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1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ - The Finished Product

1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Left Rocks Downhill
The massive 40x13.50R17 Goodyear... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Left Rocks Downhill
The massive 40x13.50R17 Goodyear MT/R tires are mounted on 17x9 American Eagle wheels with OMF beadlocks. The EXT rear corners allow plenty of space for maximum articulation. Bestop soft half-doors are also in place.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Front Suspension
A Dynatrac ProRock 60 front... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Front Suspension
A Dynatrac ProRock 60 front axle is in place and utilizes 5.38 gears and a Detroit Locker. Dynatrac steering components are controlled by a PSC steering box. Also note the center-mounted limiting strap to control suspension droop.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Rear Suspension
A Dynatrac ProRock 60 axle... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Rear Suspension
A Dynatrac ProRock 60 axle resides at the rear of the YJ. An Atlas II with a 5:1 low ratio is hidden under a 7075 aluminum flat-belly skidplate that is super-light and strong. The Gen-Right Builders triangulated four-link suspension components and adjustable air springs replaced the factory leaf-spring suspension setup.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Interior
The interior of the YJ is... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Interior
The interior of the YJ is rather sparse but still features a built-in 12- to 120-volt converter for charging cameras or laptops, an iPod sound system, and a Cobra 40-channel CB radio. Hunsaker Synkro vinyl seats are installed on the factory seat mounts.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Fuel Tank Skidplate
A Gen-Right EXT fuel tank... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Fuel Tank Skidplate
A Gen-Right EXT fuel tank and skidplate are installed in the location of the factory fuel tank and create more space to move the rear axle rearward to stretch the wheelbase. The outboard-mounted King air shocks and Air Lift adjustable air springs are also in view.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Front Bumper Winch
The Gen-Right stubby-style... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Front Bumper Winch
The Gen-Right stubby-style front winch bumper holds a Warn winch equipped with Viking synthetic winch line and safety thimble and a TeraFlex aluminum fairlead. A set of Hella lights is also installed.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Left Top View
Tony's YJ features a host... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Left Top View
Tony's YJ features a host of Gen-Right body-armor items. The armor collection includes Boulder Series front tube fenders, rocker guards, rear corners, and a gas-tank skidplate. For ultimate driver and passenger protection, a Gen-Right 1-3/4-inch-diameter full rollcage is also in place.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Hood Detail
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Left Rear
A rear shot of the YJ displays... 
   
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Left Rear
A rear shot of the YJ displays the Gen-Right Boulder Series fold-down rear tire carrier and EXT Stretch rear corners. Flush-mount LED taillights provide a clean appearance.
1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Downhill 1987 Jeep Wrangler Yj Downhill Rocks
SPECIFICATIONS
Year/Make/Model: '87 Jeep Wrangler YJ
Owner/Hometown: Tony Pellegrino Simi Valley, CA
Engine: 4.2L I-6
Induction: EFI
Transmission: Five-speed
Transfer Case/Low-Range Ratio: Atlas II/5:1
Frontend: Dynatrac ProRock 60
Rearend: Dynatrac ProRock 60
Ring-and-pinion: 5.38
Front Differential: Detroit Locker
Rear Differential: Detroit Locker
Suspension: Gen-Right
  Builders three-link
front with Fox air
shocks/Gen-Right
Builders triangulated
four-link rear with
custom adjustable
air springs and King
emulsion shocks
Tires/Wheels: 40x13.50R17
  Goodyear MT/R/17x9
American Eagle with
OMF beadlocks
Estimated Value: $50,000


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