Petes YJ? OOPS I screwed up!

[Petescj]

I am seriously considering buying a 89 Yj that was rolled at Raush Creek. Its mainly body damage but I have everything Id need to make it look like a Cj. It has a T.B.I. 305 with a 700r4. Theres a bolt on s.o.a. ( the main cause of the roll I believe) and some 33s.

At worst I could part it out and make my money back. Opinions?

Heres a link Rolled '89 YJ

 

[coldair]

If you can get it for cheap and have the time to part it out i would buy it. More money for your CJ

 

[dalefan88]

Throw a Cj front end on it and no one would ever know unless there a Cj person and look at it hard.


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[Old Dog]

With someone allready offering 850 I'm not sure it's worth it, maybe if the winch goes with it. It really depends on what you want to do with it.
The seats would be nice and the Howell TBI would work on any V8 I think.

 

[Petescj]

Well for better or worse its mine. Everything pictured for $1000. Im pretty sure Im gonna keep it and make a Cj clone out of it. I'll dump the bolt on s.o.a. and just grab some 4 in. Yj springs.

That drivetrain is what really sold me. Guess Im looking for an hei dizzy and then see what I get when I fire it up. Anything I should be looking at doing befor firing it up after the roll? Its probably going to sit another week or 2 before I pick it up.

 

[dalefan88]

I would change all the fluids in it before firing it up since it rolled over


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[Old Dog]

I would change all the fluids in it before firing it up since it rolled over


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I'd also take the spark plugs out and turn it over just in case theres oil or water in there.

congrates on the new yj/cj

 

[Petescj]

I would change all the fluids in it before firing it up since it rolled over


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I'd also take the spark plugs out and turn it over just in case theres oil or water in there.

congrates on the new yj/cj

Will do on both counts. After mulling it over awhile today Im definately cloning it to Cj. My frame needs repair and it doesnt make sense to swap the drivetrain into the Cj and move body mounts for the Yj tub.

That lift is way to high for my taste. 4 in. springs and dump the dana 35. They sell a cable actuator for the Dana 30 that I'll use instead of the vacuum. Old Dog your gonna have to update me on that 8.8 swap you did and how you like it. When Im ready to do that part you should have a good feel for yours. Whats the NP231 Transfer Case like? Im going to start a build thread if I can get an allowance for a Yj build.

 

[Old Dog]

That lift is way to high for my taste. 4 in. springs and dump the dana 35. They sell a cable actuator for the dana 30 that I'll use instead of the vacuum. Old Dog your gonna have to update me on that 8.8 swap you did and how you like it. When Im ready to do that part you should have a good feel for yours. Whats the NP231 T-case like? Im going to start a build thread if I can get an allowance for a Yj build.

I'm with you on the bolt on lift, it would have to go.
The 8.8 swap went really smooth for me, the old brake lines even swaped over. The brakes seem to work well but I might try a adjustable PV just for kicks. I haven't quite figured out the E brake yet, but I haven't put much thought into it, maybe this weekend. I might do a write-up one of these days when I'm sure of things.
The yj people I ride with don't seem to have any trouble with the tc. all their problems are with the D35 breaking axles.

 

[Petescj]

The 8.8 does sound like it'll solve alot of the issues I may run into. I dont have alot of time wheeling with an automatic and fear losing the compression braking. The ease of the point and shoot may grow on me though. Nice to hear the swap went smooth. A write up would be awesome , but I'll accept a pm here and there if I run into trouble.

I'm with you on the bolt on lift, it would have to go.
The 8.8 swap went really smooth for me, the old brake lines even swaped over. The brakes seem to work well but I might try a adjustable PV just for kicks. I haven't quite figured out the E brake yet, but I haven't put much thought into it, maybe this weekend. I might do a write-up one of these days when I'm sure of things.
The yj people I ride with don't seem to have any trouble with the tc. all their problems are with the D35 breaking axles.

 

[Old Dog]

I dont have alot of time wheeling with an automatic and fear losing the compression braking. The ease of the point and shoot may grow on me though.

