does anyone know which years of the jeep tj sport are compatible with each other ? For example ... I rolled my 2004 - what years should I be looking at purchasing in order to be able to use parts and accessories from my rolled jeep ? Thanks a million

 

Sorry for your loss.
To answer the question, it depends on the parts and accessories.
What are you looking to use from the rolled 04?

 

Most parts excluding emissions,ignition&ecm should be interchangeable from '97-'05, not all but most.

 

Hi and thanks so much... the main thing Im looking to use for parts is the 4inch pro comp lift from my 04 jeep. Im a single mom of three and by no means a mechanic ( but I AM learning- with the help of people like you). I guess I just wondered if say - the alternater went or a u joint ... right down to a fog lamp or a broken glove box latch. ( sort of thing) I think maybe the parts are more precise than I imagined. Im definately buying back my electric lime tj from the insurance company anyway - there's no way my jeep - rolled or not- belongs in some stupid junk yard for parts... I have a feeling that you'd understand how I feel. lol
Thanx so much for your help and please ! feel free to send more
Rainy
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Hi there, thanx so much for your help. I really appreciate it.
Rainy

 

Here is a little info for you and I am sure that all the year to year changes in interior/ power train/ exterior equipment is not listed....but it's a start!!

1997-2003.5
2003.5-2006

That is the general break down for for hard tops the 2003 uses the "new" style with the vent in the tail gate and 2002 down uses the vent in the hard top like the YJ (usually)

There is also some dash styling changes from the early TJ like the center console bezel gets rounded rectangular cut outs rather than squared corners etc.

The HVAC system also has some changes betwwen 2003.5 and up....condensor and lines have a change up.

The ECU's also change and cannot be swapped from the early years to the later editions and vice versa.

Speedometers have a change up from mechanical driven gears to a electronic pulse sensor...starting(I beleive) with the first model of Rubicon)

Steering Boxes change up as well in 2003(I believe) and are not interchangable.

There is alot more but the brain is a little fuzzy today......here is a general overview I found on the TJ:
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TJ Wrangler Rubicon
2006 Jeep Rubicon
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2006 Jeep Rubicon
The Wrangler Rubicon (named for the famed Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California) was introduced in 2003 and has been considered the best out of the box off road vehicle ever built. It featured front and rear Dana 44 axles with built-in air-actuated locking differentials, 4:1 low-range NP241OR transfer case, 4.10:1 differential gears, 16 inch alloy wheels, and Goodyear MTR P245/75R16 tires. All Rubicon models were equipped with the 4.0L I-6 engine. 2003 and 2004 featured the NV3550 manual transmission in the Rubicon while 2005 and 2006 models used the NSG370 six speed. The 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission was available from 2003 to 2006. Rubicon models also featured rear disc brakes, diamond plate rocker guards and wider fender flares. The Rubicon was available in Unlimited and short wheelbase versions.

limited run of 1,000 Wrangler Rubicon "Tomb Raider" models were produced in 2003 to promote the Tomb Raider sequel, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Along with the standard Rubicon fare, it also included exterior features such as 16 in. Alcoa forged aluminum wheels, Tomb Raider badging, and Mopar accessories including a light bar, riveted fender flares, tubular grille guard, diamond-plated bumper guard, etc. Interior features included Dark Slate fabric seats with red accent stitching down the center, silver surround instrument panel bezel, red seatbelts and a Tomb Raider badge with serial number. To match the vehicle in the film, it was offered in Bright Silver.

TJ Wrangler Sahara

The Sahara option package included the 4.0L I-6 engine, optional Dana 44 rear axle with Trac-Loc, wider fender flares that were painted to match the body, unique interior color, full doors, 16 inch wheels (beginning with 2000 model year), 30 inch tires, and Sahara decals. The TJ Wrangler Sahara was available from 1997 to 2004. It was not offered in 2005 or 2006.
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TJ Wrangler Unlimited (Long Wheel Base)

In 2004 Jeep introduced the Wrangler Unlimited. This model included a 10 in (~25.4 cm) longer wheelbase (LWB), a Dana 44 rear axle with a 3:73 gear ratio and the Command-Trac 231 transfer case. This model is also known by its unofficial designation of LJ. In 2005, Jeep released the Rubicon Unlimited, which has the wheelbase of the Unlimited and the off-road features of the Rubicon such as front and rear Dana 44 axles with locking differentials, diamond plate rocker guards, a NVG241OR transfer case with a 4.0:1 low range, 245/75R16 Goodyear MT/R tires, a six-speed manual transmission and other comfort and convenience options not offered on other Wranglers.

