1987

  1. Z

    1987 YJ power steering gear box

    Hi all, brand new to the group. I just got a 1987 yj about 2 months ago. 4.2L with an auto. I’m fairly new to wrenching on vehicles but have done some light work here and there. My issue is that I’m replacing the power steering gear box and I’m at the point of putting the remanufactured one...
  2. B

    87 YJ has black smoke in the exhaust

    I recently married a woman whose father owned an '87 Wrangler as his off-road transport to his Michigan hunting club near his lakefront cottage. The Jeep sat in a garage for the past ten years since his passing without getting driven much or given any attention. My wife religiously keeps her...
  3. jwemobile031

    1987 YJ Tranmission - No Clue Where to Start!

    Hello! I am new to this forum so I am not sure I am posting in the correct place. Please let me know if I am not. I am trying to replace the transmission for my 1987 YJ. I'm not a mechanic, just a jeep enthusiast, but my understanding is that it's a 4L, 6 Cylinder. I've tried a few different...
  4. Y

    Frame Swap: '87 4.2L to '95 2.5L

    Reaching out for some expertise here. If something about this has already been posted, I searched, but didn't find it. I have a 1995 2.5L Yj with a bad frame. I plan to replace this frame with one from a 1987 4.2L. #1: Are there any reasons this cannot be done or any reason I should avoid it...