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

Built for your rig

4 tools

Parts Compatibility

What swaps from another vehicle onto yours — steering, axles, brakes, cooling. OEM part numbers and fitment notes.

CompatibilityCheck

Database

The reference library. Every DIY procedure for this platform, filtered to your trim, year, and engine.

40+ guidesBrowse

Lift & Tire Matrix

What tire fits your lift height — rubbing notes, required mods, and gear ratio recommendations.

FitmentOpen

Death Wobble

Diagnose the cause in 8 questions. Track-bar, ball joints, tire balance — find it before it finds you.

SafetyDiagnose

02 / Learn

Read and watch

Latest · All posts · Workshop · Channels

Latest blog

When to re-gear your axles

The math behind the change — and the feeling that tells you it's time.

Read

All posts

Read the blog

Every post — tools, mod tests, trail reports. Sorted by date, filterable.

Browse

Workshop

Shop technique

Torque, seized bolts, brake bleed — the foundations every DIYer needs.

Enter

Channels

YouTubers we trust

Honest builders, working trucks. No sponsored fluff, no thumbnail screaming.

See list