Is a CJ7 same as YJ?
The main difference between a CJ-7 and YJ body is the front grill, hood, and fenders. The rear tub, however, is very similar with the following differences: – The fuel fillers are on opposite sides to one another.
Are Jeep YJ and CJ doors the same?
Registered. CJ-7 doors are pretty much the same thing as YJ doors.
What does the CJ stand for in Jeep?
civilian Jeep
In 1944, Willys-Overland, one of the two main manufacturers of the World War II military Jeep, built the first prototypes for a commercial version – the CJ, short for “civilian Jeep”.
Will CJ7 fenders fit a YJ?
Registered. cj fenders should bolt up to yj, everything on the body should be interchangeable, the parts looked different, but should all bolt up.
Why is the Jeep YJ called YJ?
Registered. YJ stands for excellence in design!
Will a CJ hardtop fit on a YJ?
It will fit, but you need the right doors as others have said. I had one on my YJ for a while, the only bad thing is they are awkward to open if you still have the original spare tire carrier on the back. You have to slowly open and close them together, but it’s not bad.
Why did the YJ have square headlights?
The engine of this model became more productive and the U-joints were broader. This jeep has some differences from other models, which we will discuss later, but the most outstanding of them is the shape of the headlights. The Wrangler YJ featured square headlights which makes it very easy to spot anywhere.
What does Wrangler YJ stand for?
YJ stands for excellence in design! 1995 Wrangler 2.5L Automatic Trans.
Can you put TJ fender flares on a YJ?
Registered. Yes the TJ Flares will fit on the YJ with some tweaking, but they will not line up perfect with the body lines in the front fender because the angle of the very front of the fender on the TJ’s is slightly diffrent than the YJ’s.
Which is better Jeep CJ or YJ?
When considering their handling, the YJ is known to be better. Unlike the CJ jeeps, the YJ is equipped with trackbars and swaybars, which give it better handling capabilities.
Why are the tops of YJ’s and CJ-7’s different?
Because a the YJ has a swing gate and the CJ-7 has a tailgate the order in which the tops are secured is different. On a CJ-7 the tailgate closes first, then the hardtop liftgate (aka hatch) then the swingout tire carrier.
Why was the Jeep Wrangler CJ so popular?
The CJ was lightweight and incredibly Spartan, both mechanically and when it came to the interior. Really, they were all about getting through tough terrain and not much else. It was such a solid design and the vehicle was largely unchanged through the 1986 model year, which was when the first of the Wranglers was launched.
What is the difference between the TJ and YJ?
In other words, for overall comfort both on the road and even on trails, the TJ is superior. The TJ also offers more flex, making it a better option for rock crawling, while the YJ is more likely to be caught with at least one tire in the air.