1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ Rebuild: A True Trash-to-Treasure DIY Project

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Published 2020-11-13

After grabbing a 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ at an auction, one DIY project turned a problematic ride into a dream off-road vehicle. Overall, 65 hours were devoted to this ’94 YJ, transforming it from a total loss to a Jeep the owner is proud to own and drive, both on the street and on the mountain. Spend time finding the right Jeep, do your research and be patient. Your hard work and vision can convert a salvaged wreck into a summer dream.

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All Comments (21)

@mikereinhardt4807 3 days ago

Nicely done. I have a 94 with the 4.0 HO and I have to tell you it's a great vehicle. You and your wife did a great job on this one...
@seanfrank4158 3 years ago

That is one good looking YJ. Well done. Love the paint.
@iSchmidty13 3 months ago

You drive my dream jeep 🤌 YJ, tan interior, army green, synthetic rope winch, absolute perfection
@michaelduke4500 3 years ago

I have loved the paint job the texturizing of the green paint is wonderful. Overall the Jeep looks like a true Jeep not some freak of nature people mod out.
@mongojenkins121 3 years ago

This motivates me. I'm ready to build me own.
@NME10E 3 years ago

I just bought back my 92 Renegade that I drove back in high school in 04, I can’t wait to work on her! Thanks for the inspiration!
@chickenman404 1 year ago

Man I love the YJ.
@ScottPriestley 3 years ago

Im working up an XJ right now - doing a full suspension replacement front and rear. Completely satisfying!!
@dannydivilly6146 3 years ago

This is sick man; great work to both of y’all.
@thomasn251 3 months ago

Thanks for the inspiration, I just got a 95 YJ and it to needs some real work but I will be patient and will complete the project!! Thanks again..
@Vezoktor 3 years ago

Absolutely fantastic job! Great to see so much love poured into a Jeep and even greater to see it come to fruition. I’m very inspired :)
@DucatiPaso750 3 years ago

It really turned out sweet!! The fact that your wife helped.... priceless!!
@cartwheels4amile 3 years ago

Nice build! You should be proud of that thing, it's great to see an old truck given new life.
@greyghost61 2 years ago

Do you ever dream of a place where a lot of people drive mostly jeeps from all generations from the ww2 to the most latest jeeps of all. I remember back then my grandpa told me that they were more ww2 jeeps than any other latest and vietnam war era jeeps being driven back then not just american jeeps you could see. But also some japanese type ones like the toyotas and Mitsubishi and also korean ones too. Even today there is still a factory to this day that still manufactures ww2 and vietnam war era jeeps to this day. A lot of people still drives jeeps today in my country 🇵🇭 including the iconic passenger jeepney too. Even though that jeepneys and old jeeps are not allowed to be driven on big cities and you can only see them in rural, mountainous and remote areas. For the fact that many people here now drive pickup trucks and SUV but for me they'll never beat the old jeeps here they can be fixed at any repair shops rather than a fancy service center!
@Whittmike2011 3 years ago

Our 93 was Lined and we love the satisfaction of, No more small dings or scratches & No worries of rust and having to wax or buff!!!
@solarflare4259 9 months ago

Awesome video!Thank you for posting!
@noonzeeb 3 years ago

Very nice job of restoring the yj . I have a 90 and enjoy using it and working on it
@101stAirbornefilms 3 years ago

The rear half of the tub is almost identical to the tub on my 1948 CJ-2A. It's amazing that the design changed very little after 46 years!
@joshnasche5495 3 years ago

Can't wait to do some major upgrades to my jeep wangler YJ 😁👍 love the video.
@udokanmaogbonna7907 2 years ago

I’m 18 and this is my dream car I want this car because it’s so like fun and this model is a classic I love it💕