Fun fact, the SE 2.4 is the same engine as the Neon SRT4 just without upgraded internals, I have the 2.4 and will be boosting it probably this winter :)
My wife and I have a Jeep Wrangler Sport 2004 in yellow with an automatic transmission. Pretty much all stock. Upgraded exhaust, slotted rotors, BF Goodrich K02 tires and Billet Aluminum tail gate hinges. Has only 95,000 miles. Stored in doors. No winters. Have a mechanic who works out of his home. Strictly works on Jeeps. Had about every seal and gasket replaced on it. New brake master cylinder and brake booster replaced recently. All of the hoses, belts and thermostat replaced. Platinum plugs. Plan on keeping this Jeep for life. 😊
Back in 2002 I bought a used 97 TJ 2.5 cylinder. My first jeep. About 10 years later I hit a deer with it. The deer ran off as I was only going around 30 mph. The damage to the jeep was minimal. Neither air bag deployed. The radiator had no leaks. The majority of damage was to the grill and most all the plastic on the front. When the insurance adjuster examined the damage he told me I was within a couple hundred dollars of totaling it. WTF! It was very drivable once the headlights were somewhat re-aligned by hand. This 97 TJ still has almost no rust today. I asked the adjuster why... He said to let him finish and he will show me what I am facing. When done he showed me the manufacturer tag on the driver door. The Jeep was actually built in early August of 1996. One of the very first TJs ever! Thus the problem. He said just to replace the front grill there was a waiting period of at least 6 months and the grill came with no primer paint. This is a one piece stamped metal grill. No spot welding. Just one piece of metal. Some of the other parts ran into this same problem as my jeep is what is considered a "early 97" TJ. These were built for a few months. Then the engineers made several changes to the body. Even the running step boards on my jeep are almost impossible to find. I had two guys give me their TJ side step boards and neither were even close. They looked the same. However, the way they bolted to the underside of the jeep was completely different! Every time I need to replace a body part my wallet experiences a rape job. I bought this jeep from an old guy in his mid 70s and I seriously doubt he had any idea about this. He sold it as his wife did not want to park her Lincoln Continental next to that jeep in the garage! Long story... If I had any idea of the difference in early 1997 jeeps I would have walked away from this. However, I still have it and other than being very expensive to repair some parts due to almost impossible to find it has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The insurance adjuster and one scrap yard guy are the only two people I met that were aware of the early 1997 Wrangler Jeep TJ.
It’s funny, when I bought my tj I thought the Rocky Mountain edition sticker on it was a gimmick the previous owner put on. Until now I had never heard of it 🤷♂️ pretty cool to learn stuff like that. Thanks, great video!
my parents just got me a 2000 tj with 122k miles in REALLY good condition, little to no rust and every time i see my jeep in that driveway and i can't not help but smile bc the solar yellow is a crispy , so far I'm really loving my tj for my first car everything is stock inside and out and i plan to keep it stock bc it feels right stock. also, I've watched your vids man and i do love your jeep and literally just watch you drive and see how your jeep performs. great content dude, badass jeep.
Great video, I just want to add that the LJ is in fact a TJ, and is technically called a TJU. LJ was just a name that became popularized because it was easier to say and remember (Long Jeep) than TJ Unlimited.
@Tanner /Mitch: Real Jeepers share information with other Jeepers. They don't act like 5th grade girls. We may have to re-name you 'Sandy' cause ya'll are being lil beachs.
@@jimmystewart3288 The longer wheelbase also made towing, hillclimbs, and ride better. An LJ roofrack is also more stable for hauling a jonboat, sailboat, canoes, kayaks, lumber, 4x8 sheets, etc.
My first TJ, before it was stolen and never recovered RIP, was the '04 Columbia Editon. To this day I have never seen another Columbia edition on the road. I loved the seats and the gloss graphite fender flares, and wheels. Made it stand out just that little bit.
@@jeremyfufushnick2965 Factory lockers were only offered on Rubicons. The TracLoc(sp?) is a clutch-type limited-slip that was optional on other TJs for the D35 or D44 rear.
@@douglaskaiser5374 4cyl Jeeps were offered from the CJ through the TJ years. 6cyls were offered too, and CJs even came with V8s for a few short years.
@@carolusartyom4072 ...ah yes...I hated it when a rhd came down the assembly line . It was always a pain in the butt to do your job on them . In 2006 I used to do the brake test on the line and when a rhd came along I ended up way behind and had to shut down the line .
