The main difference between a CJ-7 and YJ body is the front grill, hood, and fenders. The CJ-7 fuel filler is located under the Passenger's side tail light at the back of the tub and the YJ fuel filler is located behind the license plate under the Driver's side tail light at the back of the tub.

Also to know is, will a YJ tub fit a CJ7 frame?

all yj tubs fit, no mods needed. Should mention that the YJ body will need a few mods to go with a stock CJ chassis, like cutting a hole for the gas tank filler. I'm not sure what other mods are necessary, but there are write-ups on the Net that go into more detail.

Additionally, will CJ soft doors fit a YJ? Registered. Yep. And CJ/YJ hardoors are exactly the same.

Consequently, will a CJ top fit a YJ?

It will fit, but you need the right doors as others have said. I had one on my YJ for a while, the only bad thing is they are awkward to open if you still have the original spare tire carrier on the back. You have to slowly open and close them together, but it's not bad.

Are YJ and TJ tubs the same?

all tj tubs are the same and will just bolt on. i was going to say the same thing about cherokee doing a yj tub swap.

Related Question Answers

Will a CJ body fit on a TJ frame?

It has never been done and can not be. CJ's were made by AMC and the TJ's were made by Chrysler. they are not compatible.

How wide is a CJ7 frame?

In the case of a stock CJ-7 frame, where the wheelbase is 94 inches and the rail height is 4-1/2 inches, the leverage factor is 0.048.

Jeep CJ7 - Project All-American The Rolling Chassis - Tech.

width of leaves (in inches) x # of leaves x 3
length of spring (in inches)

Will a YJ hardtop fit on a TJ?

I'm right! Unless it's been modified, no. The windshield channel between a YJ and TJ are completely different. Otherwise they fit the tub the same.

How does cj7 hardtop attach to windshield?

The CJ top is designed to fit onto the windshield frame using a metal strip that rivets onto the hardtop and is screwed into the windshield frame with self tapping screws.

Will a TJ half door fit a cj7?

Yes. Unless you have a 76-81 tub, then you will have to install the correct strikers. In my opinion, these doors look great on the CJ.

Which is better YJ or TJ?

YJ vs TJ: Suspension

Suspension is where the TJ has the obvious advantage. You can do some leaf spring swaps, shackle relocations, and stretch the wheelbase, but a YJ will likely never get close to the articulation that a TJ has. The coil suspension on the TJ also provides much better ride quality on and off road.

What does TJ and YJ stand for?

Guest. Not sure what JK stands for. CJ = Civilian Jeep. TJ = Trendy Jeep. YJ = Yuppy Jeep.

How do you know if your Jeep is a YJ or TJ?

The easiest, and quickest, way to know if your Wrangler is a YJ is to look at the grille. Wrangler YJs were the first Jeep to offer square headlights instead of the traditional round ones.

What does TJ mean for Jeep?

TJ stands for "True Jeep". Oh and JK stands for "Just Kidding" T.

What years are Jeep YJ?

Jeep Wrangler (YJ)

Jeep Wrangler YJ
Also called Jeep YJ (Canada)
Production March 1986 – December 1995 (Canada; USA) 1989–2001 (Iran)
Model years 1987–1996
Assembly Toledo, Ohio, United States Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly) Tehran, Iran (Pars Khodro) (Ensambladora Carabobo) Venezuela

What year Jeeps are TJ?

Jeep Wrangler (TJ)

Jeep Wrangler TJ
Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation (1996-1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998-2006)
Also called Jeep TJ (Canada) Jeep TJL (Egypt)
Production January 1996 – July 2006
Model years 1997–2006

What is a Jeep CJ?

The Jeep CJ models are both a series and a range of small, open-bodied off-road vehicles and compact pickup trucks, built and sold by several successive incarnations of the Jeep automobile marque from 1945 to 1986.