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Post by Tooch on Nov 6, 2006 18:48:26 GMT -3
Why do some things fit 97-02 and others fit 97-present? I thougt the TJ hasn't changed since 97? This mostly applies to soft tops from what I can tell.
-jeff-
PS I know the seats changed, but what else?
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Post by rockdaleTJ on Nov 6, 2006 19:16:23 GMT -3
I think it was something to do with the tops.
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Post by Tooch on Nov 6, 2006 20:04:45 GMT -3
I don't know why....but that was hilarious.
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Post by chrometj on Nov 6, 2006 21:48:04 GMT -3
sailcloth tops, different skid plate for gas and transfercase. different mirrors. different interior trim around windshield. different fog light assemblies.
there is a link somehwere on JU, trying to find it, which explains the model year differences
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Post by chrometj on Nov 6, 2006 21:48:50 GMT -3
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Post by chrometj on Nov 6, 2006 21:49:37 GMT -3
this may help more:
Jeep TJ Model Changes By Year
Jeep Wrangler TJ
2005 • New Exterior Colors: o Impact Orange o Deep Beryl Green Pearl • Discontinued Exterior Colors: o Solar Yellow o Shale Green o Sienna Pearl Coat • 6-Speed NSG370 manual transmission replaces the 5-speed NV3550 & NV1500 transmissions in all models o 6 forward 1 reverse o Max torque input 272 ft/lb o 1- 5.014:1 o 2- 2.831:1 o 3- 1.789:1 o 4- 1.256:1 o 5- 1.000:1 o 6- 0.828:1 o Reverse 4.569:1 o Weight 40.5 kg • SE gets 3.73 axle gears in place of 4.11's/4.56's • Sahara Edition Discontinued • Second soft top on Unlimited, called "Easy-Folding Soft Top" now an option. (Dual tops still not an option on the Unlimited.) • New Premium H-Package on the Unlimited model features unique 2-tone cloth seats, silver painted center stack and instrument cluster bezels, bright grille and body color fender flares. • Optional six-disc in-dash CD changer system that arrives later in the model year.
2004 • New Exterior Colors: o Solar Yellow o Lime Green • Discontinued Exterior Colors: o Inca Gold o Intense Blue • Trail Rated badges • The Canyon wheels in the 30" package are now "Ravine" wheels. • Can be purchased in the U.S. with right-hand steering • The standard AM/FM Tape is now a CD. • There is a standard spare tire cover that comes with the 30" wheel/tire package now. • There is a new "cubby bin" in the center "stack". • Willys Edition: o Exclusive Moss Green exterior color o Camo and black seats o Unique "WILLYS" decal at cowl side o Diamond-plate sill guards painted Dark Green o Body-color fender flares o AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and seven speakers (includes subwoofer in center console) - no extra charge o 4.0L Power Tech I-6 engine o Tow hooks o Fog lamps o Full-size spare tire with matching wheel • Columbia Edition: o 4.0L I-6 Engine o 15-inch graphite painted aluminum wheels o Unique graphite fender flares o Fog lamps o Columbia badging o Dark Slate Interior o Khaki two-tone seats with the Columbia logo o Silver painted instrument panel accents o Available in Black, Bright Silver, Flame Red, Solar Yellow and Patriot Blue o Complimentary Columbia Bugaboo® parka featuring a zip-in Chehalis or Shoshone fleece vest • Rocky Mountain Edition: (Nearly Identical as Columbia Edition Except o 4.0L I-6 Engine o 30 Goodyear GS/A Tires on 15x8-Inch Alcoa Cast Aluminum wheels w/ full size spare o Unique graphite fender flares o Fog lamps o Rocky Mountain Edition badging o Dark Slate Interior o Identical two-tone seats as Columbia Edition, but with Jeep embroidery replacing Columbia logo o Silver painted instrument panel accents o Available in Black, Bright Silver, Flame Red, Solar Yellow and Patriot Blue o Diamond sill plates o Tow hooks o Dana 44 rear • Introduction of Unlimited Model (2004 1/2): o 10" longer wheelbase o 5" extra rear overhang o Additional 13 inches behind the second row of seats (doubling rear cargo capacity to 29.5 cubic ft.) o Passengers in the rear seats pick up an additional two inches of leg room, and can now access the area with tip and slide seats. o 3500 lbs. towing capacity (Extra 1500 lbs.) o New Sun rider soft-top, which lets drivers open a sunroof or take the entire top down o More sound insulation o Revised springs/shocks as well as an additional cross member out back to ensure an improved ride and no loss of structural rigidity
