Yj tub swap

[Petescj]

Ok how many of you have done this and whats the difficulty level? I just found this tub for $75. It was rolled but doesnt look too bad. My tub is pieced and patched togethter and for that price I dont think I can turn this tub down. Heres some pics.

 

[BrockGrimes]

Haven't done it myself but have heard it's easy and others said it's not. I guess it depends on the tools and equip. you have available.

 

[sunset]

It will fit, with some minor ajustments. You need to move the body perches...I believe the front four need to be move forward a bit to align with original holes. Or you use existing perches and use longer bolts in new location.

The rest is pretty straight forward.

I'm doing mine in 2 weeks actually...I let you know if problems occur.

 

[Petescj]

Ok thanx.

 

[CJ]

Pete - I helped a friend one time, as sunset said, only the front holes are a 'little' problem. The remainder is just about a bolt in...

 

[Petescj]

Well I got the old "your 2nd in line" so we'll see.

 

[magnumcherokee]

Getting ready to do something a little more than this but with similar results. I am using a YJ tub, windshield, frame and springs to build a hybrid Cj/Yj frankenjeep. My Cj is in real rough shape and I scored a YJ from a friend that is very solid but someone elses failed project. So for the labor of selling off the unneeded parts for him, I can keep what ever I want off the YJ for my CJ. I'll use the harness and fuel system too, along with other odds and ends.

 

[Petescj]

I spent my cash on those 15 x 10 wheels I posted about and guess who e-mailed me. Im gonna see if I can work out something for next week with him I guess. I need deeper pockets.

 

[magnumcherokee]

Good luck!! Hope it works out!

 

[2lostspace]

Can a YJ tub be put on a CJ5 ? Trying to do some horse trading up here and I have a CJ5 rollin frame and I might be able to pick up a YJ that the frame is shot but the tube looks ok. Will this work.

 

[CJ]

A YJ tub is equal to a CJ7 . You would have to stretch that CJ5 ...

 

[2lostspace]

I took a look at the doc sheet and it would have to be cut some where under the front seats? This might present a problem I think that I can get the complete YJ with frame and all. I guess I will have to learn how to read a tape measure. Can this be done?

 

[Petescj]

A Yj tub is longer than a CJ5 tub. A Yj tub can be swapped on to a CJ7 frame with some modification but not on a CJ5 frame.

 

[CJ]

I have no idea where to cut the tub to graft it back together to fit a 5. I'm just wondering if it is actually worth the time. Well, I guess if you wanted to make a CJ5 look like a 7 (the square doors) it would be an interesting project...

 

[magnumcherokee]

You will need to use the YJ tub and frame as it is longer than the CJ5 as has been stated. I have a CJ5 that I am using a YJ tub AND frame to build. The CJ5 tub is in desperate need of repair , but the frame is solid. I am going this route because I want the length of the YJ for the drivetrain I plan on running and the more stability it will offer off road. Plus I got the CJ and the YJ(and the YJ is in real nice shape) for no cash out of my pocket, so I am working with what I got to build my ultimate dream CJ!!

 

[mylittlecj5]

with enough fab time and $$, it will. But its not an easy bolt-on job.

 

[certifiablejeep]

Here is what you can do to make your tub look more like a CJ...

certifiablejeep.com - Third Project Build-up - Conclusions

cb

 

[Dan86CJ7]

 

[Petescj]

Sorry Dan , thats Certifiables Yj tub link I meant to give you in your other thread.

 

[Dan86CJ7]

All good man, if only some of the people would respond I may be able to pull the trigger...reads like a not so bad job and there's more yj tubs around.