I have heard of them being called yuppy jeeps, but I believe the YJ is just the name they were sold as in Canada. I've seen 87-95 wranglers in Canada labeled in the pin-striping as "YJ" rather than "wrangler" that we see in the U.S.. I could be wrong but that's the only explanation I've ever heard.

 

Just two letters, same as TJ, and JK

 

What I hear at the time was young jeep. Targeted more at the young group age of drivers.

 

just a model designation, not an acronym

 

No, it was Yuppie Jeep. Even back in 87. Those were the targeted customers and the only people that had money enough to buy them. Young Urban Professionals

 

No, it was Yuppie Jeep.

Yuppies are too soft to be in a YJ ..... ( they are better off in an FJ )

 

Yesterday's jeep.

 

They certainly aren't for yuppies any more! You need to be redneck/jimmy rigger certified before you even step within 10 feet of one

 

YJ stands for excellence in design!

 

Totally Agree!

 

I thought it was the focus groups reaction to seeing the first YJ concept...
YJ yer joking. JK just kidding.

 

I've heard it referred to as "Your Jeep"

As in CJ: Civilian Jeep
YJ: Your Jeep

Probably not, but eh.

 

haha, didn't everyone look pretty much just like that in the late 80s early 90s?

 

Back in the 80's I was driving a real jeep.

Leaks ..... never was in a Jeep that did not have leaks .... they were built with leaks. LOL

Have a shot at getting one of these this spring .... and I want it!

 

None of my friends looked like that...

 

None of my friends looked like that... http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/D.../DREDnot1/media/1979677_10152271315929704_1290643326_nedit_zps9ukm8mbr.jpg.html

kinda funny that I own and wear the exact same camo coat and boony hat in that pic, I was born in the wrong time

 

Incredible how much fatter America is today.

 

speak for yourself lol!! I weigh a buck 65 after my wife makes meatloaf

 

YJ ( why jay ) Noun ; A mystical creature, often seen performing amazing feats of strength, agility, and courage. These qualities cause it to be despised by its fellow Wrangler kin out of envy. To set it apart from these lesser folk, it was given square headlights

 

omg, perfect!!!

 

Just joined the site, but wanted to throw this out there:
Never heard of "DJ" before, interesting, and everyone knows about "CJ" for Civilian Jeep. As far as I know the story, AMC was concerned the CJ appealed to too many older WWII, and Korean War vets and wanted something to appeal to the younger generation, and labeled it a "YJ" for "Youthful", "Younger" or "Your Jeep". Take your pick, depending on the source, because I think all terms were used at one time in adverts. Whether the designation was on purpose or just fit their needs, I don't know. AMC never to my knowledge referred to it as a "Yuppie Jeep", for obvious bad advertising reasons. That was something old schoolers called it, like we refer to the JK as "Just Kidding". "TJ" actually DOES have a meaning, or at least that's according to my friend at Manhattan Jeep, who sold me my '01 TJ, the "T" referring to improved track bars. Somewhere along the way people associated torsion bar suspension with the TJ and thought that's where the "T" came from. If Chrysler put a torsion bar suspension on my TJ, I'VE never found it. Whatever, do the rest of you get the feeling FiatChrysler are trying to kill off the Jeep as we know and love it? Watch out for the new "Rubicon". Don't be surprised if the 2 door Wrangler, whatever the initials, disappears soon.

 

Whatever, do the rest of you get the feeling FiatChrysler are trying to kill off the Jeep as we know and love it? Watch out for the new "Rubicon". Don't be surprised if the 2 door Wrangler, whatever the initials, disappears soon.

Jeep dies when they produced a 4 door "wrangler" IMHO. If you want a jeep branded vehicle go get a cherokee or liberty or something, but not a wrangler. They were never made for comfort, they were made to get around outdoors. That's why I have became fond of older jeeps the more time I spend with mine, They really are the best thing out there.

 

I agree completely with Big Earl. If they had made the JKU with only two doors, I would have been all about it. I personally don't believe all people who drive a JK or a JKU is as bad as we make them out to be, but I genuinely am not a huge fan of the appearance of the JK, over all. I would probably drive one, but they are not my favorite, appearance wise.

 

If they had made the JKU with only two doors, I would have been all about it.

one word, two letters: LJ

 

yj has many meanings...
yj=yeti jeep.... for those who use their wrangler to track the elusive bigfoot
yj=YES it is JEEP for those thrown off by the square headlights
yj=yucky jeep for the purist that cant get over those beautiful square headlights
yj= YEAH JEEP! for the cheerleader types
yj=yummy jeep
yj=yo jeep for the rocky balboa types
yj=yahoo jeep
and the list goes on

 

is this it? Because I've seen his and a few other very similar to, but all the other only seemed to have soft tops and half doors in the back.

 

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is this it? Because I've seen his and a few other very similar to, but all the other only seemed to have soft tops and half doors in the back.

What the Liberty should have been.

 

I located this simple explanation via the web. But? Makes perfect since for parts allocation.

Jeep JK, TJ, YJ, CJ, XJ: What Does It All Mean?

 

Well that cleared it up for me.... But now feeling insecure about my YJ. Being a “blacksheep” can’t be good, can it?
Then I recall the Blacksheep Squadron from the 1970’s TV show with Robert Conrad and feel better now. :drinks:

 

It means Ya'ller Jealous . BOOMYOW!!!!

 

it means ya'ller jealous . Boomyow!!!!

lmao!

 

I bought mine used in 1990 after many memories to me it means "Yesterday's Joyride"

 

my fav so far!!!!

 

JK drivers = least likely to respond back to the Jeep Wave I have found out in my area

JK should be named DW for don't wave

 

JK drivers = least likely to respond back to the Jeep Wave I have found out in my area JK should be named DW for don't wave

that's nation wide

 

I went nuts when I first laid eyes on the new YJ, back then, the squared inset grill headlights were reminiscent of the MB model, the original mobile mechanical mule that gave the world freedom from tyranny

I purchased the Sahara model in khaki green. I do have print photos and 8 mm video but sadly, none of it is digitized

 

I went nuts when I first laid eyes on the new YJ, back then, the squared inset grill headlights were reminiscent of the MB model, the original mobile mechanical mule that gave the world freedom from tyranny I purchased the Sahara model in khaki green. I do have print photos and 8 mm video but sadly, none of it is digitized

you could take a digitalized photo of the prints Just sayin!