I have a 2017 JKU that hangs with the rest of em. I have a YJ and TJ as well, but I love the JKU when I want to take my wife and kids. Far more comfortable for the whole family.
Ahh my 04’ TJ X, a true example of how it’s possible to absolutely hate and love something simultaneously. The engine has never let me down, the 500 other parts have made up for that but turning my hair gray
I saw base model TJs in '95, '96, and '97 for around $9K. They already had '97 TJs at the dealer when I was buying my '95 YJ in December 1995. My YJ even had the beefier TJ tailgate hinges and the TJ windshield bumpers on the hood.
This video was extremely informative! I just bought my first TJ like a month ago. I’m trying to learn all the “ism’s” and your channel has been a huge help. Thanks!
My 01 tj half doors have the same outside door latches my 72 javelin had. Other than the AMC straight 6 engine, these door latches were probably the last AMC era design on a jeep before AMC completely disappeared.from them.
Will never sell my 2006 Golden Eagle. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned and easily the most capable off road vehicle I’ve been in even in stock form. Aftermarket intake and exhaust with 31” tyres
Just to nit pick the Sahara editions were actually 2 separate packages. The true Sahara package was from 97-02 and came with the special green and tan seats while the later 03-04 Sahara editions did away with the Sahara seats and killed off the best part of the Jeep
I just got back into the Jeep game! Picked up an 06 Rubicon Unlimited! I would love to find some seats from an Apex! Always loved the way those (CONE-yak) seats looked! 🤙Great video, especially for us Jeep lovers.
Great job here , very well informed. I had a 98, and now a 2003. I wasn’t aware of the slight HP increase , nor some other differences too . Thanks for doing this
I would add that I had an opportunity to buy the newer, next model generation (jk ?) , But instead opted to buy the 15 year old TJ .. that’s quite telling.
I found an 04 Rubicon, bone stock, 96k miles for $11k. That thing had never seen even a gravel road. Got her 4" in the air and on 33s and plenty dirty on mountain roads.
I'm stuck between the AX-15 and the NSG370 (choosing the year based on desired tranny). Though I know with the right bell housing and a few bits you can bolt the AX-15 into any of them. Seems like any issues with the AX-15 have been sorted out, so for around $1600 you can get a brand new, zero miles, non-rebuilt AX-15 with the latest upgrades, though people seem to really like the NSG370 for the gearing on the freeway. I do a lot of freeway miles between adventure spots, so I do consider it. Plus if I ever find an LJ, it'd have to be 05 or 06 and would have that NSG370. I really want an LJ but the prices are crazy. So I'm open to 97 thru 99 or 05-06 short wheelbase. As for T-case, I figure the 4:1 ratio is overkill for my desert type adventures, I'd only be crawling when obstacles show up, not looking for obstacle courses. I've heard people complain that the 4:1 is too slow for sand and general dirt roads, where 1:1 might not be enough reduction...so I figure I'd go with a non-rubi, and then not worry about the axles as I'd be tossing Currie 44/60 under there and a new rear shaft with the slip yoke eliminator and dual CV, etc. I figure 4.88s wuld be fine for 35's with the manual tranny. Any tips, advice, things to look out for, bad ideas with my proposed build?
Own 1998 / 12 mth 5 speed 👍🏻🇦🇺also brought new. 65 black TJ also brought a 1997 green sports when they first got to Australia 🇦🇺 . Owned many XJs an a FSJ 360 AMC T / Flight mint 1980 model . 👍🏻🇦🇺💯.
thanks for the info. it explains a lot for why the part I order don't fit. LOL everybody says 97 and up but what they really mean is 98 and up. of course I own a 97 tj but love it nonetheless.
Soothsayer you are wrong the last Jeep model’s are the Wrangler two door and the Wrangler LJ 2004 to 2006. I have a 2004 Jeep LJ soft top with over 250,000 mile’s on it
I have a 2004 LJ that I think is the best. I'm the second owner and I guess I lucked out because I have Dana 44's on the front and rear axels. Great channel, just subed.
