Watch This Before Buying a Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006
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- The Jeep Wrangler has been tested and tried. Throughout its many years of production, it has been true. It’s reliability has been one of its staples that makes this machine stand out amongst the rest, right behind its off-road capabilities. Is it aerodynamic? No, but its not meant to be a race car.
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Welcome back to another episode on Watch This First!
Today I break down the reliability and the common issues with the Jeep Wrangler TJ from 1997-2006.
This video is not saying you should not buy the car, I just want to help educate folks who are new to the car and aware them of issues that they potentially can not afford.
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Timestamps
0:00 Jeep Wrangler 1997-2006
0:52 Rust Spots
1:41 Oil Leaks
2:04 Rear Diff
2:55 AC Blower
3:10 4WD
3:33 Motor Options
4:10 Lifted Jeeps
4:22 Exhaust Manifold
4:38 Death Wobble
5:13 No Start
5:39 Overheating
6:10 Final Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Gonna correct your mistake buddy, but The dana 44 in a 2007-2018 jeep jk wont fit a tj without modification and is about 5 inches longer in size. The jeep jk (2007-2018) rear 44 axle is a lot more beefy then the jeep tj dana 44. The dana 44 in the tj has the same tubes as the dana 35, but has a 8.5 inch ring gear instead of a 7.62 inch ring gear which is in the dana 35. The dana 44 also has 30 spline 1.31 axle shafts and the dana 35 has 27 spline 1.18 shafts. All the rest of the axles are the same though as a dana 35 and 44 have 2.5 x.25 inch tubes. Forgot to mention the tj 44 has retaining plates on the axle to bolt the axle shaft and bearing into. Dana 35 uses c-clips inside the differential, not a big deal if you have disc brakes but very dangerous if you have drum brakes.
I truly appreciate this Kevin. Hopefully this well help out other
Tj came with a 44? Why not find that one then....?
Gonna correct your mistake buddy. The Dana 44 is about 5" wider, not longer. Longer would define front to back not side to side. Just sayin'
@@DumbCarGuy yes you are correct, i meant to put 5 inches wider not longer, it was a long post and didn't proof read it throughly lol
@@kevinhood9781 I hope you know I was just being a smart ass and I knew what you meant.
Who else is watching this and already owns a TJ.
Guilty
Same..
Same lmao
Absolutely
1998 here. Running 33" tires on 2.5 inch lift. 4.0 bulletproof! Never selling my TJ
1997 TJ owner of one that has 310,000 miles and has been one of the most reliable Jeeps I have ever had.....the Worst was the rectangular headlight 87 YJ, hated that thing!
I own a 04 jeep wrangler we have over 400,000 miles on the original motor. This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned. We have owned the jeep for 11 years now. This jeep has no rust on the body or the undercarriage. We will own this jeep till we die.
Me too, 99 with 134k, I just did the frame caps myself no rust anywhere else. I did have the ignition switch quit so I wired a push button to starter , would take it anywhere very reliable
Love my 04 Jeep Wrangler too!
Feel the same about my '05 Rocky Mtn. 👍
Owned my 04 since 2005 almost getting to that 400k mileage. 🍌☺️🥰🥰
2000 with 173K miles and not a single warning dash light on!
Cool video. It took me three months to find my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn. Had to have a rust free frame, 4.0L I6, 3.73's, lsd and a Dana 44. It was a lot of searching, but I found my favorite Jeep! I only had to repair the rear main seal and heater core, that's it! By far the best vehicle I've had.
I put a modest 2" lift, Old Man Emu coils, 32" KO2's, Currie RockJock tie rod and drag link, Freedom Off Road front lower adj control arms, the rest are fixed Detroit Axle control arms, JKS quick disconnects, Fox 2.0 Shox, Fox steering stabilizer, transfer case drop kit and a M.O.R.E steering box bracket brace. This is by far the best handling Jeep I've ever had on and especially off road, and I highly recommend this build for anyone who is an adventurer, not a rock crawler.
The closer you are to stock height and geometry, the better! For me as an adventurer, not a rock crawler, there's no need to ever go beyond 32's and a 2" lift. I went with this set up because very early on getting into off roading Jeeps, I was told by several people who just went from 32's to 33's, they noticed that their rigs were very sluggish and lost that excellent 4.0 low end torque. And once you go to 33's, it's an absolute cash nightmare of chasing your tail getting everything dialed in geometry wise, which most have said, their TJ never rides as well as it did at 32's.
