r/WranglerYJ

Hey guys, looking for some advice on what to look for in a used YJ besides the obvious rust problems.

My goal is to build a mild trail wheeler that doubles as a winter beater and burnout machine.

The end goal: carb’d V8 swap, AX15, NP242 for the full time 4x4 in the snow/rain, Dana 44 or 8.8 in the back with truetrac LSD, stock Dana 30 up front with truetrac LSD, 2.5” lift, 35’s with 4.56 gearing.

Personal taste aside (I know this isn’t a typical wrangler build) what common builds should I look for that will get me the closest to my build? Look for an already V8 swapped YJ or find someone with a 4.2L that has the diffs/gearing/lift I want and swap the motor myself? what part of that build plan are best just bought new vs. junkyard hunting?

Wanted to see if anyone has had a similar issue before I dive in to pulling the steering wheel.

I bought this 1989 YJ about 2 months ago. When I bought it, the right blinker didn't stay on, but would if you held the stalk. Recently, nothing happens when holding the stalk to the right (no dash arrow at all, nor sound). I thought it was the stalk / switch finally bit the dust... however I tried to turn on my hazards yesterday and only the left arrow dash light came on... and it stayed on steady. Left blinker still works correctly... so I don't think it's the relay? I did install LED lights a few weeks ago, but they seem to be functioning fine aside from some hyper blink from time to time.

EDIT: I went and did some more testing. Turn signal still works when I hold it, but it's just the dash light no longer comes on. I think there is also an issue with the hazards + brake lights on. At least I have a workaround for now... will probably dig in more this winter.

So as the title states I have a small oil leakage on my 92 YJ and it is running down the front of my transmission inspection cover now I have done my research and I have been told by a few people that if its not leaking down the back of the cover and all over my flywheel that its not the RMS and I have checked every other area that it could be, valve cover, oil filter, cam plug and everything is dry as a bone I have even gone so far as to replace my oil pan gasket and still it leaks. It should be noted that this was rebuilt over a couple months ago (big thanks to a lot of you good people here and your info helping me out during that process) and only has about 75 miles on it so far (lot going on haven't had the time to drive it sadly) and I have been told that it has not had enough heat cycles for the gasket to "seat" and swell. Its a very small and insignificant leak at the moment and I am willing to believe its just some strange type of rms leak but I wanted to ask all of you here what you think it is and if I should do anything to fix it or just let it ride?

Hello! I am looking for a hardtop for my 94 YJ has anyone had luck using any manufactures on alibaba ? I’ve had luck with another product before but nothing with such a high price.