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Dimensions

Dimensions

TJ:

Wheelbase = 93.4"
Overall length = 155.4"
Overall width = 66.7"
Overall height (soft top) = 70.8"
Track width = 57.8 - 58.5"
Turning diameter = 33.5'-36'
Curb weight = 3,092-3,832 lbs

Cargo capacity = 55.7 cu ft.
Fuel capacity = 15 or 19 gal (19 gal became standard during the 99 model year)
Towing capacity = 1,000 lbs 4cyl / 2,000 lbs 6 cyl

Ground clearance (at axle) = 8.7"-9.2" front / 8.6"-9.1" rear

Approach angle = 42.2*
Departure angle = 31.5*
Breakover angle = 22.3*

LJ:

Wheelbase = 103.4"
Overall length = 167-171.7"
Overall width = 66.7-68.2"
Overall height = 68.4" soft top / 70.9" hard top
Track width = 58.5"
Turning diameter = 36'
Curb weight = 3,730-3977 lbs

Cargo capacity =
Fuel capacity = 19 gal
Towing capacity = 3,500 lbs

Ground clearance (at axle) = 9.3" front / 8.3" rear

Approach angle = 43.1-44.9*
Departure angle = 27.7-28.4*
Breakover angle = 21.4-22.1*

 

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Body

Body

Soft Top
* 97-00 - standard material
* 01-02 - 4-ply sailcloth
* 03-06 - 3-ply sailcloth - NOTE: Change in driver's side window: male zipper is now on window, female zipper on the top, previous years (97-02) were vice-versa.

Hard top
* 97-02 - vents behind rear windows
* 03-06 - vents behind rear windows removed

Airbags
* Driver and passenger side airbags are standard on all 97-06 TJs
* Passenger side deactivation switch - ??? * NEED INFO *

Fender flares
* 3.25" - used on all SE, X (except those listed under 4.25"), and Sport models
* 4.25" - used on all Sahara, Rubicon, and Special Edition models that have painted or body colored flares

 

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Trim Packages and Special Editions

Trim Packages

SE - 1997-2006
* 2.5L I-4 engine 1997-2002
* 2.4L I-4 engine 2003-2006
* Optional 4.0L I-6 for 2005-2006 models

X - 2002-2006
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* No D44 option
* D44 only used with certain Special Edition models (see below)

Sport - 1997-2006
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Optional D44 rear axle

Sahara - 1997-2004
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Body colored fender flares that are 1" wider than standard TJ flares
* Body color rocker sills
* Optional Dana 44 rear axle
* 16" wheels for 2000-2004 models
* 30" tires
* Full steel doors
* Unique seats and interior trim
* Sahara decals

Rubicon - 2003-2006
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Tru-Lok selectable pneumatic lockers, activate in 4-lo and under 10mph, engaged until out of 4-lo or deselected
* Limited slip rear when unlocked
* NV241 Rock-Trac 4:1 transfer case -- fixed yoke
* Heavy-duty driveshafts with 1330 u-joints
* Dana 44 front and rear axles
* 4.10 gears
* Goodyear Wrangler MT/R LT245/75R16 (30.5"x9.6") Tires
* 16x8, five-spoke aluminum wheels
* Diamond plate rocker guards
* Rubicon Lettering on Hood
* Flares are 1" wider than standard TJ flares
* 4-wheel Disc Brakes

Unlimited (LJ) - 2004-2006
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Dana 44 rear axle with 3.73 gears and Trac-Lok limited slip differential
* 10" longer wheelbase
* 5" extra rear overhang
* 2" additional room behind front seats for rear seat passengers
* 3,500 lbs. towing capacity

Rubicon Unlimited (LJ) - 2005-2006
* See Rubicon and Unlimited (LJ) above

Special Edition models (A-Z):

