86 xj 2.5 with an auto jeep has held up traffic ten times since I have owned it but I still love it they can all just go around.
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Finally able to register so now I'm not a lurker. :dance:
Just got a 90 YJ with a 2.5L & 5 speed. Gonna try to leave it alone and just use it as a family cruiser. Looks like there's a lot of good info on this site.
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Welcome!
Yeah I turned off the membership a month ago because of the spam issue. For some reason we seem to be targeted regularly. Probably because many other forums have dried up. I might turn the membership off again in a few weeks so I can go on a trip and not be hit with a bunch of spammers wanting accounts.
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Hello all, I'm still from southern Indiana. Ive got a 82 CJ7 with the GM 141. Im a member over at jeepforum too. Got a few questions I hope to get answered over here.
Thanks
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New guy here. Recently purchased a 99 Wrangler with a blown up 2.5 and am currently in the process of getting it fixed up and put back together. This is my first Jeep project but isn't the first time I've gone through something like this. I'm looking forward to being part of the board. :biggrin:
Thanks,
David
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Howdy,
I have been on the email list for many years! I've been wheeling since I bought my first Jeep, 99 Cherokee back in 99. My rig is a 99 TJ 2" spacer lift, 32" Mudders. I haven't done much more than a couple of skids and some side bars.
Glad to be aboard. :)
J
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Hey all,
I've been on this site awhile but I haven't intro myself... I'm from N.W. NJ,have lots of mods on my 93YJ and a 2.5 that WILL not die...The plan was to keep wheeling till it blew but that was 7 years ago and it's not looking like that gonna happen soon....And you know, I am going to put a new 2.5 back in when or if it does...
Jeffy, you run a good site,appreciate the help and info I've recieved
Thanks Tony V from NJ
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Sweet, I got in! :koolaid:
Picked up a 93 2.5 YJ about 6 weeks ago 166,000m. Always wanted a Jeep and thought this was a good time to get one.
Previously have been hotrodding Mustangs, but I cant use most of the things I put my time and $$ into without agrivating the law.
Mods - 1.25" overall shackle lift, 31x10.5x15, 1" BL
parts waiting to install -2 spotlights, ignition upgrade parts, 4.oTB and 19# injectors, spacer already on there
Finishing up mounting an ammo can under the hood, and mounting my HL jack to the front bumper.
:flush:
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Welcome from Tumbler Ridge, BC! :beers: You got pics of where you're mounting that ammo can? Would love to see where...
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Hey everyone!
Recently picked up a 95 YJ with 165k miles on it. Has a 4" lift on 31" tires and 4.88 with stock axles. Relatively new to the offroading scene so I haven't done much with it yet. Gotta get out and find some trails now!
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Thanks!
Mounting it under the hood where the OE jack goes. I was testing out some different mounting methods, tried 36" hose clamps to wrap around but it hits the fuse block. So the box will get drilled and nuts welded to mount.
Over wintertime I plan on making a 10-22 mount for the roll bar... but that's another story.
these were some earlier pics showing how it hit, ill post some when it's done.
Welcome from Tumbler Ridge, BC! :beers: You got pics of where you're mounting that ammo can? Would love to see where...
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I was curious because I also have an ammo can I want to mount somewhere. Was thinkin about on the A/C mount, but eventually want to put OBA on there. I think it's just gonna get bolted on top of one of the rear wheel wells...
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Hello to all my name is Jeff and I've had a few jeeps in my day started with a 1978 cj7 levis, 1989 xj ,1995 yj and 2006 tj picked up 1997 tj with a bad engine working on that now .
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hello. my name is Jonathan. im excited to finally he a member here after days of reading and checking for registration to open again. the wealth and quality of information here is better than any jeep forum im been to yet. i look forward to contributing and learning all that i can.
i am in the process (started today) of swapping motor and trans out of a 97 tj into my newly acquired 1991 yj. no one has been able to answer my question any where else but i feel certain ill get some support here!
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Greetings from Southern Oregon. I finally got my Wrangler after wanting one for so long. Its a 1995 YJ with the good old 2.5. I am apparently the 7th owner and am ready to start banging my head at the options to hop it up.
I am just looking at making it a peppy daily driver that will go most places I decide to go. If you know anything about Southern Oregon, you know that can be quite a task.
I look forward to the years of building and rebuilding. Hopefully this will be my one place to go for rebuilding info.
Thanks.
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Hello all. New to the site. Didnt ever think you people were going to let me in. I own a 94 Yj with a 2.5. It may be underpowered but it also lasts for ever. Mine has 286,000 and change.
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Hi all my name is Richard and i am new here. Thought i would check in and say hi.
Have had a 1995 YJ for about a year now. Bought it with a 4" lift, and 33 x 12.5 tires already installed but there is lots of things for me to still tinker with still. In the past i was a Samurai,and Tracker guy but now i am lovin the Jeep!
Catch you on the forums....
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Welcome guys!
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Howdy,
I'm new to the forum but not new to wheelin'. I have been a member of the mailing list for the 4bangers for many years and I've been wheelin' since I bought my first Jeep '99 Cherokee. Which we liked so much we decided 6 moths latter to trade our Nissan 4x4 p/u in on a '99 Tj. Wheeled in Moab in '01 and Idaho and Washington in '99, 00 and 01 and of course right here at home in Portland, OR. Haven't been out in a long time with the price of gas and now that my baby is getting old. :(
My TJ is a 4 banger manual with a 2" spacer lift, gas tank skid, side bars and a power steering skid.
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Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Nick and I have had a 92 Jeep Wrangler for about a year now. I have had to put a LOT of work into it due to the last owner neglecting it. Rebuilt the rear frame and some of the front frame from rot, new head gasket, starter (after 2 days of owning it) and right now I am repainting the beast a gunmetal grey color. I cut out all the rust and welded in 20 gauge sheet metal and she came out pretty well for a first timer. I am treating the frame and under side of the tub with POR 15 and the inside of the tub with Herculiner. Repaired the driverside floor from rot.
Now the fun stuff.
I installed the 4.0 throttle body and after installing the housing for one of the sensors it dropped down from 4500 rpm to normal rpm.
When I was doing the head gasket I ported and polished the head. The shop had to plain down the head 15 thousands to get it flat again.
With the head off I ported out the intake manifold as well as the exhaust manifold and on the intake I matched up the TB plenum opening. Lots of carbon built up on the valves, springs, rockers and pushrods so I cleaned them all up and reset the valves for proper seal.
New Raptor muffler because the old one rusted in half.
Double platinum plugs.
MSD ignition coil.
I think that is all for now and I will post plenty of pics later.
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Forgot to say in my last comment that my Jeep is a 4 banger (haven't sent in for the attachment kit yet to make it a v6) (Sarcasm) I have 31s and a 2.5 lift from frame to body.
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Hi ya'll I just joined today. My name is Jeremy. I have a 2004 Jeep that I bought in 2007. Currently I have a the following accessories: Power Steering Guard, Rear Tail Light Guard, RC 2.5'' lift, 31'' Duratracs on Granite Alloy G9, Currie Anti-rock sway bar.
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Hey, Guys amd Gals ? I'm new here, But not to Jeeps. I've been wanting to register here for a long time now and was finally able to thanks to Jeffy on Jeepforum. I love my 4banger Jeeps that I have owned in the past . I am currently Jeep-less but thats until the spring and when I will be getting another 4banger YJ or TJ.
My first Jeep was a 98 TJ se It was stock for about a week before It went under the knife. Then it was treated to a 4" lift, Sye, 4.88's F&R lockers and 33's. over a period of a year or so. About 2 years after I bought the TJ it had decided the s # 3 piston looked better outside of the block. I had a long block installed in it that was bored .30 over, and had a Mopar Purple Cam in it with Yella Terra rockers , and a Pacesetter header and 19# ford injectors , 4.0TB and spacer, Intake manifold was bored to match tb opening, eletric fan convierson. Which really brought it to life. Sadly I was unable to enjoy it for much longer after that because of financial issues . I had sold the TJ for 3,000 more than I owed the bank and picked up a XJ that I had hated with a passion I had the XJ for 6months and stumbled upon a 95YJ se for sale for $2400 so I bought that and sold the XJ. The YJ was modified over a few years with a 4.5" RE Xd lift, 1" bl, 4.88 gears and lockers with a XJD44 swap in the rear, SYE, and 33's, 4.0TB/spacer, Intake manifold was ported to match the tb, and a eletric fan . I had it parked for a a year after I moved to TX from Md and got out of Jeeping. I sold the Jeep last year and have been lost ever since. Now I am living in Utah about 2hrs north of Moab . So I've been saving for a Jeep to get me back in the saddle again.
Pics of old rigs :
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Welcome!
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my name is tracy williams , my jeep is a 1998 tj with the 2.5 and five speed. 2 inch lift with 32x12.50 tires. just found this site and joind. thanks for having me.
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Hello all my Name is Jeremy but EVERYONE calls me Catfish. I used to belong to this board and just recently got back into modding my 97' TJ. It has the 4 angry squirrels with an AX-5 and 4.10 gears. Has a 2" BL and 2" lift in the rear with a 2.5" lift in the front to level everything out. 33/12.50'a on 15x8 black rockcrawlers wheels. Recently changed my exhaust from the Head to the rear. Added some "flush mount" looking tail-lights http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ140519227711 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ140519227711). Oh and trimmed my stock flares by 1.5" Other than the obnoxious tick tick tick she runs like a champ and takes me where I want to go.
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hey all im chris with a 98 Wrangler, pretty much stock but plan to start moding it soon.
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Hey guys the name is Eddie. Just got myself a 2000 2.5L 5speed Red TJ with 117k miles. I must say going from a Scion xB that was slammed on coilovers (about 3 inches from the ground) to this Jeep has been a big change but so far I am loving it. Basically, I was tired of getting stuck on speedbumps... So far my Jeep has some black steelies (not sure of the brand as previous owner put them on) w/ 29" kumhos, KC H4 headlights, and a WW2 grenade shifter.
Plans include bigger tires (33s?)
regearing
Some power mods
KC fogs
and a 4 inch lift
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Hey guys the name is Eddie. Just got myself a 2000 2.5L 5speed Red TJ with 117k miles. I must say going from a Scion xB that was slammed on coilovers (about 3 inches from the ground) to this Jeep has been a big change but so far I am loving it. Basically, I was tired of getting stuck on speedbumps... So far my Jeep has some black steelies (not sure of the brand as previous owner put them on) w/ 29" kumhos, KC H4 headlights, and a WW2 grenade shifter.
Plans include bigger tires (33s?)
regearing
Some power mods
KC fogs
and a 4 inch lift
:thumb: I did the lowered car thing to it was a fad for me. like you said I got tired of ripping gas tanks and exhaust off from minor road debris. I laugh at low riders now !! If I had a car it would be rally inspiration theme! wrx or something would be nice :D
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Hi all
let me start by saying this is a great forum, I found loads of good information for my 97 TJ with an angry squirrel.
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New guy reporting in :D
Just picked up my 4th jeep, 2nd YJ yesterday.
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New guy reporting in :D
Just picked up my 4th jeep, 2nd YJ yesterday.
wow I want my body to look that clean lol
I'm hopping to order a new tub soon!!
congrats on the clean jeep!
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Thanks man, its sharp looking that for sure. Still has everything on it from the factory (carpet, jeep emblem in front on the frame, rear seat....all the usual stuff that gets tossed in 20 years of use).
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Hey, I'm new to the jeep world, but not to working on cars. I bought my first wrangler about a month ago, a 92 YJ 2.5 that was in kind of rough shape. The frame and floors are solid though (rare here in Minnesota) so it was a pretty good deal.
It does have some issues though, like any nearly 20 year old jeep does, but I'm happy with it so far.
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Hi. i am kyle, i live in southeastern mi. i have a 1993 yj that is getting ready to go under the knife. thanks for having me here.
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Hi guys, Chas here. I've been here before but was removed because I hadn't been around for a while. I used a lot of information from this site to help a buddy with his 94 YJ. I now own that 94 after he bought a 97 TJ. The 94 has a 2.5, AX5, 8.8/D30 with 4.88's, 4" lift and 33's. This is my wife's Jeep. I am now in the process of building a 4.6 stroker and AX15 for it. I have a 90 YJ for myself that I am building from the ground up with a 4.6 stroker, AX15, 8.8/D30 with 4.88's, so on and so on, basically has all the same stuff as the 94. I have a lot of experience in the auto field if anybody needs any advise/help with their projects.
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Hey guys! New around these parts, thought I would drop in and say HI. :biggrin: :wall: :asshat:
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Hey Guys, New Guy from Charleston, SC. Not new to Jeeps or wheeling, but just got a new DD 94 Wrangler with a 2.5L, 5sp for $2200. Needs a muffler and a top. Top is on back order but will be here before Xmas. I did the 4.0L throttle Body swap now it runs even better. May do an injector swap next. I have had a 69 Waggoneer, a 77 Scout II, and my current Rock crawler/mud toy is an 87 Chreokee, 4.0L, auto., Locked Dana 44 with 4:56s, Rock sliders, trimmed fenders, 32in MTs, 8000# Warn winch, Roof rack, rear tire carrier, 60in Hi-Lift and a 6 man Jeep tent I just scored for $45. I have less than $3200 in the 'Okee thanks in large part to Craigslist. Looking forward to learning and contributing to the forums.
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Just posted pics in the Poser forum.
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Hi All, I got my first Jeep last year. It's a 2003 SE 2.4l auto and I'm having a blast. I've put on a 2" budget boost, 31" Goodyear Duratracks (Love them!), Airaid CAI, Jet Stage 2 chip, Dynomax Catback highflow exhaust, aux lights and even did some fun dumb things like put an air horn in(I really need to get a life), built a subwoofer box in my center console (used great writeup on jeepforum.com), new stereo & speakers (6.5 in sound bar, 5.25 up front), amp under seat.
I haven't been offroad yet but I had a lot of fun last winter here in CT . . . lots of snow!
Looking forward to being part of a 4 cyl forum . . . most of the other Jeep forums are kind of snotty towards 4 cyl especially if you post something about performance they flame your ass and tell you not to bother. Really enjoyed reading the turbo thread on this site (you're giving me bad ideas!!!).
-Daryl
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Happy New Year everyone! Thought I'd start it right by posting for the first time on here. I'm from the Midwest (KC area), have a wife and kid, and love playing in the dirt (2 wheels or 4). I've got a '94YJ and have found a ton of great info on this site. :thumb: Came over here from another forum 'cause I like the fact that this one is geared towards the squirrels. :beers:
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New to the 4-banger forum and to the 2.5, but here are a list of all the Jeeps I've loved before...
- 2002 TJ Sport, 4.0l/manual, Hard top, factory rear 44 (W/3.73), K&N & synth all the way around, Bid Daddy Rock Sliders, Husky liners, CB
- 1990 XJ Limited, 4.0l/auto , Rusty's 3" lift (new leaf packs)shocks and dampener, Pacesetter header, MSD coil, K&N & synth all the way around, Optima battery, BFG TAs 31x10.5 on black steelies, Magnaflow muffler 2.5 exhaust.
- 2004 TJ Rubicon, 4.0l/manual, hard & Soft tops, BFG TAs 31x10.5 on black steelies, K&N & synth all the way around
-1981 CJ5, GM Iron Duke/Manual (Only 4-banger till now), tore it down completly, painted olive drab, new bestop, smittybuilt classic rockcrawler bumpers, Big-O 31x11.5 on back steelies, neoprene seat covers, tuffy rear storage/speaker boxes, Herculined the interior... and darned near every stock thing replaced ;) Should have never sold it. Custom smiley-face shifters!
