YJ body removal
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YJ body removal
I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
appreciated!
Marty
etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
appreciated!
Marty
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Re: YJ body removal
Depending on where the 2 Jeeps have lived, some or all of the body mount
bolts will be stuck and break off. If it is a desert country Jeep, I'd
probably just start in with a wrench. If it is snow country with salted
roads, I'd drill into the pockets that hold the nuts,squirt the pocket
full of PB Blaster or Kroil several times over a couple of weeks before
starting.
The wiring harness comes out with the tub so you will need to disconnect
much of the wiring going to the engine. It unplugs at the dash but the
enigne harness goes to both engine and lights among other things. Lots
of little ones, gas tank, and front axle (91 and up) come to mind. A
hoist is nice since you can do it slowly and find the wires you missed
but it can be done with several sturdy friends.
The body gets a little flimsy when it old, rusty, and by itself. Lift it
off by using a strap underneath and a 2x4 ------er on top.
Take the opportunity to clean up the frame, check for rust in the rear
arch area. Repair as required, POR-15 when done.
Marty wrote:
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
>
bolts will be stuck and break off. If it is a desert country Jeep, I'd
probably just start in with a wrench. If it is snow country with salted
roads, I'd drill into the pockets that hold the nuts,squirt the pocket
full of PB Blaster or Kroil several times over a couple of weeks before
starting.
The wiring harness comes out with the tub so you will need to disconnect
much of the wiring going to the engine. It unplugs at the dash but the
enigne harness goes to both engine and lights among other things. Lots
of little ones, gas tank, and front axle (91 and up) come to mind. A
hoist is nice since you can do it slowly and find the wires you missed
but it can be done with several sturdy friends.
The body gets a little flimsy when it old, rusty, and by itself. Lift it
off by using a strap underneath and a 2x4 ------er on top.
Take the opportunity to clean up the frame, check for rust in the rear
arch area. Repair as required, POR-15 when done.
Marty wrote:
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
>
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Re: YJ body removal
Depending on where the 2 Jeeps have lived, some or all of the body mount
bolts will be stuck and break off. If it is a desert country Jeep, I'd
probably just start in with a wrench. If it is snow country with salted
roads, I'd drill into the pockets that hold the nuts,squirt the pocket
full of PB Blaster or Kroil several times over a couple of weeks before
starting.
The wiring harness comes out with the tub so you will need to disconnect
much of the wiring going to the engine. It unplugs at the dash but the
enigne harness goes to both engine and lights among other things. Lots
of little ones, gas tank, and front axle (91 and up) come to mind. A
hoist is nice since you can do it slowly and find the wires you missed
but it can be done with several sturdy friends.
The body gets a little flimsy when it old, rusty, and by itself. Lift it
off by using a strap underneath and a 2x4 ------er on top.
Take the opportunity to clean up the frame, check for rust in the rear
arch area. Repair as required, POR-15 when done.
Marty wrote:
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
>
bolts will be stuck and break off. If it is a desert country Jeep, I'd
probably just start in with a wrench. If it is snow country with salted
roads, I'd drill into the pockets that hold the nuts,squirt the pocket
full of PB Blaster or Kroil several times over a couple of weeks before
starting.
The wiring harness comes out with the tub so you will need to disconnect
much of the wiring going to the engine. It unplugs at the dash but the
enigne harness goes to both engine and lights among other things. Lots
of little ones, gas tank, and front axle (91 and up) come to mind. A
hoist is nice since you can do it slowly and find the wires you missed
but it can be done with several sturdy friends.
The body gets a little flimsy when it old, rusty, and by itself. Lift it
off by using a strap underneath and a 2x4 ------er on top.
Take the opportunity to clean up the frame, check for rust in the rear
arch area. Repair as required, POR-15 when done.
Marty wrote:
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
>
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Re: YJ body removal
Depending on where the 2 Jeeps have lived, some or all of the body mount
bolts will be stuck and break off. If it is a desert country Jeep, I'd
probably just start in with a wrench. If it is snow country with salted
roads, I'd drill into the pockets that hold the nuts,squirt the pocket
full of PB Blaster or Kroil several times over a couple of weeks before
starting.
The wiring harness comes out with the tub so you will need to disconnect
much of the wiring going to the engine. It unplugs at the dash but the
enigne harness goes to both engine and lights among other things. Lots
of little ones, gas tank, and front axle (91 and up) come to mind. A
hoist is nice since you can do it slowly and find the wires you missed
but it can be done with several sturdy friends.
The body gets a little flimsy when it old, rusty, and by itself. Lift it
off by using a strap underneath and a 2x4 ------er on top.
Take the opportunity to clean up the frame, check for rust in the rear
arch area. Repair as required, POR-15 when done.
Marty wrote:
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
>
bolts will be stuck and break off. If it is a desert country Jeep, I'd
probably just start in with a wrench. If it is snow country with salted
roads, I'd drill into the pockets that hold the nuts,squirt the pocket
full of PB Blaster or Kroil several times over a couple of weeks before
starting.
The wiring harness comes out with the tub so you will need to disconnect
much of the wiring going to the engine. It unplugs at the dash but the
enigne harness goes to both engine and lights among other things. Lots
of little ones, gas tank, and front axle (91 and up) come to mind. A
hoist is nice since you can do it slowly and find the wires you missed
but it can be done with several sturdy friends.
The body gets a little flimsy when it old, rusty, and by itself. Lift it
off by using a strap underneath and a 2x4 ------er on top.
Take the opportunity to clean up the frame, check for rust in the rear
arch area. Repair as required, POR-15 when done.
