1987 Jeep YJ Wrangler Laredo - Prodog

The transfer case is a full-time/part-time NV242 from an XJ Cherokee. It sports a Currie SYE and Tera 4:1 low range gearing. Phil is a firm believer in full-time 4WD for winter driving. In our opinion, this versatile T-case is one of the best ever offered in a lightweight Jeep. The AX-15 transmission in front of the NV242 has gears from a diesel truck that give it a 4.3:1 first gear instead of the standard YJ 3.8:1. Phil changed to the AX-15 from the original Peugeot tranny to get rid of the problematic HydraClutch throwout bearing and use the later hydraulic slave cylinder.

Vision Research suspension seats are extremely comfortable. VR is no longer in business, but the seats continue to work. Everyone who rides in Phil's YJ comment on the comfortable seats.

The Eaton Detroit leaf springs are still under the axle. These springs have gone through five iterations until Phil found the rate he needed. The inverted U-bolts use parts from a Dodge Dakota.

A Tera Belly Up skidplate/crossmember protects the transmission and transfer case.

The Currie rear bumper and swing away tire carrier carries the 35-inch spare with ease.

The high-pinion 9-inch third member from Currie Enterprises houses 4.10 gears and an ARB Air Locker. Tom Wood's Custom Driveshafts built the front and rear CV driveshafts.

An older Ramsey Pro9000 winch has performed well for years mounted on a Currie front bumper.

Permatech spray liner was sprayed in the tub and was color-matched to the accent striping on the body. The interior can be hosed out easily now. A Cobra CB keeps Phil in touch on the trail.

Currie trimmed and skidplated the bottom of the 9-inch housing for better ground clearance. The rearend features disc brakes. The leaf spring packs in the back went through 7 iterations before Phil had what he wanted.