If you have good off road instincts and common sense, this is all you need. The aftermarket has been fooling and shaming people for years who keep their rigs stock or near it. They push this false "need" of 33's - 40's with a huge lift to off road, that's pure nonsense!
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'41 - '06
I have a rust free 02 Tj sport with 105,000 miles on it with 4.0 AT. It also has the Dana 44 with 3.73's and a 2 1/2" suspension and 1 1/4" body lift with 33" km2s.....hard to find rust free in Mn....love my Tj!
@@brentmcallister7194 👍
I went with a 5" TERAFLEX Lcg Pro lift + a 1" body lift. Two speed Atlas , Curry Dana 44 front dif. 488 with front and rear lockers..
99 Wrangler TJ Sahara desert sand pearl with a 4.0 , no regrets. 170 k miles and strong as ever. Thinking about a stroker kit and a Currie Dana 44 in the front and a Dana 60 in the rear .
Metalcloak fenders with a 4 .5 inch lift with 38 inch M/T tires.
All for much less than a new vehicle.
I have the exact silver LJ Rubicon shown early in the video. love it!!
Had my TJ for 80000 miles all hwy they only thing I have wrong at the end of it was the clutch and the radiator got hit with to many rocks. Sold it to my buddy bc he was in the Army at the time and needed a jeep, best jeep ever never had rust or anything. Had 2 inch lift with 33x12.50 on it best vehicle I ever had, Snow rain nothing with stop it, Ice On a hill everyone was sliding around on it so I finally put it in 4 high and passed ten cars trying to make it up a icy hill I just laugh and went on to my job. :)
My TJ is a 97"
131k from Florida. Got her up in Maine
3" lift. Keep my tires pretty low key. 31"x10.5" on 15s. Thing goes anywear i need to.. Havent ever really gotten stuck trailing.. If i do got a hitch winch. And a mount front and back. Love it. And costs nothing. Last part i had to do cost me $20.. Was a caliper that locked up. $20 for a brandy new not rebuilt. $120 for all new shocks as well.. $10 for a balljoint. Did all my seals for like 60 bucks i think
Nice video! I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rocky Mountain edition in Patriot Blue. Completely stock with 28,000 miles original owner.
Hm did you pay for it
Very informative. Thank you
THANKS SUCH GOOD TIPS AND ADVICE ESPECIALLY “THE DEATH WOBBLE” FREAKED ME OUT! Thanks
I found this video very helpful. I’ve never been a Jeep guy. Looking at a 2002 SE with the 2.5. I wanted to learn about potential issues that I will likely need to diagnose and repair. This was a great heads up. Don’t plan on off-roading a bunch. So it will remain mostly stock. Thank you for the informative video that touched on a lot of things! Going to pull the trigger on this little guy to keep my 2017 Ram with a Cummins out of the salt. I’ll soak it with some fluid film and run it as a daily driver.
How's the new addition to you auto family Richard? Are you liking the Jeep so far?
Did you get it?
Did you end up buying it? How has it been
Thanks for the video 🤟
Thank you friend 🙏
It’s very easy to change rear main seal on 4.0 you don’t need to drop the transmission
Ya... Was gana say i did this no problem. Seals are tit. Especially on a jeep.
Wow! Very good to know.
Great video, thank you - this is my dream car, hope to have one soon
Really one of the best videos I’ve seen,,,
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I bought mine in 1996 as a 1997. I still have it today. I love my heavily modified, daily driven, rough and tumble, Jeep Wrangler. It still has no leaks at all. No longer stock, today, the RMS Stargazer is configured as such:
Rear Jeep Wrangler Dana 44 from a 2001 Wrangler
rear rotor brake retrofit for the Dana 44
slip yoke eliminator
NV3550 manual transmission upgrade from the same 2001 Wrangler
Skyjacker 4.5 inch suspension lift
Rough Country adjustable track bar
Rough Country ball joints
New front wheel bearings
Rubicon Express front tie rod
Passenger's side Chrome Molly axle shaft
Aluminum 3 tank radiator with electric fan
Smittybilt 3 inch double tube, single hoop, stainless steel front bumper
Smittybilt 3 inch double tube stainless steel rear bumper
Smittybilt 4 inch stainless steel side nerf bars for steps and protection
stainless steel Mopar grill
Hella LED retrofit headlights
six inch round economy fog lights
5 inch round economy spot lights mounted on the bumper
two window hinge mounted 4 inch round Hella LED light pods
52 inch cree light bar
Bestop Supertop with glass upper half window sliders all in black diamond
12 meter, CB, 10 meter, and 6 meter Anytone transceiver transmitting 60 watts AM/FM and 100 SSB
Hustler 259 centimeter long stainless antenna
35x12.5 R15 Dick Cepek Mud Terrain Tyres on modified Grizzly Rims (Yes, you can weld aluminum)
SkyJacker Hydro Shocks
4.11:1 gears on both axles
All new wiring, inside and out
Kenwood Stereo with USB
Lots of switches
Love, lots o Love!