2003 • New Exterior Colors: o Bright Silver Metallic o Light Khaki Metallic o Inca Gold Pearl Coat o Intense Blue Pearl Coat • Discontinued Exterior Colors: o Silverstone Metallic o Solar Yellow o Steel Blue Pearl Coat o Amber Fire Pearl Coat • Exterior Labeling: o On Sports, the word "Sport" now appears at the top of the fender where the word "Wrangler" used to appear. o On Sahara’s there's a brand new Sahara logo (much more discrete) that appears about where the "4.0L" used to o appear on early TJs, roughly where the "Sport" label appears on 2002s o Rubicon has RUBICON label on hood. • New Interior Colors: o Dark Slate replaces Agate o Khaki replaces Camel o Khaki color for Sahara’s instead of green trail cloth • Soft Top Colors: o Dark Khaki replaces Tan • Seat Changes: o Additional 20 millimeters of rearward travel o Taller seat backs o Softer seats o Seats are lower sitting (more like a car) o Lever on the side of the front passenger seat for easier access to the rear. o Rear seats are equipped with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and upper Tethers for Children) o New fold-and-tumble rear seat -- release now on the top center of the rear seat and a new spring mechanism helps it fold and tumble easier than ever before • New 3-ply Soft Top that is as quiet as the previous 4-ply o NOTE: Change in driver's side window: male zipper is now on window, female zipper on the top, previous years was vice-versa • Plastic wind shield trim (Interior Upper Head Impact Protection to meet 2003 federal standard?) • Trim on back of hardtop and vents removed (vents added to tailgate) • New interior electrochromic rearview mirror with map lights, temperature and compass display • A new exterior mirror design reduces vibration, while increasing stability and durability. Shorter, fatter, and all plastic Now "ratchet" out from the body rather than swing out in a smooth motion. • Doors - the key cylinder is now chrome instead of black • Dashboard redesigned, openings for the radio and HVAC controls are now oval rather than rectangular • New 4-spoke vinyl steering wheel for SE and X models • New 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel for Sport, Sahara and Rubicon models • Smoker’s Package optional on all models • On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) • Additional power outlet on the dash • New flush-mounted AM/FM cassette radio with CD changer control • New flush-mounted AM/FM compact disc radio with CD changer control • Replacing the optional sound bar, new standard corner pods located just behind the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle house interior lamps, providing theater lighting and optional speakers • Energy-absorbing foam is added to the sport bar • 4-wheel disc brakes optional on Sport and Sahara • 42RLE 4-speed automatic option • New transfer case skid to work with new 4-spd auto (lower ground clearance) • Jeep Wrangler SE Changes: o NV1500 five-speed heavy-duty transmission. Also used on Jeep Liberty, this transmission gives Wrangler a synchronized reverse gear and improved shift quality in cold weather. 4.56 gears available with SE and 4-speed auto. o Jeep Liberty’s 2.4-liter Power Tech I-4 replaces the 2.5-liter I-4 as the standard engine on 2003 Jeep Wrangler SE models. This 2.4-liter engine provides an estimated 150 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 165 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, representing a 25-percent increase in horsepower and an 18-percent increase in torque. This increased power and torque is achieved through the use of aluminum cross-flow cylinder heads, dual overhead cams and a four-valve-per-cylinder design. The new 2.4-liter engine is quieter, more fuel-efficient and engineered for longer life and ease of maintenance. • Introduction of Rubicon Model: o Tru-lok selectable pneumatic lockers, activate in 4-lo and under 10mph, engaged until out of 4-lo or deselected o Limited slip in rear when not locked o NV241 Rock-Trac 4:1 transfer case -- fixed yoke o Heavy-duty drive shafts with 1330 universal joints o Dana 44 Front (Dana 30 outers) o 4.10 gears o Goodyear Wrangler MT/R LT245/75R16 (31") Tires o 16-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels o Diamond plate rock rails o Rubicon Lettering on Hood o 4-wheel Disc Brakes • Apex Edition: o Special hood emblem o Special seats • Freedom Edition: o Body colored fender flares o Special side badges o Outlined white letter P225/75R15 Goodyear all-terrain tires mount on 15-inch chrome wheels. o Standard soft-top with full metal doors, fog lamps and tow hooks. o Standard air conditioning, Sentry Key® theft-deterrent system, easy access Fold-and-Tumble(TM) rear seat and a choice of Dark Slate Gray vinyl or cloth seating. o Available in red, silver, blue and black exterior colors. • Tomb Raider Edition Rubicon: o 16-inch Alcoa forged aluminum wheels o Tomb Raider badging with serial number o Light bar o Riveted fender flares in graphite o Black Tubular grille guard o Diamond plate bumper guard o Rock rails o Fog & Tail lamp brush guards o Aluminum diamond plate bumper guard in black o Dark Slate fabric seats with red accent stitching down the center o Silver surround instrument panel bezel o Red seat belts o Available in Bright Silver.