60th Anniversary Edition - 2001 only
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Available only in Black or Silverstone Metallic
* Body-color wheel flares and rocker sills
* Specially embroidered floor mats
* Full Metal Doors
* Canyon 30-inch Tire and Wheel Group
* Fog Lamp and Tow Hook Group
* Air Conditioning
* AM/FM stereo radio with CD player, five speakers and subwoofer
* Options: Speed control & Dual-Top

65th Anniversary Edition - 2006 only
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Dana 44 rear axle
* High pressure gas charged shocks
* Body colored fender flares
* Specially embroidered floor mats with Jeep 65th anniv. logo
* 65th anniv. decal
* Unique center stack bezel
* Unique two tone seats with Jeep 65th anniv. logo
* Full Metal Doors
* Sunrider soft top
* 15" Alcoa wheels with 30.5" x 9.5" Goodyear tires
* Fog Lights
* AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and seven speakers (includes subwoofer in center console)

Apex Edition - 2002-2003
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Cognac Ultra-Hide seats
* AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and seven speakers (includes subwoofer in center console) - no extra charge
* Special hood decal
* Chrome wheels
* Available in Bright Silver Metallic, Patriot Blue, or Black

Columbia Edition - 2004 only
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* 15-inch graphite painted aluminum wheels
* Unique graphite fender flares
* Fog lamps
* Columbia badging
* Dark Slate Interior
* Khaki two-tone seats with the Columbia logo
* Silver painted instrument panel accents
* Available in Black, Bright Silver, Flame Red, Solar Yellow and Patriot Blue

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.

Golden Eagle - 2006 only
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Dana 44 rear axle
* Golden Eagle hood, fender, and spare tire decals/logos
* Painted instrument panel accents
* Two-tone premium seats with Golden Eagle logos
* 30" tires with 15" gold finished Ravine wheels

Rocky Mountain Edition - 2003-2005
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Dana 44 rear axle
* 30" Goodyear GS/A Tires on forged aluminum Alcoa wheels
* Ravine wheels used on 2005 models
* Unique graphite fender flares
* Fog lamps
* Rocky Mountain Edition badging
* Dark Slate Interior
* Unique two-tone seats with Jeep embroidery
* Silver painted instrument panel accents
* Available in Black, Bright Silver, Flame Red, Solar Yellow and Patriot Blue
* Diamond plate rocker guards (similar to Rubicon model)
* Tow hooks

Rubicon Unlimited Sahara - 2005 only
* 1,000 made
* Chrome grill
* Tail light guards
* Interior badge with serial number
* Spare tire cover and floor mats

Tomb Raider Edition - 2003 only
* All Rubicon standard options
* 16" Alcoa forged aluminum wheels
* Tomb Raider badging with serial number
* Light bar
* Riveted fender flares in graphite
* Black Tubular grille guard
* Diamond plate bumper guard
* Diamond plate rocker guards
* Fog & Taillamp brush guards
* Aluminum diamond plate bumper guard in black
* Dark Slate fabric seats with red accent stitching down the center
* Silver surround instrument panel bezel
* Red seat belts
* Available in Bright Silver

Willys Edition - 2004-2005
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Exclusive Moss Green exterior color
* Water resistant Camo and black seats
* Unique "WILLYS" decal at cowl side
* Diamond plate rocker guards painted Dark Green
* Body-color fender flares
* AM/FM stereo radio with CD player and seven speakers (includes subwoofer in center console) - no extra charge
* 4.0L Power Tech I-6 engine
* Tow hooks
* Fog lamps
* Full-size spare tire with matching wheel

 

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Engines

Engines

2.5L I-4 151 cu in - 1997-2002
* 120 hp @ 5,400 RPM
* 140 ft/lbs @ 3,500 RPM
* OHV
* Sequential port fuel injection
* 2 valves per cylinder
* Compression ratio = 9.20:1 (97-00) / 9.10:1 (01-02)

2.4L I-4 148 cu in - 2003-2006
* 147 hp @ 5,200 RPM
* 165 ft/lbs @ 4,000 RPM
* DOHC
* 4 valves per cylinder
* Compression ratio = 9.50:1