-1989 MJ, 4.0l/Manual, "Metric-ton" (Rear Dana 44), 30x9.5 Cooper discoveries... Great Truck!!! I miss it.
-2004 TJ Rubicon, 4.0l/Manual, Smittybuilt Classic rockcrawler bumpers w/ tire swing, 1" BL, 4.5" Rock Krawler suspension lift (w/ rear truss, Toyo 35x12.5 on American racing alums, 4.88 gears, Hard & Bikini tops, Optima battery, K&N & synth all the way around.
And my current one and only...
-1999 TJ SE, 2.5/Manual, S35 w/ Detroit locker in rear, Diff cover gaurds, tuffy console, soft top (love my half-doors, steering brace, Rocker sliders, 1"BL, K&N & synth all the way around, 29x8.5 Goodyear Wranglers on stocker steel rims.
As you can see I've done a lot of work and spent too much $$$ on Jeeps in the past. I'm keeping my 4-banger.
Current plan is "over-built daily driver." It's green wanna keep the little stock military (sorta) look. I'll armor the underside, bumpers (tire swing), then get it high enough for 31 or 30x9.5 (wanna keep the stocker steels I love them. Get an autolocker in the front Dana 30.
Then replace anything that breaks with performance parts... Need to be more sane. Thought I would list any aftermarket thingy I had experience with that way folk could ask fitment, etc... questions. :wave:
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Hello Everyone,
First Post here. I'm John from Visalia, CA. I have 2 jeeps a 92 YJ and a 02 TJ.
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My name is AWK. I purchased a 97 TJ 2.5 as a toy. I have owned a YJ and a Commando. I like to tinker with the Jeep and I like to read and learn from others.
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well i'm new here so i guess i gotta do one of these newbie hello things.. my name is chris.. i'm from NW Indiana. i'm new here but not new to forums.. in fact i have my own powersports forum. dedicated mostly to quads..
i've got 3 jeeps.. only one is a 4cyl though
92 YJ
2.5/AX5 picked it up a couple months ago basically all stock except a goofy 3" body lift and some bald 33's. i already bought some D44's for it.. planing on doing 4.88 gears in them.. front is from a 90 waggy rear is from a scout II. i had an M8000 warn winch laying around for it too. rockers are rusty so i'm gonna cut em out and bend up some boatsides for it. eventually i'll bend up a cage for it also.. it's gonna stay pretty low with only a 2" waggy spring lift and then i'm gonna build my own highline tube fenders and rear flares for it. somewhere i have a pic but it's not real pretty
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/370banshee/2011-12-21_11-58-23_550.jpg)
89 YJ
this one started life as a 2.5/ax5 but now it's got a 5.7 chevy V8 with TBI injection, TH400, dana 300 (twin sticked), stretched with XJ bastard packs SOA D60 front and 14bolt rear, 38" swamper TSL's 60's getting an ARB, 5.13's, chromo shafts 35 spline outters, and billet drive slugs, 14 bolt is just getting the 4.56's swapped to 5.13's and disk brakes. i did the cage in it. it's also getting highlined tube fenders and flares, and i'm gonna order up some corbeau seats and PSC full hydro steering soon.
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3rd jeep is a 78 CJ5 i bought a few years ago.. has a AMC290 V8 from an AMX, jeep 3 speed, and a dana 20 case, stretched (incorrectly with wrong springs) on 4.10 geared 1 ton axles and has hilly billy hydro steering
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Hey all, my name is Ryan and I am from Wayne, WV. I got my 95 2.5 YJ back in October as a birthday present from myself. I love every minute of it!
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new here, have an '02 tj, slightly modded, 2" teraflex lift, sway bar discos, steering box skid, pro comp rims 15" by 8", 31" rubber, homemade corners (18 gauge) fuel door, stereo is totally done.
jeep history involves an old 87 xj (traded it in), an 07 jk bought that new traded it in on the 07 wk (still have, wife drives it) the 02 tj got it about a year ago with 198000 on it, now sits at about 209000, it is my daily driver, and i love it...
-mike-
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I got my 95 2.5 YJ back in October as a birthday present from myself.
http://www.youtube.com/v/sJW1IyvmFEg?hl=en_US
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Hi Newbie here. just bought my 1st jeep 95 yj 2.5all stock ready 4 some wheelin!!
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How's it going I am Kyle from san diego I just picked up a 95 2.5 yj so i can take the wife and kids out. for the most part we plan on going out the Glamis sand dunes.
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hey everyone, my name is luis, im from surprise az. i currently have a 1997 jeep wrangler SE, 2.5L with the ax-5 tranny, the tj has 97k original miles. Current mods are the 19 gallon tank, 31 10.5 R15 big O bigfoot at. 2.5 inch lift. removed back seat. currently waiting on my taxes to return so i can do the the electric fan swap and some kc hi lights on the windshield. im loving the freedom of an open air jeep it beats ac any day. looking forward to grow my knowledge of jeeps with you guys
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I have owned a 1997 TJ Wrangler SE for about a year now, but have worked on, and driven this thing since about 2004. My parents gave up on it so I bought it from them. I've fixed it up a ton, gotten the 4cyl engine performing excellently on stock parts. It has a 2" budget boost (its very old though) and I'm running JK Wrangler Red shocks from an JK 4 door Rubicon, and 31" Cooper STTs. I use it to haul wood, scrap, and hay. I am on this website to evaluate whether I want to modify it any further. As it is, it performs extremely well.
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Hi my name is pat first jeep 90 yj with 2.5l tbi, 2.5" lift and 30 inch tires. The lift is custom made , custom made adjustable trackbar , custom made air in take with kn airfilter ,custom made shackles its a work in progress . Working on a built up 2.5 at 60 over . Also have a jeep cherokee
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I Am Scott from Nova Scotia Canada , I do all my own work / fab
Just picked up my first TJ and its a 98 4 banger 5 spd, High lined hood , reversed rear flares , elec fan , 4.0 TB with cone filter . 1.5 bl ,1 in mml , custom built TT , 2 in coil spacers and stock coils ( soon to swapped out with rubi coils ) and stock JK shocks . running my spare set of 35 KM2's , til I get a set of 33's
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Also have a 88 MJ built from other peoples JUNK ! 93 XJ 4ltr H.O.auto 06 Rubi 241OR T-case (4:1) 04 Rubi D44 front Chromo Axles, 8 in coils, longarms ! 99 Xploder 8.8, lockright, SOA, 4:10 gears Custom built flat deck with a STACK ! 12k winch, 36in TSL's , 35 KM2's
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/Scottanchee/Project%20Scottanchee/Scottie_1-2.jpg)
Figured I better say Hi and post up , so no one thinks I am a spammer ;)
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^MJ looks fun.
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That skid plate is slick looking. I like the removable access panels.
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Alright....94 Jeep YJ. Never winter driven. 4 Banger (of course), 63mm throttle body, electric fan, K&N Intake, 31" Goodyear Wranglers, 2" lift, Rubicon seats, hard top, bikini top, soft top.....Hope to add a winch this season. Also looking into a performance cam (do they make such a thing?). Family Jeep, loves to go to Silver Lake Sand Dunes! :clap:
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That skid plate is slick looking. I like the removable access panels.
I agree.
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Hey all new member here been a proud 4banger owner for several years now. I have a 97' TJ i regeared to 4.88 installed an imperial electric fan and an airaid cold air intake. My next bolt on's will prob be a TBS from airaid i haven't decided yet. Anyways glad to be here.
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Hey all new member here been a proud 4banger owner for several years now. I have a 97' TJ i regeared to 4.88 installed an imperial electric fan and an airaid cold air intake. My next bolt on's will prob be a TBS from airaid i haven't decided yet. Anyways glad to be here.
Hey all fellow 4 bangers, New member here. I have 94 yj, 2.5, auto, 31" tires, BDS lift and sliders, XRC bumpers,swing away tire carrier, 8000# winch, line-x liner interior, its got about 128,000 miles and My turbo project is underway.
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hello everyone, i am another newbie. i boought a 00 tj for my son back in 2010. no sooner got it as a project for us and i got cancer and everything went out the window or so i thought. i was a service manager at a jeep dealer and when i was fighting cancer my guys at the dealership ordered and installed a new 2.5l and installed a 3" lift kit and 32" tires and wheels and detailed the jeep as nice as new, all unbeknownst to me. a year later i am healthy enough to help my son make it his jeep. installed new kenwood stereo and soundbar with 6.5 excellons and installed 2 more excellons in the doors and 2 10' subs with 2 kenwood amps. recently purchased a rimmer supercharger from a member of this forum. sooo if anyone has any input on the supercharger thing i am all ears
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New member here from Illinois with an '88 YJ
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Sean aka sharp21 from Red Deer Alberta here! One of my biggest regrets in life is selling my 81 CJ7, which I will rectify shortly.
I've had my eye on a white 95 YJ that has been sitting down the alley from my moms place for well over a year now. Some kids had smashed up the window & he says the squirrels have a knock. I'm going to make her mine in 3 weeks time when I get home from work.
I'm in love with the idea of a supercharged 4. I've already found a replacement motor to swap in for the time being then I'll rebuild the old one with lower CR for higher boost.
S.
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Hello everybody I'm from southern california and own a 2001 se with 70,000 well maintained miles. Its not my dd its just used for baja surf trips and recreation.
Only mods I have is a spiderweb shade and 235/75/15 goodyears a/t's. I will be installing a 1" RUKSE bb and putting 30/9.50/15 in the next week or two. The engine runs good and strong(knock on wood) so no mods are planned under the hood.
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Welcome aboard.
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Hello I have an 94 yj red with 2in bds lift 32/11.50 hard top full doors 4.0 tb and ford 19lb injectors. only 77,000 miles
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Hello1 95 Rio edition. 5" total lift on 33's, Monstaliner, and tons more on the works.
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Welcom all!
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Hi - Fairly new to the Jeep world with my 92 YJ. Just lifted last weekend with OME springs and shocks and currently working out the kinks. ;)
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very clean YJ, nice find
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hey guys my name is Luc :beers:
i just bought my jeep 95 yj, ax5, 4" RC lift
so far i've just done small things http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/first-timer-yj-build-1373716/ but i'm pulling the plug on rebuilding the engine this week.
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hey guys my name is Luc :beers:
i just bought my jeep 95 yj, ax5, 4" RC lift
so far i've just done small things http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/first-timer-yj-build-1373716/ but i'm pulling the plug on rebuilding the engine this week.
your Jeep looks nice. I checked your posts on Jeepforum and "re: tailpipe" - why didn't you just get the proper one rather than messing with those 4 elbows (probably would have also been cheaper) - it's too low the way it is btw compared to stock.
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Hello everyone another newbie here. I just got my first jeep at 44 years young lol. It's a 98 TJ 2.5 chili pepper red. I don't plan on doing any kind of lift. I do plan on possibly rebuilding the engine and boring it out to get alittle more Hp. I just ordered a pacesetter header and plan on replacing the entire exhaust with 2 1/2 pipe. The Jeep is fun to drive can't figure out why it to me so long to get one. Anyhow, I am a retired Marine GySgt "OOHRAH" living in Wilmington, NC if anyone is close and wants to check out Jeeps or work on em just let me know.
Thanks
Mike
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Whats up guys. I signed up for the forum a long time ago not adding much i guess but for some reason just had to re-register.
Anyways, I live in the upstate of south carolina and have had my 97 TJ for about 10 years. It's currently sitting on jackstands while i swap in a waggy 44/ford 8.8, stretch with a 3-link front, 4-link rear. Should have the rear done soon and i'll start tackling the front. Always enjoyed all the information i've gotten here and hope to maybe help someone out as well.
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Hey guys, obligatory introduction post here. First forum I've ever seen with Epic Fail Guy emoticons, so that's win already.
I've been driving a 98 2.5L Auto TJ for 6 years now. Bumped it up to 33 x 12.50 tires and 2.25" BB about 3 years ago without regear, still on 3.73s. The 2.5L has been plenty for me for all my needs except for highway driving with this gear ratio. My main goal has been to keep the thing as fuel efficient as possible, so the quest for HP has been to restore the use of 3rd gear on the highway, which it lugs immediately out of right now and back down to 2nd, so highway driving is spent near the rev limiter at 4500 RPMs in second gear. To that end, I'm hoping that adding a bit more power will allow me to use 3rd gear on the highway again and ultimately increase drivability and fuel economy a bit in doing so.
I've already installed a 4.0L TB and done the 19g gas tank mod, but have not yet ported the intake manifold neck to match the TB. I plan to switch to a Ford electric cooling fan, swap in 19lb injectors, and port the neck of the intake manifold to match the TB, and to do each sequentially over the course of several full tanks of gas to measure the impact on fuel consumption. If that combination of things doesn't get me 3rd gear on the highway then I plan to swap in a Ford 8.8" rear and HP Dana 30 up front both geared in 4.56.
To anyone interested in the fuel efficiency of their 4cyl, I've been logging my mileage for the past four years and noting the points at which I did a few mods. I just posted that full history on JF along with a regression analysis I ran to analyze some of the variables. That post is at: http://tiny.cc/agwejw .
Thanks for the very informative site, I've used a lot of the information here already in executing some mods and optimizing the performance of my 2.5L.
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Edit per above, not 19lb injectors, actually 4-pintle injectors in 24lb or whatever the j-yard replacement is.
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So... how to start this.....
I've been in love with Jeeps since I was a kid. A friend of my dad used to stop by about once a month, and drove a clean red YJ, back in the early 90's. I used to love seeing that Jeep, and always wanted my own. My dad must've felt the same, because in 1995 he bought a brand new soft-top YJ. Growing up in Michigan, the Jeep was definitely put through it's paces. My dad drove that thing everywhere- old logging trails, up steep hills, over fallen trees. Our whole family loved that Jeep.
Eventually the Jeep started not loving our family back. Slowly sucking up money here and there, my father finally drove it into the backyard, and there it rests. Two weeks before leaving for Afghanistan, my father said when I come back, I can have the Jeep.
So now, I wait patiently for my time to return home. I have a great woman, and miss her much. I have a great family, and miss them too. And I really miss my dog. But most of all, I miss that damn Jeep!
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Just make sure you get back here safe and we'll have a go at that YJ. It doesn't sound like it's going anywhere if it tried. When can we expect you back, 18 months?
In the meantime you just let that Jeep marinate. Come back to a nice dry-aged YJ and we'll put a spit shine on that thing that'll make dad proud. Best wishes over there, get back quickly and safely!
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The new guy here. Had my share of jeeps. As it sits right now got a 95 YJ with 33s and slilp yoak elim. Just returning for deployment in afghanistan can't wait to get my hands back on it. Lookin to do a soa and rim swap here soon. Well thanks for lettin me join!
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Hello all, finally requested a login, but have got tons of good info. Thanks. I am in Chicago with my 95 yj
2.5 auto that is just turning 179000 miles. It is pretty much stock (for now) except for painted (khaki) hardtop and cammy wheels. 4.0 throttle body with stock airbox with restrictor plate off. Purchased last may daily driver. Just replaced head gasket, hand/dremel sanded guts and ports. Valve job (hand grind) replaced leaky htr core, waterpump, radiator, hoses, therm, and temp sensor, fuel and trans filter. Trans is srating to slip between 2nd and 3rd had ran low on way home due fo leaky hose. For now good ffor around town threw some amsoil in til I save more cash and look at my options for rebuild vs reman or new need least amt of down time one job deliv 3 days a week.