We have a golden eagle edition but my mom HATED the gold, the dealer took off the decals and swapped out the wheels for the Canyons. Now the only thing that says golden eagle is the seats lol
Damn you saved my edition for last. I am currently building my Willys TJ with dana 60 front and rear axles, Cummins R2.8 and eventually an atlas transfercase. I was sad you didn't mention the number of Willys TJS there is 1000 or so. I have 777 it's right at the end of the Vin code. Nice video tho and jeep have that same rack set up in the back I love it so much. P.S. You forgot one thing it sounds stupid but the Willy's had a soft top color as well. I have it. I only put it on for shows.
Enjoy your videos. New Jeep owner, Thank you. Mine looks a lot like your except the hard top. Was wondering would you recommend a barricade bumper winch or the stinger bumper winch?cant make up my mind. Thank you.
Forgot a special edition. 1998 Chili Pepper edition. Only 1500 were made in that color (an orange-ish red metallic) in 98. In 1999 they made 500 more that were numbered. Then they discontinued the color. Beyond the special paint color (code PEA), I’m not sure what the special options were, beyond the paint color as no one seems to know much about it. They now there was a Chilli Pepper special edition, not what the package completely included. They did come with a decal that was optional for the owner to put on. Few did. You couldn’t get the color any other way on a Wrangler (however it was available on other Chrysler vehicles, mostly the Durango and the cloud cars and not as a special edition). From what I’ve gathered, it only came on the 4.0l sport models and most were built with full doors. Other info is unknown. I do own a 1998 Chilli Pepper edition. From my research I do know mine is a little rarer as it’s one of the few that came with half doors. Most were built with full doors. My options are 4.0l, 5-speed manual, 30” tires, 3:73 gears, half doors, soft top (black), Dana 44 rear, a/c, cruise control, fog lights, tow hook package, standard radio, add-a-trunk, grey interior, leather wrapped steering wheel. Not sure what options on mine were specifically apart of the Chilli Pepper edition beyond the paint. The only mods on mine now are an aftermarket radio (I do have a factory CD player to put in when I have time), gambler wheels (came with different wheels but the same size, 15x8), 32” tires (with no lift. Only rubs during hard turning during my daily driving. The old ones were trashed and a buddy of mine with a lifted YJ gave them to me. He went to 35”) and shift knob (mine broke (came loose and wouldn’t tighten) and I replaced it with a 5-speed knob from a Peugeot trans equipped mid 80s Cherokee. same shift pattern but the knob is a little squarer). The shift knob and the tires were the only things I changed, everything else was changed by a previous owner.
Excellent video with the breakdown of the TJ models/trim packages. I recently sold my '13 JKR Call of Duty Modern Warfare edition and purchased an '04 LJ with auto. I love this Jeep. Been sinking money into it to make it as good off road as my JKR. The TJ will always be the best looking Jeep ever made - especially the Sahara edition in white/tan. Just sub'd. What size tires and wheels are you running on your TJ?
Great info man, I just picked up a 98 Jeep TJ and cant believe how much I am falling in love with it already. I did just post a video on my channel about it if your interested in having a look.
I have owned a 1997 TJ, since 2000. I have broken everything on it, but one thing that have never given me any problem is the engine. Still running perfectly. I would like to install new seats upgrades Can you guide me to a link? Thanks
Just bought my first Jeep. 04 Wrangler. Basic inside. Soft top. 4 cylinder. Looks a lot like yours except aluminum rims. Lovin it so far. Has a strange metal evil Smiley face emblem on it that I kinda like. Your vids rock, Kyle. 🤘
Had a new 2000 TJ Sport back in the day. Sold when the kids came along. Just bought an old 1997 TJ Sport. Noticed that the passenger front seat doesn’t flip all the way forward like it did in my 2000 to aid rear passengers enter/exit. Only the backrest part of the seat in my ‘97 flips forward, not the part your butt sits on. Just wondering what year this changed? Thanks! Great video, figured out I have Dana 35 rear axle with your help :)
Owned four TJ's, bought a JK and recently bought a TJR. Had to go back. TJs are more fun to drive, better looking.... New Jeeps are more like cars in so many ways. Plus with the tops down, way more open on the older Jeeps.
What’s the main difference between a 1997 and a 2002 both sport 4L 6cyl. (Saw the video on the 4L comparison and was sold) Narrowed my search to 2 cars at the moment. Both seem to have pretty solid frames and they are within 4K miles of each other 168,000 (02) and 172,000(97)Both in very similar condition. Any major differences that would cause it to go one way vs the other? Or just preference. Thanks
Actually, the LJ tag was not the original description. I have an '05 Unlimited Rubicon, bought brand new, and my paperwork says TJ (longbody). Just sayin'....
