The Jeep Wrangler (TJ) is the second generation Jeep Wrangler off-road and sport utility vehicle. Introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model, TJ reintroduced the circular headlights that the classic Jeep model has known.
Contrary to the original Willys MB, CJ Jeeps, and Wrangler YJ, starting with TJ all Wranglers are fitted with spring coil suspension instead of leaf springs. In 2004, the name Unlimited was introduced for the long wheelbase version.
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History
In 1990, YJ's replacement development began in Chrysler's "Jeep-Truck Engineering Pre-Program" under Bob Sheaves and TJ program director Craig Winn. Mules based on YJ were built from 1990 to 1993, when official approval was given for TJ's development program with a budget of $ 260 million. From 1991 to 1992 designers worked at the new Chrysler Technical Center, building various design proposals. In late 1992, TJ Michael Santoro's proposal was chosen by Tom Gale, Lee Iacocca, and executive management. In May 1993, now with engineering inputs and suppliers, Santoro's final Wrangler production design was frozen 32 months before the initial assembly. The prototype verification using the production agency was built from early 1994 and tested until the end of 1995. When YJ production ceased in December 1995, the last pre-production TJ sample was assembled, with the start of a series of productions in January 1996.
Inaugurated on January 2, 1996, at the 1996 Detroit Auto Show as an early introduction to the 1997 model (1996 model year skipped), TJ is an evolutionary update. It then arrived at Jeep's showroom in April 1996, after 6 years of overall investment and a 36 month production development phase.
Instead of leaf springs, the updated Wrangler features modern, front and rear spring suspension, based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, for better riding and handling, and returns to the classic CJ headlights. The engine is the same as LOR 242 242 Straight-6 used in Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. The 2.5-L AMC 150 Inline-4 engine was available in entry-level models until 2002. The 2.4-L DOHC 4-cylinder engine previously used on Chrysler PT Cruiser replaced it for 2003.
TJ's version of the right-handed version of TJ is available for export markets, and is also offered for sale to the US rural route post operators. Versions offered to US post carriers are only available with automatic transmissions.
In 1998 (MY1999), the fuel tank became standard at a capacity of 19 gallons US (72Ã, Â °, 16Ã, Â ± gal). There were some changes between 2002 and 2003. From 1996 to 2002, the side door mirror was a black metal framed mirror; and from 2003 to 2006 they are plastic mold mirrors. The soft and soft tops are slightly different, and the available fabrics and colors change from 2001 to 2003. In 2002 (MY2003), the 3-speed automatic transmission is replaced with 4-speed automatic overdrive. Overdrive can be turned off with the dashboard switch. The radio bezel changed from a rectangle in 2002 to a round rectangle for 2003. The inner voice bar turned into a sound pod. The interior seats also change the design, going from round to one model with a clear separation between the back area and the headrest. The standard skid plate was also revised for 2003 to make room for the larger NV241OR Rubicon transfer case. Changes from 30/32RH to 42RLE also obtain additional skid plates.
The Wrangler version is also renowned as the last production vehicle to use components associated with AMC. The Straight-4 AMC machine was retired after the 2002 model, and both the Straight-6 AMC machine and the door handle (most recently appeared on the AMC vehicle in 1968) were retired along with this generation in 2006. Like YJ Wrangler, TJ Wrangler used both door handles of AMC passenger cars and larger door handles from the AMC Jeep CJ made for more sophisticated models.
Unlimited Wrangler
In April 2004 - after an 18-year hiatus - Jeep reintroduced a 10-inch (250 mm) longer wheelbase (LWB) version, almost identical to the 103.5 wheelbase of its predecessor Jip CJ-6 and CJ-8 Scrambler, and called it Wrangler Unlimited. The Wrangler Unlimited 2004Ã,½ (or LJ) is the first introduction of the Jeep Unlimited name. The longer frame has one additional crossmember and overall, Unlimited is about 15 inches longer than the standard TJ, offering 2 inches of rear-seat rear seat, and 13 inches more cargo space. TJ Unlimited has almost twice the crane capacity of its shorter wheelbase sibling, in part due to an increase in wheelbase (£ 3500 LJ vs 2000 £ TJ).
Standard is the back axle Fund 44 with the gear ratio 3.73 and the Command-Trac NV231 transfer case.
For the 2005 model year, Jeep released Rubicon Unlimited, incorporating the same wheelbase as the Unlimited standard, but sharing the drivetrain of the shorter Rubicon siblings including features like Dana 44 front and rear axle with Rock-Trac NV241 four-wheel drive system, rockers, Goodyear MT/R 245/75R16 tires, six-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission, as well as some minor comfort and convenience features not available on other Wrangler models.
AIL Storm mk II
Beginning in 2006, Automotive Industries Ltd. (AIL), Israeli carmakers and key Israeli Security Force suppliers, began delivery of the 2nd generation of the "Storm" military jeep, made under license from Chrysler, to the Israeli Defense Forces. M-242 Storm Mark II, known in the field as "Storm Commander" is now based on Jeep Wrangler (TJ). The new model includes a number of significant changes - both in terms of its predecessor, and compared to its Wrangler base. Perhaps the most obvious change is the addition of dual passenger doors, making the Storm II the first five-door Jeep Wrangler.
The AIL Storm II has a vehicle length of 4,463 mm (175.7 inches), and a long wheelbase of 2,931 mm (115.4 inches) - about the same as JK Wrangler Unlimited: 116 at (2,946 mm).
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