Jeep Wrangler 2004 standard edition

Jeep Wrangler 2004 standard edition 

Reviews of the latest edition of the 2013 – 2014 Jeep Wrangler is certainly still a hot topic. But to discuss the Jeep Wrangler are made or marketed in 2004 also seems interesting as well. There are many editions or Wrangler models, presented by Jeep in 2004. Here we attempt a memory refresher Jeep enthusiasts. Related information on the Jeep Wrangler that had been produced during the year 2004, we will again review the standard edition 2004Jeep Wrangler, and of course also present in the Off Road edition format.

In the category Wrangler TJ, where TJ is the code given by the Jeep that started production from 1997 to 2006. Jeep Wrangler 2004 standard edition is presented in a distinctive model variant. TJ is one of the next generation of Jeep YJ (1986 to 1996) are presented in 6 models or levels.
Here is a Jeep Wrangler models 2004

1. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model
2. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited model
3. Jeep Wrangler Sahara model
4. Jeep Wrangler Sport model
5. Jeep Wrangler X model
6. Jeep Wrangler SE model

2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport Standard Edition

At first glance it looks like we will find it difficult to distinguish between individual models Jeep Wrangler 2004, but if the difference is carried out with a model YJ certainly very easy. If Wrangler YJ using square headlights, the Jeep Wrangler TJ comeback using the round headlights. Here we see it in terms of specs to find the differences between each model Jeep Wrangler 2004. Starting from the specifications, type of engine, fuel consumption, exterior, and price.

Review in terms of engine specifications used by the standard edition 2004 Jeep Wrangler :
All 2004 Jeep Wrangler models in the category 4WD, and 4.0 L I6 engines used on the majority of models. Jeep Wrangler that uses a 4.0 L I6 engine type is a model of Rubicon, Sport, Unlimited,
Sahara, and X. As for the model Wrangler SE, using a 2.4 L I4 engine type. 4.0 L I6 engine capable of producing 190 horsepower with 235 lb ft of torque at 3200 rpm. And 2.4 L I4 engine capable of producing 147 horsepower and 165 lb ft of torque at 4000 rpm.

Review transmission available on the standard edition 2004 Jeep Wrangler :
Although can not be used as a barometer of a difference, but knowing transmission used in 2004 Jeep Wrangler would be essential that refreshing insight into the Jeep enthusiast.

•2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon transmission standard edition: 5-speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission.
•2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Transmission standard edition: 5-speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission.
•2004 Jeep Wrangler Sahara transmission standard edition: 5-speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission.
•2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport transmission standard edition: 5-speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission.
•2004 Jeep Wrangler X Transmission standard edition: 5-speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission.
•2004 Jeep Wrangler SE transmission standard edition: 5-speed manual transmission and 4 speed automatic transmission.


Differences in each of 2004 Wrangler models based on tank capacity and fuel consumption:
All 2004 Jeep Wrangler models use a tank with a capacity of 19.0 gal. Yet there is little difference when viewed based on the rate of fuel consumption. Special for Wrangler SE for city fuel consumption is 18 MPG, and 21 MPG highway. As for the model Sport, Sahara, rubicon, and X is 18 city / 19 Hwy. While the Unlimited models is 18 city / 19 Hwy.
Review the comparison in terms of exterior specification standard edition 2004 Jeep Wrangler :
All 2004 Jeep Wrangler models can be said to come with a removable roof, combined with the soft top cover, with round headlights and seven grile distinctive character, and Ground clearance 82 “. Differences of each model can be viewed in terms of length and width of the body. Especially for models Rubicon, and Unlimited, the body length is 156.1 “with a width of 68.2″ (Rubicon), length of 167.0 “with a width of 66.7″ (Unlimited). while for models Sport, Sahara, SE and X has a body length of 155.4 “with a width of 66.7″ (based on data www.autos.aol.com). And Jeep also added a badge on the main doors of each model Wrangler 2004. Through the distinctive badge we can easily find out the name of each model.