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Got lucky and found a 06 Wrangler Rubicon with 135k miles for $12000! Never seen one under 15 grand, even stock. I feel so blessed!
TJ FTW!
Being a new tj owner,best channel I’ve found!! Learning lots from you sir.
Thanks for watching brother!
Fun fact, the SE 2.4 is the same engine as the Neon SRT4 just without upgraded internals, I have the 2.4 and will be boosting it probably this winter :)
My wife and I have a Jeep Wrangler Sport 2004 in yellow with an automatic transmission. Pretty much all stock. Upgraded exhaust, slotted rotors, BF Goodrich K02 tires and Billet Aluminum tail gate hinges. Has only 95,000 miles. Stored in doors. No winters. Have a mechanic who works out of his home. Strictly works on Jeeps. Had about every seal and gasket replaced on it. New brake master cylinder and brake booster replaced recently. All of the hoses, belts and thermostat replaced. Platinum plugs. Plan on keeping this Jeep for life. 😊
Back in 2002 I bought a used 97 TJ 2.5 cylinder. My first jeep. About 10 years later I hit a deer with it. The deer ran off as I was only going around 30 mph. The damage to the jeep was minimal. Neither air bag deployed. The radiator had no leaks. The majority of damage was to the grill and most all the plastic on the front.
When the insurance adjuster examined the damage he told me I was within a couple hundred dollars of totaling it. WTF! It was very drivable once the headlights were somewhat re-aligned by hand. This 97 TJ still has almost no rust today. I asked the adjuster why... He said to let him finish and he will show me what I am facing.
When done he showed me the manufacturer tag on the driver door. The Jeep was actually built in early August of 1996. One of the very first TJs ever! Thus the problem. He said just to replace the front grill there was a waiting period of at least 6 months and the grill came with no primer paint. This is a one piece stamped metal grill. No spot welding. Just one piece of metal. Some of the other parts ran into this same problem as my jeep is what is considered a "early 97" TJ. These were built for a few months. Then the engineers made several changes to the body. Even the running step boards on my jeep are almost impossible to find. I had two guys give me their TJ side step boards and neither were even close. They looked the same. However, the way they bolted to the underside of the jeep was completely different! Every time I need to replace a body part my wallet experiences a rape job.
I bought this jeep from an old guy in his mid 70s and I seriously doubt he had any idea about this. He sold it as his wife did not want to park her Lincoln Continental next to that jeep in the garage! Long story...
If I had any idea of the difference in early 1997 jeeps I would have walked away from this. However, I still have it and other than being very expensive to repair some parts due to almost impossible to find it has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
The insurance adjuster and one scrap yard guy are the only two people I met that were aware of the early 1997 Wrangler Jeep TJ.
It’s funny, when I bought my tj I thought the Rocky Mountain edition sticker on it was a gimmick the previous owner put on. Until now I had never heard of it 🤷♂️ pretty cool to learn stuff like that. Thanks, great video!
my parents just got me a 2000 tj with 122k miles in REALLY good condition, little to no rust and every time i see my jeep in that driveway and i can't not help but smile bc the solar yellow is a crispy , so far I'm really loving my tj for my first car everything is stock inside and out and i plan to keep it stock bc it feels right stock. also, I've watched your vids man and i do love your jeep and literally just watch you drive and see how your jeep performs. great content dude, badass jeep.
Great video, I just want to add that the LJ is in fact a TJ, and is technically called a TJU. LJ was just a name that became popularized because it was easier to say and remember (Long Jeep) than TJ Unlimited.
RM Stop being a technical bitch
Get ur own fucking channel, you parasite.
@Tanner /Mitch: Real Jeepers share information with other Jeepers. They don't act like 5th grade girls. We may have to re-name you 'Sandy' cause ya'll are being lil beachs.
RM, I have a 2004 LJU (LJ) and I think it's great, the extra room makes a big difference.
@@jimmystewart3288 The longer wheelbase also made towing, hillclimbs, and ride better. An LJ roofrack is also more stable for hauling a jonboat, sailboat, canoes, kayaks, lumber, 4x8 sheets, etc.
My first TJ, before it was stolen and never recovered RIP, was the '04 Columbia Editon.