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Just make sure you get back here safe and we'll have a go at that YJ. It doesn't sound like it's going anywhere if it tried. When can we expect you back, 18 months?
In the meantime you just let that Jeep marinate. Come back to a nice dry-aged YJ and we'll put a spit shine on that thing that'll make dad proud. Best wishes over there, get back quickly and safely!
I should be home right around the end of April/early May. I've been gone for about 4 months now, so only 8 more to go! And no, the Jeep shouldn't be going anywhere.
As for mods when I get home, I plan on the usual-
4.0 Throttle Body
Airraid TB Spacer
Port-matched Intake Manifold
FoMoCo Electric Fan
Better plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor
30 inch tires (because I have a new set already)
Inertia ring
And then the not-as-usual
S-10 bastard leaf pack lift
Spare head port-matched & polished at home
Either ported exhaust manifold or headers
AX-15 transmission
Ford 8.8 rear
Until I get home & start my build, I'll mainly be lurking around, searching, checking threads, and all that other jive. I rarely post unless I have a question I cannot find the answer to, so you probably won't see much of me posting. But I will be here, trying to figure out how to best build my heep... err..... Jeep!
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4.0 Throttle Body
Airraid TB Spacer
Port-matched Intake Manifold
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Inertia ring
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AX-15 transmission
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I rarely post unless I have a question I cannot find the answer to, so you probably won't see much of me posting.
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- you don't need to port-match the 4.0L t/b to the manifold (it's large enough), you do need to do it for a bottom bored 4.0L t/b or 62mm t/b
- unless you do a lot of low rpm crawling you don't need an inertia ring, it takes HP in normal operation.
- go with an NV3550 rather than AX15
- you should start your own build thread in Members Projects and updat it as you go, it's a good way to keep a log of your mods.
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- you don't need to port-match the 4.0L t/b to the manifold (it's large enough), you do need to do it for a bottom bored 4.0L t/b or 62mm t/b
- unless you do a lot of low rpm crawling you don't need an inertia ring, it takes HP in normal operation.
- go with an NV3550 rather than AX15
- you should start your own build thread in Members Projects and updat it as you go, it's a good way to keep a log of your mods.
Thanks for the advice! I'll be starting a build thread when I get home, can't really do much wrenching in the 'stan lol. I'll start a pre-build thread to get ideas for parts & advice on said parts, and stop clogging this up.
Oh, and I really like the way this forum is set up. Can't wait to pick a few brains, then show off my work!
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- you don't need to port-match the 4.0L t/b to the manifold (it's large enough), you do need to do it for a bottom bored 4.0L t/b or 62mm t/b
Is this also true of the 2.5L TJ? Mine’s a ‘98 with a standard junkyard 4.0L TB, and when I put it on there was definitely a few millimeters of intake manifold lip on the inside of the TB. …I remember reading the dyno results from the guy who tried it in several configurations but can’t remember if it applied to my model. Mine seems to run a little rich – fouled out 2 cats 10,000 miles apart even after new 02 sensors – so I figured it might be a good idea for something I can do in the driveway. I’m aiming to use 3rd gear on the highway again (auto w/ 33’s) for better cruising speed and fuel economy, so I’ll take every little bit I can get. Any logic in porting the manifold on a ’98 2.5L TJ?
As for mods when I get home…
I’m also preparing for the electric cooling fan in the near term and probably the Ford 8.8 in the long-term. If I stay a step ahead of you I’ll be sure to post pics and notes. Stay cool over there, see ya in a couple months.
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Is this also true of the 2.5L TJ? Mine’s a ‘98 with a standard junkyard 4.0L TB, and when I put it on there was definitely a few millimeters of intake manifold lip on the inside of the TB.
well, i have a 95YJ, on mine there was nothing sticking out from the manifold opening inside of the 4.0L t/b. Now it also all depends how far down the sealing surface was machined from factory (the further down the larger the opening), if you put the t/b on and open the butterfly you'll find out quickly if there;s a need for that or not. don't use the gasket to figure it out, sometimes it is larger than the bottom of the 4.0L t/b (all the ones i've seen). if there is a need to match it would be minimal though, i have a spare intake i can measure and compare with a t/b (i'll do that later today and report back)
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Oh man you don't have to do all that for me! I've been searching all over for an hour now for a writeup I've seen in which a guy overlays a 4.0L TB onto a 2.5L intake manifold with the gasket and gunk stripped and the surfaces really clean, and from an overhead shot you can see the neck on the manifold a couple clicks narrower than the base of the TB. I imagine the gasket obscures the direct observation for most swappers. The guy in the writeup took a dremel to it and opened up the manifold inlet to more closely match the 4.0L TB's output diameter. I've hesitated to do the same because I'm not very good at keeping metal shavings out of the work area. I recall he just stuffed a rag into the plenum, rubbed vaseline around the inside and shop-vac'ed everything clean when he was done.
Driving me nuts that I can't find the writeup or any pictures from it. Very rare that Google can't deliver. A couple guys in this thread sounded mildly satisfied with the result: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/porting-intake-341154/
I'm still undecided...maybe if I end up pulling something out of that area anyway I'd go for it. Thanks for the response though sharp, it seems like you're the one who's answered everything I end up searching for. I was going to ask for specific injector options for my '98 but already found a thread where you laid them all out already. Thanks for providing all the content a midnight searcher could ask for.
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no worries, i was in the garage all day but i forgot to look at it :lol:. good luck with your mods, keep us posted.
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love the forum, thanks for setting me up. I have a 01 wrangler 2.5 of course. not much on upgrades, just a firepower igntion, coi, electric fan. plan throwing on a 4.0 tb and changing the exhaust soon.
living in south florida, i havent had my doors or windows on the jeep in over a year. and it is the only way to travel to Key west.
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Hello and Thank you.
New to Jeeps I own a 91 YJ my last 4X4 was a Toyota 15 years ago. I've got a couple of close friends that have owned and modded Jeeps but no longer own them.
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professional civil enginer by day, side fab shop mostly working on friends and other folk's heeps nights/weekends. had all sorts of rigs... progression: in 2000 had a lifted 88 XJ & gave it a good college beating, built an 86 XJ with TBI 4.3L V6/700R4, had a few run of the mill YJ's little lifts while was into imports hopping up an 03 RSX-S, then back to jeeps... 99 TJ with Ford 8.8 and goodies in the 4.0L, then a 95 YJ with a SBC350 SOA'd & etc, then had a 07 JK Rubicon on Q78's but it hurt to much to bend it up in the woods so sold that. married family man with one 4.5 yr old daughter. i recycle jeeps when its worth it. parted out 8 XJs and 1 TJ over the past couple years. i just finished building a one ton blazer with a SBC350 for one buddy and finished doing tube fenders/corner guards/sliders on a friend's TJ. gettin ready to put a propane set-up into a buddy's YJ. now i've got a DD 98 XJ on 31's and starting my next build of a dedicated wheeling rig. nearly from scratch 1947 Willys CJ2A. goal is to be as capable as possible starting on as much of a budget build from parts swapping and free junk.
got the crusty CJ2A drivetrainless (& $) for doing a tranny swap and stripping said drivetrain for my carpenter buddy.
got a free 2.5L & drivetrain and was told it was good running engine little smokey and no 4th gear on an ax5. its a toss up whether i dig into that tranny or use an AW4 i got laying around from an XJ i parted last year. thinking the AW4.
so i landed here in starting my 2.5L research as i've never had a 2.5L jeep and a 4.0L doesn't fit under the hood of a CJ2A so... why not i said! contemplating getting the engine 30 over since i'm tearing it down anyways for new rings and prolly a head job. but i've done next to no research on that and need to call my local engine shop too. also contemplating running the gotpropane.com propane kit so no ecu/ecm wiring to have to deal with.
i get myself into way too many projects all the time. i love wheeling. i'm addicted.
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welcome to the forum. excited to see how the 2.5l willys turns out... ever since I wheeled my yj i always thought it would be a great fit in a willys power and space wise. I doubt you would be-able to use the ax5 and have a rear drive-shaft. My dad and I are currently working on a 4.3l swap into a rusty cj2A, problem is the project is under funded and lack of motivation (I have a jeep of my own to build)..
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thanks! nice, love the 4.3L's i was contemplating going to get one instead for this project but between parts i have, funding and what i want to do just thinking will stay the course with the 2.5L, will start a build thread prolly in the next couple days.
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hello from tennessee! thats for letting me becomae a part of the community. ive recently gotten my first wrangler with 2.5, its nice to find a place where the 4's rule! im not new to off road, my first was a waggy that i lincoln locked fr&rr, chopped and bobbed, then i had a broncoII that i put on 2.5 rockwells with a propaned 5.0, 435, 205... then came the 85 toyota... and now im back in the jeep business! i also like drag racing, ive got a 93 mustang coupe that runs consistent 6.50's in the 1/8th.
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Hello 4Bangers!
I'm fairly new to Jeep ownership and have had my 91 YJ for less than a year. It was purchased as an alternative to getting quads for my wife and I to enjoy when we head to the mountains. I have started making changes to it and right now am in the process of swapping out a tired motor with a newly rebuilt one. Plus I'm adding a few changes like an inertia ring which I designed and some of the standard upgrades like to 4.0 throttle body. I'm hoping the engine will be back in next weekend.
So with that said, I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as I get further into the build.
Craig
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Hello from Norway.
Driving a -98 XJ, currently lifted 2 inches, with 31" BFG Mud Terrain, Bushwacker cut-outs and Smittybilt XRC front bumper with an 8500 lbs Come-up winch.
Reason for coming here is that, even tho there are lots of other jeep forums around, not many of them can help someone with a fourbanger :P
So I want to say thanks for letting me in, and hopefully I will be able to help others, aswell as beeing helped :)
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Welcome to all our new members!
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Hey guys, obligatory introduction post here. First forum I've ever seen with Epic Fail Guy emoticons, so that's win already.
I've been driving a 98 2.5L Auto TJ for 6 years now. Bumped it up to 33 x 12.50 tires and 2.25" BB about 3 years ago without regear, still on 3.73s. The 2.5L has been plenty for me for all my needs except for highway driving with this gear ratio. My main goal has been to keep the thing as fuel efficient as possible, so the quest for HP has been to restore the use of 3rd gear on the highway, which it lugs immediately out of right now and back down to 2nd, so highway driving is spent near the rev limiter at 4500 RPMs in second gear. To that end, I'm hoping that adding a bit more power will allow me to use 3rd gear on the highway again and ultimately increase drivability and fuel economy a bit in doing so.
I've already installed a 4.0L TB and done the 19g gas tank mod, but have not yet ported the intake manifold neck to match the TB. I plan to switch to a Ford electric cooling fan, swap in 19lb injectors, and port the neck of the intake manifold to match the TB, and to do each sequentially over the course of several full tanks of gas to measure the impact on fuel consumption. If that combination of things doesn't get me 3rd gear on the highway then I plan to swap in a Ford 8.8" rear and HP Dana 30 up front both geared in 4.56.
To anyone interested in the fuel efficiency of their 4cyl, I've been logging my mileage for the past four years and noting the points at which I did a few mods. I just posted that full history on JF along with a regression analysis I ran to analyze some of the variables. That post is at: http://tiny.cc/agwejw .
Thanks for the very informative site, I've used a lot of the information here already in executing some mods and optimizing the performance of my 2.5L.
Hello and Welcome! I too have the 98 4banger auto on 33s. I swapped the dana 35 for the 8.8 and went right to 4.56 although there was some pressure to head up to 4.88s. I can highway drive now. Check the build threads if you want to check out my build and mods. I've had a slew of "go fast" "better MPG" parts, and haven't really gained much from them. Biggest gain came from gears.
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Hi all,
Had my 97 for 3 years 2.5 (of course) 5 speed, 4" lift, running 33.12.5 DuraTracs. It is my daily driver except when I am on the Harley. I love my Jeep and I am looking into some performance mods as well as tire carrier and protection. I also have a Yaesu 7900 2 meter ham radio installed.
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Good evening everyone.
I have been a 4-banger Wrangler owner since 2000 when I bought my then bone-stock 1990 Wrangler with 5-speed and hard top. It has evolved a LOT since then. Different lift kits, gears, tires, seats, winch, bumpers, all that jazz. One thing that has not changed is the mighty 4-popper. In fact, I just gutted it out yesterday to rebuild the tired, 180,000 mile old engine.
Going to deck the head and the block, new internals, stock-ish cam, new clutch. Going to be a fresh beasty when I am done!
2.5, ax-5 (Will want to upgrade this), NP-231 with SYE (Will upgrade to a D-300 and AX-15 all at once), D44 XJ rear with ARB, D30 front, 4.88's, winch, SOA on RE 1.5" springs, 35" Baja Claws.
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/14533_1091707673297_5746900_n.jpg)
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Kinda new here, I was a member long time back. Forum has changed for the better. I have a 97 wrangler with a 2.5 it has been having some issues lately that has me looking for answers. Thanks for having me back!
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Hey, Ive been lurking on the forum for awhile (could have sworn I used to be a member) I figure its time I stop lurking and start posting,
I drive a 99 TJ, and live in CT and belong to NeJeep
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Great site, good tech. Happy to be included.
Long time jeep guy, first one with a little engine (also first one that is fuel injected). My thanks to the creators and mods of this site.
Adam
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newbie here, just traded my 1990 k1500 for 1995 yj rio grande with blown 2.5. i still think i win on that trade. i am in on the hunt for a new 2.5. wish me luck!
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newbie here, just traded my 1990 k1500 for 1995 yj rio grande with blown 2.5. i still think i win on that trade. i am in on the hunt for a new 2.5. wish me luck!
I traded a 1987 KLR650 for mine, looks like we both came out smellin!
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Hey, Ive been lurking on the forum for awhile (could have sworn I used to be a member) I figure its time I stop lurking and start posting,
I drive a 99 TJ, and live in CT and belong to NeJeep
Welcome, good to see you here!
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Great site, good tech. Happy to be included.
Long time jeep guy, first one with a little engine (also first one that is fuel injected). My thanks to the creators and mods of this site.
Adam
welcome :)
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Hi I have a91 jeep wrangler with 30 in tires and 2.5 inch lift stainless steel hinge, hood, bumpers, and door kits and I have a 96 Cherokee I live in delaware
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How do the stainless kits look?
Welcome to the forum!
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Hello from North Texas! I figured I've use this site enough, I need to go ahead and join. I've got a few projects coming up here in two weeks. I might need to pick someone's brain. Hope to see some of you around :biggrin:
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Hi all, My name is Jim from St. Petersburg, Florida area. I have 1 94yj 2.5L 4Banger. This is my 2nd 94yj 4 Banger actually. I bought it last year for $4800 and am in the middle of doing some major work to it as we speak. Installing a new 2.5L 4Banger with a high torque cam and a 3 Angle valve job. Also installing an electric fan kit, 4" Zone suspension lift, Heavy duty shackles, 32" Dunlop Mudders with MB Chaos5 wheels. Will be doing a few other Mods to the 2.5 such 4.0L Tb, Bosch 19lb Injectors, cold air intake and mabye a header (not sure on those last 2 yet). Anyway doing most work myself with the help of some friends (who luckily a couple are pretty handy mechanics and one is a paint and body guy...lol) Anyhow not a whole lot of trails in St. Pete so not sure how much off roading I will be doing yet, but I am definitely going to do some. I love Jeeps and always have and don't forsee me ever not having one again.
