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DaimlerChrysler recently released their product summaries for the 2004 Jeep
lineup - here's the Wrangler info:

No vehicle illustrates the legendary Jeep® 4x4 capability more than the Jeep
Wrangler, the heart and soul of the Jeep brand.
Jeep Wrangler is the “icon” of the brand, offering open-air fun with
award-winning off-road capability to young buyers as well as seasoned off-road
enthusiasts.
Adding a new chapter to the Wrangler legacy, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model
made its debut in 2003 with a Jeep-engineered extreme off-road package that
continues into the 2004 model year in limited production.
The Jeep Rubicon model builds on the award-winning capability of the Wrangler
with an off-road system that includes locking front and rear differentials,
front and rear Dana model 44 axles and a 4:1 low-range transfer case. Jeep
Wrangler Rubicon is the most capable off-road Jeep yet, straight out of the
showroom.
Jeep Wranglers are now available in right-hand versions for the North American
markets for purposes such as rural postal delivery.
Additionally for 2004, the AM/FM/CD is the standard radio configuration, tilt
steering wheel is now standard on the X and SE, leather-wrapped steering wheel
is packaged with speed control and a new spare tire cover for the 30-inch tire
is available.
The Jeep Wrangler lineup for 2004 includes X, SE, Sport, Rubicon and Sahara
soft top models. A hard top with full steel doors, roll-up windows and tinted
glass is available on all models. Also optional is a dual-top package that
includes both a hard top and soft top in matching colors.
For 2004, a new Ravine aluminum wheel design is standard on Sahara models and
optional on Sport models.
The Jeep Wrangler X, Sport, Sahara and Rubicon models feature the 4.0-liter
PowerTech I-6, which is rated at 190 horsepower (142 kW) at 4600 rpm and 235
lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque at 3200 rpm.
The 2.4-liter engine provides 150 horsepower (112 kW) at 5200 rpm and 165
lb.-ft. (224 N•m) of torque at 4000 rpm.
For 2004, the Jeep Wrangler’s new exterior colors are Electric Lime Green and
Solar Yellow.
Sold in 100 countries around the world, Jeep Wrangler is available in right-
and left-hand drive versions.
Wrangler is built at DaimlerChrysler’s Toledo (Ohio) Stickney Avenue Assembly
Plant.

 

"Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote in message
news:3D_Xa.391146$jp.11238928@twister.southeast.rr .com...
> Don't see a V8 option, Nathan..

<sigh>....just as well i suppose. if they offer the v8 before they go over
to IFS ill trade up. otherwise ill just drive the one i have and do a v8
swap a few years down the road.

either way i think im going to get mine painted (since theyre going to have
to paint it anyway due to the flaws, ill see if i can kick in a few bucks
for a different color). i really like the O.D. green color ive seen on the
new xterras.


--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com

 

"Big Daddy" <DontBother@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:3f317634$0$12616$a0465688@nnrp.fuse.net...
> If they do an IFS Wrangler, I'll personnally pickett the Toledo plant!

get your signs ready. :-(


--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com

 

Nathan W. Collier wrote:

> "Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote in message
> news:3D_Xa.391146$jp.11238928@twister.southeast.rr .com...
>> Don't see a V8 option, Nathan..
>
> <sigh>....just as well i suppose. if they offer the v8 before they go
> over
> to IFS ill trade up. otherwise ill just drive the one i have and do a v8
> swap a few years down the road.
>
> either way i think im going to get mine painted (since theyre going to
> have to paint it anyway due to the flaws, ill see if i can kick in a few
> bucks
> for a different color). i really like the O.D. green color ive seen on
> the new xterras.

If they do an IFS Wrangler, I'll personnally pickett the Toledo plant!