The 700r has a lower 1st gear than my TH350 so that will help you a little.
Just make sure you have good brakes and that the rear doesn't lockup before the front.
You will like the "point and shoot", Makes rock crawing easier too IMO.
No more stalling. I've converted a couple club members over the years.
I run a towing torque converter in mine, it has a lower stall than stock so
it helps with the compression braking some. Still not a manual though.

 

[Petescj]

Thats good to know. I'll have to put the combo into a crawl ratio calculator. I think the T.B.I. will make me quite happy as well. I'll have to quiz the previous owner and see what he knows about the torque converter and the V-8 swap in general. He noted he didnt do it but he did install the T.B.I.

I saw an 8.8 with 4.10s for sale today for $600. I have no idea how to price them or what exactly Im looking for. Are they 5 on 4.5? I noted you said you had to drill yours. You also said yours is 5 in wider than the AMC20 . I dont know the width of a dana 35 ( yet ) but arent you concerned with tire wear and such with it being that much wider?

And while Im at it Im gonna have to quiz you about the brakes. Let me know after you get some miles on it what prop valve you go with. Since the dana 35 is going to be the weakest point of the Jeep Id like to pick your brain.

The 700r has a lower 1st gear than my TH350 so that will help you a little.
Just make sure you have good brakes and that the rear doesn't lockup before the front.
You will like the "point and shoot", Makes rock crawing easier too IMO.
No more stalling. I've converted a couple club members over the years.
I run a towing torque converter in mine, it has a lower stall than stock so
it helps with the compression braking some. Still not a manual though.

 

[Old Dog]

I saw an 8.8 with 4.10s for sale today for $600. I have no idea how to price them or what exactly Im looking for. Are they 5 on 4.5? I noted you said you had to drill yours. You also said yours is 5 in wider than the Amc 20. I dont know the width of a dana 35 ( yet ) but arent you concerned with tire wear and such with it being that much wider

Pete, I got mine from a local junk yard about 2 years ago. They pulled it and unbolted the brakelines and E-brake cables as in they did NOT cut them. It had 4:10's and a Limited slip. I paid 200 for it. Thats a pretty average price around here.
They are 4.5 on 5 like the jy. They are also a littler narrower than a yj
something like 1".
As far as width goes my plans are to cut down a cherokee chief Dana 44 this winter for the front that will be a app 1.5" wider than the rear.
These were going to happen at the same time but the 20 didn't make it.
I just hope nothing elae takes my money before than.

 

[Petescj]

My dear Vicki was on the phone with the DMV here in Pa today. Many years ago I had an ( R ) title Bronco. It had a little frame damage that was fixed and some sheetmetal replaced and "viola" was back to a registered again. Seems those days are gone here in Pa.

Seems now the vehicle is inspected by a DMV mechanic and gone over thoroughly.The inspection itself takes atleast 1 complete day minimum. Anything they dont like you must fix or refab and bring back again for a full inspection again at $75 an hour no less. Then theres a $400 re registration fee. Everything is checked for stolen parts and you need reciepts and/or documentation for everything.

I commited to the sale and wont back out cause I didnt do my research like I should have. Looks like Im gonna just combine the 2 Jeeps into one. Then just make a trailer out of the leftover tub pieces. It'll be registered as an 85 Cj but wow its gonna be Yj /Cj/Chevy/Ford when done. I'll be having some good parts come up for sale soon though.

 

[Old Dog]

Pete, I know nothing about Pa. law, but could you just make it a wheeler only and tow it to the trails?
I'm glad ohio doesn't do that kind of stuff. (at least not that I know of)

 

[jswatson0917]

Pete, I know nothing about Pa. law, but could you just make it a wheeler only and tow it to the trails?
I'm glad ohio doesn't do that kind of stuff. (at least not that I know of)

Yup it does

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[Petescj]

Pete, I know nothing about Pa. law, but could you just make it a wheeler only and tow it to the trails?
I'm glad ohio doesn't do that kind of stuff. (at least not that I know of)

Maybe I can do something like that after the kids are out of scholl , but its not something I could really afford right now.

Yup it does

ODPS | BMV | Salvage & Self-Assembled Vehicle Inspections

Thats alot like what was explained to me.

 

[Petescj]

After going over all the possible things that could go wrong with this I bowed out. After reading thru all the rules Id have a hard time even explaining the Chevy drivetrain. Back to the drawing board.