Everything installed by me.
Of course it has no leaks. You keep replacing seals lol
rust is definitely not a problem in Australia with the TJ and heater resistor is 2 screws and 1 plug very very easy fix and easy to get to
400k! I'm almost there with my 2004. Yeah issues are coming up over the mileage, ac giving out, oil leaks, glady no rust much ( southern NM weather). Last year I had to change out the CPU. Still going strong. 🥺
TJ is the last Jeep Wrangler. I could not believe they released a four door option on a Wrangler. I know there is a two door option still available but it is far too fat and bulky.
Can't stand all these plastic 4 dr limos littering this world! Like spotting an obese woman on the beach in a speedo, I have to look away.
Ok purist, enjoy those outdated safety features and rust, 2013 jk here no issues
Just bought a 1997 Wrangler TJ Sahara Edition with >165,000 for my first ever vehicle! Only rust spot is on the hood, and it’s just a small bubble the size of a US quarter. Runs smoothly and the heat is great! Only real problems and downsides are a hole in the driver’s seat, the back window having a lot of scratches, a missing sun visor, and an issue with driver’s side door not opening from the outside. I also have to make sure the front passenger seatbelt makes an audible click, otherwise it wants to unfasten while driving.
Awesome dude. Are you going to get big tires and a lift
Ethan, congrats on buying your first vehicle ever! That's awesome! The first vehicle I ever bought was a 97 TJ as well and I fell in love with it on day 1. How is yours treating you?
I am hoping to get my first car which is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. It has 150,000 miles, it needs a new oil pump, and the driver seat is ripped but I don’t mind it really. The price is listed at $5,000 which is a good deal also depending too if there are other things wrong with it. I hope I can get it because it is my dream car. 😊
Very helpful - thanks!
I've got an 04' rubicon with 6" lift, clayton control arms and front trackbar, teraflex shocks, bumpers front and rear, warn winch, on 35x14.5-15 pitbull rockers. I wheel it every chance I get, that thing amazes me every time I'm out.
'04 not 04'
I gotta 1999 Jeep TJ 4.0L 6 Cylinder but it’s automatic so could I still overheat from a clutch fan cuz my car overheats in the summer when I leave the car running with the A.C on for a minute
very entertaining and informative video, thank you am
I have 3004 LJ had it for 14 yrs
I got a 97 Sahara ,it was fantastic, had it 21 years and would last 100 years more except they do-nothing for the Chassis frame Corrosion that gets in internally and causes structural failure.
2004 Jeep TJ since new. I love this Jeep especially topless 😊 in the ol’ Rio Grande Valley and South Padre. It will probably outlast me.
Knew he was a rookie when he said put a V8 in a TJ.. Every hardcore jeeper knows the only way to go turbo diesel
My ‘05 is stock, experienced the death wobble years ago, fixed that and it has returned as expected. Replaced rear seal and it still leaks, when making trips of 20 miles or more, I take back roads, doesn’t feel as slow that way. The worst thing I deal with is my hard top leaks above the rear and side doors
I was just given my father in laws 97 he bought new. I'm pretty pumped about it but it needs a roof thankfully garage kept.
I'm looking to buy a project off of another guy. A 97 2.4L TJ. It is supposed to be rebuilt but I take as much info as I can. Here in New-Brunswick Canada, we have DMV inspection that has been passed on it so this means that rust and steering, brakes and supensions are good. However i'm concerned cause he told me that the U-Joint in front needs fixing in order for the 4x4 to be operational. I owned a jeep back a few years and the u-joint is not an issue I know they usually break due to normal wear.. But would you guys change it on a project ? Cause I'd do it, and this indicates that it may have been rough handled 🤔... Any ideas guys ?
P0462 check engine light fix. Replaced sending unit and PCM still no good. Any ideas?
Some of the TJ's (Non Rubicon and Non LJ) came with a Dana 44 rear axle. (Mine did and it is a Sport).
Thank you for letting me know, I’ll be sure to edit the video. Apparently all the special edition Jeeps came with the D44, too.
I appreciate it!
So did my '05 Rocky Mtn.