 

you'd be safe enough - with IFS it won't have the ground clearance to drive
over you :-)

Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara

"Big Daddy" <DontBother@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:3f317634$0$12616$a0465688@nnrp.fuse.net...
: Nathan W. Collier wrote:
:
: > "Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote in message
: > news:3D_Xa.391146$jp.11238928@twister.southeast.rr .com...
: >> Don't see a V8 option, Nathan..
: >
: > <sigh>....just as well i suppose. if they offer the v8 before they go
: > over
: > to IFS ill trade up. otherwise ill just drive the one i have and do a
v8
: > swap a few years down the road.
: >
: > either way i think im going to get mine painted (since theyre going to
: > have to paint it anyway due to the flaws, ill see if i can kick in a few
: > bucks
: > for a different color). i really like the O.D. green color ive seen on
: > the new xterras.
:
: If they do an IFS Wrangler, I'll personnally pickett the Toledo plant!

 

So. .funny...



.....and sad.


Billy


"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:pHeYa.782$x67.7174276@news-text.cableinet.net...
> you'd be safe enough - with IFS it won't have the ground clearance to
drive
> over you :-)
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
>
> "Big Daddy" <DontBother@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:3f317634$0$12616$a0465688@nnrp.fuse.net...
> : Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> :
> : > "Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote in message
> : > news:3D_Xa.391146$jp.11238928@twister.southeast.rr .com...
> : >> Don't see a V8 option, Nathan..
> : >
> : > <sigh>....just as well i suppose. if they offer the v8 before they go
> : > over
> : > to IFS ill trade up. otherwise ill just drive the one i have and do a
> v8
> : > swap a few years down the road.
> : >
> : > either way i think im going to get mine painted (since theyre going to
> : > have to paint it anyway due to the flaws, ill see if i can kick in a
few
> : > bucks
> : > for a different color). i really like the O.D. green color ive seen
on
> : > the new xterras.
> :
> : If they do an IFS Wrangler, I'll personnally pickett the Toledo plant!
>
>

 

In article <20030805224147.02873.00001072@mb-m19.aol.com>,
mark12211@aol.com (Mark12211) wrote:

> from http://www.onetomany.com/jeepnews
>
>

Heck with 2004, that model year is already upon us. What's going to
happen for 2005? Any informed sources (please, no major change yet,
please give TJ one full decade, at least).

B

--
Brian Heller

It is easier to tame wild beasts
than to conquer the human mind.

 

"sm3gurpal" <elambeth@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:88f4ec61.0308070813.b8dc6ab@posting.google.co m...
> > <sigh>....just as well i suppose. if they offer the v8 before they go
> > over to IFS ill trade up. otherwise ill just drive the one i have and
> > do a v8 swap a few years down the road.
> >
>
> I remember reading that the V8 will never again be offered with the
> CJ/Wrangler body style due to government regulations. Something about
> fuel efficiency standards for light duty trucks under 3000 lbs, and I
> think there were also some CARB (California) emissions issues and
> safety regulations that effectively prohibit an 8-cylinder in a
> production vehicle as small as the Wrangler.
>
> Does anyone else rememember this? I can't find the link but I swear I
> read it from an anuthoritative source.

This is probably true but a manufacturer can still sell a two-seater
Corvette and a two-door Camaro or Firebird with a V8 engine, not to mention
the power plants you can get in European imports, and the fact that "trucks"
sold in this country are by and large used as ersatz muscle cars. F***ing
hypocrites.

Earle

 

"sm3gurpal" <elambeth@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:88f4ec61.0308070813.b8dc6ab@posting.google.co m...
> I remember reading that the V8 will never again be offered with the
> CJ/Wrangler body style due to government regulations.

?

> Something about
> fuel efficiency standards for light duty trucks under 3000 lbs

i dont understand why that would apply to a tj though. a tj is just shy of
4000 pounds. doesnt look it i know....

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com

 

On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 16:29:51 GMT, "Nathan W. Collier" <abuse@A0L.com>
wrote:


>
>i dont understand why that would apply to a tj though. a tj is just shy of
>4000 pounds. doesnt look it i know....

Not sure where you're getting that number.

Base curb weigfht of a 2003 TJ is 3231 for a manual, 3268 for an
auto, according to jeep.com. GVWR is 4450.



Tim Carver
news2@twocarvers.com