To this day I have never seen another Columbia edition on the road. I loved the seats and the gloss graphite fender flares, and wheels. Made it stand out just that little bit.
I was lucky enough to find a 2001 TJ with Dana 44 rear axle .
@@jeremyfufushnick2965 Factory lockers were only offered on Rubicons. The TracLoc(sp?) is a clutch-type limited-slip that was optional on other TJs for the D35 or D44 rear.
There is a guy on you tube he’s was a 2000 with a 6 cylinder you said that year are 4 cylinder,
@@douglaskaiser5374 4cyl Jeeps were offered from the CJ through the TJ years. 6cyls were offered too, and CJs even came with V8s for a few short years.
I have a rhd 2006 TJ with a D44 rear
@@carolusartyom4072 ...ah yes...I hated it when a rhd came down the assembly line . It was always a pain in the butt to do your job on them . In 2006 I used to do the brake test on the line and when a rhd came along I ended up way behind and had to shut down the line .
Wow, all these great limited TJ's. I wish that I had got a Tomb Raider edition. That's Boss. -97 Sport.
Just bought 06 tj , only 58,000 miles on it , I’m in love with this Jeep . Love the channel!!
Thanks!
TJ....the last true jeep.... JEEPS DON"T HAVE 4 DOORS !!!!!!
Soothsayer 4417 exactly
Man I believe this to a T. I hate jk, I hate the jl, I love tj’s they are my favorite. I cannot wait to buy one.
And I don’t have a problem with them making new products. Just don’t call them jeeps !
I love all wranglers, tjs are my fav but I dont mind the jk or jl. However that damn renegade needs to get the fuck out lol
I have a 2017 JKU that hangs with the rest of em. I have a YJ and TJ as well, but I love the JKU when I want to take my wife and kids. Far more comfortable for the whole family.
Ahh my 04’ TJ X, a true example of how it’s possible to absolutely hate and love something simultaneously. The engine has never let me down, the 500 other parts have made up for that but turning my hair gray
From a fellow TJ owner, keep the Jeep vids coming. I recently discovered your channel and love it.
Thank you!
Bought my TJ brand new in 97, for 15k no radio, back seat, or AC. It even has manual steering. I'm still driving it today, a great vehicle.
I saw base model TJs in '95, '96, and '97 for around $9K. They already had '97 TJs at the dealer when I was buying my '95 YJ in December 1995. My YJ even had the beefier TJ tailgate hinges and the TJ windshield bumpers on the hood.
No power steering!?? How do you drive at high speeds ?
driving at high speeds is easy with manual steering. Low speeds is where it's hard
This video was extremely informative! I just bought my first TJ like a month ago. I’m trying to learn all the “ism’s” and your channel has been a huge help. Thanks!
Just bought one too and love it more than the two YJ's that I owned. 1999 with 70k miles and a 4.0 one owner
I have #726 of the “Rubihara” Edition. Love the LJ’s.
I now understand why Im having a hard time finding a 2004 rubicon LJ.....This was super informational. I watched it to the end. Thank you.
Glad it helped! Thanks man
My dream jeep is a LJ Rubicon
Thanks for the History of the Jeep I like the LJ
My 01 tj half doors have the same outside door latches my 72 javelin had. Other than the AMC straight 6 engine, these door latches were probably the last AMC era design on a jeep before AMC completely disappeared.from them.
That Willy’s special edition looks awesome!
Will never sell my 2006 Golden Eagle. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned and easily the most capable off road vehicle I’ve been in even in stock form. Aftermarket intake and exhaust with 31” tyres
Just to nit pick the Sahara editions were actually 2 separate packages. The true Sahara package was from 97-02 and came with the special green and tan seats while the later 03-04 Sahara editions did away with the Sahara seats and killed off the best part of the Jeep
Bought my 97 just over a year ago with 210,000 miles with 10 grand of suspension mods already done for less than that. Best purchase ever.
I just got back into the Jeep game! Picked up an 06 Rubicon Unlimited! I would love to find some seats from an Apex! Always loved the way those (CONE-yak) seats looked! 🤙Great video, especially for us Jeep lovers.
I believe it is pronounced more like “Cone-yak”. I could be wrong on that. Cool video idea!
I think your right. Thank you!
Great job here , very well informed.
I had a 98, and now a 2003. I wasn’t aware of the slight HP increase , nor some other differences too .
