Best Jeep Ever!

[muddytj]

PCTim,

Who you sittin shotgun for?

[PCTim]

Probably Wayne again. I rode with him last time (he even let me drive a couple of times ;D ). But I can bounce around if needed. Last time out, there were two people in each Jeep, so it worked out well. I do know he is bringing his daughters along, so if anyone else needs a co-pilot, I don't think he'll mind (of course, the heated seats are a BONUS). I also just got an offer to ride with Jaimal and Liana. He mentioned something about the best KJ there??

[jps4jeep]

After yesturday, and I posted this a number of time Holy Sh$t on the KJ's!!

Still think the old M715's and thanks for setting me straight Billy, 5/4 ton suspension

This is all a view of Factory equipment

The simplisity of a CJ is great!
All the parts that are available
Factory V8
Can add a PTO
Granny Gears
Manual hubs

YJ, fuel injected,
Heavier duty springs and better Frame
Larger wheel well openings
1 Piece Axles
Little more comfort
Full roll bar protection
Improved electrical (no fusable links)

This is just a few I came up with quickly, But also Any jeep that gets use on the trail is a great jeep!

[calkid]

Sorry, but just have to laugh about the KJ votes. ;D
And someone was thinking that if was a joke. There were a total of 6 KJ's that showed up to the meeting place and 5 that took to the trails with everyone.
That was a BLAST. I can't wait to do that again.

[jps4jeep]

1.The CJ came with heavier duty springs than a YJ ever did. Proof, there were CJs with Trenchers, Backhoes, plows, firetrucks, and tow trucks.

2.When you say Full Roll Bar for the YJ, you don't mean the fact that it ties into the windshield do you. I discount that, it's not a full rollcage, the windshield easily folds.

3.My 71 CJ came with One-piece FLANGED 30 Spline axles in a Dana 44, hmmm, nope not on a YJ.

4.Lets not go engines, I'll give up Fuel injection for the added power and torque. My V-6 out does any I-6 ever put in a YJ.

5.I honestly don't think the YJ has larger wheel openings. It definitely does have a lower suspension than any CJ. You could put 31s under any CJ stock, but the best you could do is 30s under a YJ stock.

I numbered the quote to make this easier (I am a dork)
I still stand by the YJ having better quality and heavier duty springs. The are wider, smoother riding (in my opinion, but I also don't ever recall riding in a 100% bone stock new CJ). I think in stock form they are better.

As for the roll bar, I do agree with you, but some thing is better than nothing, and also remember, later YJ's had full rear protection.

YJ's came with D44's They are out there! chrysler produced a 30 spline one piece axle D44 in YJ's that were released in Canada, and over the years, they have trickled into the american market (I don't mean they were sold, I mean americans getting there hands on Canuck YJ's)

FI any day over carborated. You need all that torque to keep the motor from stalling on a steap incline! hehe

YJ's do have slightly wider wheel well openings, we cut YJ flares onto my friend Kevin's 81 CJ 7

I have a question Mr Jeep guru?
What was the year that AMC made fender flares manditory on the CJ5, was it 1979 or 80?

[Paul]

jps4jeep said:

FI any day over carborated. You need all that torque to keep the motor from stalling on a steap incline! hehe

I could say that i have had my carborated Jeep almost standing on the spare tire with out any stalling. If you have a carb properly tuned you should have no problem and it is definalty easier to remedy than a FI problem.

As far as the springs the CJ Front springs are narrower than YJ springs. As far as Yj springs being heavier duty no way. I have seen many YJ springs that have negative arch to them or are completely flat. They wear out a lot faster than any CJ I have ever seen. Which is also why it gives the jeep a better ride. (although i liked the ride and driveablitly of my JC over any of the 3 Yjs' i have had)

The Front Yj wheel openings are larger b/c they have a longer fender. The rear Yj flare bolts right onto a CJ and vice versa.

-Paul