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Hey, just picked up a solid '94 2.5/ax5 for a song and a 2.5 from an 01 dakota for peanuts as well. I might actually get into a nice jeep without spending $wrangler tax$ money, lol.
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I'm Erich from Connecticut. 22 years old and I've been building my 97 TJ since I was 16.
97 TJ (Red)
4" Springs
Clayton Long Arms, triangulated 4 link
Hp30 and ford 8.8, 4.88s, Aussie locker and spartan locker, ruff stuff covers
bilstein 5150s and 5100s.
JCR one ton steering
Poison spyder tube fenders front and rear
Poison spyder cage
Gen right gas tank skid
Clayton 2 piece transfer case skid
And probably a bunch of other stuff I forgot
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp277/AllmightyTJ/A809FF56-7A31-4632-93BB-EF490AC44052-13404-00000C6102B69720.jpg)
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(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp277/AllmightyTJ/89089E9D-FFBB-4BC7-BC12-F687F01039E8-13404-00000C601B8DA069.jpg)
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Hey folks, my name's Lansing Jr. I'm 30yrs old, out of Western Mass and have been wheeling since i was 18. Also, I have been a parts clerk (at) Nissan for about 6 yrs now. I currently have an 01 WJ 4.7 as my D.D. and a 00 TJ 2.5 that i am building. I love wilderness, wheeling and of course Jeeps! I look foward to sharing stories and info with all of you in this fine community. Thanks for lettin me in and have a great day everyone!
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First let me thank you all for the info I gleaned already. Didn't waste my time on some stuff I might have.
And Second, I'm guessing you know the story. Bought this one new and finally to the point where I can play with it a little, so I'm going to. I used to work in construction, got a job in the appliance industry, spent some time laid up and now work in insurance. I have alot of hobbies and lately I've been adding Jeep mechanic (by choice-not necessity) to my list. Turns out to be kind of fun if you have the patience and realize that yes, it probably will take all day. Heh.
Not going to bug you all with the run of the mill questions. I'm guessing the answers are out there, if I look around.
Remember when you all were newbies? Thanks for putting all this together-it helps.
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My name is Tom, and I think I own a Jeep... at least that is what I was originally thinking. I bought my first Jeep a little over a year ago. It is a 94 YJ with 2.5L and manual transmission. I bought it from a friend who bought it new when she was in college. She sold it to me because she wanted it to be happy. I kind of feel like the kid that bought one of those gremlin critters and got it wet... I think I have about 10K invested in a vehicle that has a blue book value of about $3500. But it sure has been a fun year. New tires, new brakes, re-geared, electric fan, flowkooler water pump, mean green alternator, lots of Tuffy items, headlight conversion, new bumpers, add-on power outlets, and the list goes on. I sometimes resemble the remark that if it isn't broke, I haven't tinkered with it yet. New to the 4bangerjp site... but looking forward to learning even more ways to make this Jeep my own.. just don't let her find out I said that.
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Hey 4bangerJP! My name is Dan and I'm up here in upstate New York between Albany and Syracuse.
I'm not new to Jeeps. I've had an 80 and 83 CJ7, 87 and 88 YJ's, an 02 KJ (Liberty), an 04 WJ and now this is Jeep number seven, my new 95 YJ. Sold the 04 WJ to buy this one because damn, I just had to get back into a Wrangler. With one kid (and another on the way), a mortgage and earning a part-time civil service salary, I was priced out of the JK and TJ game.
For the money, I think I did pretty good with this 95 YJ. Plus it's a late 95 so that's good. I'm going to miss air conditioning, speeds over 60 mph and being able to hear my music, but it'll be worth it.
Out of allllll those Jeeps I've owned, this is my first 4-banger. In fact, this is the first 4 cylinder vehicle I've EVER owned. Luckily I have another car that goes somewhat fast if I want to go fast that day.
Anyway, great work on the forums, this is a great resource and I am very pleased so far with the user interface and speed of the forum. Hope to help and be helped! Here she is...consider this the "before" picture.
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/Prospect62/3I83Jc3H45Nd5I55M6d5j296b4ffdc139179d_zpsac39495d.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Prospect62/media/3I83Jc3H45Nd5I55M6d5j296b4ffdc139179d_zpsac39495d.jpg.html)
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Hey guys! Bought a black 1997 Wrangler SE back in January of 2012 with about 87,000 miles on the clock. Frame and body in good shape, but of course lots of small stuff to do, and it is ongoing! Trying to get it into shape for a daily driver- it was supposed to be my 16 year olds ride, until I found out how much they were going to charge me for insurance! Now he is going to get my 2010 Nissan Frontier as they will be charging us over $500 bucks LESS a year for him to drive that! Truth be told I am loving the TJ and am spending the time and effort to make it a reliable DD. The first new car/truck I ever bought was a 1979 CJ7 I bought in early 1980 as a twenty-something. That was the most fun I ever had with a vehicle and the TJ brought all those memories back and now I can't stand to let her go! I'll have lots of questions so bare with me! Thanks for having me!
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New here but not a newbie. I was on one of Jeff's older boards. I have a 00 TJ running 33's on a 4" lift. My Jeep took a backseat to my Harley for quite a few years and ho it's time to put some love back it the old girl!
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Greetings from Lindenhurst NY, currently have a 91 yj 2.5, 5 speed. Samson JR. have big plans for him. has a 4 inch suspension lift, 2 inch body lift. have been doing plenty of mods like 4.0 TB with bored intake to match, re manufactured 5.0 19lb injectors, all new ignition, and a tone more all over the jeep. I love my 4 banger, it performs very well for what it is, thought I'd join here
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Got some updates on the Jeep. It's been awhile since I have posted, work and the jeep have took all my time. I just as of two days ago did the Rugged Ridge budget boost 2" lift. I said I wasn't going to lift it, but I didn't like the way the 31x10.5x15's looked all stuffed. I don't know if you guys look on Amazon much, but I got the kit for a steal off their Amazon Warehouse deals. Anyhow much has been done to the Jeep over the past year, I will post pictures if I can. Highlights are Body armor front bumper with Habor Freight badlands winch (Used). KC Daylighter fog lights on top bumper, KC Driving lights on front of bumper. KC Long range on windhield brackets. Electric fan install, 4.0 TB upgrade, neoprene seat covers front and back. Rear spot lights. Good driving to all of you.
Mike T.
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Thanks Jeffy. All signed up and ready to go from Arkansas. This is my second Jeep. First was an 87 with 4.2. Kept it about 9 years and sold it like an idiot. After a year, I bought this one. I think I like the 4 cyl better than the old 6. More pep and definitely better mileage. Looking forward to reading and hopefully contributing here.
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Hey, I'm Matt. I love my 2.5 yj, currently working on 19lbs(5.0) injectors and 4.0 TB. Also researching m90 supercharger or maybe pt cruiser turbo
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Hi guys! I was on here YEARS ago and recently got back into the Jeep world. (Actually still was always answering questions from friends)
Got a 01 2.5 auto just a few months back for, and im serious, 800 bucks. Yep I stole it. Already put on a new top two inch lift rear tow bumper tires and better seats. Did the 4.0 throttle body and a long tube header. Still only have about 1400 in her.
Glad to be back fellas....and ladies.
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hello everyone from Arizona. I recently acquired a 95 yj. so far I am loving it now that I got everything running properly in it. I look forward to reading about the 4 angry squirrels.
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Hello all, I'm Al I'm from SC I have a 1987 yj 2.5 all stock. Like everyone else I'm looking to get more power from her. I have debated on building it up or swapping it out.
Thanks for having me, Al
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Thanks for the add to the forum..
As the usual intro's go.. 02' TJ w/4cyl 5sp.. in the Atlanta, GA area..
Already have quite a few things done to the Jeep.
4.5" long arm lift w/coilovers..
D44 rear w/ARB locker, 4.88
HP30 front w/Lockright, 4.88
MCE front fenders, rock sliders, 1.25" BL, 1" MML
Running 33x12.5x15 for the time.. looking to go 37's..
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Hello, Everybody!
This is my Jeep Wrangler YJ 2.5l located in Russia, Yekaterinburg.
Mods:
Rubicon Express 2.5" Standard Suspension System with Twin Tube Shocks
Rubicon Express Spring Plate Universal 2.5”
Rubicon Express Greasable Boomerang Shackles
M.O.R.E BombProof™ "Torsion" Motor Mounts
4.0l engine Throttle Body
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Im dasbulliwagen, in central North Carolina. Im second owner of a 1987 Jeep Comanche Sportruck 2.5. When I got it from the original owner it had been sitting for 4 years. I heard about if for sale from my friend who knew I was looking, who happens to be good friends with the OO. He was selling everything off and moving cross country. He was asking $250. I went and looked at it without the owner first, expecting it to not run. It was cover heavily in tree sap and had what I at first thought was the 4.0, 2wd. I decided I was interested so we met with the owner, who unlocked it for me, hooked up the battery and fired it up!I realized then it was a 2.5... no big deal, it will be better on gas, and I dont really need a ton of power anyways. It ran like crap and didnt want to idle, but I was able to drive it home. I didnt argue about the price. A running rust free truck is always worth $250. I cleaned it tuned it, and put bottles and bottles of fuel system cleaner through it which helped, but it still had a stumble. I finally decided to put a new O2 sensor in it, and it has run great ever since!. Ive since converted it to 4wd, 4:10 axles, added AC, added P/S, clock, cig lighter, original style radio, XJ Wagoneer front end, power windows and locks, custom fit an XJ chrome rear bumper, added an electric fan in place of engine fan, a cold air intake, high flow cat, and flowmaster 50 series muffler. In the works is a set of take off 2013 JK wheels and tires, and WJ lower control arms. I LOVE my MJ and its 2.5. I hope this place can be a good resource. Im a longtime member of www.comancheclub.com and can be seen there under the same username.
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Thanks for the add
Just bought another 97 with 2.5
I love having a jeep again
I feel the 4 is perfect
Live in illinois
I'm a registered nurse
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Thanks for the add
Just bought another 97 with 2.5
I love having a jeep again
I feel the 4 is perfect
Live in illinois
I'm a registered nurse
I forgot to add a pic.
this is how it looks now, but soon I'm ditching the 31s and putting a set of 235/75R/15 on. I don't off road much and the the 31s are all but shot.
235s w/ rims were given to me, so they'll do for a while.
This is not my 1st jeep TJ, nor is it my first 4 banger (with this one, I've had 3 4bangers). I've had I6s over the years (TJ & CJ).
But I see nothing wrong with a 4 cyl. It gets me where I need to go.
I bought this Jeep, because... well, I Love Jeeps!
I've got some plans for it, but nothing over the top.
Only option it came with was hard doors. No AC, No Cruise, No sound bar, front tow hooks, etc.
I'll add a sound bar in time, partly for the dome light and also for additional sound.
I'm on the search for a hard top too...
The drivers front fender needs replaced, been attacked by the rust monster. Don't see any other rust on the rest of the Jeep. I've got a buddy who's going to replace the fender and paint the fender for me next week. so, after that... it'll be lookin pretty good.
There are some bushings that need to be replaced out back. Beyond that, she's solid and drives great.
It's nice to be back in the JEEP world again, after 2 years out. Doubt that'll ever happen again.
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I forgot to add a pic.
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very clean, nice find.
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Hello everyone at 4bangerjp.com, my name is Mike and i own a 1998 Dodge Dakota single cab 2.5 2wd, the dodgeforum guys are Pro v6/v8 only 2 members speak to me, and the jeep guys on wranglerforum show me no love what so ever...
sorry i dont have a pic available, i will be posting a build thread as far as everything thats been going on with my truck
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Hello everyone at 4bangerjp.com, my name is Mike and i own a 1998 Dodge Dakota single cab 2.5 2wd, the dodgeforum guys are Pro v6/v8 only 2 members speak to me, and the jeep guys on wranglerforum show me no love what so ever...
sorry i dont have a pic available, i will be posting a build thread as far as everything thats been going on with my truck
you're welcome here, same engine / same problems :lol:
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you're welcome here, same engine / same problems :lol:
Thats what i woulda figured with the jeep wrangler guys, yeah my chassis isnt a jeep, but its the same AMC Engine, i about got into it with the manager of Autozone, telling me that the dodge 2.5 is and is not the same as the jeep 2.5 i was like "rip em both apart, theyre the exact same thing" he once again claimed i was incorrect... i was about to say "You know all this, yet your only an AZ manager??"
im going to snap some pics of my truck here today, i may also be swapping the head if it warms up enough, its been down to the 30s/40s here in Florida and i am not fond of the cold weather AT ALL, so i will wait. by saturday we will be up to 90 degrees again
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He was confusing the 2.5 used in the ACR neon and some other chryslers with our motors..
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He was confusing the 2.5 used in the ACR neon and some other chryslers with our motors..
III Dont know man, i made it very clear to the guy which engine i was speaking about... but heres some truck shots
Bought this with the sole intention of a work truck, now its my DD...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/crzypntballer/DSCF3912_zpsd896b5ed.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crzypntballer/media/DSCF3912_zpsd896b5ed.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/crzypntballer/DSCF3914_zps1a7c7d15.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crzypntballer/media/DSCF3914_zps1a7c7d15.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/crzypntballer/DSCF3913_zpsd5907a0a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/crzypntballer/media/DSCF3913_zpsd5907a0a.jpg.html)
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why the golf cart wheels in the back? (cheap re-gear?)
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why the golf cart wheels in the back? (cheap re-gear?)
Uhmmm i guess you could call it that... LOL
I had 4 small tires all the way around, and in less than 2000 miles i chewed up the front two, then a friend threw me a set of the front rims/tires for Free, so i threw all 4 on my truck, then one tire almost fell apart on me, so i didnt wanna run 3 of 1 size and 1 of another size
with 1998 original worn front end bushing, changing the tire size, which was like adding TOO much camber, which i assume is only due to the worn rubbers, because ive seen dakotas on 195s before, PLUS, running the 2.5 with the smaller tires gives it a bit more pep being that the truck weighs like 3300lbs
Put two of these trucks side by side with the different tire sizes and you'll understand, if i had 4wd, it wouldnt be low, it would be jacked up
The PO before the guy i bought it from was a Rican, Hence the exhaust pipe and Red A/C vents n rear view mirror, LOL
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Hello!
Thanks for letting me join and for all the excellent info for our beloved/hated AMC 4 cylinders.
I have had my 1992 YJ since I turned 16 in 1999. It was my DD all the way up until 3 years ago and my engine has never skipped a beat! it is now just a toy and I am contemplating a mild turbo build.
Current running gear:
Stock 2.5L, NV4500 5 speed, np231 w/ aa SYE, Tom woods driveshafts front and rear, Aussie locker front D30, Detroit rear D35, 33x12.50x15 MT baja claws. thats most of the major mods
Most recent pic:
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i152/aaanerud/IMG_0224.jpg)
I am very interested in a turbo build.. I was planning a 5.3L swap but that just seemed to plain Jane to me.
My hopes are just to get my YJ enough power to easily drive on the Interstate (at) 75mph with some passing power.
