History of Jeep Wrangler 4 Door From Wikipedia

History Of Jeep Wrangler 4 Door From
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The Jeep Wrangler is a compact and mid-size (Wrangler Unlimited models) four-wheel drive
off-road vehicle manufactured by Jeep, currently in its third generation.
The Wrangler is arguably an indirect progression from the World War II Willys MB through the
Willys civilian Jeeps (Jeep CJ) of the mid-1940s through 1980s that were produced by KaiserJeep and by American Motors Corporation (AMC). Neither AMC nor Chrysler (after it
purchased AMC in 1987) have claimed that the Wrangler was a direct descendant of the original
military model.
Outwardly resembling the Jeep CJ-7, the Wrangler, which was formally announced in February
1986 at the 1986 Chicago Auto Show, was based on a new set of design parameters. "The
product philosophy behind the two vehicles" Franois Castaing (AMC VP of Product
Engineering) explained, "is completely different". Just like the Willys MB and the Jeep CJ,
Wranglers continue to use a separate body and frame, rigid solid axles both front and rear, a foldflat windshield, and can be driven without doors. But its suspension, drivetrain, and interior were
borrowed from the new Cherokee (XJ) model.
The Wrangler debuted in 1986 as a new model after discontinuance of the famous Jeep model
(CJ). It was revised in 1996, and completely redesigned in 2006. In addition to the model name
Wrangler, each model received a designation corresponding to its generation: YJ (19861995),
TJ (19972006), TJU's (commonly known as LJs- 20042006 Unlimited models, or YJL, in the
Egyptian owner manual.), JKU (2007present Unlimited models) and JK (2007present).
Foreign military versions of the Wrangler have carried the J8 designation which was initially
dubbed TJL when first produced at Arab American Vehicle's Egyptian plant.
Jeep YJ models were manufactured between 1986 and 1995 at Brampton Assembly, and
subsequently at the Toledo South Assembly plant. A major difference in the 19871995 models
were the rectangular headlights, which reverted to rounded ones in the TJ and then JK versions.
In 2006, Wrangler production was moved to Toledo Complex. Post-2006 Wranglers were set
apart from their predecessors by the angle of the grille. In all previous models, the grille was flat
and even with the front fenders. The newer Wrangler was constructed with a grille which angled
out from the top, and then continued in a straight line from the midway point, toward the bottom.
This decreased the hood length, while increasing the length of the fenders. In more recent
models, this angle has been lowered more toward the bottom of the grille.
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In Egypt, the YJ was produced as well as a long wheel-base version, dubbed LJ (or labeled as
YJL in Egypt's Owner Manual), and which has retained the Jeep Wrangler 2-door design. The
YJL is considered as the first predecessor of the JK's long wheel-base by continuing as TJL (aka
J8) which has directly inspired the JK's 4-door.
YJ (19871995)
Development of a potential CJ7 replacement was green-lighted in 1982, with engineering and
design work (under Chuck Mashigan) commencing. After approval earlier in 1983, a final design
freeze occurred by the fall of 1983, with CJ7-based mules being built in late 1983 and the first
production body test prototypes in the spring of 1984. By late 1985, development concluded, as
the transition from pilot to series production began. In February 1986, the 1987 Jeep Wrangler
was unveiled, entering production that March, and going on sale on May 13, 1986.
The Jeep YJ, sold as the Wrangler in the United States, replaced the much-loved but slowerselling Jeep CJ in 1986 and was built in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, until the plant closed on
April 23, 1992. Production was then moved to Toledo, Ohio, using the same plant that produced
the Willys Jeeps during World War II. American Motors Corporation (AMC) had designed the
new Jeep to be more comfortable on-road in an attempt to attract more daily drivers. It was an
entirely new design with a wider track, slightly less ground clearance, and more comfort. The YJ
still had leaf spring suspension similar to that of the CJ however the springs were wider, and
the YJs sported trackbars and swaybars for improved handling. Despite the new grille, the body
is very similar to that of the CJ7, and it is interchangeable with some major modifications. The
YJ also was given a larger windshield over the CJ. The YJs are easily identifiable due to the
rectangular headlights and the fact that the wiper blades rest on the windshield giving this
version a distinctive look. The blades rested on the windshield due to the now wider arc of the
blades to clean the larger windshield. These two changes were later removed when the TJ was
launched 1996. 632,231 YJs were built through model year 1995, although YJs were still sold
into mid-1996, bringing the total production number to 685,071 units. Despite its similar look to
the Jeep (CJ) its design was new from the ground up and had more in common with the newer
downsized Cherokee (XJ) model.
TJ (19972006)
In 1990, development of a successor to the YJ began in Chrysler's "Jeep-Truck Engineering PreProgram" department under Bob Sheaves and TJ program director, Craig Winn. Mules based on
the YJ were built from 1990 to 1993, when formal approval was given for the TJ development
program at a $260 million budget. From 1991 to 1992 designers worked at the new Chrysler
Technical Center building on various design proposals. In late 1992, Michael Santoro's TJ
proposal was chosen by Tom Gale, Lee Iacocca, and executive management. In May 1993, now