Thanks for doing this
Thank you!
I would add that I had an opportunity to buy the newer, next model generation (jk ?) , But instead opted to buy the 15 year old TJ .. that’s quite telling.
@@publikenemi49same here. 03 TJ
I found an 04 Rubicon, bone stock, 96k miles for $11k. That thing had never seen even a gravel road. Got her 4" in the air and on 33s and plenty dirty on mountain roads.
good video, but your voice was so quiet that my speakers nearly blew out when the ad popped up in the middle.
Great video, Just what you need before you buy a tj to help you buy exactly what you want. Thank you.
Thanks Pedro!
...I have a powerpoint due at midnight... KYLESVT VIDEO IT IS!
LOL
I finished it!
I finished my homework. KYLESVT after👍🏽
I'm stuck between the AX-15 and the NSG370 (choosing the year based on desired tranny). Though I know with the right bell housing and a few bits you can bolt the AX-15 into any of them. Seems like any issues with the AX-15 have been sorted out, so for around $1600 you can get a brand new, zero miles, non-rebuilt AX-15 with the latest upgrades, though people seem to really like the NSG370 for the gearing on the freeway. I do a lot of freeway miles between adventure spots, so I do consider it. Plus if I ever find an LJ, it'd have to be 05 or 06 and would have that NSG370. I really want an LJ but the prices are crazy. So I'm open to 97 thru 99 or 05-06 short wheelbase. As for T-case, I figure the 4:1 ratio is overkill for my desert type adventures, I'd only be crawling when obstacles show up, not looking for obstacle courses. I've heard people complain that the 4:1 is too slow for sand and general dirt roads, where 1:1 might not be enough reduction...so I figure I'd go with a non-rubi, and then not worry about the axles as I'd be tossing Currie 44/60 under there and a new rear shaft with the slip yoke eliminator and dual CV, etc. I figure 4.88s wuld be fine for 35's with the manual tranny. Any tips, advice, things to look out for, bad ideas with my proposed build?
Just got my wife a Super Clean 2006 LJ, we love this thing
Very cool! Congrats!
Iv been involved in jeeps in some way the last 15 years and i still learned a few things. Great video
I'm a newbie to jeep info,still looking.Great for those if us who no so little about the differences. Thank you
Just bought an 06 Rubicon 6-Speed Manual and there is a lot of good, accurate information in here. Awesome dude, earned a new sub.
Thanks brother! Congrats on the new jeep!
I have an 06 Rubi 6 speed as well! Love it!
@@howzaou812 Awesome man! Enjoy it!
I have a silver 60th , 70k on the clock .. love that jeep
It's been through Africa , Europe and now resides in Australia.
New owner of a 2005 Rocky Mountain Edition in Patriot Blue. I love it!
Congrats!
I want the tomb raider edition. Looks so good.
My 02 Apex only has 47000 miles and I love it!
Own 1998 / 12 mth 5 speed 👍🏻🇦🇺also brought new. 65 black TJ also brought a 1997 green sports when they first got to Australia 🇦🇺 . Owned many XJs an a FSJ 360 AMC T / Flight mint 1980 model . 👍🏻🇦🇺💯.
Such wealth of information. Thank you for keeping it short,sweet and to the point!
thanks for the info. it explains a lot for why the part I order don't fit. LOL everybody says 97 and up but what they really mean is 98 and up. of course I own a 97 tj but love it nonetheless.
No problem!
Hell of a breakdown!
I will be gtting a TJ soon and I can't wait!
Very cool!
I recently sold my 48 foat fender and picked up a TJ. Cant see wheelin in anything bigger. A friend refers to JKUs as trail rated minivans.
Soothsayer you are wrong the last Jeep model’s are the Wrangler two door and the Wrangler LJ 2004 to 2006. I have a 2004 Jeep LJ soft top with over 250,000 mile’s on it
Yeah I have a 2000 sahara tj green not all have the full steel doors mine came factory with the half doors and soft top
I have a 2004 LJ that I think is the best. I'm the second owner and I guess I lucked out because I have Dana 44's on the front and rear axels. Great channel, just subed.
Thanks for the sub man I appreciate it
Most complete and detailed TJ video I’ve seen, keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks Kyle!
I really wish I could've got a rubi but at least my 02 sport was completely optioned out
I have a 01 tj 4.0 5 speed..resr diff is dana 44.3'07 gears
Amazing jeep Tj videos keep up the good work
Thanks!