:smile:
edit: and big thanks to Jeff Y for getting me an invite almost immediately after I asked on FB
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I have been pulling my little back bay boat with my 86 bmw that is my pride and joy. started looking around for a little pick up to use for the boat instead of putting the wear and tare on the car. spotted this one that I fell instantly in love with. an 87 Comanche 2.5 with an Aw4. it's a larado so the interior is pretty sweet. she's got 167,000 on the clock and runs like a charm. a few things needed taken care of, exhaust, motor mounts, tune up. man I love this rig. i'll post up some pics later. thanks for accepting me into your inter sanctum.
bob from wildwood nj.
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Howdy, My names Tyler and im 18. Just graduated highschool last year and about to start a job at an oil change shop. Previously worked in property maintence and starting school for automotive at community college next year. Bought my 94 yj last year right before i graduated highschool. Its been through a trip to silverlake and quite a few backwoods trips. 2.5l 4 banger auto all stock with 30" bfgr a/t's on some cheap alloy rims. Was running a hardtop but due to some crappy current events im running doorless with the soft top. Right after highschool I installed a 3" body lift that im regretting about to switch out to a 1" poly BL with a 2" suspension lift. Love my jeep and love working on it. Pleasure to be here with you all. 8)
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Hello all! My name is Brandon, im 20 and located in SE Pa. I have a 90 YJ with the 2.5. It has a 8.8 w/ 4.88's, D30 with 4.88's and spartan locker on 35's. Front end has 3.5" BDS spring with 1" booms, and the rear end has 5" BDS springs with 5/8" booms. The 4 squirrels is backed by a AX15 and NP231 w/ SYE and CV shaft. The rest is bolt on's, Winch, Smittybilt Fenders, Rear flares, Bumpers, and Rocker gaurds. Thats all i can really think of... Anyways im glad to be a part of this group, seems like some cools guys, and we all have something in common(the 4 cylinder). Thanks for adding me!
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/89yjproject/F2E5A8BA-778A-4C51-BE97-D9FD053DAB7C_zpsjehv4qaj.jpg) (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/89yjproject/media/F2E5A8BA-778A-4C51-BE97-D9FD053DAB7C_zpsjehv4qaj.jpg.html)
(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af255/89yjproject/14EBECFD-89AE-4007-9905-CBC428EF2399_zpsmk6h74o5.jpg) (http://s1013.photobucket.com/user/89yjproject/media/14EBECFD-89AE-4007-9905-CBC428EF2399_zpsmk6h74o5.jpg.html)
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Hi, I'm Paul.
I wheel a 1984 Cherokee, when it's not being worked on. Had it for about 6 years now. It is strictly a wheelin' rig, currently being heavily modified beyond belief.
What it looked like a few years ago, before she got too close to mother nature:
(http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt351/Wrench_photo/Jeep/0728102011.jpg)
Current work in progress:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1422569_10201553081603165_450485181_n.jpg)
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Hello All,
I am Paul. I have a 93 Wrangler in my garage that I took down to the frame and am slowly building it back up.
Thanks for having me.
Paul
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Hello all. I'm 58, live in northeastern Ohio, I work at 4WD Hardware. I've been working on my own vehicles since I was 12 (mini bike). I'm in the process of buying a 1994 Wrangler 2.5 AX5 and this forum looks like a gold mine of tech info. Thanks to Jeffy for letting me in. I'll try to be useful to offset the multitude of noob questions I'm bound to be asking later on.
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Welcome new people! The forums been slow recently but if you have a question I'm sure someone will answer.
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Hey, I'm Sabrina, from Portland, OR.
Found this site while webcrawling for info on my "new" Cherokee. I've got an '86 TBI 2.5l with 5 speed. Just over 202k on it, runs really strong, gets about 17-18mpg. Eventually to be my DD/ Zombie Apocalypse Rig. :)
-Sabrina
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Hi
I have a jeep
it has 4 cylinders
looking into turbo
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Hi all!
Just got a 1999 tj from my buddy(he moved away to alaska :'( ) sad to see him go but he hooked me up with a seller deal! I'm new to this jeep thing! But I'm excited to get into the Jeep life! My other good jeep buddy goes wheeling all the time so eventually soon I'd like to get the tj trail ready! The tj itself has 120k on it the clutch is original I believe, it has a 4.5" skyjacker lift I think not really sure and everything else is all stock.
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Thanks for the add. I have a 95 yj 4banger, 31x9.5 pro comp wheels, 4:88 gears with Detroit locker, body armor on rear corners other then that pretty much stock. It's my work in progress lots of parts on the way for this ole girl.
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Hi, I'm Dustin, and I am from South Louisiana.
I am a proud owner of a new (to me) 1988 Jeep YJ 2.5 liter.
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Greetings from Arkansas. I have owned a '97 TJ since December of '99. It was a DD/weekend warrior through most of college, got parked for a while in grad school, started driving it again off-and-on after getting a "real job." Then we moved to OH for 3 years, the Jeep got left in my dad's barn. We moved back home last August and I've just recently got the Jeep going again. Thanks for letting me join the party!
My TJ is what JP Magazine once called "the most limp-wristed Jeep made," it's a 2.5l, Auto (30RH), with A/C, stock axles with stock 3.73 gears. Modest mods include: lunch box Lock Right in the rear, Daystar "hockey puck" spring spacers, ARB Safari Snorkel, 32x11.50R15 Generic Tire Store ATs mounted on some AR-172 knock-offs.
- Lee
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Driving a 91 yj 2.5 , 3" spring lift 2" body light , d44 rear d30 front detroit trutracs in both . Rock hard roll cage bfg km2 35's 4.56 gears
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Nathen from Kalama, Wa. Some of you may know me from the Facebook page and various Jeep sites.
Here is my 89 MJ,its currently undergoing some changes but this is what it looked like before I started the next phase of my build.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/mnkyboy/2012-09-23155130_zps73296b36.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/mnkyboy/jeep%20in%20action/971300_3188470647915_583622225_n_zps56a46e3a.jpg)
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Nice to see an MJ's. They're a pretty rare site.
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Hello to all people.
I have a jeep wrangler 4 cyl 2.5 with 5 speed manual, it´s a 1994, original, but need more power and torque. I hope find information in this forum and make friends.
thanks
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Hello to all people.
I have a jeep wrangler 4 cyl 2.5 with 5 speed manual, it´s a 1994, original, but need more power and torque. I hope find information in this forum and make friends.
thanks
Keep your expectations low, and you will not be dissappointed! ;)
I have the same Jeep, and it is REALLY capable, but real power is not something you will find on the list of qualities! Still, it you CAN improve it, though. A couple of HP here and a couple of Ft/Lbs there, and eventually you'll have additional power you can feel, but nothing to brag about.
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Hi, I'm Chad from northwestern Indiana, about 40 minutes north of the Badlands at Attica. I bought a '95 Wrangler 2.5/AX5/4.10s that seems to be pretty much stock, save for some wheel spacers and TJ rims. Just looking to learning all I can about my Jeep, already changed the Trans, T-Case, and diff fluids....
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Thx for the add, I just posted about my new to me 95 YJ.
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Some of you old timers may remember me from the days of the 4 Bangers United Forums. Had quite a few interesting articles and debates on that forum.
I've been out of the loop for a while, a lot going on for me.
I am a semi retired Jeep tech with 25 years experience, so feel free to pick my brain from time to time. Still got the same 1992 YJ now for the past 15 years and really not willing to part with it anytime soon! Got it back then with 64K miles and now got it racked up to 218,000 miles and still going strong!
Besides working on Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles, I also have a western act/show that I've been doing for quite a while now. I do whips, knives, tomahawks, ropes, bow and arrow and also done from horseback. I am also a professional and competitive knife and tomahawk thrower, so I got a lot of stuff going on.
Glad to be here and hopefully I can be of help to you here.
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Some of you old timers may remember me from the days of the 4 Bangers United Forums. Had quite a few interesting articles and debates on that forum.
I've been out of the loop for a while, a lot going on for me.
I am a semi retired Jeep tech with 25 years experience, so feel free to pick my brain from time to time. Still got the same 1992 YJ now for the past 15 years and really not willing to part with it anytime soon! Got it back then with 64K miles and now got it racked up to 218,000 miles and still going strong!
Besides working on Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles, I also have a western act/show that I've been doing for quite a while now. I do whips, knives, tomahawks, ropes, bow and arrow and also done from horseback. I am also a professional and competitive knife and tomahawk thrower, so I got a lot of stuff going on.
Glad to be here and hopefully I can be of help to you here.
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Just picked me up a 1995 YJ basic S model with non-working power steering and tired old 4 squirrels under the hood. It is in pretty good shape but has 188,000 miles and needs several things right away but I am enjoying it so far! I had an old Willys in the 80 and used to run around the Catskills man it would go anywhere.
I am about to replace the timing kit and power steering gearbox and do a couple repairs on the hard top and repaint it to be ready for the cold weather, running a bikini top right now. I need tires asap and will be painting or clear coating my hood soon as well, I will also be happy to supply the beer if anyone is close by that loves to wrench!
Any help is appreciated in advance and happy to be here!
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howdy after some contacting on YouTube. I was able to join. I'm from Michigan. I recently traded a Kawasaki klr250 for a 99 tj with a blown 2.5. I swapped in a used motor and decided I wanted to try my hand turbochargering. I know the ob2 route takes some work. my hopes are to use the psc1-002 with a swapped hi fuel rail and return line. I will tune with a wideband. I have currently sourced mhi 13g Turbo and 30# injectors.
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howdy after some contacting on YouTube. I was able to join. I'm from Michigan. I recently traded a Kawasaki klr250 for a 99 tj with a blown 2.5. I swapped in a used motor and decided I wanted to try my hand turbochargering. I know the ob2 route takes some work. my hopes are to use the psc1-002 with a swapped hi fuel rail and return line. I will tune with a wideband. I have currently sourced mhi 13g Turbo and 30# injectors.
Where in MI?
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little south of Detroit in rockwood
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Hello there! New to the site, but I've gotten lots of good info over the last year on here. I've got a 91 YJ, and I'm dropping in a freshly rebuilt 4cyl in it in the next week or two. I look forward to bouncing questions off you guys as I work on my jeep! Thanks!(https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2SWnNj4eB5PM1hfeGtlWHRYelE/view?usp=sharing)
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Hey guys,
I'm Scott from the Knox area of E TN.
I have a '88 Comanche with a 2.5 and I'd building a new engine for it.
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hello from virginia i got a 98 tj 2.5 5 speed she's a diamond in the ruff but packs me 55 mile round trip to work everyday so she's a pretty decent ride thanks for the add.
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The name is Trevor and live on the East coast of Florida. I've owned a few Jeeps in my days. Now I own a '01 TJ 2.5L. I bought it a few months ago and is bone stock except for a 2" spacer lift (going to come out as soon as I save for a decent lift), and 32" tires. I've added a custom front bumper, winch and fog lights and fix some stuff on the motor.
I got a fairly decent price for it, but the PO failed to mention the broke exhaust bolt closest to the firewall.. Had to take the head out and used a extractor to get the bolt out. So that lead to me cleaning the head and pistons from carbon build up. So, now I know the reason it was so cheap! Luckily I am a mechanic and have raced cars and built race motors since I was a teen.
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Hi Guys!
I'm from Italy and here is my buddy:
it's a 1990 TBI, +2.5 leaf springs, 33s on 10'' r15 rims, no cat (legally), sport muffler, CPS mod, CNG kit :)
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Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jay and I'm from West Virginia. I acquired my 2000 TJ last December and have been slowly upgrading, but mostly replacing and repairing what the previous owners neglected.
I know the 2.5 isn't as peppy as some would like, but it gets me where I need to go!!
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Hey, folks. My name is Woodrow and I'm from Louisiana. I recently grabbed a 1988 YJ with the TBI 2.5... started poking around and stumbled across this forum. Looking forward to digging around a bit, now that I'm all set up.
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Hello,
New to 4bangerjp but not jeeping. I live in SW MI but spent a lot of years in the Detroit area working for GM, TRW, and Jeep in the former Jeep Special Programs group. I've wheeled an 89 Cherokee, a 94YJ with a SBC, and a 97 TJ 4.0 Auto. I'm currently Jeepless and believe it or not I'm thinking of a 4cyl YJ for my next Jeep. I've heard all the negatives and people telling me not to, but for some reason feel the need to wheel a 4cyl. and see what I can do with it, call it a challenge maybe.
Anyhow, glad to be here and look forward to learning what I can about what you all are doing with the 4cyl jeeps.
Steve
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Howdy,thanks for adding me.
My name is Travis from kentucky,I drive a 93 yj 2.5. However I'm about to swap in a 4.2 with a 4.0 head and efi,along with a ax15 and 8.8 axle.The 2.5 is going to be rebuilt and swaped into a 58 willys station wagon. ;)
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Welcome!
Wish I didn't have to deal with state emissions so I could do an engine swap. A 2.5L in a Willy's wagon is still going to be a bit of a dog.
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Yes we're blessed with no emissions checks in kentucky,one would think as long as you stuck with a block/head and fuel system from the same year or newer you could get away with a 4.0 swap? :confused: and I agree the 2.5 is no 350,but its much better than the factory 75hp hurricane!lol Also it would be nice to walk into any part store and get what you need verses ordering.
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This feels like what I imagine an AA meeting to be.
Hi everyone, I drive a '95 YJ 2.5L. Been doing so since 1998.
I have completed a few projects including: homemade front disco cable, hand throttle, e-fan, v8 injectors, 4.0tb, relocated intake temp sensor, intake baffle removal, larger oil filter, 5.9l alternator, intermittent wiper upgrade, CJ windshield knobs, cb radio, winch...
My plans:
1) Converting to ax15, I am open to any offers on reasonably priced parts.
2) Replace the completely old and original suspension with OME springs and Bilstein shocks.
3) a thousand other improvements! seats, stereo, metalcloak, 8.8, wj brakes, lockers, new top
I will attempt posting pictures to my profile.
:redx:
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to being a part of the community!
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This feels like what I imagine an AA meeting to be.
Hi everyone, I drive a '95 YJ 2.5L. Been doing so since 1998.
I have completed a few projects including: ... intermittent wiper upgrade,
what's that?
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Intermittent wiper relay module and switch from from a jeep that originally had them. Mine did not. Parts used were out of an old Cherokee.
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This feels like what I imagine an AA meeting to be.
Hi everyone, I drive a '95 YJ 2.5L. Been doing so since 1998.
I have completed a few projects including: homemade front disco cable, hand throttle, e-fan, v8 injectors, 4.0tb, relocated intake temp sensor, intake baffle removal, larger oil filter, 5.9l alternator, intermittent wiper upgrade, CJ windshield knobs, cb radio, winch...
My plans:
1) Converting to ax15, I am open to any offers on reasonably priced parts.
2) Replace the completely old and original suspension with OME springs and Bilstein shocks.
3) a thousand other improvements! seats, stereo, metalcloak, 8.8, wj brakes, lockers, new top
I will attempt posting pictures to my profile.
:redx:
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to being a part of the community!
If you're going OME you might as well use their shocks. They're actually one of the few that are good.
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Intermittent wiper relay module and switch from from a jeep that originally had them. Mine did not. Parts used were out of an old Cherokee.
strange that they'd have that as an option, mine had it from factory (I didn't know they ever came without one or maybe the models for Canada all did - 91 and later YJs I mean).