I had stock Tj non rubicon with Dana 44 rear end
Sahara models came with Dana 44 rear and 35 front...Still have my 2k TJ to this day though I would like to put a front dana 44 and a 4 inch lift and 33's or 35's ....I keep putting it off though due to my playtoy 47 willys already lifted on 33's haha
@@rongray8416 My 2000 has a 3.5" lift with 33's. I think I am going to go up to 4.5" with 35's in the near future. I would love a 44 for the front as well. I also upgraded my gears to Yukon 4.56 gear ratio. Drives great with 33's.
01 tj thing was a tank switch out the clutch to a upgraded one after five years, and to many rocks hit the radiator so replaced that, 33 inch tires on it, soft top wish i had the hard top. Hit 90 in 3rd gear. lol Ran that SOB like i stole it. Best dam jeep ever. Did my own oil changes every 3000 miles, Treater her good, until i sold her. All hwy miles. 4.0 with an Upgraded air filter and exhaust. and two inch bump lift. If your going to get one first time you have to replace the windshield look for a replacement with gorilla glass if you can, Never had a problem with the track bar. Buddy took it to a Tank course on a FOB, it did really good without all the hoopla.
I want to buy one so bad. Question is the TJ a Rubicon? And the TJ I want to buy owner says after replacing thermostat and water pump is still overheating can this just be a burping the system issue.?
Bro the info on the i4's is backwards. The 4 bangers are good off road however suck at highways speeds
Pretty much all jeeps suck at highway speeds .Their short wheelbase attributes to that .Jeeps are quite simply meant for backroad and offroad use. If I plan a trip I plan it just like I was riding my Harley
. When you're driving long distance Highways suck, time goes slower and The view sucks. So therefore I mix it up with a little Highway mostly back roads and alternative routes which make the trip more enjoyable and you get to see more. whereas on the highways you really see nothing of Interest.
@@VoodooDewey69 My '05 TJ Rocky Mtn 4.0 with a 2" lift on 32" ko2's is excellent on road and especially off road. It's when people foolishly move up to 33's and up who don't re-gear that give TJ's this bs negative feedback.
He said the 4cly jeeps are underpowered but he doesn't realize the 2.5 came stock with 4.10 gears. My 2.5 keeps up with my friends yj with the 4.0 thanks to this gearing
I just bought a 1997 wrangler with the 2.5 4cyl myself and was waiting to hear something good.
Yeah only for offroading, on road they can reach the same speeds no problem
Taken a 2.5 liter off road on many occasions. Climbed everything and kept up with all the big advanced Jeep rigs out there. Say it does quite well for off roading and rock crawling.
The wrench noise is hella annoying. Just my .02 . Thank you though for making this video. I think I learned alot as I'm about to buy a used TJ when I can find one that hasn't been abused.
The Dana 35 will rock 40" Maxis Treps...I know because I've done it.
Brother what you said you would like to do at the end of the video, buy a 4 cylinder jeep and upgrade the axles and motor.. Well upgrading the trans and transfer case would be required on that swap. The 4 cylinders came with transmission that was never going to hold up behind a v8
Yes sir my 97 is a conversion from 2.5 to 4.0 .The computer and wiring harness also have to be swaped out.
Yes, I know that there is more to it. Depending what you trow in there, may also have to get custom driveshafts aswell.
@@AutoMotivate 👍Great video
The transmission on the four cylinders definitely wouldn't hold it but the transfer case probably would. The np231 is pretty stout
Brake caliper slides, sticking calipers are my problems so far.
Should I get a jeep tj 01 manual with 175k miles ?
Getting an 06 2.4 for around 10k this week. No rust at all and no issues with around 120k miles. Looking forward to getting it
U ain’t getting shit 😂
How’s it going now, 8 months later, I’m about to get one I think
I’d advise staying away from the Donna axels. Dana’s however, are usually pretty good.
I casually called my jeep a truck the other day. She still won’t talk to me
She probably flipped you off too! 😎
Blower motor switch failure is NOT related to a bad blower motor resistor. The resistor fails due to poor design. The 12V power goes through the blower motor (30Amp motor), then through the resistor, then through the fan speed control switch, then through the blend switch (floor/dash/defroster selector), and finally to ground. That's 30+Amps going through small wires into small switches, which overheat and melt and shown in the photo in your video. That's 30+ amps, because as the motor wears out it draws more amps and the fuse/circuit breakers don't blow until well past what the switches and connectors can handle.