4.0L I-6 242 cu in - 1997-1999
* 181 hp @ 4,600 RPM
* 222 ft/lbs @ 2,800 RPM
* OHV
* Sequential port fuel injection
* 2 valves per cylinder
* Compression ratio = 8.80:1

4.0L I-6 242 cu in - 2000-2006
* 190 hp @ 4,600 RPM
* 235 ft/lbs @ 3,200 RPM
* OHV
* Sequential port fuel injection
* 2 valves per cylinder
* Compression ratio = 8.80:1
* Distributor-less ignition
* Redesigned cylinder head
* Redesigned 2 piece exhaust manifold

 

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Transmissions

Transmissions

Automatics:

30rh - 1997-2002
* 3 speed automatic
* Used with 4 cyl models
* 23 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 2.74
2nd - 1.54
3rd - 1.00
Rev - 2.20​

32rh - 1997-2002
* 3 speed automatic
* Used with 6 cyl models
* 23 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 2.74
2nd - 1.54
3rd - 1.00
Rev - 2.20​

42rle - 2003-2006
* 4 speed automatic
* Used with both 4 cyl and 6 cyl models
* Ratios:

1st - 2.84
2nd -1.57
3rd - 1.00
4th - 0.69
Rev - 2.21​

Manuals:

AX-5 - 1997-2002
* 5 speed manual
* Used with 4 cyl models
* 10 spline input
* 21 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 3.93
2nd - 2.33
3rd - 1.45
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.85
Rev - 4.74​

AX-15 - 1997-1999
* 5 speed manual
* Used with 6 cyl models
* 10 spline input
* 23 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 3.83
2nd - 2.33
3rd - 1.44
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.79
Rev - 4.22​

NV1500 / NV2550 - 2003-2004
* 5 speed manual
* Used with 4 cyl models
* 2 different names used (1500 and 2550) interchangeably
* 10 spline input
* 23 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 3.85
2nd - 2.25
3rd - 1.48
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.75 or 0.80
Rev - 3.52​

NV3550 - 2000-2004
* 5 speed manual
* Used with 6 cyl models
* 10 spline input
* 23 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 4.01
2nd - 2.33
3rd - 1.39
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.78
Rev - 3.57​

NSG370 - 2005-2006
* 6 speed manual
* Used with both 4 cyl and 6 cyl models
* 10 spline input
* 23 spline output
* Ratios:

1st - 4.46
2nd - 2.61
3rd - 1.72
4th - 1.25
5th - 1.00
6th - 0.84
Rev - 4.06​

 

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Transfer Cases

Transfer Cases

NV231 Command-Trac - 1997-2006
* Used on all TJs except Rubicon models
* 2.72:1 Low range
* Slip yoke
* Gear driven speedometer signal

NV241 Rock-Trac - 2003-2006
* Standard transfer case used on all Rubicon model TJs.
* 4:1 Low range
* Fixed yoke
* Electronic speedometer signal

 

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Axles

Axles

Dana 30 (181 mm) - 1997-2006

* Front axle used on all TJs except the Rubicon model
* Stock gear ratio options = 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10, 4.56
* Carrier break = 3.55 / 3.73
* Open carrier - no Trac-Lok limited slip option
* Ring gear diameter = 7.2"
* Ring gear bolts = (10) 3/8 x 20 RH
* Low pinion (short pinion)
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.376"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.18"
* Axle shaft spline count = 27 both inner and outer
* Axle shaft u-joints = 5-760x / 5-297x
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern

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Dana 35c (194mm) - 1997-2006

* Standard rear axle used on all TJs except the Rubicon model
* Stock gear ratio options = 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, 4.11, 4.56
* Carrier break = 3.31 / 3.55
* Optional Trac-Lok limited slip differential
* Ring gear diameter = 7.5625"
* Ring gear bolts = (8) 3/8 x 24 RH - NOTE: 7/16" x 20 RH used on later model TJs
* Low pinion
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.406"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.18"
* Axle shaft spline count = 27
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Rubber pressed-in fill plug