Marty wrote:
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
>
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Re: YJ body removal
If you are up here in the rust belt, it can be a serious job to get the
bolts out of the mounts. The hidden weldnuts inside the body would need
soaking like Roy says.
When I removed the body on my 86 CJ7, only one bolt came out. The rest
either snapped or spun out so they had to have the heads ground off. I
tossed mine in the scrap heap and went 'glass so never had to deal with
the repair on spun ones and snapped ones. Mine was far too rotted.
The harness comes apart in modules at the back of the fuse panel. One
for the engine, one for the lights and on the inside one for the dash
and one for the tub.
The steering isn't too bad to pull apart, it unbolts by the firewall and
down at the steering box.
I left my brake master all hooked up and unbolted it from the firewall.
I tied it to the intake for the most part to hold it while swapping
things. Clutch could be the same.
Do you have the 15 or 20 gallon fuel tank? If 15, it can be fixed
easily while it's open to be the 20.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Marty wrote:
>
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
bolts out of the mounts. The hidden weldnuts inside the body would need
soaking like Roy says.
When I removed the body on my 86 CJ7, only one bolt came out. The rest
either snapped or spun out so they had to have the heads ground off. I
tossed mine in the scrap heap and went 'glass so never had to deal with
the repair on spun ones and snapped ones. Mine was far too rotted.
The harness comes apart in modules at the back of the fuse panel. One
for the engine, one for the lights and on the inside one for the dash
and one for the tub.
The steering isn't too bad to pull apart, it unbolts by the firewall and
down at the steering box.
I left my brake master all hooked up and unbolted it from the firewall.
I tied it to the intake for the most part to hold it while swapping
things. Clutch could be the same.
Do you have the 15 or 20 gallon fuel tank? If 15, it can be fixed
easily while it's open to be the 20.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Marty wrote:
>
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
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Re: YJ body removal
If you are up here in the rust belt, it can be a serious job to get the
bolts out of the mounts. The hidden weldnuts inside the body would need
soaking like Roy says.
When I removed the body on my 86 CJ7, only one bolt came out. The rest
either snapped or spun out so they had to have the heads ground off. I
tossed mine in the scrap heap and went 'glass so never had to deal with
the repair on spun ones and snapped ones. Mine was far too rotted.
The harness comes apart in modules at the back of the fuse panel. One
for the engine, one for the lights and on the inside one for the dash
and one for the tub.
The steering isn't too bad to pull apart, it unbolts by the firewall and
down at the steering box.
I left my brake master all hooked up and unbolted it from the firewall.
I tied it to the intake for the most part to hold it while swapping
things. Clutch could be the same.
Do you have the 15 or 20 gallon fuel tank? If 15, it can be fixed
easily while it's open to be the 20.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Marty wrote:
>
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
bolts out of the mounts. The hidden weldnuts inside the body would need
soaking like Roy says.
When I removed the body on my 86 CJ7, only one bolt came out. The rest
either snapped or spun out so they had to have the heads ground off. I
tossed mine in the scrap heap and went 'glass so never had to deal with
the repair on spun ones and snapped ones. Mine was far too rotted.
The harness comes apart in modules at the back of the fuse panel. One
for the engine, one for the lights and on the inside one for the dash
and one for the tub.
The steering isn't too bad to pull apart, it unbolts by the firewall and
down at the steering box.
I left my brake master all hooked up and unbolted it from the firewall.
I tied it to the intake for the most part to hold it while swapping
things. Clutch could be the same.
Do you have the 15 or 20 gallon fuel tank? If 15, it can be fixed
easily while it's open to be the 20.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Marty wrote:
>
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
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Re: YJ body removal
If you are up here in the rust belt, it can be a serious job to get the
bolts out of the mounts. The hidden weldnuts inside the body would need
soaking like Roy says.
When I removed the body on my 86 CJ7, only one bolt came out. The rest
either snapped or spun out so they had to have the heads ground off. I
tossed mine in the scrap heap and went 'glass so never had to deal with
the repair on spun ones and snapped ones. Mine was far too rotted.
The harness comes apart in modules at the back of the fuse panel. One
for the engine, one for the lights and on the inside one for the dash
and one for the tub.
The steering isn't too bad to pull apart, it unbolts by the firewall and
down at the steering box.
I left my brake master all hooked up and unbolted it from the firewall.
I tied it to the intake for the most part to hold it while swapping
things. Clutch could be the same.
Do you have the 15 or 20 gallon fuel tank? If 15, it can be fixed
easily while it's open to be the 20.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Marty wrote:
>
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
bolts out of the mounts. The hidden weldnuts inside the body would need
soaking like Roy says.
When I removed the body on my 86 CJ7, only one bolt came out. The rest
either snapped or spun out so they had to have the heads ground off. I
tossed mine in the scrap heap and went 'glass so never had to deal with
the repair on spun ones and snapped ones. Mine was far too rotted.
The harness comes apart in modules at the back of the fuse panel. One
for the engine, one for the lights and on the inside one for the dash
and one for the tub.
The steering isn't too bad to pull apart, it unbolts by the firewall and
down at the steering box.
I left my brake master all hooked up and unbolted it from the firewall.
I tied it to the intake for the most part to hold it while swapping
things. Clutch could be the same.
Do you have the 15 or 20 gallon fuel tank? If 15, it can be fixed
easily while it's open to be the 20.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Marty wrote:
>
> I want a 6 cyl in my YJ. To bypass having to reweld engine mounts etc
> etc, I'm buying a jeep with a 6 cyl and just want to put my body on the
> 6 cyl chassis. Has anyone ever done this??? It shouldn't be too
> tough, but a bit of insight from a former body warrior would be
> appreciated!
> Marty
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