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Jeep Parts > Jeep Wrangler > Jeep Wrangler YJ
Jeep Wrangler YJ Reviews
The Jeep Wrangler YJ was manufactured from 1987-1995 and is easily recognized by its rectangular headlights and leaf-spring suspension.
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Jeep Wrangler YJ
Avg. Owner Review: (8.3 Stars):
Number of Reviews: 3
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Simply put, I love it! |
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Date: Jul 23, 2007
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Houston, TX) |
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Vehicle: 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ |
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Summary:
I've had this thing for 2 years now, pulling Daily Driver status and weekend warrior, tough as nails, hard to stop, and can go alot of places!
It's been through hell to say the least, submerged in water, jumped, covered in mud countless times and I even recall the skidplates making some love to a few rocks here and there ;) and it still gets me to where I want to go without any fuss and is just a pure blast on the weekends.
Strengths:
too much fun that it's almost a crime.
very solid and reliable
very capable offroad
looks awsome to boot....I even dig the square headlights, more so then the round.
Weaknesses:
the Dana35 rear axle
rough suspension (will be fixed once I get a lift on it).
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1994 YJ 2.5 5spd |
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Date: Mar 13, 2006
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Los Angeles, CA) |
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Vehicle: 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ |
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Summary:
Yeah, I bought a 4 cylinder/5spd YJ in 1999 and have used it ever since. The Wrangler Jeeps offer monumental bang-for-the-buck and, obviously, a superbly developed aftermarket that makes repairs almost something to look forward to(the repair costs money but it's an opportunity to upgrade)
My Grandpas used the original Willys Jeeps back in WW2/Korea and those came with 4cyl/manual trans; my father used a newer version during a tour in 'Nam. So, out of tradition, I stuck with that setup when I picked up my YJ.
Frankly, the 4.0 6 is a great engine, but a "tuned" 2.5 from 91-95 is very adequate for city/highway driving. I only use 29" tires, but if I were to run 33" tires, I would have to regear (which is less of a necessity with the 4.0 and would cost you a minimum of $800 to do on the front and rear axles on a 4cyl)
The 4cyls real offroad weakness is the Dana 35 rear axle. If you run large tires, 31 or greater, on the more serious off-road terrain, you are going to likely break the D35 axle. I run 29s to hopefully avoid this problem.
Mileage with the four is adequate, 18/20 MPG. I have a 20 gallon tank, so I am good for 400+ miles on the road. In this day and age of overpriced fuel (due to seemingly poorly regulated "hedging" by the oil companies), I am grateful that I run a modified 4.
My Jeep is 12 years old, but I have Sirius Satellite radio and a Garmin Map-GPS (which I'd put on an old Willys, too, if I had the opportunity). The Jeep design doesn't seem to go out of style and the upgrades keep it contemporary.
Strengths:
Value, aftermarket, girls dig it, 4x4 and convertible, wash out interior, configurable to practically any situation, can do more than the average amount of work on the vehicle yourself.
Weaknesses:
Like I said, I didn't get the 6, so I can't bitch about mileage. Once modified, the 4 makes ok power w/out sounding like a tuned Honda Civic.
Weakness: probably the D35 axle on 4 cyls and some 6 cyls. A real issue if you are going off-road with larger tires, lockers and/or 6-8 cyl engine. Also, stock Goodyear/BFG tires are generally crap; I run Bridgestone Revos which are outstanding on/off road.
I'd probably go with a 10 star rating if my YJ came with Bridgestone Revos and the Dana 44 axle.
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I like my Jeep TJ a bit better than my YJ |
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Date: Jan 31, 2006
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Boston, MA) |
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Vehicle: 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ |
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Summary:
I owned a 1988 YJ for about 3 years. It was a 6-cylinder with a 5-speed transmission. It was a good starter Jeep for me because it was cheap (bought it used) and it was a solid vehicle. I think YJ's are great Jeeps, but I like my newer TJ a lot better. It has many more creature comforts.
Strengths:
Convertible, great offroad and in snow, fun to drive.
Weaknesses:
Low gas mileage, minimal storage space, cabin is loud on the highway. Most Jeep Wranglers and CJ's seem to have these weaknesses...you either love them or hate them. I love mine.
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