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Dana 44 (216mm) - 1997-2006

* Optional rear axle used on 6 cyl models except the Rubicon model
* Stock gear ratio options - 3.55 (97 only), 3.73
* Carrier Break = 3.73 / 3.92
* Standard Trac-Lok limited slip differential on early model TJs / Optional on later model TJs
* Ring gear diameter = 8.5"
* Ring gear bolts = (10) 3/8 x 24 RH - Note: 7/16" x 20 RH used on later model TJs
* Low pinion
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.376"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.31"
* Axle shaft spline count = 30
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Available for the 1997 and newer 4.0L TJs only after 7/7/96
* Threaded 3/8" fill plug

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Dana 44 (216 mm) Rubicon- 2003-2006

* Standard front axle used on all Rubicon model TJs
* 4.10 gears
* Tru-Lok selectable pneumatic locker - open differential when unlocked
* Ring gear diameter = 8.5"
* Ring gear bolts = (10) 7/16" x ??
* Low pinion
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.376"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.31"
* Axle shaft spline count = 30 inner / 27 outer
* Axle shaft u-joints = 5-760x / 5-297x
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern

Note: The outer axle shafts, unit bearings (hubs), knuckles, and brakes are the same as those found on the TJ D30.

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Dana 44 (216 mm) Rubicon - 2003-2006

* Standard rear axle used on all Rubicon model TJs
* 4.10 gears
* Tru-Lok selectable pneumatic locker - limited slip differential when unlocked
* Ring gear diameter = 8.5"
* Ring gear bolts = (10) 7/16" x ??
* Low pinion
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.376"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.31"
* Axle shaft spline count = 30
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern

 

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Gearing

Axle Gear Ratios

3.07 - 1997-2006
* Standard ratio used with 6 cyl models except the Rubicon

3.55 - 1997 only
* Optional ratio used with 6 cyl

3.73 - 1998-2006
* Optional ratio used with 6 cyl manual and automatic except the Rubicon
* Standard ratio used with 6 cyl 4 speed auto
* Standard ratio used with most 4 cyl automatics
* Standard ratio used with 4 cyl 6 speed
* Standard ratio used with Dana 44 rear axle except the Rubicon

4.10 / 4.11 - 1997-2006
* Standard ratio used with 4 cyl 5 speed manual
* Standard ratio used with Rubicon

4.56 - 2003-2006
* Standard ratio used with 4 cyl automatic

Click here if you need help determining your axle gear ratio.

 

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Wheels (1 of 2)

Wheels (1 of 2)

Standard SE Wheel

* 15x6 steel
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = ??
* Offset = ??

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Name Unknown

* 15x7 steel
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Offset = +38 mm

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Name Unknown

* 15x7
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Chrome finish
* Offset = +38 mm

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Grizzly

* 15x7 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Offset = +38 mm

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Ecco

* 15x7 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Offset = +38 mm

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Gambler

* 15x8 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.25"
* Optional wheel with 30" tire package
* Offset = +19 mm

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Canyon

* 15x8 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Optional wheel with 30" tire package
* Offset = +25 mm

 

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Wheels (2 of 2)

Wheels (2 of 2)

Ravine

* 15x8 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Optional wheel with 30" tire package
* Offset = +25 mm

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Ravine

* 15x8 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Standard wheel with Golden Eagle package only
* Offset = +25 mm

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Alcoa

* 15x8 forged aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"
* Offset = +25 mm
* Standard wheel with 2004 Rocky Mountain Edition and 2006 65th Anniv. Edition

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Moab

* 16x8 cast aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5"
* Offset = +12 mm
* Stock Rubicon wheel

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Moab Sahara

* 16x8 cast aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5"
* Offset = +12 mm
* Same as regular Moab wheel except black accents between spokes
* Stock Unlimited Rubicon Sahara wheel