The only TRUE fix is a rewire of the circuit from the resistor all the way to ground using relays to bypass sending 30+A through the switches. And that only works if you have a NEW blower motor or 40A+ relays.
I personally went through 5 resistors trying to fix this. It got so bad the parts store was trying to refuse replacing the blown resistors under the lifetime warranty! Once I rewired the circuit and put in a new blower motor, no issues and its been YEARS.
And the fan resistor blows in every car I work in a 10 franchise dealership in aus I sell a dozen a week for many cars
My TJ is not a car, its a JEEP silly, lol
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The thermostat in my tj closed sideways.... Weirdest thing I've ever seen. Never ever got up to temperature. Very cold winter.
Never heard of that. Luckily it still allowed water flow to prevent overheating.
Have a 2018 hard top. Would love an older tj or yj. Can't lift the doors off any more, that's what happens when you get old
Bought my first car with my dad today. Such a steal. 2000 Jeep Wrangler sport. Manual with 4.0 and everything, only 60k Miles!! It’s definitely a project, as the motor seized, and needs a bit of other work. But it will be ready by the time I get my permit. $5,000!!!!! That’s it. What a steal
I've had my 2001 Sport (4.0/5 SPD) since 2005. Still only have just over 61k miles on it. Original soft top, and all stock. Just put a new set of factory original Good Year tires on last fall. Rust is the enemy... I've had to repair driver side fender & repaint. Slight frame rust... but Ohio winters. It was my daily driver for 5 years - VERY short commute. It's been garaged for 13 years now... only used as a flat tow behind our motorhome.
I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ I want to change the Dana 35 rear end to a queen 88 rear end do I have to do the front too
I'm no mechanic but as long as you have the same gear ratio front and rear it should be ok. But id ask a real mechanic to be sure.
I am looking at buying a used 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ with 197,000+ miles on in. Can I have some thoughts on this? My dad is not very supportive about it and I wanna have a good reason why he shouldn’t be worried.
Well, if the car wasn’t completely taken care of and maintained, issues may pop up. Issues will pop up less frequent if it was maintained well, jt it is high ish miles from 98, so things will break.
However, if you are willing to get your hands dirty, you wont have any issues
Hey can someone tell me if the Jeep Tj’s have drain holes in the frame not the floors but the frame idk
Aidan they do not which is why they have a tendency to rust from the inside out. Some people will actually drill holes in them frame themselves so the water can drain.
Hope that helps Aidan
@@vigilantemotors Also, many use Eastwood's TJ interior frame spray when drilling holes into their frames adding to its longevity.
@@JeepTJWheelin Yes, that stuff is like gold and works really well!
Awesome thanks
I live in California and I have never seen rust on a Jeep like that. Your examples have to be from the rust belt. BTW, thanks for the video. It was very informative.
Bought an 06 Wrangler TJ Rubicon today with 135k miles for 12k. Sooooooo happy right now.
I personally believe God’s favorite vehicle is a Jeep TJ.
Wow! If it’s not a rust bucket then you got a great deal!
2006 4.0 straight inline torque ,Dana 44 was last of the mohicans like the caterpillar engines & truck engines , the intake exhaust manifold must use the twins , separate 3 & 3 123. 456 the best other is rigid exhaust for off road,, bumps so it won't break, , elimate clutch fan it stresses the engine, bigger battery act like is a V8 on fans cooling n exhaust system catalytic converters ,, heat is the problem n will solve gasket leaks n wear n tear , cool air intake system will help by having ac vent hook on filter tube, heat soak use hood scoop & small electric fan hiding under scoop for rain water dirt to breath,,
My 2001 wrangler sport 4.0 has none of these problems.
at 1:22 you are talking about rust on the floor pan. why are you using a xj as a example cant you find a yj for a example misleading
What about an 09 ?
I already own a 2005 TJ Unlimited. Sounds like he just reading off a script had some good information but Jeep TJ's do not have rack and pinions steering
I am reading off some sort of script, but it’s one I created after 5 ish hours of research.
Thank you for letting me know!
@@AutoMotivate That does explain it. Only 5 hours to research this subject.
I already have a basic knowledge of it. So, I spend 5 hours of research with more of a fine eye on the issues of these trucks.
The video in total takes about 8-10 hours to make.
If I have been spitting out garbage, I wouldn’t have had so many people validate the issues.
Hope you have a better day!
Diesel swaps are interesting
Do anyone know if the 1998 Sahara edition came with a Dana 44?
Don't think so i have a buddy with a 98 sahara and D35. D44 was on the Rubicons and an option in later years. I have a 2006 TJ sport that came with a rear D44 from the factory.