TJ Wrangler X Rocky Mountain Edition

The Jeep Wrangler Rocky Mountain Edition is based on the X package.

Features include:

* Color-keyed fender flares
* 15" Ravine aluminum wheels
* 30" x 9.5" Goodyear Wrangler OWL tires
* Dana 44 axle
* Fog lamps
* Unique center console accents
* Unique premium two-tone seat with embroidered Jeep logo
* AM/FM/CD with seven speakers
* Unique Rocky Mountain Edition decal


TJ Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited (Limited Edition)

In 2005, Paramount released the movie Sahara which featured a Jeep Wrangler. As a way to build off the success of the movie, Jeep released a limited production Sahara Edition Rubicon. Only 1000 were produced and each one is numbered.[1]

Features include:

* Rubicon offroad package
* Khaki fender flares
* 16" Graphite Moab aluminum wheels
* 245/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler OWL tires
* Fog lamps
* Khaki interior accents
* Khaki soft top or hard top - also available in dual top package
* Unique premium two-tone seat with rear cargo pocket
* AM/FM/CD with seven speaker premium sound
* Unique numbered Limited Edition Sahara decal 1-1000
* Unique Sahara Fender Decals with star and wreath
* Chrome grille aplique
* Chrome Jeep logo gas hatch cover
* Mopar tail light gaurds
* Limited edition Sahara spare tire cover with star and wreath


Engines
Engine Applications
Years Engines
1997 - 2002 4 cylinder: 2.5L I-4 Inline
2003 - 2006 4 cylinder: 2.4L I-4 Inline
1997 - 2006 6 cylinder: 4.0L I-6 Inline





Transmissions

AX-5 5 Spd Manual 4cyl Motor 1989-2001
AX-15 5 Spd Manual 1990-1999
32RH 3 Spd Auto 1992-2002
42RLE 4 Spd Auto 2003-2006
NV3550 5 Spd Manual 2000-2004
NVG1500 5 Spd Manual 2003-2004 "SE" Wrangler Only
NSG370 6 Spd Manual 2005-2006


Transmission Applications
Year Engine Auto/Manual Transmission
1997 - 2002 2.5L I-4 Auto 3-speed TF999
1997 - 2002 4.0L I-6 Auto 3-speed 32RH
2003 - 2006 2.5L I-4 Auto 4-speed 42RLE
2003 - 2006 4.0L I-6 Auto 4-speed 42RLE
1997 - 2002 2.5L I-4 Manual AX-5
1997 - 1999 4.0L I-6 Manual AX-15
2000 - 2004 4.0L I-6 Manual NV3550
2003 - 2004 2.4L I-4 Manual NVG1500
2005 - 2006 2.4L I-4 & 4.0L I-6 Manual NSG370




Transfer Cases
Transfer Case Applications
Year Trim Transfer Case
1997 + SE NP231, 2.72:1 Low Range
2002 + X NP231, 2.72:1 Low Range
1997 + Sport NP231, 2.72:1 Low Range
1997 + Sahara NP231, 2.72:1 Low Range
All Rubicon NP241OR, 4.0:1 Low Range.

 

^^Great list^^
Stock TJ Specifications - JeepForum.com is useful as well.

Seems to me the logical way to do this is to buy an 03-06 with the engine, axles and transmission suited for what you do with your Jeep. Your rolled one will have tons of great stuff you can use in the new one.

Imagine you're Jeep shopping and you see a great Jeep that's mechanically sound, but the state of the interior and exterior trim is really poor. Shredded seats, threadbare carpets, dysfunctional gauge cluster, faded flares, missing glove compartment, bent antenna, etcetera and so forth. Being the only one to know that you have all that useful stuff sitting around in your rolled one, you can easily say "that's a little steep for that pile of $$$$$$hit I'm looking at! I'd be hard pressed to give you more than......"