1989 jeep yj sahara

‘LEO’

1989 JEEP YJ SAHARA ‘LEO’

BUILD SHEET


About my build

This is a 1989 Jeep YJ Sahara edition I have dubbed ‘Leo’ after the constellation of the lion.

Leo is the color code PY5 SAND.

Drivetrain

700 R4 Transmission

NP231 Doubler

Dana 300 Transfer Case w/ Twin Sticks

Lokar Transmission Shifter

Chevy King Pin Dana 60 Front Axle

Chevy 14 Bolt Rear Axle

4:11 Gearing from Chevy Axles (doubler makes the 42’s possible)

Lock-rite Lockers

Engine

Small Block Chevy 350 TBI

STEERING

K30 1-Ton Steering

Hydro-assist

SUSPENSION

Custom Alcan Springs YJ 2” Lift Springs

My custom Alcan leaf springs were ordered at 2” lift and an additional 200lb of weight capacity. No Alcan Orbit Eyes.

Alcan Springs builds fully custom leaf springs tailored to your exact setup, using details like weight distribution, lift goals, how you use your rig, and any mods already done to create a suspension that matches your driving style and performance needs.

STRETCH

My jeep is not technically stretched but I have used the furthest locating pin in the springs giving me about a 1” stretch on each axle so about a 2” stretch. Photo below:

WHEELS

Raceline Ryno 17” Beadlocks -38 Offset

TIRES

42” Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T

ARMOR

Poison Spyder YJ DeFenders 3” Taper Flares

Poison Spyder Rock Sliders

Blue Torch Fab Dif-cover Armor (Motobilt)

METALCLOAK CORNER TRAVEL INDEX RECORDS

01/18/2025 | 660

04/03/2026 | 730 (aired down, higher travel shocks, newer tires maybe narrower)

MISC.

Bestop Supertop YJ/CJ Soft Top

Powertank 15lb Inflation System

Powertank Monster Valve Angled Primary Quick Deflators

Warn 12,000lb Winch