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Custom 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ - Deranged

Jeep Building is a Sickness
By Jerrod Jones
Photography by Fred Williams
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Lead Jump
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Wires
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Deranged Jeep Wrangler Wires
Once most of the rig was complete, it went to see another familiar father and son team by the name of Campbell: Bret Epperly of Campbell Enterprises in Phoenix did an immaculate job getting all the gauges, sensors, and wires running with the Vortec motor in this YJ, while replacing most every stock part that this flame-red YJ was ever equipped with. Bret even took the time to label every wire so there'd be no guessing years down the road.
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Engine
Under the hood sits a Chevy... 
   
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Deranged Jeep Wrangler Engine
Under the hood sits a Chevy 355ci Vortec V-8 with fast-burn heads, forged pistons, and pink rods. An 8-quart oil pan with trap doors keeps this motor lubed while a Competition Cams camshaft keeps the heart of this motor turning smoothly. Tubed headers expel exhaust gases into a custom 3-inch exhaust. A custom aluminum radiator shroud was made to fit in the front of an all-aluminum radiator the ensure this Jeep runs cool.
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Skids
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Deranged Jeep Wrangler Skids
That is a very hard white plastic that is covering the bottom of the Jeep. It tends to slide very well (similar to what's on the bottom of a snowboard, but harder) and bolts onto metal skidplates with flush-mounted bolts. Just above the skids, an Atlas transfer case with a 4.2:1 low range gets spin from a Hughes special TH400 tranny and torque converter.
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Interior
Luxury! Custom tweed seats... 
   
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Deranged Jeep Wrangler Interior
Luxury! Custom tweed seats keep the passengers comfy while sitting behind the custom aluminum dash with flow-thru console and adorned with carbon-fiber Auto Meter gauges. A Budnik steering wheel provides control over the Jeep, while aluminum pedals finish off the look of the interior.
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Rear Axle
In the back a Tera 60R high-pinion... 
   
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Deranged Jeep Wrangler Rear Axle
In the back a Tera 60R high-pinion axle keeps things running strong. It's been packed with a Detroit Locker and 4.11 gears to match the front. The 16-inch King coilovers help support the rig while a triangulated four-link keeps the axle in place. Disc brakes are attached at every corner and do a great job of stopping the 37-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains mounted on 17-inch Alcoa wheels with bead locks. Even the custom exhaust is beautiful with the way it squares off and swoops under the plastic plating right below the fuel cell.
Deranged Jeep Wrangler Body
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Deranged Jeep Wrangler Body
The body was dipped in DuPont Flame Red and kept in immaculate condition even though it sees hard-core wheeling. Custom aluminum fender flares in the rear keep the tub from getting sprayed with rocks or mud, while custom rocker guards keep any high centering down to a minimal damage report. And check out that super-sweet aluminum fuel cell in back of the rear seat and the rectangular LED taillights (to match the YJ headlights) that were added instead of the typical round ones.

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