Posts by luis

  • How much POR to cover a frame?

    i used just one quart for my frame but it went very quick. two would be better if you are going to be very detailed and get every little corner and hole. remember to put a bag or plastic between the can and lid once you open it because if not they will stick to each other and you wont be able to ever open it again.

  • soft top question

    I'm looking to buy a soft top for my 87yj.
    are Rugged Ridge tops just as good as Bestops?
    why do i see soft tops that start with models for the 88 wranglers and not the 87s?
    I have the soft top frame and hardware for a 85 cj7. will it fit my 87 yj? it seem like it does




    thanks to all replies
    luis

  • is it illegal?

    i got a whole day with no top on Friday. took off early from work and went to enjoy some ice cream and the park with my wife and two kids. no doors . i was lucky Camden cops didn't bother me
    thanks to all for reply

  • is it illegal?

    is it illegal to ride with no side view mirrors when your doors are off? my mirrors are connected to the door and i haven't hooked up my other mirrors yet and i want to go riding today

  • looking 4 YJ frame welding or frame

    does anyone have any info on where i can get some welding done? i need part of my frame redone on my YJ and the place in Camden has had my frame for 3 month now and they haven't even started on it yet and I'm going nuts seeing my jeep parked. i could even use an old YJ frame to fix it myself. i just need the rear section so i can cut and weld on mine



    thanks to all
    Luis

  • Ever wonder what the XJ, TJ or ZJ stands for

    JEEP IDENTITY - Ever wonder what the XJ, TJ or ZJ stands for when people mention Jeep. Well think no more. The letters generally aren't anything more than a way to designate the vehicle with a code. Note that some prototypes may be missing and the dates may be off by a few production years on some models.


    MA: In 1941 this was the first prototype in the development of the Jeep. The M indicates a military vehicle and the A the first model.
    MB: This is the standard WWII military Jeep built from 1942-1945. The B indicated the second model of the series. (Just a note the Ford versions of the same Jeep were called the GPW. G for government, P for 80 inch wheel base and W for Willys.
    CJ-2: The first of the civilian model Jeeps. CJ stands for Civilian Jeep built from 1944-1945.
    CJ-2A: Civilian Jeep built from 1945-1949
    CJ-3A: Civilian Jeep built from 1948-1953, slight differences in body measurement.
    M-38: A military version of the CJ-3A but without tailgate and other modifications. Willys called it the MC model. Built from 1950-1955.
    CJ-3B: Very similar to CJ-3A but had a higher hood and allowed the use of the F-head engine. 1953-1964.
    M-606: Military version of the CJ-3B built from 1954-1968.
    CJ-4: Prototype in 1950 never saw production.
    CJ-V35U: Modified CJ-3A built in 1950 for the Navy.
    VJ: Early 2 wheel drive Jeepsters built in 1949-1950.
    M38A1: Military Jeep. Also known as the MD was a forerunner to the CJ-5. Built between 1954-1957 and maybe as far as 1971.
    FC-150: This was a pickup, cab forward, 80 inch wheelbase built from 1956-1964.
    FC-170: This was a pickup, cab forward, 103 inch wheelbase built from 1957-1964.
    CJ-5: Civilian Jeep, 81 inch wheelbase built from 1954-1971 and the 83.5 inch wheelbase from 1972-1986.
    CJ-6: Civilian Jeep with a 20 " longer wheelbase than the CJ5 built from 1956-1975.
    CJ-7: Updated CJ-5 with a 93.5" wheelbase built from 1976-1986.
    CJ-8: Pickup design with a 103.5" wheelbase called the Scrambler. Built from 1982-1986.
    CJ-10: Pickup version 110" wheelbase built for the military and sold overseas there was a shorter model call the CJ-10A.
    C-101: Jeepster built from 1966-1973.
    M-151: Military vehicle built by Jeep and designed by Ford. Full independent suspension with a unibody design.
    M-422/M-422A1: Built by AMC for the Marines in 1964.
    M-715: 1 1/4 ton truck built by Jeep in 1967-1969.
    DJ: various models of 2 wheel drive Jeeps similar to some CJ models.
    MJ: The Jeep Comanche pickup. Built from 1986-1992. J stands for Jeep and M is just a model number.
    XJ: The Jeep Cherokee built from 1984-2001.
    SJ or FSJ: A Fullsize Jeep Wagoneer or Cherokee built from 1963-1991.
    J: A fullsize Jeep Gladiator pickup built from 1963-1987.
    YJ: The Jeep Wrangler model built from 1987-1996.
    TJ: The Jeep Wrangler model built form 1997-Current.
    ZJ: The Grand Cherokee built from 1993-1998.
    WJ: The current Grand Cherokee model built from 1999-current.
    KJ: The new Jeep Liberty.

  • Por 15 and Herculiner questions

    I'm resurfacing the inside of my YJ with Herculiner and Por 15. i would like to find it locally. i have the herculiner already but need the Por 15 to fix some spots that are prone to rust. does anyone know how much sanding is needed before laying down the herculiner?



    thanks
    luis

  • putting a 2" shackle & 1" or 2" body lift on yj

    Does anyone know if i have to extend any cables, shaft, drop transmission or anything like that if i have 3" of lift on my YJ ? I'm putting on 2" shackles and a 1" body lift on my yj and i want to make sure that i don't put any extra strain on any other parts. I'm a first time jeep owner and i've been bitten by the bug. do I also have to replace my shocks to match the lift?