John's YJ Wrangler Page

We Leased our 1989 Wrangler new. At the end of the lease, we were 15,000 Miles over the allowed milage, so it was cheaper to Purchase it outright than turn it in and pay the miles out. In 1994, we took our stock YJ on the French Lick Jeep Jamboree. I know, French Lick isn't supposed to be that difficult on the easier trails...but in 1994, it rained for at least a week before the jamboree and it was SLICK out there! Well, I connected with the guys from the Jeep Performance Center in Louisville Kentucky, and before you knew it, I was lifted with bigger tires.That was my downfall! Since then, the Wrangler (Affectionately known as "The Mistress") it's suffered happily through MANY Upgrades.

1989 Wrangler (The Mistress)

• 2.5L Jasper Engine
• JB231 Short Shaft kit
• 4.56 Dana Gears
• ARB Air Lockers Front and Rear
• Trailmaster 4" Lift
• Rancho RS9000 Shocks
• Currie Greaseable Shackles
• Swaybar Disconnects
• Ramsey REP 8000 Winch
• 32x10.5x15 Interco SuperSwamper Radials on 8" AR767 Black Rims
• Optima Deep Cycle Yellowtop
• K&N Air Filter
• More...

Evolution of the Mistress

1993 - Lake Patoka, Indiana (Totally Stock!)

1996 Illinois Challange Trailride

1999 4x4 Blast!

2000 4x4 Blast!

2001 4x4 Blast!

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