| It seems like everyone I know likes the Jeep Wrangler, | | | | available parts to upgrade, and modify a Jeep. The |
| the timing is right to consider buying a newer used | | | | Jeep TJ has been on the market for almost 10 years |
| Wrangler. They are fun in the sun, 4 Wheel drive in the | | | | and in that time there has been a lot of really nice |
| winter, and very capable off pavement. There is a | | | | parts and accessories developed and refined for this |
| large after market of parts available, which makes it | | | | model. Everything from full suspension systems, axle |
| easy to modify and upgrade. | | | | upgrades, tires, wheels, bumpers, racks, roll cages, and |
| I tell people I have a Jeep, and I love it. They ask what | | | | security systems. If you want a modified jeep, but don't |
| kind of Jeep, I say a Jeep Wrangler TJ, a Jeep Jeep? | | | | want to pay full price for upgrades, do a bit of |
| yes a Jeep Jeep. The Jeep Wrangler is one of the | | | | shopping around. I am sure you can find a Jeep with a |
| classic American cars, It seems like everyone has a | | | | lift kit, upgraded tires, and other accessories ready to |
| jeep story, and everyone wants a Jeep Wrangler. The | | | | go. Remember when you are buying a used vehicle |
| Jeep Wrangler has a great history starting with the | | | | the cost of the upgrades and modifications the |
| military CJs then on to the CJ5, CJ7, the YJ, the TJ, | | | | previous owner made to the vehicle are severely |
| and now the new 2007 JK model. Currently the | | | | depreciated. When shopping for a modified Jeep do a |
| DaimlerChrysler Corporation produces many different | | | | bit of research and talk to the previous owner about |
| Jeeps but over the years they have stayed true to | | | | who did the upgrades, and how the Jeep was used, |
| the open body 2 door small 4x4 Wrangler Jeep. Each | | | | where the upgrade work was done, and how it was |
| year they make improvements and add capabilities, | | | | maintained. Jeeps that have been be heavily used off |
| the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a good example of a | | | | road will show signs of wear that a normal car won't. |
| nice well furnished vehicle that is extremely capable | | | | Look for scrapes and dents under on the underside of |
| right off the show room floor. | | | | the frame, skid plates, and the rear gas tank skid plate. |
| If you are not made of money, and cannot afford a | | | | These could be a warning signs of future repair needs. |
| brand new 2007 Rubicon Jeep, it's a good time to | | | | A lot of Wranglers have been modified for looks and |
| consider a Jeep Wrangler that is a few years old. The | | | | then spent most of the time driving in town and on the |
| Wrangler TJ was produced from 1997-2006. This | | | | highway. |
| model was a very popular and the used market is | | | | Once you are the proud owner of a new toy, there |
| flooded with lower mileage, clean, one owner Jeeps. I | | | | are lots of things you can do to upgrade and enjoy |
| am not a car salesmen but I know every car on the | | | | your new jeep. You can just take the top off and go |
| market is gently used, and only driven to church on | | | | for a summer cruise, or you if you are interested in |
| Sunday by a nice old lady. But beware when shopping | | | | major upgrades the parts and help is certainly available. |
| for a Jeep some of them maybe nice and clean | | | | Over the years I have helped a lot of my buddies, and |
| others may have been drive hard. Another reason the | | | | answered a lot of questions, the most popular question |
| Jeep Wrangler TJ is a great value, is timing. The new | | | | is about about matching bigger tires and lift kits |
| model was just released and is in great demand at the | | | | together. What size tires can I use with a 3 inch, or 4 |
| dealerships, some dealers may have new 2006 | | | | inch lift, or what type of lift and work is needed to fit |
| models they want to sell cheap to make room for the | | | | 33 or 35 inch tires? For more detailed answers to all |
| new JK models. | | | | these question check this Jeep TJ Lift Questions and |
| Another thing to consider is the large after market of | | | | Answers FAQ. |