What are the specs on a Jeep YJ?
I6 Standard – 3.07:1, 3.54:1 or 3.73:1 – must verify with the tag on the axle or by pulling the differential cover and reading the numbers stamped in the ring gear or by counting revolutions of wheel versus driveshaft.
How big are the U-joints on a Jeep YJ?
All are vacuum disconnect, Some 95’s have 5-297x u-joints due to the start of new model change over, all others have 5-260x u-joints. Dana 44 non c-clip – 30 spline, 1.31″ diameter shafts, 8.5″ ring gear, 2.75″ axle tube – used ’87-’89 on a VERY limited number of Canadian YJ’s.
What kind of suspension does a Jeep YJ have?
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. All models have a flip forward rear bench seat and two individual front folding foward seats. 87-91 models come equiped with the “sport style” roll bar.
What kind of seats does a Jeep YJ have?
The YJ only comes in a 2 door model made up of a one piece tub with a swing out rear tailgate. All models have a flip forward rear bench seat and two individual front folding foward seats. 87-91 models come equiped with the “sport style” roll bar.
What should the gear ratio be on a jeep?
Also, when making altering your factory gear ratio or wheel size your speedometer and odometer may read incorrect. Make the necessary changes to your speedo by replacing your Jeep Speedometer Gear . A basic method to calculate is to mutiply .12 by your tire diameter. (.12 X 38″ = 4.56)
What kind of gear set does a Wrangler have?
Wranglers that are equipped with the Rubicon package typically come with the 4.10 gear set in their Dana 44 axles. The chart below shows the relationship between gear ratios and tire size. The numbers across the top are gear ratios, the numbers down the left side are tire sizes in inches, and the 4 digit numbers in the white boxes show RPM.
I6 Standard – 3.07:1, 3.54:1 or 3.73:1 – must verify with the tag on the axle or by pulling the differential cover and reading the numbers stamped in the ring gear or by counting revolutions of wheel versus driveshaft.
What should I change in my Jeep Wrangler?
Depending on how you use your Jeep, you may want to consider changing out your differential’s ring and pinion gears for a set more appropriate to your build. Whether you need the MPGs or the horsepower, and new set of gears can change the attitude of your rig.
What does NP stand for in Jeep Wrangler?
NP stands for “New Process” which is the brand, if you will. Dana 30 high pinion – reverse cut – 27 spline, 1.16″ diameter shafts, 7.13″ ring gear – used 87-95. All are vacuum disconnect, Some 95’s have 5-297x u-joints due to the start of new model change over, all others have 5-260x u-joints.
When was the last year the Jeep YJ was made?
632,231 YJs were built through model year 1995, though YJs were still produced into mid ’96 bringing the total production number to 685,071 units. Great information thread! Important to know if you are replacing a bad or broken transfer case.
How to check your gear ratio without removing the cover?
One way to determine your gear ratio is to check the tag attached to the front differential cover by the cover bolts. On the tag there should be some numbering such as 3.54 or 3.73, either of those numbers would indicate the stock axle ratio.
How do you calculate tire and gear ratio?
A basic method to calculate is to mutiply .12 by your tire diameter. (.12 X 38″ = 4.56) The below table can be used to get a rough idea on gear ratios. The colors represent ideal RPM’s at highway speeds (65).