Where can I find links to buy your flairs and bumpers? I have an 04 TJ and love your Jeep build!
We have a golden eagle edition but my mom HATED the gold, the dealer took off the decals and swapped out the wheels for the Canyons. Now the only thing that says golden eagle is the seats lol
Same and I’m in Aus 👍🏻
Awesome video i have a 2004 rocky mountain edition and I love it
Thanks Kevin!
I have a 2003 TJ Sport 6 cylinder with a manual transmission, but it's still not clear to me if it's an X model or an X AT model
Damn you saved my edition for last. I am currently building my Willys TJ with dana 60 front and rear axles, Cummins R2.8 and eventually an atlas transfercase. I was sad you didn't mention the number of Willys TJS there is 1000 or so. I have 777 it's right at the end of the Vin code. Nice video tho and jeep have that same rack set up in the back I love it so much. P.S. You forgot one thing it sounds stupid but the Willy's had a soft top color as well. I have it. I only put it on for shows.
very cool!
Do you still have the factory wheels?
+Roque Martinez NOOOOO lmao I've tried to stay as true to it as possible but sadly not on that
😂 thanks
In Australia every tj came with Dana 44 rear
The automatic transmission at 9:42 killed me
Enjoy your videos. New Jeep owner, Thank you. Mine looks a lot like your except the hard top. Was wondering would you recommend a barricade bumper winch or the stinger bumper winch?cant make up my mind. Thank you.
Thanks man! Thats a tough one man they both look great. The stinger is very agressive and the barricade looks great too lol
Forgot a special edition. 1998 Chili Pepper edition. Only 1500 were made in that color (an orange-ish red metallic) in 98. In 1999 they made 500 more that were numbered. Then they discontinued the color. Beyond the special paint color (code PEA), I’m not sure what the special options were, beyond the paint color as no one seems to know much about it. They now there was a Chilli Pepper special edition, not what the package completely included. They did come with a decal that was optional for the owner to put on. Few did. You couldn’t get the color any other way on a Wrangler (however it was available on other Chrysler vehicles, mostly the Durango and the cloud cars and not as a special edition). From what I’ve gathered, it only came on the 4.0l sport models and most were built with full doors. Other info is unknown.
I do own a 1998 Chilli Pepper edition. From my research I do know mine is a little rarer as it’s one of the few that came with half doors. Most were built with full doors. My options are 4.0l, 5-speed manual, 30” tires, 3:73 gears, half doors, soft top (black), Dana 44 rear, a/c, cruise control, fog lights, tow hook package, standard radio, add-a-trunk, grey interior, leather wrapped steering wheel. Not sure what options on mine were specifically apart of the Chilli Pepper edition beyond the paint.
The only mods on mine now are an aftermarket radio (I do have a factory CD player to put in when I have time), gambler wheels (came with different wheels but the same size, 15x8), 32” tires (with no lift. Only rubs during hard turning during my daily driving. The old ones were trashed and a buddy of mine with a lifted YJ gave them to me. He went to 35”) and shift knob (mine broke (came loose and wouldn’t tighten) and I replaced it with a 5-speed knob from a Peugeot trans equipped mid 80s Cherokee. same shift pattern but the knob is a little squarer). The shift knob and the tires were the only things I changed, everything else was changed by a previous owner.
Excellent video with the breakdown of the TJ models/trim packages. I recently sold my '13 JKR Call of Duty Modern Warfare edition and purchased an '04 LJ with auto. I love this Jeep. Been sinking money into it to make it as good off road as my JKR. The TJ will always be the best looking Jeep ever made - especially the Sahara edition in white/tan. Just sub'd. What size tires and wheels are you running on your TJ?
Thank you! They are 35x12.5x15 Tires With 15x10 Wheels
Great info man, I just picked up a 98 Jeep TJ and cant believe how much I am falling in love with it already. I did just post a video on my channel about it if your interested in having a look.
Thank you! very cool!
@@KyleSVT kind of ironic because I used to always watch your Mustang stuff and everytime you posted a Jeep video I used to skip over it LOL
What bumpers are you running the red jeep..I like the fact that the front one is not too obnoxious.
front is rugged ridge xhd and rear is LOD expedition
Thanks!
