What is the difference between a Jeep Wrangler and a CJ?
The difference is in the body style and wheelbase I believe. The CJ’s go up to 1986. Wranglers are made up of YJ’s, TJ’s, and JK’s. The YJ’s run from 87-95.
Are Jeep YJ and CJ doors the same?
Registered. CJ-7 doors are pretty much the same thing as YJ doors.
What year did jeep switch from CJ to Wrangler?
1986
The Jeep YJ, sold as the Wrangler in the United States, replaced the Jeep CJ line in 1986 and was built in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, until the plant closed on April 23, 1992. Production was then moved to Toledo, Ohio, using the same plant that produced the Willys Jeeps during World War II.
What kind of hardtop is a Jeep CJ7?
This is a YJ hardtop, notice the groove that allows the swing gate of the YJ to open without opening the liftgate of the top. Again, this is a YJ hardtop, notice the areas that have been circled, these easily identify this as a YJ hardtop.
Can you put a hard top on a TJ Wrangler?
TJ is TJ when it comes to hardtops. You’ll just be double vented as s14sh3r said (vents in both top and tailgate). Had it been the other way around (you having pre ’03 and the top being ’03+) you could have problems popping the back window when closing your doors due to lack of venting. Makes sense to me.
When did the Jeep CJ 7 come out?
(Battery not included) In 1976, as America celebrated its 200th Birthday, and the Jeep vehicle its 35th Birthday, American Motors Corporation introduced the 7th generation of the civillian Jeep, the CJ-7. For the first time, the CJ-7 offered an optional molded plastic top and steel doors.
What kind of hardtop do I need for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
Great for canoes, kayaks, sports equipment, and heavy/bulky loads! 20 mm x 30 mm rectangular tempered aluminum crossbars accept most Thule®, Barrecrafter®, and Mont Blanc sports equipment carriers and load securement accessories.
Can you put a CJ7 hard top on a YJ?
If you find this video useful, VENMO BEER MONEY to @StevieCarssuck . Yes you can put a CJ7 hard top on a YJ, but you will have to cut or grind some clearance around the roll cage flange on the back side of the windshield. Based on this, I assume a YJ top would fit fine on a CJ7. Jeep On! Loading…
Can a hard top fit a Jeep Wrangler 04?
Guy local listing a Hard top as fits 97 – 03. Did they change in 04? I would be interested in it if it would fit my 04… It’ll fit. I think they changed the vents or something like that. I think I do recall it was something minor like that… I’m going after it then. Wrong color but I paint. Good price… Thanks for the quick input!
Can a TJ top be used as a hard top?
OEM YJ vents behind the window are small and those look kind of small. A TJ top will have clamps at the front edge like the softop. YJ does not have clamps.) Buy it either way and throw on some paint.
Where does the bestop B come from on a Jeep Wrangler?
The Seller/owner has a large Plumbing contracting business and these came off his old TJ. One of his office staff, Stacy, is doing the selling for him though. The thing indeed has the Bestop “B” molded into the vent louvers back in the rear.