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