Jeep enthusiasts often seek a used Jeep YJ for sale, and for good reason. The YJ took over the off-road industry after Jeep stopped production of the CJ-5 and CJ-7 in 1986. Why do off-road enthusiasts keep searching for a used Jeep YJ to take on backcountry adventures? There are many reasons the Jeep YJ still holds a special place in Jeep lovers' hearts.
Unique Jeep Styling
Anyone can agree, the Jeep YJ stands out from other Jeep models with its waterfall-style seven-slot grille, open-body style, boxy stance, and controversial square headlights. This is the only Jeep model that used square headlights as serious Jeep aficionados relished the original round headlights used in the early Jeep models and that Jeep uses today. The YJ was the first Jeep model to carry the Wrangler name and came standard as a three-door convertible with a flexible soft top.
Made for Off-Road Capability
There's no doubt that the Jeep YJ was made for off-road adventures. The YJ came with a steel ladder body-on-frame, solid Dana axles, a leaf spring suspension system, and a two-speed transfer case perfect for slow rock crawling. Jeep gave the YJ a wider stance and lower center of gravity, giving it more stability when traveling over off-cambered trails or over large obstacles. Drivers appreciate the short wheelbase, which gives the Jeep YJ flexibility in approach, departure, and ramp breakover angles while allowing the driver greater maneuvering on tight trails or when a short turning radius is needed.
Easily Customizable
Owners of the YJ can customize this Jeep model with accessories, numerous styles of soft tops, hardtops, and even HEMI engine kits. Anyone can install or have installed light bars, winches, or wheels with bead locks. A Jeep restoration company can customize the fenders of the YJ, give it a custom paint job, or add a lift kit to give the Jeep YJ more clearance.
Variety of Trims
People looking for a Jeep YJ have a wide range of trims to choose from depending on their driving needs and personal preferences. Depending on the year, the Jeep YJ came in a base trim with no frills to upscale trims with leather upholstery found in the Sahara. Jeep also introduced the Laredo, Islander, and the rugged Renegade to the YJ lineup.
The Wrangler Today
While Jeep stopped production of the YJ in 1996, the Wrangler still lives on today as the JL model. The modern Wrangler has round headlights most people are familiar with when thinking of a Jeep SUV and can come as a two-door SUV or a four-door called the Wrangler Unlimited. Yet, there's something special about the Jeep YJ with its reign of nine years on off-road trails and even in Hollywood films such as "Jurassic Park" and "Clueless."
Collins Bros. Jeep carries an extensive collection of Jeeps for sale, including restored Jeep YJs. Jeep enthusiasts can find a variety of used Jeep parts and accessories at Collin Bros. Jeep. Not only does Collin Bros. Jeep sell handsomely restored YJs and other Jeeps and cool rigs from their Wylie, Texas, shop, but they also have a dynamic online store.
