What do Jeep model letters mean?
After Jeep CJ models were available until 1986 which includes popular Jeep CJ5 CJ7 CJ8. So what does jk mean in Jeep Wrangler “JK”. Short answer it doesn’t really stands for anything. Just like the Wrangler YJ and TJ models JK is also simply internal engineering code, not an abbreviations for initials.
What was the name of the new Jeep Wrangler?
The Wrangler (YJ) replaced the long-lived CJ Series. It had a wider track, angled grille, rectangular headlamps, and a modernized interior. All this made it a very “civilized” Jeep® Wrangler. Although the Wrangler shared the familiar open-body profile of the CJ-7, it contained few common parts with its famous predecessor.
When did Jeep stop making the Jeep Wrangler YJ?
Production of the Wrangler continued in earnest even as the YJ model was set to be replaced by the newer TJ in 1996. There was no ’96 Wrangler, technically, but Jeep continued to build and produce the YJ through that year. A Rio Grande trim package was introduced for ’95, and was available only on base Wrangler S models.
When did the Jeep Wrangler Sahara come out?
The Wrangler came to market in the summer of 1986 as a 1987 model riding on—you guessed it—Goodyear Wrangler tires. Buyers could choose from a base model, mid-level Laredo, or top-spec Sahara, with either a 117-hp fuel-injected 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 114-hp carbureted 4.2-liter inline-six.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Wrangler have?
The 42RLE is a medium duty overdrive, 4-speed, automatic transmission that lives in Wranglers born from 2003 to 2011. These transmissions feature four forward gears including one overdrive gear. With an aluminum housing, the NV1550 was a short-lived 5-speed manual transmission for Jeep Wranglers.
When did the Jeep Wrangler YJ come out?
The first Jeep Wrangler, the YJ, appeared in 1986 (as a 1987 model), replacing the CJ-7 after its ten-year run. Despite the name change, the Wrangler shared much with the outgoing CJ-7, including the same 93.4-inch wheelbase. The YJ was far more civilized, however, with additional comfort and refinement.
Is the Wrangler YJ the same as the TJ?
Yes, there are many similarities between them. They all have four-wheel drive with a low range transfer case, and they all feature a removable roof. But each generation of Wrangler is quite different than the other. Each version of the iconic SUV has its own appeal, and buyers should be aware of their unique trouble spots.
Why is the Wrangler YJ called the yuppie Jeep?
The increased livability of the YJ, which made it more suited to daily driving and more popular with urbanites and suburbanites, quickly earned these Wranglers the nickname, “Yuppie Jeep.”
What kind of car is the Jeep Wrangler?
YJ, TJ, LJ & JK Models. he Wrangler (also known as the YJ, TJ, and JK, as explained below) is a compact four-wheel drive in the sport utility vehicle segment produced by American automaker Chrysler under its Jeep marque.