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The Jeep Wrangler YJ was launched in
1987 and replaced the Jeep CJ. It was re-designed for
comfort with interior and dashboard changes. The Wrangler's
safety features started with a 93.4-inch wheelbase and lowered
the center of gravity, and limiting ground clearance (the rear
axle was 8.14.) This was important to off road readiness but it
also provided a safer Jeep on the road.
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler was available in four trim levels:
- S
- SE
- Sahara
- Renegade (91 - 94 limited
production)
The Rio Grande package had a
Southwestern theme to the base-level S unit. The engine was
carbureted until the 1990 Jeep model. The newer base engine was
a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder. Soon after, the optional
4.0-liter inline six engines were available, with 14:1 ratio
Saginaw Power steering. The base transmission was a 5-speed
manual. A 3-speed automatic was optional. A 2-speed transfer
case and automatic locking hubs were also available throughout
the line of Jeep models.
The transfer Cases used in the YJ were the NP-207 prior to 1987
there after the NP-231 was made available. The Axles were
comprised of a reverse cut Dana 30 front and Dana 35c in the
rear. Other Options included: air conditioning, intermittent
windshield wipers, full locking doors (with roll-up windows and
a hardtop) and locking glove box.
Typical Jeep Wrangler YJ Statistics:
- Price: $12,300-$22,900
- Body Style/Seats: 2-Dr/4 (rear
seat as option, rear fold and tumble seat option)
- Carpet: Optional
- Top: Soft Top, Opt. Hard Top
- Engine: Pre '90 : 4cyl Opt.
4.2L,I6 Post '90: 123hp/139ft-lb 2.5-liter,I4
Opt:180hp/220ft-lb 4.0-liter,I6
- Gas Tank: 15 gallon, Opt. 20
gallon
- Transmission: 5M, Opt: 3A
Transmission Identification:
AX-5 - I4
BA 10/5 - I6.
BA 10/5 - 1989
AX-15 - 4.2L I6 and 4.0L.
TF-904 3 speed automatic - I4
TF-999 - I6 engines
32RH - I6 engines (Lockup version of the TF999)
Length/Width/Ht: Hardtop: 151.9/66.0/69.5 in
Soft-top: 151.9/66.0/71.9 in
Min. Ground Clearance: 8.4 in
Min. Curb Weight: 2934 lb
Max. Cargo Capacity: 53.4 cu ft
Max. Towing Rating: 2000 lb
Wheelbase: 93.4 in
Track, f/r: 57.0/57.0 in
Brakes, f/r: Disc/Drum, Opt: ABS
Tires: 205/75R15 Opt: 215/75R15, 225/75R15
Fuel Economy,
City/Hwy: 19/20 mpg
Basic Warranty,
Years/Miles: 3/36,000
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