@@dnewty Same with my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn, stout rig!
The 4 cylinders have the crappy AX5 transmission, the I6 has the great AX15, he left that out.
You have the 4 cyl wrong. It's terrible on the street. It's great for trails. It has 4.10 axle gears vs 3.07,3.55 or 3.73 the 6 cyl gets.
I've honestly never seen the 4 cyclinder even for sale I question if they are even real :P
TJ 2,4 daily driving ..from France
I almost threw up when you said “Jeep Cherokee TJ” 🤦♂️🤦♂️🙄
Valdrá la pena un modelo 2002 con 190 mil millas?
Depends on the condition and what you're paying for it. Also, I would highly recommend the 4.0 I6 over the squirrel powered 2.5L.
Jeep cherokee was a xj jeep wrangler was a tj from 97-06
Buying a Jeep Wrangler 99 for 1500 does it worth it ??
Yes lmao
Do it?
the comment on the D44 is irrelevant as this video does not cover 2007-2018 which is the model years for the jk, this video is for the tj (1996-2006)
Watching
How is the fuel consumption on this?
Horrible... 13mpg is my average. And that's driving gingerly!
I get 14mpg
Donna 35?
I want a LJ
DUDE... It's pronounced DAY-na, NOT DAH-na.
What country do you live in?
It’s definitely not the end of the world 😂 mistakes happen. But thank you for correcting me!
I live in Florida, USA
Looking at a 2004 Tj X with 145k miles, for $2k, manual, is it a good idea?
The 4.0 inline the best n transmission 4x4 drive,,. Dana 44 The problem is heat need tow radiator 3 metal hoses find, aftermarket parts suspension etc fans extra hood scoop, fins on larger oil pan , extension on valve pan after market off road rock rollers, for heat transmission pan cooling fins , fins on axle covers,, need the best cooling fluids oils sae high mileage 5-20 half & half 10-40 bestline additive n transmission coolant green ,plus cooling additive in spring & summer,. These will last long time, I would not go far n beyond on for large wheeling axles will break transmission n motor with force heat ,, needs bottom plates ,
suggesting a V8 swap in a TJ which was meant to be a 4 popper isn't going to work, due to CO2 emissions regulations ... NO WAY
🤔 people do it all the time! Would love to do it myself!
@@AutoMotivate good luck at passing the vehicle registration, at least here in Europe!
Wus is bulin undab da paint
Better keep that 4.0 in there lol
2006 TJ
All cars have issues, except for land cruiser, thos things are invincible.
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If Jesus comes back, he will come back.. ON A JEEP Wrangler. Working mans car.
I drive a TJ and Jesus rides with me, his helper too.
Dana not Donna
My mistake, thank you
I love the Donna 35 rear end......
Winch not "wrench"
After I uploaded the video, I realized that mistake.
I own a chief blue JL. I love it
nice summary but guy, you need to speak more clearly to maximize the value of your vids.
24 years the same tj... had to buy a new radiator.... thats it.
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No need for background music
Could you have at least given some Pros about the car? It makes me feel like the tj a piece of junk.
Jonathan are you still looking for some answers on this. I have owned 3 different TJ's, 2 JK's and now a JL and a TJ in the garage so if you have any questions hit me up I will gladly help
@@vigilantemotors Hi, can you help me? I’m going to buy a Tj 2.4 2005, what do you think about it? No off road.
Im italian and here is very difficult to own a 4l..
@@stillistix9704 I think the most important thing is to look for rust on the frame because if there is bad rust and rot stay away. Check both the outer and inner frame rails.
Also check the floor boards for rust as well when you’re looking at the inside. Simply pull back the carpets and look and feel for wetness.
The 2.4 was a good motor. How many miles? Do you have a pic you can send me on Instagram?
That's a lot of potential problems man.
Never ever in life sell your Jeep tj not even if you die you still take with you
A lot of misinformation in this video. Most photos are of the 2 door Unlimited built only from 2004 to 2006. It has a longer wheelbase and is the holy grail of Jeep Wranglers. Bought my 04 Unlimited new. It's not depreciating at all. Even with 163000 miles, I can sell it close to the original sticker price.
Jeep Wranglers hold their value very well. Stay away from the 2007 thru 2012 with the 3.6 minivan motors.
Long time Jeep guy. I have built a Cherokee XJ, YJ, TJ, and my never for sale LJ.
Do your own research and learn. This video has several questionable issues.
Just empty every pocket