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Old 05-15-2008, 11:48 AM   #1
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Teach me about TJ models...

So I bought a used jeep... its an 03 X ... or so the carfax said...

Now ... it doenst have the X on the side ( nor does it have Sport or anything else... just the JEEP)

and the fender flares arent the black plastic... they are color matched to the jeep itself...

So what are some qualifiying characteristics to look for to determine if I actually have an X or not?

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Old 05-15-2008, 11:52 AM   #2
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Color matched flares is usually an indicator that it is a Sahara model. The Sport stickers are easily removed.
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:53 AM   #3
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All you need to know is in the stickies at the top of the page.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/stock-tj-specifications-452871/
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:53 AM   #4
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driver side door should have a build sticker on it saying model, hopefully its still there a lot of people pull them off b/c they don't like the way it looks with the doors off (like me) or go to a dealer and have them get you a master build sheet from your VIN that will have the model and all option listed
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:55 AM   #5
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Color matched flares is usually an indicator that it is a Sahara model. The Sport stickers are easily removed.
thats why i thought... but its definatley NOT the Sahara seats....
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:58 AM   #6
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The X model is one step up from the SE 4 cylinder.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/4118327-post4.html
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:59 AM   #7
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All you need to know is in the stickies at the top of the page.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=452871
SO I checked out that site... and this sounds like my jeep :


Freedom Edition - 2003 only
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Body colored fender flares
* Special side badges
* Outlined white letter P225/75R15 Goodyear all-terrain tires mount on 15-inch chrome wheels.
* Standard soft-top with full metal doors, fog lamps and tow hooks.
* Standard air conditioning, Sentry Key theft-deterrent system, easy access Fold-and-Tumble rear seat and a choice of Dark Slate Gray vinyl or cloth seating.
* Available in red, silver, blue and black exterior colors.


Except that I dont have the side badges on it... and I dont have a Sentry key???
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:00 PM   #8
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Is it a Rocky Mtn Edition? Mines an 05 and I'm not sure what they changed from 03 to 05 but it's got painted flares, no matter the Jeeps color the center section of the dash is painted silver, the seats are 2 tone with Jeep embroidered on them, I think that's it. I'm not 100% on this but pretty sure it should have a rear dana 44 as part of that package also, mine does.
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:00 PM   #9
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Huh, here is a pic of the jeep from your gallery (hope you don't mind), the door sticker/dealer may be the best way.
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Yeah... thats my new baby!

It has the tow hooks, fog lights, chrome rims and painted fender flairs... makes me think its not a regular X but Ill have to check the door later...
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:12 PM   #11
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Yeah... thats my new baby!

It has the tow hooks, fog lights, chrome rims and painted fender flairs... makes me think its not a regular X but Ill have to check the door later...
RME is supposed to have a D44 rear.You could check that.
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:16 PM   #12
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RME is supposed to have a D44 rear.You could check that.
Not a Rocky Mountain - doenst have the special seat covers or the silver instrument cluster...

I think its a Freedom package... I googled a few and they look the same ... found this on a Jeep site:
Wrangler Freedom
As the legendary Jeep vehicle, Wrangler continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind feeling of fun, freedom and adventure. Building on that reputation, the Freedom Edition of the 2003 Jeep Wrangler is distinguished by body colored fender flares, a soft-top with full metal doors, fog lamps and tow hooks. Outlined white letter P225/75R15 Goodyear all-terrain tires mount on 15-inch chrome wheels.
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:30 PM   #13
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Not a Rocky Mountain - doenst have the special seat covers or the silver instrument cluster...

I think its a Freedom package... I googled a few and they look the same ... found this on a Jeep site:
Wrangler Freedom
As the legendary Jeep vehicle, Wrangler continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind feeling of fun, freedom and adventure. Building on that reputation, the Freedom Edition of the 2003 Jeep Wrangler is distinguished by body colored fender flares, a soft-top with full metal doors, fog lamps and tow hooks. Outlined white letter P225/75R15 Goodyear all-terrain tires mount on 15-inch chrome wheels.
Good call
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Old 05-15-2008, 08:07 PM   #14
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I seem to think its a X that maybe he changed the flares
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Old 05-15-2008, 08:08 PM   #15
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what does it have 3.07s?
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