2002 • New Exterior Colors: o Shale Green Metallic • New Ecco Wheel and Tire Group with P225/75R15 OWL Tire replaces the Grizzly Wheel and Tire Group • New appearance for the Full Face Wheel • 30" Tire and Wheel Group, speed control, full doors with roll-up windows and sentry key are now standard on the Wrangler Sahara • Full doors with roll-up windows, fog lamps and tow hooks are now standard on the Wrangler Sport • Fog lamps and tow hooks become separate options • New HVAC System with overall improvements in performance and quietness • New Fuel Tank Skid Plate with Added Reinforcement • Premium sound system that includes 2 new tweeters in addition to the existing subwoofer • 7 year/70,000 Mile Warranty Offered (Not on early 2002's however) • Introduction of X Model: o 4.0L engine and cloth seats, standard, less options than Sport (no Dana 44)
2001 • New Exterior Colors: o Sienna Pearl Coat o Steel Blue Pearl Coat o Amber Fire Pearl Coat • Discontinued Exterior Colors: o Medium Fern Green o Desert Sand • New 4-ply Soft Top that is more durable and quieter • Quarter-Turn Fuel Filler Cap • New Anti-Lock Brake System • Long Life 100,000-Mile Engine Coolant that is more Environmentally-friendly • Quick-Removal Side Steps • All-New steering wheel tilt mechanism provides reduced effort and an increased range of adjustment • Optional molded plastic Add-a-Trunk for reduced weight • Optional Amplified Sub-woofer • Re-designed Stereos • Mini Console with dual cup holders • Re-designed Full Console with rear seat cup holders • Sutton Vinyl Seat Material - Standard on SE and Sport Nomad Cloth Seat Material - Optional on SE and Sport • New wider inside rear-view mirror • New Multi-function Steering Column switch combines headlamp, fog lamp, turn signal and windshield wiper functions • Intermittent windshield wipers made standard • New Instrument cluster includes a fog lamp tell-tale light and provides Parade-Mode lighting, battery saver control of interior lighting and odometer display with door open • User-Ready Child Seat Anchorage System • The pull switch for the headlights moved from the dash to the blinker • Late Model: o New Fuel Tank Skid Plate with Added Reinforcement • 60th Anniversary Edition o Available only in Black or Silverstone Metallic o Body-color wheel flares and rocker sills o Specially embroidered floor mats o Full Metal Doors o Canyon 30-inch Tire and Wheel Group o Fog Lamp and Tow Hook Group o Air Conditioning o AM/FM stereo radio with CD player, five speakers and subwoofer o Options: Speed control & Dual-Top
2000 • New Exterior Colors: o Solar Yellow o Patriot Blue Pearl coat o Silver Stone • Discontinued Exterior Colors: o Chili Pepper Red, o Gunmetal Blue o Intense Blue o Deep Amethyst. • Alternator moved higher up • Ultra Star 16" alloy wheel now standard on Sahara models. • 4.0L engine now gets distributor less direct-ignition system, re-designed cylinder head, new exhaust manifold and dual-catalyst system (2.25" exhaust) • New NVG-3550 manual transmission replaces the Aisin transmission on the models with the 4.0L engine (includes synchromesh on reverse gear). • Sound Bar now standard on Sport models. • Tow hook option now includes one rear tow hook. • Sport's standard AM/FM radio adds a cassette player, Sahara exchanges a cassette player for CD player. • Optional tilt steering wheel in SE and Sport is now the same leather-covered unit that was standard in Sahara. • Child-seat tethers added to the rear seat,
1999 • New Exterior Colors: o Medium Fern Green Pearl coat o Forest Green Pearl coat o Desert Sand Pearl coat o Intense Blue Pearl coat • Discontinued Exterior Colors: o Jade o Lapis Blue o Emerald o Moss Green o Gunmetal Pearl coat • New Interior Colors: o Agate o Camel • New Top Colors: o Dark Tan replaces Spice. • Hood cowl changed from a "3 section" wide cowl with alot of plastic around it to a smaller cowl... • Removed annoying useless vent that leaks water • Cruise control controls on steering wheel • Rotary climate controls with bi-level air • Defeat switch for passenger-side air bag • Improved ECM • Re-designed catalytic converter • New "JTEC+" engine controller with new engine-function sensors • Lighter frame - 16 lbs (8kg) lighter • Nineteen gallon fuel tank now standard. • 30" tire package came with the "Canyon" style wheels (15x8).
