griffin

I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to really
drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the highway
;p

Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it now
and probably tow it home.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
>
> Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> week in Ontario, all are welcome.
>
> Mike
>
> griffin wrote:
> >
> > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
out
> > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters, cold-chisels,
and
> > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> >
> > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
the
> > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
it's
> > just wishful thinking?
> >
> > Thanks again, Mike.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct swap.
> > >
> > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
to
> > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft anyway,
> > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts above
> > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > >
> > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very' surprised
> > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
the
> > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
pieces
> > > in...
> > >
> > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
to
> > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
you?
> > >
> > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > different.
> > >
> > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > griffin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > fully-intact
> > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
take
> > the
> > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on the
CJ.
> > Are
> > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
YJ
> > hard
> > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
the
> > YJ
> > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > rims/tires,
> > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
into
> > the
> > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > >
> > > > griffin
> > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > '89 Jeep YJ?

griffin

I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to really
drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the highway
;p

Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it now
and probably tow it home.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
>
> Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> week in Ontario, all are welcome.
>
> Mike
>
> griffin wrote:
> >
> > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
out
> > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters, cold-chisels,
and
> > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> >
> > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
the
> > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
it's
> > just wishful thinking?
> >
> > Thanks again, Mike.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct swap.
> > >
> > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
to
> > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft anyway,
> > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts above
> > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > >
> > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very' surprised
> > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
the
> > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
pieces
> > > in...
> > >
> > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
to
> > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
you?
> > >
> > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > different.
> > >
> > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > griffin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > fully-intact
> > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
take
> > the
> > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on the
CJ.
> > Are
> > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
YJ
> > hard
> > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
the
> > YJ
> > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > rims/tires,
> > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
into
> > the
> > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > >
> > > > griffin
> > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > '89 Jeep YJ?

griffin

I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to really
drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the highway
;p

Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it now
and probably tow it home.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
>
> Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> week in Ontario, all are welcome.
>
> Mike
>
> griffin wrote:
> >
> > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
out
> > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters, cold-chisels,
and
> > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> >
> > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
the
> > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
it's
> > just wishful thinking?
> >
> > Thanks again, Mike.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct swap.
> > >
> > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
to
> > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft anyway,
> > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts above
> > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > >
> > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very' surprised
> > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
the
> > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
pieces
> > > in...
> > >
> > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
to
> > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
you?
> > >
> > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > different.
> > >
> > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > griffin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > fully-intact
> > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
take
> > the
> > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on the
CJ.
> > Are
> > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
YJ
> > hard
> > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
the
> > YJ
> > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > rims/tires,
> > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
into
> > the
> > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > >
> > > > griffin
> > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > '89 Jeep YJ?

William Oliveri

One thing I've always wanted to do is change out my CJ7 heater floor vent
with a YJs. From what I understand it's a direct fit and offers much better
air flow direction. Directed at the feet rather than out in space
somewhere.

Bill

"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:vX9Xc.214449$J06.55988@pd7tw2no...
> I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to
really
> drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
> with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the
highway
> ;p
>
> Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it
now
> and probably tow it home.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> > You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> > set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> > style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> > my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
> >
> > Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> > week in Ontario, all are welcome.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > griffin wrote:
> > >
> > > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
> out
> > > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters,
cold-chisels,
> and
> > > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> > >
> > > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
> the
> > > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
> it's
> > > just wishful thinking?
> > >
> > > Thanks again, Mike.
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct
swap.
> > > >
> > > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
> to
> > > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft
anyway,
> > > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts
above
> > > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > > >
> > > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very'
surprised
> > > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
> the
> > > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
> pieces
> > > > in...
> > > >
> > > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
> to
> > > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
> you?
> > > >
> > > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > > different.
> > > >
> > > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > >
> > > > griffin wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > > fully-intact
> > > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
> take
> > > the
> > > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on
the
> CJ.
> > > Are
> > > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
> YJ
> > > hard
> > > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
> the
> > > YJ
> > > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > > rims/tires,
> > > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
> into
> > > the
> > > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > > >
> > > > > griffin
> > > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > > '89 Jeep YJ?
>
>

William Oliveri

One thing I've always wanted to do is change out my CJ7 heater floor vent
with a YJs. From what I understand it's a direct fit and offers much better
air flow direction. Directed at the feet rather than out in space
somewhere.