with engineering and supplier input, Santoro's final Wrangler production design was frozen at 32
months ahead of initial assembly. Verification prototypes using production bodies were built
from early 1994 and tested through late 1995. As YJ production ceased in December 1995, the
last pre-production TJ examples were assembled, with start of series of production in January
1996.
Unveiled on January 2, 1996, at the 1996 Detroit Auto Show as an early 1997 model year
introduction (1996 model year skipped), the TJ was an evolutionary update. It later arrived in
Jeep showrooms in April 1996, after 6 years of overall investment and 36 month production
development phase.
This updated Wrangler featured a coil-spring suspension (based on that of the Jeep Grand
Cherokee) for better ride and handling, and a return to the classic CJ's round headlamps. The
engine is the same 4.0 L AMC 242 Straight-6 used in the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. A
2.5 L AMC 150 Inline-4 engine was available on entry-level models until 2002 when the 2.4 L
DOHC 4-cylinder engine previously used on the Chrysler PT Cruiser replaced it.
A right hand drive version of the TJ was available for export markets, and was also offered for
sale to U.S. rural route postal carriers. The version offered to U.S. postal carriers was only
available with an automatic transmission.
In 1998 (MY1999), the fuel tank became standard at 19 U.S. gallons (72 L; 16 imp gal) capacity.
There were some changes between the 2002 and 2003 years. From 1996 to 2002, the side door
mirrors were black metal framed mirrors; and from 2003 to 2006 they were plastic molded
mirrors. The fit of hard and soft tops is slightly different, and the fabric and colors available
changed from 2001 to 2003. In 2002 (MY2003), the 3-speed automatic transmission was
replaced with a 4-speed automatic with overdrive. The overdrive can be turned off with a dash
switch. The radio bezels went from a rectangle in 2002 to a rounded-edged rectangle for 2003.
The sound bar inside was changed to sound pods. The interior seats also changed design, going
from a rounder model to one with a distinct separation between back and headrest areas. The
standard skid plate was also revised for 2003 to make room for the Rubicon's bigger NV241OR
transfer case. The change from the 30/32RH to the 42RLE also gained an additional skid plate.
This version of the Wrangler is also notable for being the last production vehicle to use AMCrelated parts. The AMC Straight-4 engine was retired after the 2002 model year, and both the
AMC Straight-6 engine and the door handles (the latter of which first appeared on AMC vehicles
in the 1968 model year) were retired along with this generation in 2006. Like the YJ Wrangler,
the TJ Wrangler used both the AMC passenger car door handles as well as the larger door
handles off the AMC-built Jeep CJ for higher-end models.
JK (2007present)
In 2001, DaimlerChrysler commissioned development of a TJ successor under the "JK"
program code for the third generation Jeep Wrangler. Design work began almost instantly in
2001, with Mark Moushegian winning an internal design competition against Dan Zimmerman
(later responsible for 2005 Jeep Hurricane Concept) by the second quarter of 2003. In January
2004, the JK design was frozen at 31 months ahead of production and work began on a
conceptual preview.
On November 16, 2004, Jeep released 2 CAD renders of a Jeep pickup. On December 5, 2004,
the 2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept was unveiled ahead of its January 2005 Detroit Auto Show
debut, previewing many of the design elements on the incoming JK. The Wrangler JK was
introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show with past Chrysler group CEO
Tom LaSorda driving one up some steps and through a plate glass window, just as Robert Lutz
had done at the show in January 1992 with the Grand Cherokee.
The 2007 model year brought a complete redesign of the Jeep Wrangler, and also a four-door
model. The TJ chassis was replaced by an all new JK platform. This next-generation Wrangler
was noticeably wider than the previous model, with a 3.4-inch (86 mm) wider track; and though
the two-door model has a 2-inch (51 mm) longer wheelbase, it is actually 2.5 inches (64 mm)
shorter in overall length than the TJ, allowing for a 44.3 approach angle and a 40.4 departure
angle. With a larger factory available tire size of 32 inches, the breakover angle on the Rubicon
is increased from 22.6 to 25.4.
The Jeep Wrangler four door Unlimited model has an over 20-inch (510 mm) longer wheelbase
at 116 in (2,950 mm) to offer much improved rear seating room, but is nevertheless only 2.4-inch
(61 mm) longer than the 2006 TJ Unlimited.
The JK was first available for purchase with the 2007 model year, beginning in October 2006.
The JK Wrangler has been offered from the start in two models:
A short-wheelbase 2-door, in X, Sahara and Rubicon trim levels.

A long-wheelbase Unlimited 4-door, also in X, Sahara and Rubicon trim levels.
The Wrangler X is available with factory installed right-hand drive, targeted at U.S. Mail
carriers. Rural mail boxes in the United States are serviced with the carrier behind the wheel.
This may also be useful for carriers who wish to get out of their vehicle without the risk of
getting hit by traffic. For the 2007 and 2008 model years, the right-hand drive Jeep was the
short-wheelbase Wrangler. For the 2009 model year, the right-hand drive Wrangler will be
replaced by the right-hand drive Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
JL (2018)
There will be a fourth generation Wrangler unveiled in late 2016. It will be 5-door (4-door and
gate) and released in mid-2017 as 2018 model.

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