Differences can also be seen by doing a review prices on Jeep Wrangler 2004 :
Will the price be right barometer so that we can do the differences of each model wrangler 2004 easily? the answer could be “yes”. As references, based autos.aol.com, price new 2004 Jeep Wrangler is expected to start from $ 16,635 up to $ 25,450. But the difference in price of the used jeep wrangler 2004 can be seen clearly on edmunds.com:
Price Used Wrangler Rubicon is $ 9.731.
Price Used Wrangler Unlimited is $ 9.417.
Price Used Wrangler Sahara is $ 9.696
Price Used Wrangler Sport is $ 8.585.
Price Used Wrangler X is $ 7.968.
Price Used Wrangler SE is $ 7.017.

What about the 2004 Jeep Wrangler Off Road edition? Yes, we will also present it in full here. We tried to find some models of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler that has been modified for the purposes of Off Road. We found it, and we finished the job. Each model modification 2004 Jeep Wrangler Off Road we take from several sources.

2004 Jeep Wrangler off road edition is a special edition and has undergone many changes. And changes in the format of this modification is done for the purposes of Off Road. Modifications initiated changes in the size of the tire, suspension, exterior and some additional off-road equipment that had not previously been found in the standard edition of the Jeep Wrangler.

2004 Jeep Wrangler With Off Road Wheel

This is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler X is customized to Off Road. Published also by goodroads.net, Jeep Wrangler X uses new wheels 20 “TUFF T-05. From the photos look front bumper also comes with a pull equipment, protective black wheels also appear consistent with the exterior body color.

2004 Jeep Wrangler X Off Road edition picture

Although both similar in format X model, this one appears with dominant yellow exterior color combined with black in some parts. This is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler X Off Road edition published in expeditionportal.com. and here is the full specifications of Jeep Wrangler X 2004 Solar Yellow:

•    HELLA replacement headlights
•    Dick Cepek DC-1 Wheels
•    33×12.50 General Grabbers
•    “Hoodlift” Hydraulic hoodlift struts
•    Old Man Emu 4″ Coil Springs
•    Rancho RSX9000 adjustable shocks
•    Rancho steering stabilizer
•    Old Man Emu T-case Drop Kit
•    Currie front adjustable Lower Arms
•    Currie Trac-bar (not installed yet)
•    Gen-Right Steering box skid (not installed yet)
•    Rockhard 4×4 Tire Carrier/Bumper with gas can mounts
•    Gen-Right Stubby bumper
•    LED tail lights and flasher mod
•    LightForce 170 Lighting
•    Sun Performance Windshield Light Brackets
•    Tuffy Doorlocks
•    Borla Stainless Exhaust
•    Quadratec Floor mats
•    ARB Safari Snorkel
•    Smittybilt XRC8 Winch
•    HighRock4x4 Entry Guards
•    HELLA Twin Air Horns
•    Rockhard 4×4 Rock Sliders
•    Engel Transit Lock (fridge Not included)
•    Diehard Platinum group 34
•    Comes with a second soft top spare (used), original coils, coil spacer kit, and we still have the original Jeep optional rear storage cover for the rear.
Next up is the 2004 model of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Off road Edition bright red color, this is a Jeep Wrangler that has been modified for the purposes of Off Road by its owners. Owned by Bryce Thompson, published also by fourwheeler.com, here is this Jeep specs:

Image : fourwheeler.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle                                                  :     2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Owner/Hometown                           :     Bryce Thompson/St. George, Utah
Engine                                                   :     Jeep 4.0L inline-six
Induction                                             :     MPFI
Transmission                                      :     42RLE four-speed automatic overdrive
Transfer case/low-range ratio    :     NP231 with Tera-Flex 2-Lo kit and SYE/2.72:1
Frontend                                              :     Dana 30
Rearend                                                :     Dana 44
Ring and Pinion                                 :     Yukon 5.13:1
Front Differential                              :     Open
Rear Differential                                :     Detroit Locker
Suspension                                          :     TeraFlex Pro LCG, Tera SpeedBumps, Fox shock absorbers
Tires                                                       :     LT37x12.50R17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM2
Wheels/Backspacing                       :     JK Rubicon/4.6-inch with Spidertrax spacers.
Here are more pictures of 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Off Road:

2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited yellow

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My automotive career started

My automotive career started

Looks like the guys are going to let me talk about myself a bit, but it had to be on a different page than theirs!!

