What kind of axle to swap in Jeep Wrangler YJ?
What kind of axle to swap in Jeep Wrangler YJ?
Many people consider swapping dual Dana 44 axles under their YJs (or TJs, or Cherokees, etc.). The stock Dana 35C has a bad rap for being a weakling with tires over 33″, and putting a locker in it with 33″ tires is a recipe for breakage.
What kind of engine does a YJ Wrangler have?
This Chevrolet V8 in a YJ Wrangler is illustrative. The engine fits great into the bay, and owner S. Lomoriello shows some beautifully clean installation work. The YJ was released with two available engines; one being the AMC 2.5L, four-cylinder with 105 hp.
When did the Wrangler YJ get the Mopar system?
This 4.0 had made it into the Wrangler late enough to get the Mopar engine management system, bypassing the Renix system as found in the XJ from 1987-1990. Power was up and fuel economy nudged up a bit from the 258, and the addition of this engine boosted the YJ powertrain into a somewhat more respectable realm.
When did they start swapping engines in Jeep Wrangler?
Since the first Willys flatfender rolled off the assembly line in 1941 to the current day Wrangler, the thirst for more power under the hood has always been there. While modern V8 swaps tend to garner the biggest fanfare and power, they aren’t necessarily easy on the wallet.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep YJ Wrangler have?
Jeep YJ LS/GEN-3 V8 WITH AN AX15 5 SPEED. Jeep YJ Wrangler 1987 – 1996 ,Chevy V8 10.5″ Flywheel Conversion Package , Retaining the Stock Jeep 5 Speed Transmission. Jeep YJ Wrangler 1987 – 1996 ,Chevy V8 11″ Flywheel Conversion Package , Retaining the Stock Jeep 5 Speed Transmission.
This 4.0 had made it into the Wrangler late enough to get the Mopar engine management system, bypassing the Renix system as found in the XJ from 1987-1990. Power was up and fuel economy nudged up a bit from the 258, and the addition of this engine boosted the YJ powertrain into a somewhat more respectable realm.
When did the Jeep YJ get a transfer case?
The 1987-mid 1988 Jeep YJ featured the part-time four-wheel-drive NP207 transfer case, as made by New Process Gear. In mid-1988, the YJ was upgraded to the New Process NP231J (also called the NP-231 or the New Venture Gear NVG 231) part-time transfer case.
What kind of engine does a Jeep YJ have?
The engine fits great into the bay, and owner S. Lomoriello shows some beautifully clean installation work. The YJ was released with two available engines; one being the AMC 2.5L, four-cylinder with 105 hp. This was AMC’s newly designed and released engine, whereas they had used the GM 151 Iron Duke four-cylinder in previous Jeeps.
