No matter which axle,
only the rear axle will work in the CJ
. If the axles were fabbed up for a YJ frame then the spring perches will be set wider than your CJ frame. …
Will a CJ grill fit a YJ?
The CJ grill is taller than a YJ
so you either have to run a body lift, cut the CJ grill height down, trim the CJ grill so that you can sink it between the YJ frame rails (see above). The stock YJ lower grill support wont line up due to the two previously mentioned differences so you will have to rework the mount.
Are Jeep YJ and CJ doors the same?
Registered.
CJ-7 doors are pretty much the same thing as YJ doors
.
Will a YJ body fit on a CJ frame?
The YJ frame
will almost fit on the outside of your CJ frame
. If you are using wider axles than stock CJ wide track, it will work better. You will need to use a YJ steering box or do a lot of fab work. You will need to fab engine mounts.
Will CJ leaf springs fit a YJ?
The fronts are different in width so
no they will not fit
.
Can you put a TJ grill on a YJ?
The TJ hood is a little narrower than the YJ. The Jeep in the pic must have had a little “modification” to the hood to get a good fit. If you want to use a TJ grille and Hood on a YJ retaining the YJ fenders
you will have a lot of fabrication
.
Will a YJ hardtop fit a cj7?
yes it will fit
. You will need to adjust the rear hatch or close it at the same time you close the rear gate.
What is the difference between a TJ and YJ Jeep?
The biggest and most obvious difference between the YJ and the TJ is
the suspension
. While the YJ had a leaf spring design, Jeep gave the TJ a coil spring suspension design that was based on the Grand Cherokee’s suspension. … Much like the YJ the TJ came standard with the 2.5L, and the optional 4.0L.
What is the difference between a CJ7 and a Wrangler?
Re: What is the difference between a Jeep Wrangler and a Jeep CJ7? The quick and dirty:
CJ’s have a narrower wheelbases, carbureted engines, simpler interiors
. They have round headlights which are inset in the grill slots.
What does YJ mean for Jeep?
Hard-core Jeepers said its code name, YJ, stood for
“Yuppie Jeep
.” Chrysler Corporation bought AMC that same year, and took the lessons learned from the YJ to create the next-generation Wrangler, code named TJ.
How wide are YJ springs?
It is designed to use
2.5′′ wide leaf springs
with 1/4′′ wide bushings.
Are Jeep grills interchangeable?
Yes you can swap grills between models
. Sahara and Rubicon are the same other than the color of the trim rings which the Sport doesn’t have.
Are all YJ hard tops the same?
Hardtops are NOT interchangeable
. You need to stick to model years 1997-2006.
Will a TJ top fit a CJ?
A
TJ top can be made to work on a CJ-7
, but the trouble is in the top of the windshield frame as a small section on each side needs to be cut.
How does cj7 hardtop attach to windshield?
The CJ top is designed to fit onto the windshield frame using a metal strip that rivets onto the hardtop and is screwed into the windshield
frame with self tapping screws
.
Why are CJ jeeps so expensive?
The CJ is a legend in the Jeep line, garnering quite a bit of respect from people. It was launched in 1944 as a civilian version of the vehicle that won World War II. … Know that purchasing a CJ will be expensive
because they’ve become classics and are highly sought after by enthusiasts
.