My automotive career started quite awhile ago, in about 1976; that's when I got my driver's license!  I knew that fixing cars and trucks was going to be my future even during high school, when I built my first "Hot Rod", a 1973 Vega hatchback.   I removed the original four-banger, and replaced it with a hot 283 smallblock Chevy, with a four-speed transmission and rear axle out of a Camaro.  It was fast, and, it was dangerous!  That poor old Vega never knew what hit it when I hit the gas...  I sold it shortly after it was done.

automotive

I worked for several different folks around town, the first being Bill Blakeslee at the corner of Broadway and Clay, where a used-car facility now stands.  That was my first "real" job, and it got my feet wet in the repair business.  I would go to school in the morning, then work at the gas station in the afternoon and into the evening.  Bill was a great teacher, and showed me many things that still affect the way I do things today.

During the following years, I worked for a few other places in town, and in 1980 I attended Highland Community College, graduating in 1982 with an Associate's Degree in Automotive Applied Sciences.  That same year, shortly after graduation, I took the ASE tests, then known by it's full name at the time, the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence.  I passed all 8 of the tests available, and became a Certified Master Auto Technician.  I have since re-certified 3 more times, and still hold the Master rating, which I am very proud to say.  ASE has become the standard of the industry, and truly represents the "best of the best".  You can learn more about ASE by following the link on my home page.

After College, I went to work for McNett Chevrolet-Buick in Stockton Illinois until December of 1982, when I was offered a job by Hersey Motors in Savanna Ill.  That was a good opportunity for me, and I enjoyed the time I worked for Joel.  Another opportunity arose at the end of 1983, when I was hired as a Service Writer at Bocker Chevrolet of Freeport Ill.  Time went by fast there as well, and by the end of 1984 I knew that something had to change.  Working for other shops just wasn't the ticket for me, and I felt that I could fill a need in my home town fixing cars, and being the boss as well.

So, in January of 1985, I found a building in Mt. Carroll that I could rent, and started renovating it into a service facility.  It is best known for being the former State Highway garage, and it was also home to several other automotive businesses since then.  Three of the four bays in the building would be mine, with the fourth saved for storage purposes by the landlord.

I officially opened for business on February 2nd, 1985.  It has been, without a doubt, the best thing I could have ever done!  The original plan was for me to be the only employee, and for awhile that was OK.  However, before long I was so far behind in my work, and there was no relief in sight!  I hired my first employee at that time, and not long after I hired Dave, who is still here today as you already knew.

With extra hands came a need for extra room, and I was given the fourth bay to supplement the three I had.  That helped, and it also led to my purchase of the building in 1986.  The need for space grew more, and a 28 x 40 foot addition was built to the North side of the shop in late 1987.  Now we have room to work on at least 7 cars at a time, and there are many days where we fill them all.  It is also the home to the newest facet of my business, a full-service radiator shop!  In December of 1996, I
was asked by the owner of Chadwick Radiator if I was interested in getting into the radiator business.
I really didn't know what to say, but the owner, Keith McFalls, said he had decided to retire and wanted me to pick up where he left off.  It was a real challenge, but he taught me how to do the job right, and it has been a great addition to the business.

So, that's the story up until today!  2001 will mark the beginning of my 17th year in business, and I still can't believe it at times.  It has been and will continue to be very rewarding, and I have to thank all my customers for their support and loyalty during those years.

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