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strange that they'd have that as an option, mine had it from factory (I didn't know they ever came without one or maybe the models for Canada all did - 91 and later YJs I mean).
The only option on my YJ was PS. It was the most stripped down you could get. 2-Speed Wipers, no rear bumper, no rigth side mirror, radio delete, etc... It was fairly common for the 'S' to be stripped.
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Hi All,
My Jeep journey started with a 1968 CJ5. I loved it. It was involved in a fire when I was stationed overseas. I now have a 1990 YJ. It was also involved in a fire with the previous owner. It had an engine fire due to a lack of maintenance (leaky head cover+exhaust manifold leak=flaming death). To compound things the owner never drained the engine of water after the FD showed up and put it out. Basically I'm here to learn about the 2.5 and what it can do if/when I get it going and what things I should think about changing now.
I'm here to shamelessly use you all for your knowledge!
:wall:
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Hi All,
My Jeep journey started with a 1968 CJ5. I loved it. It was involved in a fire when I was stationed overseas. I now have a 1990 YJ. It was also involved in a fire with the previous owner. It had an engine fire due to a lack of maintenance (leaky head cover+exhaust manifold leak=flaming death). To compound things the owner never drained the engine of water after the FD showed up and put it out. Basically I'm here to learn about the 2.5 and what it can do if/when I get it going and what things I should think about changing now.
I'm here to shamelessly use you all for your knowledge!
:wall:
Welcome!
Just yank the engine and swap in a 4.0L. :wall:
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Hey All,
I bought a 2001 TJ a few years ago...... mid-life crisis thing. It's basically stock with a 5 speed and 4 banger. Lost a skirt off the #4 piston about a month ago. Anyways, I just about have the engine out for some machine shop work. Hoping it pick up some good information here on the 2.5.
Rod :stick:
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Hi, I just bought my 95 YJ 18 years ago. It hasn't been my daily driver for the last 13. I have a wife 2 young kids and a Wolfhound so I try to steal time for my Jeep when I can. Hopefully I can pick up tips hear and there and give a few I may have learned. Looking forward to exploring the site.
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Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm excited about being a part of this group. I'm looking forward to learning some things and contributing.
This is my rig.
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Just takin a minute to intro and say hey......family needs come before the jeep needs but I hope to get some handy tips n tricks from you all.....my 95 squirrel mill will appreciate the help.
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Just a quick post to say hello. Bought my YJ a little over a year ago. 1st wrangler, 1993, but got lucky to find it here in Maine in pretty good condition (it started life in CA). PO did a pretty good job of doing some upgrades, AX-15 on the 2.5l, OME 2 1/2" springs, greaseable Crabtree boomerang shackles blah, blah, blah...... Still plenty to do if I want to. I'm looking forward to reading up on what everyone else has for problems or projects and hopefully I'll have some helpful information to contribute.
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Hello everyone I the proud owner of 2 jeep wranglers one with the 2.5L one with the 4.0L And my brother Has a wrangler with a 2.5L and i work on them all. We are out of Boise Idaho.
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I'm Steve. Been a lurker for awhile, just bought another Jeep after not owning one for more than a year now. I've had a YJ with a v8, a TJ with a 4.0l, and 2 Cherokee's with 4.0; in the past, but this time I went with a 4cyl. All the people I wheel with talk about how the technique when wheeling is different with a 4cyl due to the lack of power, I felt the need to see how well I can do. I picked up a 1995 YJ, 2.5l 5sp here in Michigan with no rust (which is hard to do). Already has a 4" lift, JCR rock sliders and front bumper, winch, new top, and a few other goodies. Looking forward to continuing on and getting back out on the trails.
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Just found this forum through a Google search about turbo jeeps. I have two 4cyl jeeps in the driveway. My wife's 95 YJ and my 2000 TJ. :google:
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Hello all!
New user from West TN. Have had several Jeeps over the years. Just purchased my first 4cl. A 2000 TJ. Looking forward to learning more about getting more power out of this beast!
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New member checking in. Here's a picture of my current YJ, it's slightly confused about what year it is. :lol:
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I like the grill. What it is and how much work did you have to do?
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Thanks. The grill is from a CJ2A, I had to pull the fenders in almost an inch on each side, add some small extensions to each side of the grill at the top corners, and bend up a new body mount. I'll see if I've got good pictures of the swap and do a write up.
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As I find myself here again, just browsing around, I realize I don't think I have introduced myself yet.
I have a 92 YJ in Southern Arizona, and it is my first jeep. So far, I have loved running around top and doorless (freezing my tail off lately) and exploring the back trails that have thus far been inaccessable to me by my car. The only thing I don't like about the jeep is the lack of power most of the time, and trying to make it home to Phoenix.
The jeep reads about 213k miles on the clock, but I know it should be a bit higher than that as the Speedometer is off by about 7mph due to the increased tire size. I don't know all the specs, as I haven't had a ton of time to try and research what had been done by the previous owners, and if anyone is in the areas South of Tucson and wants to help me identify what has and should be done, that would be awesome.
What I do know is it has 33" Mud Terrains, A Rough Country Leaf Spring lift (2.5" maybe??), the fuel tank mod, original sage green paint!!, Rugged Ridge tube bumper, Rugged Ridge front seats. I then added a hood mount high lift, 50" light bar on Rough Country windshield mounts, 2x 6 LED flood lights for trail side ilumination also on the windshield corner mounts, a 13.5" LED bar on the front bumper (our old stock headlights SUCK!!), a cobra 75WX CB radio with firestick antenna, a soundbar with pioneer speakers all around the jeep (blew out the front speakers in the rain. paper cones were trashed, so put something a bit better, but stil cheep to replace) with cheepo walmart led fog lights for interrior lighting, a red LED light strip on the back of the rollbar for a 3rd brakelight, a cheap kicker 10 (just enough to level out the massive amount of trebble, and cheap enough that I don't care if it gets trashed or disappears), custom built power distribution box from a dodge neon and switch pod (I can do a write up and post pictures if anyone is interested. Didn't want to spend the cash on an SPOD, so I built my own).
Pic before my additions.
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You're only the second person to have a Sage Green YJ here.
I rcommend swapping the headlights to Della E-Code's. They're 1000x better. http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,10368.0.html
Your tires look to be 33x10.5R15 BFG KO2's like mine. :thumb:
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Another new guy here, from east TN. I have a '97 2.5 5 speed, it's our 3rd vehicle and occasional trail ride. I have a RZR that gets most of my trail miles but I like to take the Jeep out once a month or so.
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Nice little TJ, Will.
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Nice little TJ, Will.
Thanks, I've been working on it as I go. It's been a fun little project so far, still have a long list of things to do though.
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...still have a long list of things to do though.
The story of my Jeep...
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Good Morning from Wyoming! I drove my mother in-law to the dealership to buy it in 1995. Last year my pa in-law decided it was time to upgrade and bought a Rubi JKU and asked if we wanted to buy the '95. That question had an easy answer!
Specs: 2.5 / auto, 4.0 Throttle Body, 72k miles, D30/Ford 8.8, 4.88 gears, Spartan Fr/ Limited Slip Rr, SYE, CV driveshaft, Elec Fan, 4" Trail Master Lift, 1.25" RC body lift, TJ flares, 15x10 Ultra wheels, 35x12.5x15 Cepek Extreme Country Tires, Smittybilt rear bumper/tire carrier, Extreme Terrain front bumper, Warn M8000i winch.
The day we took posession:
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Day after installing the TJ flares (sorry for the cell phone pic):
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New Here... Forum member on Wrangler Forum & Jeep Forum. Have two Jeeps, a 2015 JKU Altitude Edition and a 1995 YJ with a 2.5L. Power on the YJ, has been adequate for my needs, but I can see as a daily driver how it would drive me insane. Some day... will look to make some power improvements, but that isn't my top priority. Next udpates will probably see a 1" Body Lift and possibly TJ Flares as the 31s are still rubbing when flexing. Eventual goal is SOA with the OME Springs and 33-35's, Ford 8.8, with 4.88 gears and Spartan lockers front & rear.
1995 YJ
2.5L
5 Speed
4.10 gears
2.5" Old Man Emu Suspension Lift
31x10.50x15" Thunderer MTs on 15x8 ProComp Flat Black Wheels
Tuff Stuff Front & Rear Bumpers and a Smittybilt 9500 Winch
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Greeting, I'm Joe. I've had my 93 YJ for just under a year and it's my first car. She is affectionately known as 50 Shades of Black because....just look at the pictures. The PO crashed her twice in the space of two months and patched her up and then shoved her to the side. She had lots of cooling problems when I got her and is still a bit of a mess, but I've come to love her. She's my daily driver, and in the beginning the 2.5 seemed abysmal for anything more than just cruising around town, but you get used to it and once you know how to drive it, it does okay on the highway. Not a racecar by any chance, but me being 20, it keeps me from getting speeding tickets. I'm hoping to start rebuilding her this summer as she's led a pretty hard life at only 141,000 miles...allegedly. The steering column is different, so who knows what may have been actually changed in the dashboard. But either way, there's my Jeep, I'm Joe, and thanks for letting us be part of the forum. Happy Jeeping.
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Joe, don't underestimate the performance of the 2.5 liter. I smoked a delivery truck at the stoplight the other day :biggrin:
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Funny you should say that VA_YJ. I go to college in Newark NJ (yeah, great place to leave a car with vinyl windows and no security system) and some of the rich kids bring daddys BMW's and GTR's and what not there. Money can buy a fast car, but no experience. My little 2.5 smoked an M3, I know :eek: Scared the hell out of me. I guess he hadn't quite figured out how to use the launch control or whatever fancy stuff that car comes with. Once my little 2.5 gets force fed, maybe it'll have a chance of competing with your delivery truck :smokes:
Joe
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I got it! Finally figured out how to change the picture size on my dopey computer. I should probably take better pictures so you guys can see my incredible rattle can paint job. It's matte with gloss and some satin mixed in. But she's mine, and she's a sports car killer >-> There's hope for the 2.5 yet!
Joe
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Hey guys. Been a member here for awhile and mostly lurked to learn. A couple years ago I bought a YJ that had a 2.5 but that thing turned out to be such a pile that I sold it as soon as I got the title back in my name.
Now I have another 2.5L powered Jeep, but it's one of many Jeeps I've owned over the last 20 years or so. Just bought this 1999 TJ. All stock with 98,000 miles. Hoping to have some good luck with it. It's just a fun summer beater for me, not my daily. Glad to be here and thanks for maintaining such a knowledge-filled place!
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Thanks for the add. Past owner of a 73 CJ5 and current owner of an 81 CJ5 and now 91 YJ.
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Thanks for the add!! I have an 86 XJ 2.5l with an ax-5. 3.5" Rubicon Express lift, 33" Km2's, locked front and rear, 4.88's, bumpers, winch, rock sliders, and unibody stiffeners.
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Thanks for the add guys!
My name is Zak, and I am a salesguy at Unlimited Offroad in Fenton MI.
I am the proud owner of a '98 Jeep Wrangler SE!
Currently in the process of..
- JK D44 Rear Axle with Artec JK2TJ truss.. 5.13s E-Locker Chromollys..
- Dynatrac ProRock D44 JK width, TJ brackets front axle, 5.13s ARB 1350 axle joints..
- AX15/NP231 trans and tcase
- AA SYE
- Tom Woods Comp 1310 Driveshafts
- Metalcloak Arched Fenders Front and Rear
I am going to be running a 37x12.50r17 on 2.5-3" of lift.. depending on how I bump it
In the future, I plan on having the block honed..maybe bored over slightly, decked and running a slightly flatter top piston
and installing the 505Performance HD cylinder head.. I am a fan of the rev limiter!
Thanks again!
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Thanks for adding me. I've had my 91 for almost a year now, and I'm looking forward to a lot of reading and wrench turning.
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Hello, I´m beginning in the jeep world with a 97 TJ 2.5, It has some modifications from the previous owner 4" Lift (Rough Country), 33 tires, 9500 lb winch, bumpers I was disappointed in my first drive, but after my first off road trip I was surprised with the performance and torque, the next step is 4.88 gears, and looking forward to see what else.
Thanks and nice to meet you...
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Hi Everyone, Just found this forum and looks like a great place to learn how to build
up my 4 banger 95 Jeep yj! Looking forward to learning and contributing to this forum. :)
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Hi All,
My name is Nick, and I'm from Muskoka, Ontario. New to the forum and looking forward to some good solid 4banger info! After having more than a few jeeps over the years I finally decided to take on a Titty Jeep (TJ). 2001, 4cyl, super basic, no tilt steering or ABS even = my dream jeep (I hate ABS). I have no experience with this motor as I'm a super fan of the 4.0. But I've read good comments regarding the durability and longevity of the 2.5, so I did not hesitate when I saw this Jeep for a great price in great shape with 154,000 KILOMETERS! on it. Time to hit the 'search' bar!
Thanks
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Hey everyone,
My name is John, I live in the Florida Panhandle.
I bought a completely stock 1999 TJ SE almost 6 years ago, I've just recently been able to start to repairing it and upgrading it.
I am thankful for the vast knowledge on this forum, I am no stranger to forums, I have been a member and moderator for another forum for over 15 years now, I look forward to contributing whatever I can to this forum.
Thank you for having me.
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I was on this forum many years ago so I'm back. I have a 97 TJ that just turned 21 this month (build date). I have owned this jeep since it was new and looks quite a bit different than it did stock. My family and I have owned about 15- 20 jeeps from XJ's, TJ's, JK,s, ZJ's and WJ's and even a KJ. Currently we have two TJ's and on JK in the fleet.
Mine is on a 3.5' RE Superflex short arm with Rokmen hi line front fenders, tummy tuck and skid, Genrite rear armor, Warn bumpers, gas tank skid, powersteeing box skid and modified sliders. Mastercraft Baja's with 5 point harnesses, and full Rockhard roll cage. Running 37" Iroc Swampers on Trailready beadlocks and Antirocks front in back. Dana 44 fronts and rears with 5.38's, Detroit in the rear and ARB front with hydro assist.
Plan is to long arm and maybe stretch it. I have a 4.8 LS to go in with an AX15 but decided we are going to supercharge the 2.5, install the AX15 in back it with a Rubi box or Atlas. I thought supercharging the 2.5 (even though costly) would be different than everyone else. Hoping to find someone on here that has done it.
Thanks for having me!
Bryan
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Hello all,
I currently own a 2000 tj. This is my third Jeep overall and 2nd 4banger Wrangler. I picked this one up for an unreal $700.00. No rust other than mild surface. It was going to be scrapped so I offered the individual $200.00 more than what the scrap yard was going to give her. The motor was strong but needed a little love, the gearing in the axles was mismatched (3.53 up front factory 4.10 rear). I'm guessing somebody blew up the factory front axle and was smart enough to know that a xj front would fit but not smart enough to change or check the gearing. The Hood and fenders were/are smashed. Seats are cracked and the soft top was shot. Oh and somebody pulled the power for the radio from the headlight switch. No lights no radio. I pulled the interior a dyed the mismatched panels black and will be assembling dash and panels today. New top was purchased and installed, motor was gone though but not rebuilt as I hadn't really decided what i'm going to do power plant wise. I have plans for some form of low geared t-case (Terra-low or atlas). Gearing and traction adders to the axles, mild lift, and currently leaning towards a turbo for the 4 squirrels to make them four angry squirrels. I really joined just to see what innovative things you guys have done with these pint size motors. The last one I owned I dropped a GM 4.3L in after the lead squirrel decided to leave its cage. Thanks for having me.
