Jeep Wrangler
TJ, 1997–2006
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Wrangler, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Axle ratio3.07–4.11Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio73.3:1Best trim: Rubicon (2003-06)
Angles42 · 28.1 · 31.9°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance10.2 in8.2 to 10.2 in by trim
Highway mpg17EPA, 18 with the manual
Trims
7 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 2.5L (1997-2002) | P205/75R15 | Aisin AX-5 5-speed manual, 30RH 3-speed automatic | — | 42 · 28.1 · 31.9 | 8.2 in | Use → |
| SE / X 2.4L (2003-06) | P215/75R15 | NVG1500 5-speed manual, NSG370 6-speed manual, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | 3.73 | 42.2 · 22.6 · 31.5 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| Sport 4.0L (1997-2002) | P215/75R15 | Aisin AX-15 5-speed manual, NV3550 5-speed manual, 32RH 3-speed automatic | — | 42 · 28.1 · 31.9 | 8.2 in | Use → |
| Sahara 4.0L (1997-2002) | P225/75R15 | Aisin AX-15 5-speed manual, NV3550 5-speed manual, 32RH 3-speed automatic | — | 42 · 28.1 · 31.9 | 8.2 in | Use → |
| Sport / X 4.0L (2003-06) | P225/75R15 | NV3550 5-speed manual, NSG370 6-speed manual, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | 3.07 / 3.73 | 42.2 · 22.6 · 31.5 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| 30-inch Tire Group (Dana 44 rear) | 30x9.50R15 | NV3550 5-speed manual, NSG370 6-speed manual, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | 3.73 | 42.2 · 22.3 · 31.5 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| Rubicon (2003-06) | LT245/75R16 | NV3550 5-speed manual, NSG370 6-speed manual, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | 4.11 | 45.1 · 25.8 · 34.4 | 10.2 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 93.4 in
- Front overhang
- 24.4 in
- Rear overhang
- 30.3 in
- Height
- 70 in
- Body
- Short wheelbase SUV
- Stock tires
- 30x9.50R15, LT245/75R16, P205/75R15, P215/75R15, P225/75R15
Transmissions and low range
- Aisin AX-5 5-speed manual (2.5L, 1997-2002)
- 3.93 · 2.33 · 1.45 · 1 · 0.85
- Aisin AX-15 5-speed manual (4.0L, 1997-99)
- 3.83 · 2.33 · 1.44 · 1 · 0.79
- NV3550 5-speed manual (4.0L, 2000-04)
- 4.01 · 2.33 · 1.39 · 1 · 0.78
- NVG1500 5-speed manual (2.4L, 2003-04)
- 3.96 · 2.37 · 1.49 · 1 · 0.83
- NSG370 6-speed manual (2005-06)
- 4.46 · 2.61 · 1.72 · 1.25 · 1 · 0.84
- 30RH 3-speed automatic (2.5L, 1997-2002)
- 2.74 · 1.55 · 1
- 32RH 3-speed automatic (4.0L, 1997-2002)
- 2.74 · 1.54 · 1
- 42RLE 4-speed automatic (2003-06)
- 2.84 · 1.57 · 1 · 0.69
- Low range, nv231
- 2.72:1
- Low range, rock-trac (nv241or)
- 4:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 30 (Dana 44 on Rubicon)
- Rear
- Dana 35 (Dana 44 optional / with 30-inch group; Dana 44 on Rubicon)
- 3.07 ratio
- Sport / X 4.0L (2003-06)
- 3.73 ratio
- SE / X 2.4L (2003-06), Sport / X 4.0L (2003-06), 30-inch Tire Group (Dana 44 rear)
- 4.11 ratio
- Rubicon (2003-06)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.07 · 3.55 · 3.73 · 4.1 · 4.56
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.00 in, 279 mm
- Rear drum
- 9.00 in, 229 mm
- Rear
- drum (9.0 x 2.5 in)
Suspension
- Front
- Quadra-Coil 4-link with track bar, coil springs
- Rear
- Quadra-Coil 4-link with track bar, coil springs
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 17 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 18 mpg
- Rated years
- 1997–2006, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- DIY 15 in big brake kit (Durango / Grand Cherokee 330 mm calipers)+11% brake torque11.0 → 12.0 in rotor · 2-piston · 15 in wheels or bigger · $500
- Rustic Disc Brakes TJ Dana 44 rear disc conversion15 in wheels or bigger · $350from $350
Aftermarket bumpers
18 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Wrangler sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 10
- Body Armor 4x4 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ/TJ Front Bumper$644 · winch ready
- Fishbone Offroad Piranha Front Winch Bumper with Stinger for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler FB22047$390 · winch ready
- Motobilt Crusher Front Bumper for Jeep YJ / TJ /LJ50 lb · $549 · winch ready
- Rugged Ridge Front Tube Winch Bumper (76-06 CJ, YJ, TJ)$520 · winch ready
- Rusty's Off-Road Rusty's Bumper - Trail Front - TJ - LJ Wranglers - Rubicon - Unlimited$582
- Savvy Off Road 1996-2006 Jeep TJ / LJ Front Bumper With Hoop (LEGACY 6061 Aluminum) Savvy Offroad$1,457 · winch ready
- Smittybilt 76740D Classic Front Bumper with D-Ring Mounts$200
- Throttle Down Kustoms Vortex Front Bumper (TJ/LJ)$1,675 · winch ready
- Warn Rock Crawler Front Stubby Bumper for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ$666 · winch ready
- Warrior Products Warrior 570 Jeep Wrangler YJ & TJ 1976-2006 Rock Crawler Front Bumper$495 · winch ready
Rear 8
- ARB 5650310 Jeep Wrangler YJ & TJ 1987-2006 Rear Bumper Black Powder Coat Finish$1,320
- Fishbone Offroad Rear Bumper For 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler FB22217$330
- Motobilt Crusher Rear Bumper for Jeep CJ/YJ/TJ/LJ50 lb · $699
- Next Venture Motorsports TJ/LJ Ultra High Clearance Rear Bumper$400
- Rusty's Off-Road Rusty's Bumper - Trail - Rear - YJ Wrangler / TJ - LJ Wranglers - Unlimited$593
- Savvy Off Road Jeep TJ / LJ Rear Bumper | Savvy Legacy 6061 Aluminum | 1997-2006 Wrangler12 lb · $1,160
- Throttle Down Kustoms Vortex Rear Bumper (TJ/LJ)$500
- Warn Rock Crawler Rear Bumper for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ - Tire Carrier Compatible$1,412
Every calculator, set up for the Wrangler
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksYour rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the Wrangler ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
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