Jeep TJ Specs | What makes all the TJ's Different 

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.

TJ....the last true jeep.... JEEPS DON"T HAVE 4 DOORS !!!!!!

That Willy’s special edition looks awesome!

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!

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 :)

Such wealth of information. Thank you for keeping it short,sweet and to the point!

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!

From a fellow TJ owner, keep the Jeep vids coming. I recently discovered your channel and love it.

Thanks for the History of the Jeep I like the LJ

I have #726 of the “Rubihara” Edition. Love the LJ’s.

Iv been involved in jeeps in some way the last 15 years and i still learned a few things. Great video

Most complete and detailed TJ video I’ve seen, keep up the good work 👍🏻

Hell of a breakdown!

Just bought 06 tj , only 58,000 miles on it , I’m in love with this Jeep . Love the channel!!

Amazing jeep Tj videos keep up the good work

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.

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.

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'm a newbie to jeep info,still looking.Great for those if us who no so little about the differences. Thank you

Wow, all these great limited TJ's. I wish that I had got a Tomb Raider edition. That's Boss. -97 Sport.

Great video, Just what you need before you buy a tj to help you buy exactly what you want. 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

I will be gtting a TJ soon and I can't wait!

Very good info, thanks for the video!

Awesome video i have a 2004 rocky mountain edition and I love it

Great info. Lots of homework. Thanks!

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.

Just got my wife a Super Clean 2006 LJ, we love this thing

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Amazing video! Thanks for the info. I have a 2006 65th Anniversary Edition

I was lucky enough to find a 2001 TJ with Dana 44 rear axle .

Good video u done your home work and your ride looks awesome with the mods you've added.

New owner of a 2005 Rocky Mountain Edition in Patriot Blue. I love it!

Great vid man thx! Lookin for myself a TJ now...:)

Great work!

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.

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.

I believe it is pronounced more like “Cone-yak”. I could be wrong on that. Cool video idea!

I have a 6spd and I love it !

My 02 Apex only has 47000 miles and I love it!

Good job! Loved this video!

Such a great video!

I have a silver 60th , 70k on the clock .. love that jeep

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.

Good information here thanks...

I had the second set of rims you showed on my 97 SE

Alot of information!!!!!!! I thought I was a specification nerd lol....

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?

thank you / very informative , done well / thanks again

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.

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 want the tomb raider edition. Looks so good.

Cool 😎

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.

Very informative video 👍

LJs were also produced in 2004. Great video 👊🏻

...I have a powerpoint due at midnight... KYLESVT VIDEO IT IS!

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.

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.

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.

The automatic transmission at 9:42 killed me

I really wish I could've got a rubi but at least my 02 sport was completely optioned out

Proud 2006 tj owner

good video, but your voice was so quiet that my speakers nearly blew out when the ad popped up in the middle.

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.

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 :)

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

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

Road to 7k

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

Great vid! Any security/alarm recommendations for TJ's ?

Where can I find links to buy your flairs and bumpers? I have an 04 TJ and love your Jeep build!

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.

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 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

What bumpers are you running the red jeep..I like the fact that the front one is not too obnoxious.

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

I have a columbia edition. One of the decals is missing. Does anybody know where i might find one? Great video!

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?

What year was a/c standard for most models?

Awesome info! Where'd you get your gas can holder?

Was lucky to find a mint 97 TJ 4.0l M with a Dana 44 in the rear

Great vid! I’m looking at buying a ‘99 TJ, is there a simple way to know what the trim level is or would I need the VIN? Thanks!

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

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.

Huge Question! For the 2005 Sahara Edition Unlimited Rubicon, What axles front & rear did it bring?? Greatly appreciate any help on this!

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. 🤘

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 . 👍🏻🇦🇺💯.

My parents had a 2002 Sahara Jeep. It was automatic so that my sister and I could drive it.

Good video. You did some homework here!

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.

Love it. Are those wheels flat or gloss black?

Anyone got willys edition wheels mine had aftermarket wheels when i bought it but id rather have the factory wheels back on

Hey how do I know if my 2001 TJ sport has a Dana 44 rear axle or the Dana 35? Just got the jeep the other day

My 97' Sahara 5 speed, window sticker says Dana 44 but still not sure of axle ratio.

You forgot to mention the in cab sway bar disconnect rocker switch on Rubicons

What is the ultimate “TJ”? Would it be the 2005 & 6 Rubicon TJU with a 6 speed?

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.

1997 Sahara 😃