Bill

"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:vX9Xc.214449$J06.55988@pd7tw2no...
> I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to
really
> drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
> with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the
highway
> ;p
>
> Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it
now
> and probably tow it home.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> > You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> > set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> > style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> > my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
> >
> > Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> > week in Ontario, all are welcome.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > griffin wrote:
> > >
> > > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
> out
> > > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters,
cold-chisels,
> and
> > > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> > >
> > > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
> the
> > > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
> it's
> > > just wishful thinking?
> > >
> > > Thanks again, Mike.
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct
swap.
> > > >
> > > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
> to
> > > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft
anyway,
> > > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts
above
> > > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > > >
> > > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very'
surprised
> > > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
> the
> > > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
> pieces
> > > > in...
> > > >
> > > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
> to
> > > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
> you?
> > > >
> > > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > > different.
> > > >
> > > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > >
> > > > griffin wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > > fully-intact
> > > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
> take
> > > the
> > > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on
the
> CJ.
> > > Are
> > > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
> YJ
> > > hard
> > > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
> the
> > > YJ
> > > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > > rims/tires,
> > > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
> into
> > > the
> > > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > > >
> > > > > griffin
> > > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > > '89 Jeep YJ?
>
>

William Oliveri

One thing I've always wanted to do is change out my CJ7 heater floor vent
with a YJs. From what I understand it's a direct fit and offers much better
air flow direction. Directed at the feet rather than out in space
somewhere.

Bill

"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:vX9Xc.214449$J06.55988@pd7tw2no...
> I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to
really
> drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
> with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the
highway
> ;p
>
> Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it
now
> and probably tow it home.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> > You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> > set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> > style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> > my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
> >
> > Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> > week in Ontario, all are welcome.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > griffin wrote:
> > >
> > > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
> out
> > > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters,
cold-chisels,
> and
> > > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> > >
> > > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
> the
> > > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
> it's
> > > just wishful thinking?
> > >
> > > Thanks again, Mike.
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct
swap.
> > > >
> > > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
> to
> > > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft
anyway,
> > > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts
above
> > > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > > >
> > > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very'
surprised
> > > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
> the
> > > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
> pieces
> > > > in...
> > > >
> > > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
> to
> > > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
> you?
> > > >
> > > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > > different.
> > > >
> > > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > >
> > > > griffin wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > > fully-intact
> > > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
> take
> > > the
> > > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on
the
> CJ.
> > > Are
> > > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
> YJ
> > > hard
> > > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
> the
> > > YJ
> > > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > > rims/tires,
> > > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
> into
> > > the
> > > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > > >
> > > > > griffin
> > > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > > '89 Jeep YJ?
>
>

Mike Romain

They changed things in 91. Pre 91 YJ's with the 258 have the same
heater as the 80's CJ's.

There is a deflector on some of the floor vents, but my CJ one hits the
feet great.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

William Oliveri wrote:
>
> One thing I've always wanted to do is change out my CJ7 heater floor vent
> with a YJs. From what I understand it's a direct fit and offers much better
> air flow direction. Directed at the feet rather than out in space
> somewhere.
>
> Bill
>
> "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:vX9Xc.214449$J06.55988@pd7tw2no...
> > I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to
> really
> > drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
> > with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the
> highway
> > ;p
> >
> > Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it
> now
> > and probably tow it home.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> > > You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> > > set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> > > style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> > > my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
> > >
> > > Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> > > week in Ontario, all are welcome.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > griffin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
> > out
> > > > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters,
> cold-chisels,
> > and
> > > > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> > > >
> > > > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
> > the
> > > > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
> > it's
> > > > just wishful thinking?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again, Mike.
> > > >
> > > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct
> swap.
> > > > >
> > > > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
> > to
> > > > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft
> anyway,
> > > > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts
> above
> > > > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > > > >
> > > > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very'
> surprised
> > > > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
> > the
> > > > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
> > pieces
> > > > > in...
> > > > >
> > > > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
> > to
> > > > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
> > you?
> > > > >
> > > > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > > > different.
> > > > >
> > > > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike
> > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > > >
> > > > > griffin wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > > > fully-intact
> > > > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
> > take
> > > > the
> > > > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on
> the
> > CJ.
> > > > Are
> > > > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
> > YJ
> > > > hard
> > > > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
> > the
> > > > YJ
> > > > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > > > rims/tires,
> > > > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
> > into
> > > > the
> > > > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > griffin
> > > > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > > > '89 Jeep YJ?
> >
> >

Mike Romain

They changed things in 91. Pre 91 YJ's with the 258 have the same
heater as the 80's CJ's.

There is a deflector on some of the floor vents, but my CJ one hits the
feet great.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

William Oliveri wrote:
>
> One thing I've always wanted to do is change out my CJ7 heater floor vent
> with a YJs. From what I understand it's a direct fit and offers much better
> air flow direction. Directed at the feet rather than out in space
> somewhere.
>
> Bill
>
> "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:vX9Xc.214449$J06.55988@pd7tw2no...
> > I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to
> really
> > drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
> > with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the
> highway
> > ;p
> >
> > Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it
> now
> > and probably tow it home.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> > > You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> > > set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> > > style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> > > my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
> > >
> > > Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> > > week in Ontario, all are welcome.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > griffin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
> > out
> > > > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters,
> cold-chisels,
> > and
> > > > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> > > >
> > > > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
> > the
> > > > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
> > it's
> > > > just wishful thinking?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again, Mike.
> > > >
> > > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct
> swap.
> > > > >
> > > > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
> > to
> > > > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft
> anyway,
> > > > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts
> above
> > > > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > > > >
> > > > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very'
> surprised
> > > > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
> > the
> > > > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
> > pieces
> > > > > in...
> > > > >
> > > > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
> > to
> > > > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
> > you?
> > > > >
> > > > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > > > different.
> > > > >
> > > > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike
> > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > > >
> > > > > griffin wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > > > fully-intact
> > > > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
> > take
> > > > the
> > > > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on
> the
> > CJ.
> > > > Are
> > > > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
> > YJ
> > > > hard
> > > > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
> > the
> > > > YJ
> > > > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > > > rims/tires,
> > > > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
> > into
> > > > the
> > > > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > griffin
> > > > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > > > '89 Jeep YJ?
> >
> >

