The "Junkgler" Modified YJ

by Srdjan
(Valdivia, Chile)

Hi guys! I will start by saying that I bought this Jeep in 1996. It was almost new and from then until now it has been my never ending project, my hobby, my worst nightmare and my total happiness.

The day I brought it home it was a four-banger YJ "S" trim Jeep. It stayed almost stock until two years ago, when I decided to go into a major modifications project, so I start by swapping the 4-banger with a 1996 5.7 liter Chevy Vortec engine.

Of course knowing the drive train will not be strong enough for this chosen engine, I did replace it with a 1/2 ton Chevy drive train, Dana 44 front, GM 12 rear, an SM 465 gear box plus a NP 205 transfer case.

After that I changed the exterior color to a sort of olive green (always love that color). The tires are 35x15.5x15 Baja Claws on 15x10 steel rims.

I am sure that the upgrades and modifications are not finished, and of course I will let you know about that.

Srdjan, from Chile


Larry's Comment: Certainly no lack of power there, Srdjan.

Nice looking Jeep!