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 Which year Wranglers are better than others? New and need help!
#826520
07/23/07 06:23 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 23
OP
Need a Spot
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Hi Guys, I am just starting to get serious about getting a Wrangler but need a little advice to get me going. My last 2 vehicles have been an 1988 4Runner Gen 1 and then a 1995 Montero LS. Couple more years and I will complete all the manufacturers on the 4x4 website!! But seriously, should some models be avoided and others sought after. The Jeep would be mainly driven on the street, tow a small boat now and again etc.. I am also going to try to snag an Automatic so my wife can drive it on occasion.. I am looking at 1993 to 1997 as that looks like what I can afford. Any help will be appreciated. I am down in Florida , New St. Petersburg, so the top will be off after Hurricane season which is now about 9 months long each year !! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Thanks, Jamie
88 4runner--Sold
95 LS Montero- Sold
96 Subaru GT Sedan AWD- not the same....
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 Re: Which year Wranglers are better than others? New and need help!
[Re: jbm]
#826521
07/23/07 07:20 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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There was no 96... The model change was in 96 and named 97. Go with a 97 up and you will be happy. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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 Re: Which year Wranglers are better than others? New and need help!
[Re: jbm]
#826522
07/23/07 07:40 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 19
Need a Spot
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I will definitely second what Big Jim said. My wife and I have a 2001 Wrangler and we both love it. I personally would recommend 98 or newer if you can afford it. It's my personal opinion that you shouldn't buy the first year of a new model. Give the manufacture a few years to work any bugs out of the system. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
96' 2door 5spd Jeep Cherokee 6.5" Rusty's lift, 3/4" Coil Spacers, Ford 8.8" Rear, 4.10 Ratio, 35" BFG Mud Terrains, Locked Front, Limited Slip Rear, Roof rack, functional front and rear lights on rack
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Re: Which year Wranglers are better than others? New and need help!
[Re: jbm]
#826523
07/23/07 11:04 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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Would also recommend '97 or better ('97 doesn't seem to have any more bugs than '98, '99 etc). But if you CAN'T do '97 or newer, definately go '91 or newer. '91 was first year fuel injection (throttle body), '92 got the full works. Those square headlights bother me though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
97tj, Shaved Ford 9 rear, 4:10's, New 35x12.5 BFG KM2's to test!, Warn x8000i, ARB's, Quick Disco's, Hand Throttle, & it's my DD. 
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Re: Which year Wranglers are better than others? New and need help!
[Re: jbm]
#826524
07/24/07 05:20 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,087
Body Damage is Cool
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Hold out for the '97 or newer Wrnagler (TJ) rather than the older YJ Wrangler. The TJ's coil spring set-up is much better than the YJ's leaf springs.
1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.
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Re: Which year Wranglers are better than others? New and need help!
[Re: BobRowe]
#826525
07/25/07 01:18 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 353
Mudrunner
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oh yea the TJ's ride like cadilacs compared to the YJ's and CJ's
WHEN THE ROAD ENDS, THE FUN BEGINS
97 sahara, 4in skyjacker lift, 33in tires, borla header & catback, 10in subs
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