Mike Leraas's 1995 Wrangler
Mike's Jeep is a 1995 YJ, and by no means is a "Yuppie Jeep." The Jeep started
out with humble beginnings when it was purchased new in 1995, but has undergone
many transformations to what it is today. The motor is a stock in-line 4.0
six with a Borla header and free-flowing exhaust which has served him well.
The transfer case has been shortened with a Rubicon Express short-shaft kit and
a CV-style driveshaft. It has Dick Cepek C1000 lights to guide the way
at night with 210-watts apiece, along with rock lights on the underside.
Up front is a Ramsey 8000lb. winch along all the neccessary recovery
tools in the rear of the Jeep; snatch block, Hi-Lift jack, ropes and chains.
The YJ's suspension is Explorer ProComp's Coil-Conversion system, which put the Jeep 6-inches
higher into the air, and along with the 3-inch Trailmaster body lift, the YJ is soon be home to
a set of 35-inch BFG MT's, but for now it only runs on a set of 33-inch BFG AT's.
The inner tub has been given two coats of Duraback bedliner, and once a year the
underside is recoated with Ziebart, which is his key to keeping the rust away.
He has roamed the Sand Dunes of Silver Lake, MI; Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky;
Haspin Trails in Indiana; and in and around the Mountains of Colorado.
"As one can tell, the Jeep is well traveled since 1995 I've put 115,000 miles on the Jeep
and it still runs strong." - Mike Future modifications: The Super35 kit for the rear end,
and Mike thinks he just blew his engine, so a 350 Chevy fuel-injected motor with a 700R4
automatic swap is in the works.
Brad Baker's 1990 Wrangler Islander
Brad is 17, and his '90 Islander has a springover, a Procomp 4" lift, 33" Sidewinder
MT's mounted on 15x8 racing rims. Other mods are 4 Procomp 130-watt lights on top of a Stealth
bar, a Weber carb, K&N, and Black Diamond Shocks.
"In the future I plan on upgrading to 4.86 gears and getting a Dynomax exhaust system." - Brad
Michael Smutok's 1988 Wrangler
Michael's YJ is stock accept for a new tranny, but many upgrades are planned.
Steve King's 1990 Wrangler
Steve's YJ has the stock 4-cylinder and two tops; the hard top and a soft top for the summer.
Modifications include a 4" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 33"x12.50"x15" BFG M\T, 15x10 American
Racing rims (chrome wagon wheels), 4000-pound winch (that hooks up to the front and the rear of
the Jeep), disconnects for the front swaybar, K&N air cleaner, rear locker, and every tool you
could need on the trail. This Jeep is new from the ground up. He has installed a new motor, new
brakes..."well let me just say that it has the original body, tranny, front axle, t-case,
and interior."
"I think this is the best car I have ever owned. Remember life is to short not to own a Jeep." - Steve
See his page!
George McFadden's 1990 Wrangler
George's YJ has a 4.2L I6, 4" Procomp spring lift, ES3000 shocks, 1" shackle lift,
33x12.5x15 BFG MT's, 15x8 AR-23's, swapped in axles with 4.11's, tailshaft conversion
w/driveshaft, stainless braided brake lines (not yet installed), Rancho steering stabilizer,
Centerforce II clutch, MSD-6 off-road ignition, MSD HiVibe Blaster coil, Accel 8.8mm wires,
Torquemaster plugs, hand throttle (not yet installed), front tow hooks, Tomken rear Protec
bumper w/receiver hitch and tow strap pins, Hi-Lift, tow straps, Rock Sliderz (nerfs),
Durabak'd interior, Safe Trunk, Tuffy door lockers, Tuffy Delux stereo console w/JVC 12-changer
and head unit, Thor Soundwedges, hard top and doors (winter), soft top, half doors, bikini top,
etc (summer).
Club: Off-Camber Crawlers
Trails: GW Natl Forest, Paragon
Michael Mohammadi's 1994 Wrangler
Michael's YJ is equipped with a stock four banger, a 3" suspension lift, 1" body lift,
Rancho RS9000 shocks, a Ramsey REP 8000 winch, Hella off-road lighting, 32" 11x50 Mud Terrians,
K&N Air Filter (soon), stone guards for all lighting, chrome accesories everywhere, dual fire
extinguishers, tow strap and Hi-Lift jack, Olympian 400-watt sub with a 320-watt amp, and
a Pioneer CD player.
Jeep Score: 205
Bryan Neet's 1991 Wrangler Renegade
Bryan's YJ Renegade has a 4" Pro Comp suspension lift, 2" body lift, 33" BFG MT's, ARB
front bumper, Warn 9000i winch, Currie rear bumper and tire carrier, Tomken Machine rocker
skids, Line-X interior covering, and stock axles and gearing.
Future plans include a Currie high-pinion 9" rear end with ARB air locker and 4.56, Black
Diamond coil suspension, 35x13.5x15 Mickey Thompson Claws, NV4500 tranny, Atlas II transfer
case, Hesco 4.7L kit for the 4.0L engine, and a Rimmer Enginering Supercharger.
Jeep Score: 277
Les Scott's 1995 Wrangler
Les' YJ has the 4.0L and 5-speed, 4" Pro-Comp lift, 1" M.O.R.E. body lift, 33x12.50x15
BFG Mud Terrain's on A/E 589 15x8, 10,500 Mile Marker hydraulic winch, M.O.R.E. sport cage,
Tomken Machine rear bumper with swing away tire carrier w/ hi-lift/jerry can mount,
JKS sway bar disconnects, 4.10 gears front and rear, front Dana 30 with Detroit Tru-Trac and
Warn axle/hub upgrade and 297 u-joints, rear Dana 35 with Detroit "C" locker, Currie slip-yoke
eliminator kit with six states drive shaft, stainless steel extended brake lines, front and
rear trac bars removed, and a Flowmaster muffler.
Future plans: 8.8-inch Ford rear end, 4-to-1 transfer case gears, 35-inch tires, and 4.56 axle
gears.
Jeep Score: 280
Ryan Arndt's 1987 Wrangler
Ryan's YJ has a stock 258 I-6 engine (carburetted), 5-speed transmission, 2" body
lift kit, stock axles, 32" BFG AT's, full size spare, front tow hooks, 2 pairs of KC
daylighters, Midland 40 channel CB, Kenwood detachable face CD with Kenwood 6"x9"
Soundwedge speakers, and a new Besttop SuperTop.
Planned: Full roll cage, 3.5" Superlift suspension lift, 33" BFG Muds, and a snorkel.
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