Came to the dark side

85CJ7 · 07-11-2006, 07:26 PM

I just got an 06 Unlimited Rubicon, got rid of my 85 CJ7. My dumb question is... Is mine a TJ, or what. I keep hearing others refering to "there's" as an LJ. I thought the LJ was the new body style that is not out yet? I am I wrong? Thanks for the clarification.

**Jakemd98** · 07-11-2006, 07:31 PM

from what i understand is the unlimited is a TJ but nick-named LJ the new one (07) JK the unlimited 4 door is the JKL. i'm not positive but i think thats what's going on

bryans98tj · 07-11-2006, 07:34 PM

Yeah it's an LJ. The 07s will begin the JK series...there goes the recycled parts!

**MattTheMudder** · 07-11-2006, 08:22 PM

TJ - 1997-2006 short wheelbase Wrangler
LJ - 2003-2006 long wheelbase Wrangler Unlimited

jkulbeth · 07-11-2006, 08:39 PM

Fact is, 'LJ' is a forum-derived named so people didn't have to type out Unlimited. It's a TJ. I suspect the 'LJ' moniker was cobbled up from a military version of the TJ called a TJL. And, it's 'L'onger by a whopping 15" inches (10" more between the axles, 5" more behind the axle)

Here's a link.... clicky-clicky. Scroll down about 3/4ths of the page. Yes, it's longer, but the rear axle is also pushed out clear to the corners -- looks like all 15" were put between the axles. No exactly the same thing.

So, in short -- you've got a Rubicon Unlimited, and it's a TJ. But for the sake of brevity on the forum it's usually called a 'LJ'. 'LJ' is not an official designation.

Hope that helps.

**BlaineWasHere** · 07-11-2006, 11:24 PM

LWB TJ is more accurate.

But people will know what you are talking about if you use LJ for short.

cb19950 · 07-11-2006, 11:30 PM

Ya Man I Saw This Some Whre It Was Like
Tj-tiny Jeep
Lj-long Jeep
Dam I Forgot The Rest Lol O Well Any One Know The Rest?

**woody-77** · 07-11-2006, 11:30 PM

How I explain it to my nephew.....

LJ.....Long Johnson....ie. longer version

TJ.....Teeny Johnson....ie. shorter version

I have a TJ....you have an LJ...Jeep that is....

BTW....your back will thank you for buying an LJ....compared to a CJ it is a Cadillac.

jeeplj · 07-12-2006, 12:41 AM

As most have said, technically it's a TJ. However, there is a metal tag underneath the radiator. On a short TJ, this tag has "TJ" embossed on it. On an Unlimited, it has "LJ" embossed in the same place.

thesherm · 07-12-2006, 02:30 AM

this complete list of models is from the FAQ section:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/faq-what-do-all-letters-mean-tj-yj-cj-23845/

BlueFlame · 07-12-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkulbeth

Fact is, 'LJ' is a forum-derived named so people didn't have to type out Unlimited. It's a TJ. I suspect the 'LJ' moniker was cobbled up from a military version of the TJ called a TJL. And, it's 'L'onger by a whopping 15" inches (10" more between the axles, 5" more behind the axle)

Here's a link.... clicky-clicky. Scroll down about 3/4ths of the page. Yes, it's longer, but the rear axle is also pushed out clear to the corners -- looks like all 15" were put between the axles. No exactly the same thing.

So, in short -- you've got a Rubicon Unlimited, and it's a TJ. But for the sake of brevity on the forum it's usually called a 'LJ'. 'LJ' is not an official designation.

Hope that helps.

Total Bunk.

The model designations come from Daimler-Chrysler. Every manufacturer has model designations for each vehicle, it's just that the world is largely unaware of them (like do you really care what model designation applies to a minivan?)
XJ,WJ, TJ, YJ, LJ etc are all actual model designations, in common usage everwhere (it's another Jeep thing) and this particular forum is not affecting how DC or the world designates the models.

In reality, the LJ is simply a stretched TJ, there are very few parts that differ between the two. But the Unlimited is indeed Officially designated the LJ.

FlaJeepin · 07-12-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jeeplj

As most have said, technically it's a TJ. However, there is a metal tag underneath the radiator. On a short TJ, this tag has "TJ" embossed on it. On an Unlimited, it has "LJ" embossed in the same place.

Hmm, learn something new every day. I can tell I'll be underneath my LJ after work today

JBTJ · 07-12-2006, 12:11 PM

Your going to hate it. I like my 80 CJ7 much more than my 01 TJ. Oh well!!

The Mean Fish · 07-12-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBTJ

Your going to hate it. I like my 80 CJ7 much more than my 01 TJ. Oh well!!

JBTJ · 07-12-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mean Fish

What? What? The CJ is more of a Jeep than the TJ's so to speak. I just hate the TJ's dash. Too much like a car, plastic and all, and not weather resistant. Also, didn't come with those crappy D35's.

07-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#5
jkulbeth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 858 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Fact is, 'LJ' is a forum-derived named so people didn't have to type out Unlimited. It's a TJ. I suspect the 'LJ' moniker was cobbled up from a military version of the TJ called a TJL. And, it's 'L'onger by a whopping 15" inches (10" more between the axles, 5" more behind the axle) Here's a link.... clicky-clicky. Scroll down about 3/4ths of the page. Yes, it's longer, but the rear axle is also pushed out clear to the corners -- looks like all 15" were put between the axles. No exactly the same thing. So, in short -- you've got a Rubicon Unlimited, and it's a TJ. But for the sake of brevity on the forum it's usually called a 'LJ'. 'LJ' is not an official designation. Hope that helps. __________________ 2004 Wrangler Unlimited, Shale Green, soft-top, Shrockwork Rocker Guards, Kumho 31x10.5 AT's [COLOR=DarkGreen]Green Jeep Club Member #119[/COLOR]

07-11-2006, 11:24 PM	#6
BlaineWasHere Addicted to Boost. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 13,312 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	LWB TJ is more accurate. But people will know what you are talking about if you use LJ for short. __________________ 2007 VW GTI