And Now For Something Completely Different - Clown's YJ Build
07-21-2013, 01:43 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Busted out the wrenches for the first time on the YJ.
Both side markers were stripped out when I bought the Jeep. I lost one in a creek on Monday, and the second screw fell out of the other one last night on the highway. Luckily, I had already ordered replacements for $12 total on Amazon.
Because the holes were jacked, I decided to use machine screws and nuts instead of larger sheet metal screws. While I was at it, I also replaced the screw that was ripped out when the PO did the front end damage. I used the same #8 screw and a washer and torqued it down to bring the fender flare back up against the fender.
I know some of you don't like the flares, but at least now it doesn't look broken
Total cost for markers and hardware: Under $20
Both side markers were stripped out when I bought the Jeep. I lost one in a creek on Monday, and the second screw fell out of the other one last night on the highway. Luckily, I had already ordered replacements for $12 total on Amazon.
Because the holes were jacked, I decided to use machine screws and nuts instead of larger sheet metal screws. While I was at it, I also replaced the screw that was ripped out when the PO did the front end damage. I used the same #8 screw and a washer and torqued it down to bring the fender flare back up against the fender.
I know some of you don't like the flares, but at least now it doesn't look broken
Total cost for markers and hardware: Under $20
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07-22-2013, 12:58 PM
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Rear fenders will probably be trimmed eventually. I don't wanna start cutting til I have a plan.
07-24-2013, 04:27 PM
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But you can't carry anything in a YJ!!! 
3 tires, trailer ramps, and two 12" subs
3 tires, trailer ramps, and two 12" subs
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Sub'd
07-26-2013, 01:44 PM
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08-08-2013, 01:01 PM
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Yanked my Kenwood from the MJ. Luckily, the PO used a Metra harness instead of splicing into the YJ's harness. This really simplified things since it uses the same harness as the MJ. Everything went smooth as silk:
I missed having Bluetooth and a working CD player. That JVC unit was ****.
I missed having Bluetooth and a working CD player. That JVC unit was ****.
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08-10-2013, 08:03 AM
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ROCK a YJ!!!! I love that jeep dude.. if I didn't have my XJ and a family of 5 - it'd be a YJ or a CJ for me.... love the simplicity of the leaf fronts.
BTW, that crap with the Maryland club is bull****!!! Come down to Ocala... OJC would be glad to have you!
BTW, that crap with the Maryland club is bull****!!! Come down to Ocala... OJC would be glad to have you!
08-22-2013, 02:15 PM
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I removed my cyclops fog light and changed my oil and spark plugs today.
I did a hot change and put in 6 quarts, but I ended up with only 3.5-4 quarts in the bottle after I poured the old oil out of the drain pan. I think it was pretty low. Oh, and I replaced the Fram that was in there with a Purolator.
As for the spark plugs, my best was at .040 and three of them were at .055. It seems to accelerate and idle smoother now since I did these little bits of maintenance.
I might go back out to Seafoam it, but I had to get out of the sun for a bit. I knew coming inside was the right decision cause I walked in with my keys in one hand and trash in the other. I walked into the kitchen, threw my keys in the trash, and then stood there wondering why I had dirty shop towels in my hand. Oh well, it happens.
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08-22-2013, 03:21 PM
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Whoa, this thread is still alive!
If you decide to seafoam it, call me so we can record it. Like the good old days.
If you decide to seafoam it, call me so we can record it. Like the good old days.
08-22-2013, 04:16 PM
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Thinkin' I might do it tonight before I go and pick up a spare from Aaron's house. Shoot me a text if you care to Seafoam and go for a ride. I'm planning to grab a bite while I'm out. Maybe Subway.