Jeep Wrangler TJ · 1997–2006
The Coil-Sprung Wrangler.
Ten years of production, the platform that replaced leaf springs with coils, and the Wrangler that ran the 4.0L until the end. The TJ — and the LJ Unlimited — are still many builders' favorite Wrangler.
1997–2006
Solid front & rear axles
2.5L I4 / 4.0L I6
Dana 30 · D35/D44
01 / Tools
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Build List
Stack lift, tires, armor, and recovery. Save, share, and price-check your build.
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Database
The reference library. Every DIY procedure for this platform, filtered to your trim, year, and engine.
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Maintenance
Mileage-driven service schedule for your trim. Oil, diffs, transfer case, and more.
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Death Wobble
Diagnose the cause in 8 questions. Track-bar, ball joints, tire balance — find it before it finds you.
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02 / Learn
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When to re-gear your axles
The math behind the change — and the feeling that tells you it's time.
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Torque, seized bolts, brake bleed — the foundations every DIYer needs.
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