YJ question

[drapchan2023]

Just bought a 1991 YJ with a vortex 8 it's been well maintained. It is manual and can this be used for wheeling I am told I can drive on street . But I see conflicting information. Can you help me with what is true ? Thanks

 

[Lil ugly]

There are a lot of factors that determine what makes a vehicle street able. I personally consider a vehicle can be driven on the street if it will generally go the way I want, has a known and consistent braking distance and a cop will not immediately turn around and stop if he sees it. A little more info on drivetrain etc would be helpful. Based on your picture, it looks more street than offroad.

 

[drapchan2023]

Thank you !

 

[extremetownie]

Actually it looks real good.

 

[drapchan2023]

Thank you

 

[ridered3]

What kind of wheeling are you wanting to do with it?

What made you think it isn't streetable?

 

[drapchan2023]

What kind of wheeling are you wanting to do with it?

What made you think it isn't streetable?

I wanted to do obstacle courses I would like to climb . I was told the engine would not be street legal but that didn't make sense

 

[ridered3]

I wanted to do obstacle courses I would like to climb . I was told the engine would not be street legal but that didn't make sense

Unless you have strict emissions testing/vehicle inspections, I don't see why it wouldn't be street legal.

 

[bgredjeep]

What is street legal very much depends on where you live. Emissions, fender coverage, lift laws. There are loads of reasons that a vehicle might not be considered legal, all dependent on local laws, and law enforcement.

 

[drapchan2023]

Thanks for the information