Jeep TJ Differences 97-02 VS. 03-06 Refresh
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Published 2023-06-05
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All Comments (21)
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The rear seat fold update is a huge improvement.
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As an older tj owner these things are sweet it's the little things
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man for their age those are BEAUTIFUL vehicles. My first jeep was a 99TJ forest green, will always have a sweet spot for this generation of jeep.
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It feels like the older TJs have the better of the updates.
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I love the seats in the older one. They look more bolstered like they’d hold you in better. And the print is cool.
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Just got my first Jeep. 98’ Sahara 4.0 5 speed. Hardly any rust, nice speaker system, on 33s bullet hole rims, and a 4 inch lift. 120K miles but well taken care of. Got it off a friend and has been a great daily. Just needs some cosmetic work and TLC. I’m absolutely hooked. First thing I’m doing is tackling the very minor rust spots on the body, wrapping it, and upgrading the suspension.
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Best and most informative TJ videos on all of youtube!
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I love my TJ and the memories made in it. Working on it has always been therapeutic and relaxing to me and always been the best way to clear my head and i deeply cherish the time I got to spend with my son always helping me. In some of my darkest times I am pretty sure it saved my life. If your watching this because you are thinking about buying one, just buy it and go create memories and "Enjoy the ride" Have a great day!
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Proud owner of a "brand new" 2003 tj with 100k miles. I've replaced all the bouncey things and steery things, plus new tires and paint restoration. I love it so much more than the brand new jk Willy's I bought in 2015. Love, love LOVE the i6 and 5 speed.
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Best update of all was the TJ to LJ 04-06
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Very helpful video! Thanks! I liked the fact that you took the time to use still pictures of the two items you compared as you went along as sometimes with the ambient lighting, it was difficult to see. Great job!
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Love my 97 TJ and miss my 84 CJ Renegade!!!!
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I have an 03 freedom edition so I assume most of these changes are because of the trim. It has been in my family since it was new and they have not modified it. Some differences are I don’t have the plastic cover on the rear hinges, My steering wheel does not have a colored Jeep logo, And I have the older fake leather owners manual. Side note mine came with a cool VHS tape about how to operate the soft top and other stuff.
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Thanks Kyle, always enjoy your videos. They are very detailed.
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The vents in the rear tailgate on the 03-06 are to release the pressure inside the cabin when you shut the doors on your hard top equipped jeeps, the 97-02 has them integrated into the hard top. Also the mirrors are different too! Love the set up Kyle. Look forward to more TJ content 😎
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Great comparison video! One thing that catch my eye is the trunk door hinges '04 Rubi(thats what I have) is also all metal like the older model.
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Good comprehensive video. There were some frame, tub, and skidplate changes too, beginning in 03 iirc. Most of it was due to the larger 241OR t case that came with the Rubicons. Somewhere in there they went from a Saginaw steering box to a Mercedes box as well. 05-06 saw the introduction of the 2.4 dohc 4 cyl which replaced the legendary 2.5.
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Great info
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Interesting differences-- some very subtle.
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Love love the TJs...I have an 04 Rubi w/a 4" lift and 35s and much more...so much fun
