What older Jeep Wranglers to avoid
Hi, I am looking to pick up an older jeep wrangler to use as my toad. I understand as long as it is 4wd it can be towed 4 down both auto and manual. Looking between late 80's to 2000 due to not wa...
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Personally, I would look for a 1998 to 2006 Wrangler. 2007 and up, I don't like the body style (yes, it IS a little different than the earlier ones.)
But then, extending it a little further, I would look for an '03-'06 Rubicon, just because I like the added features of the Rubicon models.
For extra comfort, I would look for an Unlimited model. It has a little longer wheelbase, which makes for a much nicer ride. Also, there is a 30 gallon gas tank available from Gen-Right for the Unlimited.
Obviously, I like my '06 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Yes, it has the 30 gallon tank. It is great having that much fuel on board!
As for the towbar, I have been using a Reese (at least I think it is a Reese, it could be from Valley Industries!) fixed arm adjustable width "old fashioned" 5000 lb. capacity towbar that I purchased from Walmart many years ago. I have had it on several Jeeps, a Datsun diesel pickup, and a Dodge Dakota. Mostly it has been bolted to the stock bumpers, with good backup plates. It has never let me down, never broke, never bent, no troubles at all. The best part of it is, it only cost $145! The last time I looked at one at Walmart, I think it was $165. That was a year or two ago.
But then, extending it a little further, I would look for an '03-'06 Rubicon, just because I like the added features of the Rubicon models.
For extra comfort, I would look for an Unlimited model. It has a little longer wheelbase, which makes for a much nicer ride. Also, there is a 30 gallon gas tank available from Gen-Right for the Unlimited.
Obviously, I like my '06 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Yes, it has the 30 gallon tank. It is great having that much fuel on board!
As for the towbar, I have been using a Reese (at least I think it is a Reese, it could be from Valley Industries!) fixed arm adjustable width "old fashioned" 5000 lb. capacity towbar that I purchased from Walmart many years ago. I have had it on several Jeeps, a Datsun diesel pickup, and a Dodge Dakota. Mostly it has been bolted to the stock bumpers, with good backup plates. It has never let me down, never broke, never bent, no troubles at all. The best part of it is, it only cost $145! The last time I looked at one at Walmart, I think it was $165. That was a year or two ago.
