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