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Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #1
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: August 17, 2012 09:45AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

Its got the 2.5l with 5 speed manual
Hasn't been lifted or had big tires crammed into it.
150xxx

Its a DD first then a weekend trail rig. Mostly to get to reconized shooting areas in the mountians

I look at it Monday.

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #2
mrobin michael robinson hendersonville, hendersonville nc, USA 1977 MG MGB 1977 MG Midget 1500	Posted: August 17, 2012 09:56AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 555

I had a 93 YJ for years, pretty much industructable. Kinda of crude, but kinda fun too.
They get really bad gas milage though (13-16 mpg).
good luck.

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #3
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: August 17, 2012 10:12AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

I have a 10 mile commute to work...

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #4
dmarsingill Donald Marsingill Dacula, GA, USA 1968 MG MGB GT 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2003 Ford Expedition 2011 Volkswagen Jetta	Posted: August 17, 2012 08:56PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 997

It has the more desireable external slave cylinder. The engine is pretty tough. Does it have power steering? That didn't become standard until 97. It is the last year for the leaf springs.(no 96 redesign for 97) Very easy to work on. I see tow bar attachments on the front...it may have been towed behind a motorhome.(easy miles)

Donald

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #5
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: August 20, 2012 07:33AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

Just checked the ad. Its got power steering.

I didn't know what those attachments up front were.
I've never had an RV to flat tow a car around with.
Maybe I could rent it out to my dad he towed around his civic behind his but recently left it in Park... then again maybe I shouldn't.

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #6
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: September 03, 2012 03:31PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

Just to update I picked it up. Been driving to work everyday without issue

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #7
9146 rick dentel yardley, pa, USA 1970 Porsche 914 1978 MG MGB 2002 Mini Cooper	Posted: September 03, 2012 03:39PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,365

Check frame for rust, 1st by the steering box on the inside of the frame 2nd where the rear spring shackles. The drive train is bullet proof.

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #8
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: September 04, 2012 12:17PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

In reply to # 2160946 by 9146 Check frame for rust, 1st by the steering box on the inside of the frame 2nd where the rear spring shackles. The drive train is bullet proof.

Very low rust levels. Nothing worth noting.
You can tell this jeep was somebody's baby, not toy

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #9
Robby Bob Hill Park City, TN, USA 1964 Ford Thunderbird 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 1979 MG MGB 1979 MG Midget 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK350	Posted: September 08, 2012 03:15PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 377

In reply to # 2147826 by speedy Its got the 2.5l with 5 speed manual
Hasn't been lifted or had big tires crammed into it.
150xxx

Because the 4 cylinder won't handle big tires very well!!!! I wouldn't buy a 4 cylinder personally.

This is my TJ which I love but it is noisy, rides horrible and gets horrible MPG. 4 inch lift with 33s

Bob

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #10
9146 rick dentel yardley, pa, USA 1970 Porsche 914 1978 MG MGB 2002 Mini Cooper	Posted: September 08, 2012 03:26PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,365

My son has a 92 YJ 2.5/5speed LSD, BDS 4 1/2 lift w/33/12.50X15. Does not have much top speed but its a tank off road mud,sand its unstoppable. Gas mileage well BAD, comfort better have your belts real tight.

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #11
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: September 10, 2012 10:35AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

The biggest I plan to go us 31's maybe 32's

Not looking to do any big lifts on it or dump the bank into it.
If I got with bigger tires I'll regear and do a few mods I found on a jeep forum that claims 50hp and 50 ft/lbs torque.

First though I'm getting a roll bar tie in kit.
Polyurathane throughout
Tied together shackles (helps stability on road)
High flow intake.

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #12
dmarsingill Donald Marsingill Dacula, GA, USA 1968 MG MGB GT 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2003 Ford Expedition 2011 Volkswagen Jetta	Posted: September 10, 2012 12:05PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 997

If I were you, I would put a 2.5" lift on it. That would take care of the bad springs. It will clear 31" tires with no rubbing. I would never regear and lock the Dana 35 rear. It will break with a locker and 31's. You can swap in a 95 up Explorer rear and do the gears in it. The front axle(high pinion 30) will hold up better. It has the larger u-joints since it is post 1994. The CAD(central axle disconnect) is a little suspect.(vacuum operated) If you put a full time locker or limited slip in the front it will cause your front driveshaft to spin all the time. It will cause vibration.(unless you put a 97-up front yoke and a double cardan driveshaft.

Feel free to PM for specific questions. I know 87-2006 Jeeps like the back of my hand.

Donald

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Re: Looking at a 1995 Jeep YJ #13
speedy Michael Terrell Oregon, USA 1975 MG MGB "The Little Engine That Tried" 1995 Jeep Wrangler "Little Engine That Could" 2010 Jeep Commander "People Hauler"	Posted: October 01, 2012 09:20AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 681

Well I've had this for a good while now and here are the only problems I've had so far.

1. All the gauges died. Easy fix. Just had a lose fuse box.
2. vaccume leaks. Got a few fixed but need new hoses on a few.
3. I'm starting to really notice how trac bars and leaf springs don't get along on bumpy corners.
4. Has one exhaust leak and some PO broke the stud on the head and placed it in so it was just there. (Maybe half a thread holding it in)

Not really looking forward the that fix. I hate pulling busted exhaust studs.

1975 MGB
Weber Down draft
Electric ignition
4 speed non O.D.
Soft Suspension
Tight Steering somehow
New Brake lines
New Clutch Master/Slave
SEAFOAM!!!

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