Mike Romain

They changed things in 91. Pre 91 YJ's with the 258 have the same
heater as the 80's CJ's.

There is a deflector on some of the floor vents, but my CJ one hits the
feet great.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

William Oliveri wrote:
>
> One thing I've always wanted to do is change out my CJ7 heater floor vent
> with a YJs. From what I understand it's a direct fit and offers much better
> air flow direction. Directed at the feet rather than out in space
> somewhere.
>
> Bill
>
> "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:vX9Xc.214449$J06.55988@pd7tw2no...
> > I'm in Wpg, MB. Can't make this one cuz the Jeep still isn't ready to
> really
> > drive/offroad. However, next summer I'd love to come out and slosh around
> > with you guys. I just need to save six paychecks for the gas for the
> highway
> > ;p
> >
> > Ya ...I could probably get some coin for the rims ...gonna go look at it
> now
> > and probably tow it home.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:412D1C02.887AC832@sympatico.ca...
> > > You can always swap the rubber over. And maybe sell the rims for a nice
> > > set of steel ones from Canadian Tire. They sell the american racing
> > > style of steel rim that is 'really' close to the same stamp or shape as
> > > my stock 86 Laredo rims for really cheap.
> > >
> > > Where are you located? We are having a 10 day Canadian RAMJ+W run next
> > > week in Ontario, all are welcome.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > griffin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Ya, I'm in the salt-belt. I was actually thinking getting the rollbar
> > out
> > > > would be quite a chore requiring heating torches, cutters,
> cold-chisels,
> > and
> > > > alot of annoyance. Scrap that idea.
> > > >
> > > > As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing
> > the
> > > > axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe
> > it's
> > > > just wishful thinking?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again, Mike.
> > > >
> > > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > > news:412CFD36.AD4121FA@sympatico.ca...
> > > > > The body tubs are the same and most top side parts are a direct
> swap.
> > > > >
> > > > > The rake on the windshield is usually slightly different, but I have
> > to
> > > > > adjust mine when I change from hard doors and hard top to soft
> anyway,
> > > > > so that's pretty normal. You adjust the rake with the two bolts
> above
> > > > > the main windshield fold down screw, they are slots.
> > > > >
> > > > > Swapping a roll bar is likely impossible. I would be 'very'
> surprised
> > > > > if any of the bolts holding your CJ's roll bar in will come out. Or
> > the
> > > > > YJ's for that matter... I guess you could cut and weld the extra
> > pieces
> > > > > in...
> > > > >
> > > > > It took me a full day of cutting to get my roll bar out in one piece
> > to
> > > > > use again in my 'glass tub and you live in the salt belt too don't
> > you?
> > > > >
> > > > > I don't 'think' the rims swap, but could be mistaken. Fenders are
> > > > > different.
> > > > >
> > > > > Most engine parts are the same.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike
> > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > > >
> > > > > griffin wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've currently got an '85 CJ7 and may be buying a really cheap,
> > > > fully-intact
> > > > > > '89 YJ today for parts. I'm wondering how easy/hard it would be to
> > take
> > > > the
> > > > > > full rollcage, softtop, and hardtop from the YJ and use them on
> the
> > CJ.
> > > > Are
> > > > > > there any tutorials for this? I'll also have CJ full softdoors and
> > YJ
> > > > hard
> > > > > > doors if any of this will work as well. Also, what other parts off
> > the
> > > > YJ
> > > > > > are a good idea to add to a CJ7? It's got fender flares, nice
> > > > rims/tires,
> > > > > > seats (I'd like a new driver's seat ...would the YJ one bolt right
> > into
> > > > the
> > > > > > CJ?), steering wheel, etc.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks for any help!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > griffin
> > > > > > '97 Corolla SD
> > > > > > '85 Jeep CJ7
> > > > > > '89 Jeep YJ?
> >
> >

Kevin S

> As for the tires/rims ...is there any way to do this without changing the
> axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe it's
> just wishful thinking?

You might take a look something like this (last product on the page)...
http://www.spidertrax.com/drivetrain_whs.htm

These convert a 5 on 4.5 (YJ bolt pattern) axle to accept 5 on 5.5 (CJ bolt
pattern) wheels. I'm sure there's one that works the other way around. But
for that kind of $$ (2 X $125) you can just buy new rims. But these are
1.25" spacers as well (if you wanted to get wider at the same time).