1998 • Chrylser becomes Daimler/Chrylser • New Exterior Colors: o Chili Pepper Red Pear lcoat o Deep Amethyst Pearl coat • Smart Key Immobilizer replaces previous Lock/Unlock key fob system. • Cruise control Available • Ez-Entry Driver's seat now available • Revised torsion bar for improved steering response • Revised steering gear ratio that varies from 15:1 on centre to 13:1 at the extremes of travel for more responsive steering • New steering wheel • Next generation airbags • Revised stereo range • Hood latch changes • 3.73 ratio rears and Dana 44 Rear • New engine management system wiring • Dual Tops Option • Added pads to front bumper -- front license plate moved to the center of the bumper • 30" tire package came with the "Gambler" style wheels (15x8). • Late Model: o Defeat switch for passenger-side air bag
1997 • Introduction of TJ Model: o All-new, refined exterior body panels and hardware o Quadra-Coil Suspension o Contemporary interior appearance and dash o New frame with outstanding torsional and bending stiffness o Driver and passenger air bags o Optional ABS o Improved soft top (quieter and easier to put up/down) o Round headlights return o Lockable glove box • Available exterior colors: o Black o Bright Jade Satin Glow o Citron Pearl coat o Dark Blue Pearl coat o Emerald Green Pearl coat o Flame Red o Gunmetal Pearl coat o Lapis Blue o Moss Green Pearl coat o Stone White • AX-15 5-spd Transmission • Annoying useless extra vent behind the hood that leaks water • No screen to in cowl vent • Cam bolts for the front control arms • Knock-outs for the rear control arm cam bolts • Ability to display the diagnostic codes on odometer with key on,off,on,off,on • You have to switch a plug to disable the clutch/starter interlock • AX15 for the Manual Tranny or a Chrysler 999 for the auto if it is a 6 cylinder • AX5 for the Manual Tranny or a Chrysler 904 for the auto if it is a 4 cylinder • Optional dana 44 with 3.55's gears • Front License plate on the passenger side of the bumper. • Late Models: o 3.73 ratio rears and Dana 44 Rear ? o Hood latch changes o Ez-Entry Driver's seat now available
1996 NO WRANGLERS PRODUCED FOR THIS MODEL YEAR
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Post by mprayii on Nov 7, 2006 1:30:49 GMT -3
long post, probably the most informative post evar!
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Post by chrometj on Nov 7, 2006 1:35:53 GMT -3
f*** you i dont make any intelligent posts
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Post by mprayii on Nov 7, 2006 1:39:40 GMT -3
lol
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Post by ND97 on Nov 7, 2006 2:08:40 GMT -3
be honest, how much of that post did you actually read.
I saw the number 2005 and 2004 and thats it.
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Post by chrometj on Nov 7, 2006 2:09:23 GMT -3
i dunno tooch wanted it so i posted it
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Post by ND97 on Nov 7, 2006 2:11:34 GMT -3
In that case, I want to know why the string theory is so controversial and not universally accepted in the physics community.
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Post by chrometj on Nov 7, 2006 2:12:23 GMT -3
because strings defy the laws of gravity
havent you ever seen a cat before?
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Post by chrometj on Nov 7, 2006 2:13:28 GMT -3
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Post by chrometj on Nov 7, 2006 2:14:32 GMT -3
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