You forgot to mention the in cab sway bar disconnect rocker switch on Rubicons
On a TJ ? I had a 2005 Rubicon and not on it.
Not on TJ's. Have an '05 Unlimited Rubicon and no have. That disconnect came later.
My 97' Sahara 5 speed, window sticker says Dana 44 but still not sure of axle ratio.
This will help
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Amazing video! Thanks for the info. I have a 2006 65th Anniversary Edition
Thanks hunter! Very cool!
I have owned a 1997 TJ, since 2000.
I have broken everything on it, but one thing that have never given me any problem is the engine. Still running perfectly.
I would like to install new seats upgrades
Can you guide me to a link?
Thanks
Great vid man thx! Lookin for myself a TJ now...:)
Thank you!
I have a 6spd and I love it !
Great info. Lots of homework. Thanks!
Thank you!
Alot of information!!!!!!! I thought I was a specification nerd lol....
Proud 2006 tj owner
LJs were also produced in 2004. Great video 👊🏻
Thanks Parker!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Just bought my first Jeep. 04 Wrangler. Basic inside. Soft top. 4 cylinder. Looks a lot like yours except aluminum rims. Lovin it so far. Has a strange metal evil Smiley face emblem on it that I kinda like. Your vids rock, Kyle. 🤘
Thanks brother!
Had a new 2000 TJ Sport back in the day. Sold when the kids came along. Just bought an old 1997 TJ Sport. Noticed that the passenger front seat doesn’t flip all the way forward like it did in my 2000 to aid rear passengers enter/exit. Only the backrest part of the seat in my ‘97 flips forward, not the part your butt sits on. Just wondering what year this changed? Thanks! Great video, figured out I have Dana 35 rear axle with your help :)
Very good info, thanks for the video!
Was lucky to find a mint 97 TJ 4.0l M with a Dana 44 in the rear
very nice
What is the ultimate “TJ”? Would it be the 2005 & 6 Rubicon TJU with a 6 speed?
Probably a TJ Rubicon. But I do dig the 97-02 Sahara models (interior is cool)
My parents had a 2002 Sahara Jeep. It was automatic so that my sister and I could drive it.
Good information here thanks...
Good video u done your home work and your ride looks awesome with the mods you've added.
Thanks Brad!
I have a columbia edition. One of the decals is missing. Does anybody know where i might find one? Great video!
My first TJ was a Columbia edition, before it was stolen and never recovered...
I've never seen another Columbia edition on the road.
@donniemontoya9300 that's too bad. I don't think that I have seen another one either
Great vid. Excellent info, but I have a 2003 Rocky Mountain TJ bought new in Vernon BC Canada and it's a lot different than your explanation.
I had the second set of rims you showed on my 97 SE
What are the advantages of the 4.10 gears over the other gears? Faster??
more acceleration and torque. Helps with bigger tires
Great vid! Any security/alarm recommendations for TJ's ?
Thanks! I usually stay away from those. A hardtop and full doors is about as secure as a jeep can be
Owned four TJ's, bought a JK and recently bought a TJR. Had to go back. TJs are more fun to drive, better looking.... New Jeeps are more like cars in so many ways. Plus with the tops down, way more open on the older Jeeps.
Awesome info! Where'd you get your gas can holder?
Thanks! LOD offroad
Hey man great video! Question I have the 60th anniversary Tj do you know if it was the Dana rear axel I was thinking about lifting it
Thank you! This will help th-cam.com/video/Xib4EQV-mTo/w-d-xo.html
Love it. Are those wheels flat or gloss black?
Thanks! They are flat black
Very informative video 👍
Thanks!
What’s the main difference between a 1997 and a 2002 both sport 4L 6cyl. (Saw the video on the 4L comparison and was sold) Narrowed my search to 2 cars at the moment. Both seem to have pretty solid frames and they are within 4K miles of each other 168,000 (02) and 172,000(97)Both in very similar condition. Any major differences that would cause it to go one way vs the other? Or just preference. Thanks
Huge Question! For the 2005 Sahara Edition Unlimited Rubicon, What axles front & rear did it bring?? Greatly appreciate any help on this!
th-cam.com/video/Xib4EQV-mTo/w-d-xo.html
Great vid.
thank you / very informative , done well / thanks again
Actually, the LJ tag was not the original description. I have an '05 Unlimited Rubicon, bought brand new, and my paperwork says TJ (longbody). Just sayin'....