What are the changes in the Jeep Wrangler YJ?

What are the changes in the Jeep Wrangler YJ?

While the Wrangler YJ wasn’t a radical transformation from its predecessor, there were many small changes that either pleased or annoyed Jeepers. The most notable change was the switch from Jeep’s famous round headlights to a square headlight design.

How big is a Jeep Wrangler YJ frame?

The YJ Jeep length was approximately 164-184″ L x 74″ W x 73″ H, and many CJ owners are able to swap out their rusted frame for a brand new Wrangler YJ frame. As for towing, the YJ’s frame was rated to pull 2,200 lbs.

What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler have?

The Wrangler’s 2.5L AMC I4 engine remained the platform of choice for the four-cylinder owners, and the more-powerful six-cylinder was also available. 1991 also saw the introduction of the more powerful 180-horsepower 4.0 L engine that reigned superior over its 4.2 L 122hp predecessor.

What kind of transmission did the Wrangler have in 1987?

The manual transmission from 1987-1990 was the BA-10/5, and from 1991 onwards the AX-15 was used.

What did the Jeep Wrangler YJ get wrong?

What the Wrangler YJ Got Wrong 1 With lower ground clearance, the Wrangler had limited hard-wheeling and off-roading capabilities. 2 The Carter carburetor on early models ran into lots of problems, even off the assembly line. 3 The Peugeot BA 10/5 manual transmission was historically unreliable (87’-’89).

What does the YJ sensor do on a Jeep Wrangler?

If there is a problem, the ECU will correct it on its own or let the driver know that something is wrong. For example, you might see a warning signal that indicates you are running low on fuel. We carry a nice selection of Jeep Wrangler YJ sensors and sending units.

What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler YJ have?

Even the ‘87 Wrangler with its 2.5L AMC 150 I4 engine and horrid NP207 T-case had better handling, heating, and interior space than older, unreliable CJ models. Of course, the NP207 T-case was dropped the next year, and for six-cylinder owners, the 4.2 L AMC 258 with its carb setup was replaced by the 4.0L 242 with a fuel-injected CID setup.

Which is better Jeep Wrangler CJ or YJ?

While the YJ generation may be the most controversial of Jeep Wrangler’s history, it still represented a major improvement over its predecessor. Even the ‘87 Wrangler with its 2.5L AMC 150 I4 engine and horrid NP207 T-case had better handling, heating, and interior space than older, unreliable CJ models.

When did the Jeep Wrangler TJ come out?

This forum is for discussions about Jeeps other than the Wrangler YJ. This is our sister site for the Jeep Wrangler TJ, produced from 1997-2006. This is our sister site for the Jeep Wrangler JK, produced from 2007-2018. Got photos or videos from a wheeling trip?

What kind of suspension does a Jeep YJ have?

Virtually every part of the YJ is interchangable between years. All YJ’s feature a body on frame design. The YJ is the only Wrangler to have “square” headlights. All YJ’s feature a leaf spring suspension and solid axles. The YJ only comes in a 2 door model made up of a one piece tub with a swing out rear tailgate.

While the Wrangler YJ wasn’t a radical transformation from its predecessor, there were many small changes that either pleased or annoyed Jeepers. The most notable change was the switch from Jeep’s famous round headlights to a square headlight design.

The YJ Jeep length was approximately 164-184″ L x 74″ W x 73″ H, and many CJ owners are able to swap out their rusted frame for a brand new Wrangler YJ frame. As for towing, the YJ’s frame was rated to pull 2,200 lbs.

What kind of transmission does a Jeep Wrangler have?

Fortunately, by 1989, Jeep started replacing their horrendous transmission system with a more reliable AX-15 transmission. By ‘94, Wranglers were fitted with a brand new hydraulic master/slave setup for an improved drivetrain .