What's the differance?

[rroadkilll]

What's the difference between a 98 TJ and an 03 TJ?

I just helped a buddy from work (who will be here soon, I hope) get into his FIRST Jeep!!!

I have a 98 and he just picked up an 03...

What are some things that will be different when I start working on his TJ with him???

[TJ 4 the Boxers]

Shouldn't be any difference, maybe the soft top/windshield. Any parts on his should fit nicely on yours.

[ColoFreeJeeper]

Almost nothing chassis-wise, but there are small differences in tailgate hinges, door strikers, diameter of roll bar padding, consoles, etc. It's all small exterior and interior differences.

[rroadkilll]

I do know that there is a .1 difference!!!

I have the 2.5 and he has the 2.4

I did notice that he has the SAME tailgate hinges...

This is the pics from CL

[CJ2aChad]

Looks like mine that I sold

[JeepinSoldier]

There are a few diffrences between the 97-02 Wranglers and the 03-06.

One diffrence is that for the 03-06 Wranglers, they switched from a Saginaw style steering gear box to a Mercedes design. The box and the mounting bolt locations are diffrent. Heavy duty/Performance gearboxes from AGR and PSC are diffrent for the diffrent model years.


The mount for the battery tray is also diffrent. The 97-02 has a large hole in either side. The holes on the 03-06 are smaller requiring enlargement if ductwork for a Snorkle is going to be routed through there.

[FSGARecovery]

Very True with the Battery Box. I had to drill 2 holes to mount my ARB Snorkel. Not to much of a pain.