YJ parts onto CJ7?
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Re: YJ parts onto CJ7?
> 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 $$ (2 X $125) you can just buy new rims. But these are
1.25" spacers as well (if you wanted to get wider at the same time).
> axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe it's
> just wishful thinking?
You might take a look something like this (last product on the page)...
http://www.spidertrax.com/drivetrain_whs.htm
These convert a 5 on 4.5 (YJ bolt pattern) axle to accept 5 on 5.5 (CJ bolt
pattern) wheels. I'm sure there's one that works the other way around. But
for that kind of $$ (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).
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Re: YJ parts onto CJ7?
> 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 $$ (2 X $125) you can just buy new rims. But these are
1.25" spacers as well (if you wanted to get wider at the same time).
> axles? The tires/rims on the YJ are NICE and mine are horrible. Maybe it's
> just wishful thinking?
You might take a look something like this (last product on the page)...
http://www.spidertrax.com/drivetrain_whs.htm
These convert a 5 on 4.5 (YJ bolt pattern) axle to accept 5 on 5.5 (CJ bolt
pattern) wheels. I'm sure there's one that works the other way around. But
for that kind of $$ (2 X $125) you can just buy new rims. But these are
1.25" spacers as well (if you wanted to get wider at the same time).
Guest
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Re: YJ parts onto CJ7?
I installed 95 rollbar in my 79 cj7. looks great. I soaked all bolts a few
days before disassembly. with a little heat all bolts removed fine. I also
added the bars to the windshield frame. Makes a nice clean and simple swap.
You can install the wrangler factory shoulder belts if wanted. I also
installed the wrangler steering box and pump. It was a direct bolt in. I
used the wrangler steering shaft as well. Just need to cut or grind the flat
on the Cj column shaft to accept the steering shaft. I used the stock CJ
pitman arm. ( I have no lift yet ). you can use the wrangler pitman arm with
a mild lift. It's around 2 1/2 drop. Hole distance is still the same. This
hole thing made a tight steering CJ. lock to lock is 2 3/4 turns. no more
wondering on the road. and all parts are boneyard ready if needed replaced.
Don
79 CJ7
98 XJ
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:mP8Xc.214228$J06.104611@pd7tw2no...
> 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?
>
>
days before disassembly. with a little heat all bolts removed fine. I also
added the bars to the windshield frame. Makes a nice clean and simple swap.
You can install the wrangler factory shoulder belts if wanted. I also
installed the wrangler steering box and pump. It was a direct bolt in. I
used the wrangler steering shaft as well. Just need to cut or grind the flat
on the Cj column shaft to accept the steering shaft. I used the stock CJ
pitman arm. ( I have no lift yet ). you can use the wrangler pitman arm with
a mild lift. It's around 2 1/2 drop. Hole distance is still the same. This
hole thing made a tight steering CJ. lock to lock is 2 3/4 turns. no more
wondering on the road. and all parts are boneyard ready if needed replaced.
Don
79 CJ7
98 XJ
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:mP8Xc.214228$J06.104611@pd7tw2no...
> 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?
>
>
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Re: YJ parts onto CJ7?
I installed 95 rollbar in my 79 cj7. looks great. I soaked all bolts a few
days before disassembly. with a little heat all bolts removed fine. I also
added the bars to the windshield frame. Makes a nice clean and simple swap.
You can install the wrangler factory shoulder belts if wanted. I also
installed the wrangler steering box and pump. It was a direct bolt in. I
used the wrangler steering shaft as well. Just need to cut or grind the flat
on the Cj column shaft to accept the steering shaft. I used the stock CJ
pitman arm. ( I have no lift yet ). you can use the wrangler pitman arm with
a mild lift. It's around 2 1/2 drop. Hole distance is still the same. This
hole thing made a tight steering CJ. lock to lock is 2 3/4 turns. no more
wondering on the road. and all parts are boneyard ready if needed replaced.
Don
79 CJ7
98 XJ
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:mP8Xc.214228$J06.104611@pd7tw2no...
> 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?
>
>
days before disassembly. with a little heat all bolts removed fine. I also
added the bars to the windshield frame. Makes a nice clean and simple swap.
You can install the wrangler factory shoulder belts if wanted. I also
installed the wrangler steering box and pump. It was a direct bolt in. I
used the wrangler steering shaft as well. Just need to cut or grind the flat
on the Cj column shaft to accept the steering shaft. I used the stock CJ
pitman arm. ( I have no lift yet ). you can use the wrangler pitman arm with
a mild lift. It's around 2 1/2 drop. Hole distance is still the same. This
hole thing made a tight steering CJ. lock to lock is 2 3/4 turns. no more
wondering on the road. and all parts are boneyard ready if needed replaced.
Don
79 CJ7
98 XJ
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:mP8Xc.214228$J06.104611@pd7tw2no...
> 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?
>
>
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Re: YJ parts onto CJ7?
I installed 95 rollbar in my 79 cj7. looks great. I soaked all bolts a few
days before disassembly. with a little heat all bolts removed fine. I also
added the bars to the windshield frame. Makes a nice clean and simple swap.
You can install the wrangler factory shoulder belts if wanted. I also
installed the wrangler steering box and pump. It was a direct bolt in. I
used the wrangler steering shaft as well. Just need to cut or grind the flat
on the Cj column shaft to accept the steering shaft. I used the stock CJ
pitman arm. ( I have no lift yet ). you can use the wrangler pitman arm with
a mild lift. It's around 2 1/2 drop. Hole distance is still the same. This
hole thing made a tight steering CJ. lock to lock is 2 3/4 turns. no more
wondering on the road. and all parts are boneyard ready if needed replaced.
Don
79 CJ7
98 XJ
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:mP8Xc.214228$J06.104611@pd7tw2no...
> 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?
>
>
days before disassembly. with a little heat all bolts removed fine. I also
added the bars to the windshield frame. Makes a nice clean and simple swap.
You can install the wrangler factory shoulder belts if wanted. I also
installed the wrangler steering box and pump. It was a direct bolt in. I
used the wrangler steering shaft as well. Just need to cut or grind the flat
on the Cj column shaft to accept the steering shaft. I used the stock CJ
pitman arm. ( I have no lift yet ). you can use the wrangler pitman arm with
a mild lift. It's around 2 1/2 drop. Hole distance is still the same. This
hole thing made a tight steering CJ. lock to lock is 2 3/4 turns. no more
wondering on the road. and all parts are boneyard ready if needed replaced.
Don
79 CJ7
98 XJ
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:mP8Xc.214228$J06.104611@pd7tw2no...
> 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?
>
>
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