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Title: 2001 TJ
Post by: Immortal on July 10, 2008, 10:43:22 PM

Okay boys and girls... all I have to say is "Mission Accomplished!". My Jeep addiction is contagious.
 My wife wants a TJ. The one she has in mind is a 2001 TJ. We are going to check it out this weekend.

What are the problems that I need to be aware of with these units? (hopefully the list is short....)

Thanks,
T

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: BrokenAxle on July 11, 2008, 07:08:50 AM

the biggest concern is the red itchy rash they give you, and it may burn when you pee...

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: BlackYJ on July 11, 2008, 07:15:01 AM

If you plan on wheeling it at all get the D44 in the rear

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: 01sahara on July 11, 2008, 07:17:48 AM

I have a 2001 Sahara. The only reason it keeps needing repairs is the abuse I put it through. 2001 is one of the years that featured the on/of switch for the passenger air bags. Good option for someone with kids.  Some of the TJ/Saharas had Dana 44 rear ends and some have Dana 35. Try to find a TJ with the Dana 44 rear end. Also some have 3:07 gears that suck for building the rig up.  3:07 gears and any tire combo larger than stock sucks.  Some other 6cyl in that year had the (3:73?) I think.

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: Immortal on July 11, 2008, 03:34:03 PM

Thanks!! that was a sweetly short list. I will definitely check for the D44.
I may have to borrow your ointment Dave, if your rash has finally disappeared....

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: frenchy on July 11, 2008, 08:24:52 PM

I'd check the rear main seal, look for fresh oil leak.
If air filter and oil are Black & Nasty you pretty much know how the thing was maintained. Seen alot of those for sale recently   :(
Don't want the woman driving around in a clunker  :)

Definately look for the Dana 44's and maybe  4:10 gears, 4:1 T-case, stock lockers, she'd probably appreciate an automatic... Hey, sounds just like that nice rubicon in the for sale section    ;D

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: Immortal on July 12, 2008, 04:09:41 PM

"Hey, sounds just like that nice rubicon in the for sale section     ;D"

LOL!!! Yeah, almost. Except this one was standard, hot pink, needed 5 new tires, a muffler, center console, shift knob, rear seat, did not come with a hard top, did not have a D44... but, it was only $5500....

I passed on it for one reason or another, just pick one. Yours looks way nicer, but I don't have $22000.

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: JackstandJohnny on July 18, 2008, 04:25:19 PM

I hope hot pink isn't one of the reasons you passed on it. thats a kickass colour, and you'd look super cool in a pink jeep ;)  you'd show all those big boys in their red and black jeeps that girls can play too LOL

seriously, DO IT

Title: Re: 2001 TJ
Post by: Immortal on July 20, 2008, 02:16:56 PM

ummmmmmmm.... no, but thanks Johnny....

Bought a yellow automatic (wife cannot drive standard yet). 2001 with 69,000kms on it. Hence the reason why her Escape is for sale.
I think I may have to get a TJ myself..... sweet little ride.