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Hey yall, just picked up my first tj 4 banger...99 tj with 4 inch lift and 33s, otherwise bone stock, has custom hand painted birch tree paint job, kinda silly but it grows on ya after a while, Have owned many other jeeps, currently have 2 wj's one 4.0 all stock and one with 4.7l high output, 4 inch lift, 265s cold air intake and flowmaster exhaust, and also have a 1980 cj5 304 amc 3 speed, streched wheel base on chevy axles with 5.13 gears full spool up front, detroit out back, 38.5s tsl sx on beadlocks, full roll cage and running on propane... It's fun for wheeling but im excited to be able to drive the tj on the road... Even if it takes me half an hour to get up to speed!! Lol. (http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l490/gregor214/Mobile%20Uploads/20170319_174517.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/gregor214/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170319_174517.jpg.html)
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Nice to see a bunch of new faces here.
The quiz in the registration really cut down on bots.
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Hi guys 30 yr guy by the way in nick from western ky I own a 94 yj 2.5l 3 speed automatic with a 4.5 lift and 31's
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New to this forum. I have had my TJ for about 10 years. It's mostly used as a toy now, using it for a few local mud bogs, and out in the woods.
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New to the forum, somewhat new to true 4wheelin. For work, I off road nearly every day.
This is my 1st Jeep, 95 unconventional “Mator”. Our rust bucket is now drying out in Arizona with its No Trespassing Sign for a floorboard. Always thought my unlocked vacuum actuated Jeep on monster shackles for a lift was an unstoppable rock crawling machine. Until Version 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…..kept happening.
Current configuration 100in wb, 5.38’s, Front GM12 bolt, differential now on driver side, sleeved, spooled, Rear GM10bolt chromoly shafts Detroit locker, 37x16.5 for the street, 40x17 Maxxis Trepador for play on steelies, 4-wheel disc, revolver shackles front & rear, SOA, SYE, Superlift leafs, shackle reversal with the front mount incorporated into bumper, Tie rod solid chromo bar stock, 2.5 with many miles. Cold air, headers, flowmaster, electric fans.
We use it for hunting, rock crawling, camping trips & of course it is my daily driver. It’s completely stable doing 70-80 but I am pushing it pretty hard & rarely in 5th gear. 5.38s are as tall as I can go. So the next step to regain a little more power is a 4:1 or Atlas. But that is a long term goal.
Next Version is to backhalf, 112in wb, 4 link, airshocks, custom fuel cell, hack up the rear floor, full cage, replace the front seats, traction bar on the front axle, lower the stance. Most of the parts have been purchased so it should become a reality. All I need is the time. My friend is a fabricator and is building some crazy near unlimited articulating joints. He has been using a set on his rock crawler buggy for a few years.
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Thanks for the add. I live in South Texas in Beeville and own a 91 2.5L AX5 Bone Stock except it is spray in bed liner inside and out. Just starting to build it up this is my first 4 cylinder Wrangler and I love it haha. Look forward to learning with all the info available in this forum again thanks for add .
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Hi all. New here from East TN! Just picked up an 89 YJ 2.5/AX5. Body is in *excellent* condition for its age. Drivetrain? Well, let's see... Clutch squeaks, 4WD doesn't work (there's a broken posi-lock on the dash), brakes are questionable. I have work to do!
Jeff
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Hello from Amboy, WA
1993 YJ 2.5
62mm TB Ported Opening
Custom Cold air Intake
Ford 4 hole injectors III 19lb
Pacesetter headers
Custom high flow exhaust Cat Eliminated.
Revolution 5.13 gears
PS Cooler
ES TeraFlex SYE
Adams Driveshafts
Revolution Full Chromo Axles front and Rear
Front and rear Powertrax No Slip Auto Lockers.
1" Energy BL
2.5" RE HD Military wrap Lift Springs
1.25" Boom Shackles
3" Tube Fenders
33" MTR/K
Warn ZEON 10 Winch
6000K LED's with Green Halo's
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Hi all, im from eastern Ky and have owned my 97 tj for about 4 years. wanted to join this site because i thought it was cool to find a site dedicated to the 4banger jeeps.
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Hey everyone, thanks for the add :biggrin: Just got my first Jeep. 1992 YJ that was in the mothball fleet for 4 years. Got a great deal, way cheaper than anything else I could find, and its a southern California Jeep so its virtually rust free, and not lived a life of mall crawler. Just brought her back to life and was amazed how well she ran even with the crappy gas left in the tank (yes filter will be changed one i get some good gas in her). Cant wait to get on the trails.
By day/night, I am a landscape contractor doing designs and installs. Been married for 15 years and have a fur baby. We are avid outdoors people. I am a rock climbing instructor with the Venturing program (older co-ed version of boy scouts). I'm also addicted to flying drones fpv.
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Hey All,
My Name is Cody and I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5l Squirrel power and I love it! I have had her for 5 years now she has a 4 inch lift on 31's nothing too crazy. Thank you accepting on to the forum.
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Welcome all you new people. Hope you guy's stick around. It's been quiet here for a while. Actually, it's pretty quiet on many of the older Jeep forums.
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Hi, My name is Troy and I'm an Alcoh...oops, wrong group
Live in South GA and just bought a 1980 CJ5 and trying to decide on keeping the squirrel cage or replacing...so here I am. Seeing a lot of YJ's, Any older CJs around?
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Hello all. Name is Darrell. Live in las vegas, Nv. I'm new to the jeep world and started off with a 90 Yj with 2.5. So far it's been normal maintenence, clutch, brakes, ball joints, tie rod and ends, tires, lights, air compressor, lckers. Looking forward to stories n sharing experiences.
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Thanks for checking in!
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Thanks for the add!
I have a 98 TJ 2.5 which I bought 20 years ago off the lot. Drove it hard for 15 years before I blew the engine. now my son will be getting his license soon and we are on dusting off and using this as a father/son project to bring her back to life.
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Not new to jeeps but returning from a few years back. Bought an 85 CJ7 new, and have had several since.
Just got a 91 YJ, 4 banger, 5 speed. Good body & frame with no rust as far as I can tell, has a 4" (?) lift and 33x 12.50 tires.
Has some issues of course, so already pouring more into it.
Looking forward to getting it safe & roadworthy.
RobN
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Welcome!
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Wow! Am I the first new member of 2018? I just picked up my first jeep ever. I guess part of my bucket list. I've had broncos, trucks, and a few other 4x4s but never a jeep. I like to say the jeep found me. I really wasn't looking for another vehicle. 4 cars with 2 licensed drivers is enough, oh well, lets make that 5 to 2 now.
I recently acquired a 1994 YJ manual trans. 166,000 miles and a little rust. I am in the process of replacing the back half frame right now. Previous owner replaced alternator, water pump, power steering pump serpentine belt, idler pulley, crankshaft pulley, shocks, brakes, brake lines and tires all in the last 4000 miles. It needs a new driver floor pan, something done about the small amount of rust on the windshield, and the rust through the kick panel. The biggest bother right now is the exhaust leak. It drives me NUTS! and I will remedy that as soon as I fix the frame. I really like the 4 banger and really like the Jeep. I can't wait to drive it here at the beach and on the beach in coastal NC. Thank you all for having such an informative site. Here is the only side shot I have, but really, if you've seen one stock 94 YJ, you've seen everything mine is.
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Welcome.
There's been a few new members but they haven't checked in. Forum usage has dropped significantly over the past few years. I don't promote it at all so it's all word of mouth anyway.
Again welcome and feel free to post.
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Newbie here. Just picked up a 1999 TJ with a 2.5L that has no compression on #2 and 10 psi on #3. Looking for any performance mods I can do while I have the top end apart.
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Welcome! Cam's are slim pickings but they're out there. Higher ratio rocker arms out also out there. Port matching the intake with a 4.0L TB is very common. Larger injectors, etc...
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Just picked up a pretty nice little ‘94 YJ to play with and do some events. Not new to 4x4 buggies but it’s been a good while since my last Jeep like vehicle. Had a ‘74 FJ40 that I built from the ground up. Dry excited about this new addition to the fold. Many ideas swirling around already. Gotta shore up that 4 banger first though... it gets a bit pissy if you stab the pedal with out a downshift and has no issues voicing her angst via a hearty backfire through the pipe... Glad to be here and look forward to the forums!
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Hey there i have a 97 Tj from tampa FL, 35in tires, 3.5in lift, metalcloak, fenders and many more looking to keep my 2.5 as long as possible, Follow my intagram @bryanjeep
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Hello all!
Thanks for having this site! Had a rough time getting authorized but made it through! Proud owner of a 1993 Wrangler.
dos
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Welcome! It's pretty quiet here but feel free to post.
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Hi All - I am new to this Forum since a recently purchased a 1999 TJ SE from a Florida auction. TJ is rustfree and came with a 3.5 body lift and 18" rims (yeah couldn't believe it myself). Couple other minor issues but fixing them one at a time. All amd all seems like a nice little ride. The TJ has a automatic transmission and i am hopping that my teenage son and daughter will help me work on it. To increase performance i recently swaped out the Throttle body with one from a 4.0. Don't know if the performance increase is from a good cleaning to the throttle body or the extra diameter but I can definitely notice a difference. Better off the line, and smoother idle. I am not new to jeeps. I had an 85 CJ7 back in the late 80s as well as two CJ7 I am currently making into one. Keep Jeeping ●||||||●
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Hey there, Im new too. I bought my 94 YJ a couple of summers ago from a guy in Durango CO. Its got 196k miles with an engine rebuild supposedly done by the previous owner at 130k. So far I have just put a lunchbox locker in the front axle and put some BFG A/T's on her. The four banger has a throttle body spacer and new wires on her. I love this jeep so far. I take her up to silver ton for some passes and she gets 24mpg. Can't believe that crap. Anyway, good to be around some people who are happy with their 4 poppers.
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Welcome! Wow, 24 mpg is pretty good. I've only gotten that when driving around 45-50 mph on the highway for a long stretch which is rare. Mixed driving brings that down to around 16-17 with my current setup.
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I left that dangling I think. I get 24 on the highway up to Silverton. Haha. So I do have a quick question; I busted my passengers motor mount bracket and i prayed my way home. Is Brown Dog the go-to replacement for these engines?
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I left that dangling I think. I get 24 on the highway up to Silverton. Haha. So I do have a quick question; I busted my passengers motor mount bracket and i prayed my way home. Is Brown Dog the go-to replacement for these engines?
The riser plate or the mount itself? I don't think you can get the OE version any longer. The OE was $15. $39 isn't bad though.
(http://browndogindustries.com/images/products/detail/CR2569-OE-800x600-72.jpg)
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I just bought a 94 Wrangler with a 2.5/5spd a few weeks ago. It runs and drives great, the frame is in good condition, but the body needs some attention. It's currently on 33s and I'm fairly certain it has a 4" lift. Looking forward to reading up on the AMC/Jeep 2.5.
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Welcome!
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Glad to be a member and look forward to learning from the community. Purchased a '93 YJ. Body is solid. Been out trail riding and have had a bit of summer enjoyment. This winter I will be installing new seals on the front diff, transfer case, oil pan, main, and valve cover. Also needs some small stuff like a new water pump and ball joints. Might put in new synchros. Good winter projects.
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I am new to this forum, just recently found it while trying to nail down a no spark/no start problem with my renix system. I have owned this low-mileage/rust-free 1990 Wrangler YJ w/2.5 TBI since 2006. Except for the '06 stock wheels this YJ is all stock, no lifts or mods. I find it easier to work on something that resembles the shop manuals. Do all my own work. This vehicle has brought me into the late 20th century, learning to use my multi-meter to track down problems in the engine bay. My first car, age 18, was a '55 Willys station wagon, inline 6 with overdrive. Great car for a young longhair in the '60s. Next up was a similar 1953 model.
After that it was a series of British sports cars, all 4-bangers except the TR6. Learned to rebuild engines on these cars. Currently keeping a '68 MGB on the road as my daily driver. The YJ is my tractor, working around my property doing fire abatement and other chores. Generally runs well and is reliable, handy in the snow here at 6000 ft in the San Jacinto Mtns. of SoCal. Nice to know there is a group appreciates the four cylinder engine.
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I am new to this forum, just recently found it while trying to nail down a no spark/no start problem with my renix system. I have owned this low-mileage/rust-free 1990 Wrangler YJ w/2.5 TBI since 2006. Except for the '06 stock wheels this YJ is all stock, no lifts or mods. I find it easier to work on something that resembles the shop manuals. Do all my own work. This vehicle has brought me into the late 20th century, learning to use my multi-meter to track down problems in the engine bay. My first car, age 18, was a '55 Willys station wagon, inline 6 with overdrive. Great car for a young longhair in the '60s. Next up was a similar 1953 model.
After that it was a series of British sports cars, all 4-bangers except the TR6. Learned to rebuild engines on these cars. Currently keeping a '68 MGB on the road as my daily driver. The YJ is my tractor, working around my property doing fire abatement and other chores. Generally runs well and is reliable, handy in the snow here at 6000 ft in the San Jacinto Mtns. of SoCal. Nice to know there is a group appreciates the four cylinder engine.
Welcome. You should be a master at electronics after working on British cars! ;)
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Hello there. It's nice to find a forum where the members first reply to a 4 cylinder question with"get ride of it". My driveway has two Jeep Wranglers in it. A 2008 jk unlimited with a 5.3l motech conversion done back in December 2011 and has over 100,000 miles on the LS, and over 204,000 miles total. My other Jeep is a 89 wrangler with 230,000 miles on it. Just this last month i finally did my induction system up grade with a Clifford 4bbl intake (to forever to get one) and a brand new Fitech 2 barrel system. It runs on 32" bfg AT km2 with weld racing prostar XP's,. Willlwood disc brakes, 4.56 gears with a Detroit in the rear and trutrack in front. When I figure out how, I'll post some pictures of the engine
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Welcome! Sounds like you run both ends of the spectrum.
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Hello all my name is Joshua. Sorry about the late introduction, been busy here in Maine. Came across this site searching for info on the ‘89 wrangler 2.5 I just acquired for doing some work for my brother in law. I never thought I would own one but it has sure grown on me. Probably will only be a yard vehicle/woods work vehicle for now.My background has been mostly chevy’s Honda’s and bmw’s. I prefer to do my own work. Im happiest behind a wheel a wrench or a chainsaw. Been into anything motorized as long as I can remember. I hope to learn and grow with everyone and maybe lend some info of my own along the road. Keep em dirty! :smokes:
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Congrats! I'm sure the Jeep will have you wrenching for a while. There's always something to do on them.
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Hi !
My name is Jim and I live in the Las Vegas area. Recently I began working on my girlfriends 92 Jeep Yj. It is the base model Yj with a 4cyl / 5 Speed. I really love working on cars , mostly older Pontiacs ( I have 3 Firebirds, a Trans Am and a LeMans Convertible).
I met my girlfriend almost 2 years ago and I have been teaching her how to work on cars and stuff. She has a really nice Jeep Yj she bought in 1994 in Colorado. Recently I encouraged her to start working on it. Overall it was it really nice shape and runs good. We are not really looking to change much on it because in my opinion it’s really good as is. It has no rust and only one dent that is barely noticeable on the grill from a deer strike.
