[phaldor]

Hello all, I'm new here, primarily because I have never had a chance to own a jeep before now, but always wanted to! So, here's the scoop. I recently purchased a used 2006 Wrangler with some custom equipment already added and want to know more about what I just got. I've discovered that it has a Barkertop automatic retractable soft top and most likely a Mile Marker PE-8000 winch mounted on the front. I also think that it has Bestop fenders, but I'm not sure those are after-market or not. As far as the bumpers, they're custom, but I have no clue as to the vendor. Same thing goes for the wheels, as they have a logo that's definitely not jeep like and have a keyed lugnut.

With what I've identified, I already know that I got the better deal than the car dealership that I bought it from (traded my 2006 Dodge Durango for this), but I'm really curious as to how good of a deal I got. I'm hoping that my purchase of a lifetime membership will allow me to post pictures soon so that I can show off my new baby Here's the pictures that the dealer had:








Here's some more detailed pictures that I took when I got it home:

[wheelerbob]

Originally Posted by phaldor

Hello all, I'm new here, primarily because I have never had a chance to own a jeep before now, but always wanted to! So, here's the scoop. I recently purchased a used 2006 Wrangler with some custom equipment already added and want to know more about what I just got. I've discovered that it has a Bakertop automatic retractable soft top and most likely a Mile Marker PE-8000 winch mounted on the front. I also think that it has Bestop fenders, but I'm not sure those are after-market or not. As far as the bumpers, they're custom, but I have no clue as to the vendor. Same thing goes for the wheels, as they have a logo that's definitely not jeep like and have a keyed lugnut.

With what I've identified, I already know that I got the better deal than the car dealership that I bought it from (traded my 2006 Dodge Durango for this), but I'm really curious as to how good of a deal I got. I'm hoping that my purchase of a lifetime membership will allow me to post pictures soon so that I can show off my new baby Here's my first attempt:

Sorry but thats not a JK it's a TJ. JK= 07 to present, TJ= 97-06. Looks nice though, my first jeep was a 98 TJ. Welcome to the forum.


Wheelerbob

[phaldor]

[phaldor]

Originally Posted by wheelerbob

Sorry but thats not a JK it's a TJ. JK= 07 to present, TJ= 97-06. Looks nice though, my first jeep was a 98 TJ. Welcome to the forum.


Wheelerbob

Sorry for the mixup. It comes from the model year and the first release of the title. This specific jeep's first owner bought her in January 2007, so it's a late release 2006 model year. I'll try to get this moved into it's proper forum, thanks again for the heads up.

Hey Mr. Admin - I don't want to re-post this, is there any way this thread can just be moved to the TJ forum?

[BWR]

Give us the breakdown....how much? options inside & out, how many miles?

[phaldor]

Originally Posted by BWR

Give us the breakdown....how much? options inside & out, how many miles?

Ok, after all my research today, and the information I gleaned from the dealer, and massive assumptions on my part as far as how much the previous owner got around to modifying, here goes:

I traded my 2006 Dodge Durango with 11,000 miles on it for a used 2006 Jeep Wrangler X with 4,000 miles on 3/15/08 (yesterday as of this writing). The Jeep had obviously been modified by the previous owner who, according to the CarFax report left in the vehicle, was the original owner and had owned the vehicle from Jan '07 until 3/10/08.

Specs:

Listing price: 19,999
Amount financed after trade, tax, title, license: 24,000 (was upside down on the Durango)

Stock 2006 Jeep Wrangler X (TJ) Bright Silver Metallic/Black Soft Top
Gas I6 v.0L/242
Manual 6-speed transmission
I will assume that the original owner did not modify the mechanical components (driveline, transmission, engine, differential, etc.).

After comparing the feature list with the Jeep, I can identify the following optional factory installs were added to the stock package:

Air Conditioning
Floor Mats - Front, carpeted
Speed Control

Now for the fun stuff.... The vehicle has the following after-market modifications made by the previous owner:

Barkertop electronic, automatic retractable soft top - ~$2,990 + installation
Mile Marker PE-8000 winch, front mounted on custom bumper of unknown vendor - ~$500 + bumper and custom installation (unknown value)
2 Hella bumper mounted headlamps for low beam use - price unknown
2 Hella bumper mounted headlamps for high beam use - price unknown
Custom rear bumper to match front bumper - vendor and price unknown
Bestop fender flares - unknown value
Custom NASCAR wheels to fit stock 215/75R15 Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires - vendor and price unknown
Custom spare tire cover - $55

I can find absolutely no markings on the bumpers and am unfamiliar with the markings on the wheels. These are what I need help with, so if you can pinpoint the vendor for me, I would appreciate it greatly.

[NewhampshireYJ]

Sweet jeep... Was there a lift installed on this before and he took it off?

[phaldor]

Originally Posted by NewhampshireYJ

Sweet jeep... Was there a lift installed on this before and he took it off?

Nope....this one was untouched in that regard. Still, has clearance over 8" at the lowest point. Missing front armor for the differential and that's something I will definitely fix as the 4x4 I do requires the deflection of sizable obstacles in that area, but I don't think I'll lift it as it will also be my in town vehicle for the time being.

[QuickSilverCon]

sorry to be a buzz kill but those look like stock bumpers with flat end caps
the fornt has a light bar and a winch plate too
otherwise its a pretty nice looking jeep
and an automatic soft top...thats just plain cool

[phaldor]

Originally Posted by QuickSilverCon

sorry to be a buzz kill but those look like stock bumpers with flat end caps
...

Thanks for the spot. I hadn't run across a picture that could positively identify them as such, which is why I am relying on all of you with your expertise in this matter.

[ratster]

Whats the deal with that big stack of washers on the winch mounting plate/winch guard ?
$2990.00 for a auto top.The previous owner was a seriously lazy individual to spend that kind of money to avoid 2 min worth of work.He could have bought a sweet lift and tires for that kind of money.
I like the wheels they are different than everybody elses and would look good with 35's wrapped around them.
What are you gonna do to it first?

[M2LJ]

Dang, got any large pictures?!?

Cheers! M2

[jsbarks]

Originally Posted by phaldor

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[jsbarks]

Originally Posted by phaldor

Here's some more detailed pictures that I took when I got it home:

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[slate210]

Yup, those definitely look like stock bumpers to me too. Is the automatic soft top partially retracted or will it always have that bump toward the front? That is an interesting modification and I can't say I've ever seen it before.