Jeep Wrangler Totally Explained

Everything about Jeep Wrangler totally explained

The Wrangler (also known as the YJ, TJ, and JK, as explained below) is an off-road vehicle produced by American automaker Chrysler under its Jeep marque. It is a successor to the famous World War II 'Jeep' vehicle by way of the Willys Universal Jeep (CJ) in the 1950s, later produced by Kaiser-Jeep and AMC. The Wrangler debuted in 1987, was updated in 1997 and again in 2007, and is still popular today.
From 1987 until 1992 the Wrangler/YJ was built in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Today the Wrangler is produced at Jeep's Toledo North Assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio. When Wrangler production ended at Toledo South Assembly Plant in mid 2006, the plant was slowly torn down. As of early 2008, only the stack saying "Overland" is left.
The Wrangler name wasn't used in Canada, as it was a trim level of Chevrolet pickup in that market. Instead, 1987 to 1995 models were sold as YJ, and 1997 to 2006 models were sold as TJ. The model designations of YJ and TJ are used throughout the world in the Jeep enthusiast community to differentiate which model is being spoken of instead of using the more ambiguous term "Wrangler".

YJ (1987-1995)

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On September 13, 2007, at the Defence Systems & Equipment International trade show, Chrysler LLC unveiled a Wrangler Unlimited version designed for military use dubbed the J8. The unarmored Jeep J8 is equipped with larger brakes, axles and suspension components than the civilian version and has a payload capacity of 1,339 kg (2,952 lb). The J8 also differs from the civilian model by utilizing heavy-duty rear leaf springs for carrying heavier payloads. The Jeep J8 is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 118 kW (158 hp) and 400 N·m (295 lbf·ft) of torque, providing towing capability of up to 3,500 kg (7,700 lb). The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The J8 also features a unique air-intake system with special filtration and a hood-mounted snorkel that enables the J8 to wade in water up to 762 mm (30 in) deep and tackle sandstorm conditions for up to five hours. Available as a two-door with an extended pickup bed for personnel or equipment transport, or a four-door multipurpose vehicle, it may be produced with numerous vehicle-body and seating configurations in either right-hand- or left-hand-drive. Targeted for use by the militaries in overseas markets, the J8 isn't available in the United States because it won't meet U.S. emissions requirements. The J8 will be produced in Egypt.

Recognition

The Jeep Wrangler received the "Models to Best Hold Its Value" recognition by Kelley Blue Book in 1998, 1999, and 2003.

Uses in popular culture

The Jeep Wrangler is a very popular and well-known vehicle, hence its use in popular culture.

In the film Jurassic Park, Wrangler YJs are the main transportation vehicles in the park, next to the electric Ford Explorers

A Wrangler is seen landing in the center of Hill Valley in Back to the Future II in 2015.

A Wrangler is often used by MacGyver in the TV series of the same name.

In the video game, the vehicle called "Mesa Grande" resembles a Wrangler YJ.

A 2008 Wrangler X Unlimited (JK 4-Door) is used by Sarah Conner in Fox's, it was blown up with Cameron in it at the end of a season finale, causing a cliffhanger.

In the film Clueless, Cher drives a white Wrangler YJ.

In the TV show King Of The Hill, John Redcorn can be seen driving what appears to be a YJ Jeep Wrangler

Lorelai Gilmore drives a Jeep Wrangler in the TV program, Gilmore Girls.

In the first game of the horror video game series "Silent Hill", the opening cut-scene involves primary characters driving in a Wrangler YJ and then getting into an accident. In the film based on the same game, the YJ was replaced with a more current KJ Liberty/Cherokee.

The Transformers characters Hound, Swindle and Rollbar were given Jeep Wrangler vehicle modes in the toyline.Further Information

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