One thing that impresses me about Jeeps is how great they are to work on and the quality is quite good. Right now we are addressing minor stuff that is just general routine maintenance and cleaning it up. It has over 150k miles on it but runs and drives very good.
Really looking forward to reading and posting and learning more about Jeeps!
Jim
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Hi !
My name is Jim and I live in the Las Vegas area. Recently I began working on my girlfriends 92 Jeep Yj. It is the base model Yj with a 4cyl / 5 Speed. I really love working on cars , mostly older Pontiacs ( I have 3 Firebirds, a Trans Am and a LeMans Convertible).
I met my girlfriend almost 2 years ago and I have been teaching her how to work on cars and stuff. She has a really nice Jeep Yj she bought in 1994 in Colorado. Recently I encouraged her to start working on it. Overall it was it really nice shape and runs good. We are not really looking to change much on it because in my opinion it’s really good as is. It has no rust and only one dent that is barely noticeable on the grill from a deer strike.
One thing that impresses me about Jeeps is how great they are to work on and the quality is quite good. Right now we are addressing minor stuff that is just general routine maintenance and cleaning it up. It has over 150k miles on it but runs and drives very good.
Really looking forward to reading and posting and learning more about Jeeps!
Jim
Welcome!
Yeah, they are easy to work on. I'm sure the designers didn't want to change much when designing the YJ from the CJ. The tub dimensions are exactly the same. The engine dates back to the early 80's and is pretty bulletproof. The other nice thing about YJ's and TJ's for that matter is that replacement parts are cheap. I think I paid less than $15 for rebuilt caliper. I think I paid $36 for a new disc when I had to replace those.
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I’ll be honest I was never really a Chrysler fan, but the Jeep really seems to be great quality and well built. I ordered a set of service manuals and they are written quite well and informative. I use the GM manuals and they can get kinda vague in some areas. I like how Jeep used weather pack style connectors because in my opinion they are well worth it. Overall I am becoming a big fan of Jeeps!
Jim
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I’ll be honest I was never really a Chrysler fan, but the Jeep really seems to be great quality and well built. I ordered a set of service manuals and they are written quite well and informative. I use the GM manuals and they can get kinda vague in some areas. I like how Jeep used weather pack style connectors because in my opinion they are well worth it. Overall I am becoming a big fan of Jeeps!
Jim
Kinda funny since Jeeps typically get canned for quality by the big media like Consumer Report and JD Powers, though those are really jsut paid advertisements.
You can find the 1995 (only minor difference) FSM in PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1YGC7ZBRMKR1ZsWFpFeTZsRVk/view) here.
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Hi All - I am a New Yorker in North Carolina. Guess that makes me a Dame Yankee; you know the ones that visit down south and never go back. Honestly love it here and I love working on Jeeps. It helps me stay sane. I currently have 3 Jeeps, a 77 CJ7 304 that is in pieces, a 83 CJ7 258 that needs work and a 99 4 banger that is on the road. The 99 is why I am here on the forum. Cheers
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Im Barry from Mississippi. I have a fully stock 1990 YJ 2.5 with no real mods other than tires, winch and bumper. Found you all while looking up engine rebuilds information, unfortunately threw the #1 rod thru the oil pan a couple weeks ago and about to start the pull/rebuild process. I sure ill be posting some questions around here before to long!!
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Hello, just picked up a 1995 YJ 2.5/AX5. Really excited as I've owned a lot of Cherokees and Grand's but only 2 Wranglers and this is my first 2.5. Runs great but ready for lots of updates/upgrades.
Thank you all for having me!
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Hey, welcome! Hope everyone sticks around and posts some.
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Good morning! from the frozen land of Michigan.
I am a newbie who just registered, but not new to Jeep.
Hoping to learn some things, and share some knowledge too.
Looking forward to the group, and of course being a member in good standing.
Regards,
Chris
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Good morning! from the frozen land of Michigan.
I am a newbie who just registered, but not new to Jeep.
Hoping to learn some things, and share some knowledge too.
Looking forward to the group, and of course being a member in good standing.
Regards,
Chris
Welcome. Hope you stick around.
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Hey y'all. I'm Ricky from deep south Georgia. First time Jeep Co-Owner. The Jeep belongs to my wife, I'm just the mechanic.
'95 YJ, 2.5l auto, 8.8 Ford rear, 3.73 gears, 30x9.5x15 for now.
Looking forward to gaining knowledge here.
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Hey y'all. I'm Ricky from deep south Georgia. First time Jeep Co-Owner. The Jeep belongs to my wife, I'm just the mechanic.
'95 YJ, 2.5l auto, 8.8 Ford rear, 3.73 gears, 30x9.5x15 for now.
Looking forward to gaining knowledge here.
Welcome!
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Dwight from Western Colorado here. I have a '91 YJ with a few mods and as always looking to see what everyone else is doing.
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Dwight from Western Colorado here. I have a '91 YJ with a few mods and as always looking to see what everyone else is doing.
Welcome!
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Hi all, Bryen here. I have a 2000 TJ and owned it since new. 19 years later still have it and it keeps kickin’! Done a lot of small mods over the years, mostly replacing things as they break. Minimal engine modifications over the years, but finally trying to decide whether I keep the 4 cylinder and build up the motor for more HP and drive ability, or eventually do a swap. The Jeep is mostly nostalgic to me, so hard to let go and just trade up. Interested to see what others with 4-cyl motors are doing and experienced.
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Hi all, Bryen here. I have a 2000 TJ and owned it since new. 19 years later still have it and it keeps kickin’! Done a lot of small mods over the years, mostly replacing things as they break. Minimal engine modifications over the years, but finally trying to decide whether I keep the 4 cylinder and build up the motor for more HP and drive ability, or eventually do a swap. The Jeep is mostly nostalgic to me, so hard to let go and just trade up. Interested to see what others with 4-cyl motors are doing and experienced.
Welcome! It really depends on how much nostalgia you have and how much money you want to spend.
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Welcome! It really depends on how much nostalgia you have and how much money you want to spend.
Thanks Jeffy. Had it nearly 20 years, so a bit of nostalgia for sure. And I know this jeep inside out. I’m afraid of hot rodding it just to cause issues, but def would like more power. I’m willing to put a bit of money into it, cause it’s also less than buying new or upgrading. $5k doesn’t scare me.
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Thanks Jeffy. Had it nearly 20 years, so a bit of nostalgia for sure. And I know this jeep inside out. I’m afraid of hot rodding it just to cause issues, but def would like more power. I’m willing to put a bit of money into it, cause it’s also less than buying new or upgrading. $5k doesn’t scare me.
Well, if you're willing to spend that much then a supercharger would be the easy route. It's around $4100. A swap would probably be almost as easy if you have a donor but also be cheaper since you can sell off the donor's parts afterwards. Get a 5.2L or 5.9L Dodge and swap everything over. 4.0L would even be beasier and plug and play if you get a TJ donor.
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Well, if you're willing to spend that much then a supercharger would be the easy route. It's around $4100. A swap would probably be almost as easy if you have a donor but also be cheaper since you can sell off the donor's parts afterwards. Get a 5.2L or 5.9L Dodge and swap everything over. 4.0L would even be beasier and plug and play if you get a TJ donor.
Appreciate the feedback! I’ll check into these. Been heavily looking into some donors or complete used drive trains lately. I agree the Dodge/Jeep swap is likely the easiest, although the GM LS is tempting, but certainly more difficult.
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Appreciate the feedback! I’ll check into these. Been heavily looking into some donors or complete used drive trains lately. I agree the Dodge/Jeep swap is likely the easiest, although the GM LS is tempting, but certainly more difficult.
Post a seperate thread and we can talk more about it.
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Hey yall, Pat from Myrtle Beach, SC. My 95 YJ has been in the family for the last 20 years. Has survived my teenage/broke college years and now recently have been "restoring" back to good use.
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Hey yall, Pat from Myrtle Beach, SC. My 95 YJ has been in the family for the last 20 years. Has survived my teenage/broke college years and now recently have been "restoring" back to good use.
Welcome. Hope to see you post. I've had mine for 27 years as well. HC, College, work etc..
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Hi I joined a few months ago but finally decided to share my project. I have a 1980 CJ5 that I put together about 4-5 years ago. Throttle Down Kustoms galvanized frame, new Omix tub, overhauled 258 with Howell fuel injection. I wanted to have this thing for a long time so I spent a little money on it. I did a few road trips over the years and had lots of fun with it. The last year I really got the urge to do something different. I sold the 258 and 4 speed for a nice bit of money to get started. I really wanted an overdrive and settled on an AX15 out of a Cherokee. I won’t bore you with all the engines I considered but since I’m here obviously I went with a Jeep 2.5; specifically out of a 93 YJ.
Why the hell would I swap out for smaller engine? I’m glad you asked, first, I can now fit a practically bulletproof 5 speed in my CJ5, second, I’ve been wanting to put lower gears (4.88s are the plan) for a while now and this provides a good reason to do so, third, a world war was fought (rather successfully) with 4 cylinder Jeeps, fourth LS swaps are boring and not as cheap as the magazines would have you believe, finally I like bucking the trend. I haven’t even touched on the benefits of the engine since y’all already know those but the brute simplicity while still being fuel injected was big for me. Right now I’m in the process of fabricating the transmission mount. The two engine mounts are done so hopefully will be on and off the road this spring! :driving:
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Hi all, finally managed to get in.
Picked up a 96 XJ last year from my neighbor, was hard to turn down. 2.5/5spd/4x4/2dr. Seemingly almost doesn't exist.
So I decided over winter that I want to do something of a retro 80's build. Twin tube bumpers, roof bar with KC's, just the right amount of chrome everywhere, etc etc. Be a great beach cruiser kind of thing.
I've found that the 2.5 has adequate power with the 5spd and 4.10 gears to keep the 30" tires rolling, highway speed is no problem, not fast by any means but not so slow it can't get out of it's own way.
Been working on maintenance, and after doing the fuel filter, 6 hole EV6 injectors (with matching harness grafted in to replace the old harness), plugs and wires, this thing already found a few more of the missing gerbils. I'm quite happy with it.
But enough is never enough, and I'd love to pull some more power out of it. I'm thinking a supercharger will give me all the power I'm looking for and more.
So that's why I'm here, in a nutshell.
Time to browse!
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Just joined, just joined the 4 cylinder world in total. Picked up an 86 MJ this past Friday, TBI 2.5 5 speed w/ 4wd. Factory 4.10s i think. Long bed :thumbsup: It's got a 3 link up front and bigger leafs out back on 33s, so i'll be using it for weekend trips and for puttin around town. Can't do anything else, barely get's outta it's own way. ::)
I'd like to slowly fix it up and restore it a little as they are slowly getting harder to find, but definitely wanna give the abused 2.5 some of it's life back. :truck:
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Hi everyone. I finally got an account after figuring out the process. I'm on the Facebook one. But there's more stuff on here I guess. The vehicles info is as follows: 1997 2.5 auto 2.5l red with 31x10.5 tires; almost all stock with 170 k. Needs a lot of work now what she runs and passed smog after sitting for a couple years because of electrical issues and lost keys; it's been in the family for 22 years (1999). Slowly fixing it up; got it to drive reliably since last year but it's gas mileage sucks. With 170k and a slipping transmission that has hard time going to reverse unless it's warmed up and hot outside or driving on the freeway for an extended period. Yeah I could use the help and advice that others have. I've been reading about Jeeps for awhile and I can replace an alternator, starter but I've never taken apart an engine on the internal side except years ago in automotive class back in the 90s. Anyway I just wanted to introduce myself/old redena (name jeep) sorry for rambling on. 1 Jeep wave to another hi.
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Just turned 50, jumped out of planes for Uncle Sam once upon a time, first Jeep was a 2001 2.5 Wrangler TJ, had an '06 LJ, and now have a '94.
Howdy!
-Jaeger
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Hello I live in Panama City ,Florida by way of Little Rock ,Arkansas. I am in the process of re gearing my 97 Little Green Jeep. It has 3.73 with 33's and a 4 inch lift. getting 4.88's so I can at least drive it on the High way at 60-65. Also about to move to North Georgia , so I will be needing a little more gear to get around in the Hills.
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Hello I live in Panama City ,Florida by way of Little Rock ,Arkansas. I am in the process of re gearing my 97 Little Green Jeep. It has 3.73 with 33's and a 4 inch lift. getting 4.88's so I can at least drive it on the High way at 60-65. Also about to move to North Georgia , so I will be needing a little more gear to get around in the Hills.
Welcome! If you haven't got the gears yet, I'd highly recommend going with 5.13s if you have a manual.
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Hello all, name is Mike, live in Florida, pipe welder and fitter by trade, work in the space industries, have a 91 yj base model,
2.5, AX5, no power anything except brakes, lifted with 33’s other than that pretty well stock.
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Hello, I'm a new member. My history with Jeeps starts at 16. Always have had one as my second vehicle, with an F150 being my main. I have had a 94 XJ 4.0, a 99 Xj 4.0, a 2000 XJ 4.0, an 2007 GC WK 3.7, and currently have a 95 YJ 2.5 with a 4" lift on 33's.
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Hi, Sean here.
Hopefully this forum isnt too dead. Carcaine addict. Picked up a project '95 YJ Safari off of CraigsList a few years back in Florida. I have another main project car that gets my free time and $$$, so been very slowly going at the YJ. A lot of "buying someone else's project" problems. Fixed a lot of rat nests of wiring, rust, replaced missing suspension stuff, blown a lot of head gaskets and decked the head so many times that my compression is probably crazy high. Built motor, but making way to much boost on a Chinese turbo. Currently in the process or planning of replacing the old school AEM ecu with a MicroSquirt, adding A/C, obtaining a hard top, etc. If you like slow and painful builds then I might have something to document here.
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Hi, Sean here.
Hopefully this forum isnt too dead. Carcaine addict. Picked up a project '95 YJ Safari off of CraigsList a few years back in Florida. I have another main project car that gets my free time and $$$, so been very slowly going at the YJ. A lot of "buying someone else's project" problems. Fixed a lot of rat nests of wiring, rust, replaced missing suspension stuff, blown a lot of head gaskets and decked the head so many times that my compression is probably crazy high. Built motor, but making way to much boost on a Chinese turbo. Currently in the process or planning of replacing the old school AEM ecu with a MicroSquirt, adding A/C, obtaining a hard top, etc. If you like slow and painful builds then I might have something to document here.
Welcome! The funny thing is there are always new members even though it seems dead. Been thinking about doing a Chinese turbo as well.
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Hey, I'm Alex, i have a '95 Rio Grande and i have found and kind of cheap way to add more power to the 2.5. I found a amr 500 supercharger on amazon for $120. its made for 2.0 motors so it'll be safe for ours. You'll also have to get a blowoff valve which is about $20 on ebay motors and a intercooler for about $70. I still have to get piping and metal to make mounts and to run everything together. if anyone else has tried this before please let me know if there is anything else I need before I get my hopes up.
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Hey, I'm Alex, i have a '95 Rio Grande and i have found and kind of cheap way to add more power to the 2.5. I found a amr 500 supercharger on amazon for $120. its made for 2.0 motors so it'll be safe for ours. You'll also have to get a blowoff valve which is about $20 on ebay motors and a intercooler for about $70. I still have to get piping and metal to make mounts and to run everything together. if anyone else has tried this before please let me know if there is anything else I need before I get my hopes up.
I'm always wary of going too cheap. Keep us updated though!