09/29 Q/A Session - Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited - Page 18

**Unlimited04** · 09-29-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

While we hear you and understand your desire our research shows that most customers are not willing to pay the $5000 premium for a diesle in a Wrangler therefore it has been decided not to offer it. Keep asking one day it may happen.

I'm sorry guys, the only thing that would bring me to buy another new Chrysler-Jeep product, especially a Wrangler, is a turbodiesel under the hood. You sell them overseas, but not in the US, so the production and engineering is already done.

I'm an engineer myself, and I've seen too many design & manufacturing flaws present in the JK, TJ/LJ and other models that have had me scratching my head wondering why something was done like that.

captblue1 · 09-29-2009, 05:46 PM

what is the other screen name you will be logging in with and answering all the good questions?

Thanks for doing this.

Weege · 09-29-2009, 05:46 PM

Just bumping this back up: will the cab in me JK be quieter if I move the aftermarket muffler back behind the axle. I relocated it to in front of the axle and the drone is terrible.

Would there be a significant reduction in NVH just by mounting the muffler behind the axle again? If so, I'll spend the money to do it.

2006_Sport · 09-29-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006sport

Oh one more before the thread is locked.

Whining noise...kind of sounds like air entering and exiting the jeep..coming from by my tcase/rear differential area, not loud but noticable.. 2006 TJ dana44 rear. I just got a bearing replaced in the t case due to it being flattened out. Anything to worry about here?

gonna edit this. starts at about 25mph and up...then stops when i get below 25 mph.

JeepEngineers · 09-29-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

You sure you want to work after hours for free?? lol

Credentials? A degree, and a strong love of Jeeps....

You can submit your resume at www.chryslercareers.com.

**rustywrangler** · 09-29-2009, 05:48 PM

I didn't see this get answered, Could be wrong. Can you say anything about the rumored fires caused by the transmission being too hot???

**Jason D** · 09-29-2009, 05:48 PM

Didn't have time to read through all the posts before the Q&A was over so I hope I'm not beating a dead horse.

Love my '06 TJ Rubicon. Traded an '05 TJ Sport for it. In my opinion, the TJ is the last Jeep to actually look like a "jeep" so I would love to see any changes to the JK that make it look like a real "jeep".

Now along those same lines, I have always wondered why the Wrangler wasn't offered in the original "jeep" color, Olive Drab. I've seen this color (although it was gloss, obviously) on several other vehicles such as Explorers and little Nissan trucks, but never a Jeep.

**lumpster** · 09-29-2009, 05:48 PM

Does the design of the 4.0 cause the rough idle, compared to most "cars"

JeepEngineers · 09-29-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006sport

Oh one more before the thread is locked.

Whining noise...kind of sounds like air entering and exiting the jeep..coming from by my tcase/rear differential area, not loud but noticable.. 2006 TJ dana44 rear. I just got a bearing replaced in the t case due to it being flattened out. Anything to worry about here?

If it is making a new noise then I would have a mechanic listen to it. There is no known problem on the TJ's that make a wining noise.

sven007 · 09-29-2009, 05:50 PM

When will the half door kit for the JK be available, and how much will it cost?

Also are there any plans to offer the dual-door option when ordering a JK, in addition to the dual-roof option already available?

(Sorry if this question has already been asked. Time is running out and I can't read all 18 pages of questions.)

JeepEngineers · 09-29-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Unlimited04

I'm sorry guys, the only thing that would bring me to buy another new Chrysler-Jeep product, especially a Wrangler, is a turbodiesel under the hood. You sell them overseas, but not in the US, so the production and engineering is already done.

I'm an engineer myself, and I've seen too many design & manufacturing flaws present in the JK, TJ/LJ and other models that have had me scratching my head wondering why something was done like that.

While we do offer the diesel in other markets, understand that the emissions regulations are drastically different elsewhere in the world. US diesel emisssions are the most stringent and require a DPF/NAC or SCR combined with EGR to meet...all of this stuff adds considerable cost and complexity to the vehicle in addition to the base engine.

JeepEngineers · 09-29-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by crsoles

I very much enjoy driving the Jeep Wrangler. When the Wrangler Unlimited was introduced in 2004 it was the best thing done to the Wrangler since the Wrangler was introduced. However, that all changed in 2007 when you decided to make it a 4 door model. I know that this was done because there was a demand for it but I think it was a mistake to quit making a 2 door version of the Unlimited. The 13 extra inches on the 2 door version from 2003 to 2004 made a world of difference and I personally feel that a 4 door Wrangler is nothing more than an attempt to make a fun off road vehicle an off road family car. That my friends is not what Jeep and let alone Jeep Wrangler is about. Please bring back the 2 door Unlimited like it was from 2004 to 2006 and I guarentee that they will sell like funnel cakes at a carnival.

Thanks very much for your input. The 4 Door has been and continues to be very popular. The 2 Door in its present configuration also has more than held its own. We do value our loyal customers input however. Thank you.

JeepEngineers · 09-29-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lumpster

Does the design of the 4.0 cause the rough idle, compared to most "cars"

NO. But Jeeps don't get a bunch of sound deading stuff...

JeepEngineers · 09-29-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Weege

Just bumping this back up: will the cab in me JK be quieter if I move the aftermarket muffler back behind the axle. I relocated it to in front of the axle and the drone is terrible.

Would there be a significant reduction in NVH just by mounting the muffler behind the axle again? If so, I'll spend the money to do it.

It will improve it some, but nothing is certain with aftermarket components.

tedder19 · 09-29-2009, 05:52 PM

What was the reason for doing away with the life time powertrain warranty that JK's have previously had?

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Weege Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Just bumping this back up: will the cab in me JK be quieter if I move the aftermarket muffler back behind the axle. I relocated it to in front of the axle and the drone is terrible. Would there be a significant reduction in NVH just by mounting the muffler behind the axle again? If so, I'll spend the money to do it.

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sven007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: usa Posts: 4 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	When will the half door kit for the JK be available, and how much will it cost? Also are there any plans to offer the dual-door option when ordering a JK, in addition to the dual-roof option already available? (Sorry if this question has already been asked. Time is running out and I can't read all 18 pages of questions.)