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2003 Jeep Rubicon TJ Information

JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON 4x4
Exterior Color: Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Interior Color:
Khaki
Interior:
Seats – Cloth High-Back Bucket
Engine:
Engine – 4.0L Power Tech I-6
Transmission:
Transmission – 5-speed HD Manual

Base Price: $26,200

STANDARD EQUIPMENT (UNLESS REPLACED BY OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
FUNCTIONAL/ SAFETY FEATURES
Air Bags – Front, Next Generation
Brakes – 4-Wheel Disc
4:1 Rock-Trac HD Part Time 4WD Sys
Axle – Tru-Loc Frt/Rr Dana 44
Windshield Wipers – Var Intermittent
Steering – Power
Alternator – 117 Amp
Battery – 500 Amp Maintenance Free
Skid Plate Shield – Transfer Case
Skid Plate Shield – Fuel Tank
Tow Hooks – (2) Front, (1) Rear
Stabilizer Bar – Front
Stabilizer Bar – Rear
Shocks – High Pressure Gas Charged
Fuel Tank – 19 Gallon w/ Tethered Cap
Steering Column – Tilt

 
INTERIOR FEATURES
Steering Wheel – Leather Wrapped
Gauges – Fuel/ Volts/ Coolant Temp/ Oil Pressure
Instrument Cluster w/ Tach
Console – Floor w/Cupholder
Glove Box – Locking
Radio – AM/FM Cass, w/ Changer Control
Speakers – Four
Seat – Easy Access, Pass Tip & Slide
Seats – Reclining Front
Seat – Rear Folding
Carpet – Front Seat Area
Carpet – Rear Seat/ Wheelhouse/ Cargo
Cargo Tie Down Loops
Power Outlet – Auxiliary 12V
Sport Bar – Full w/ Padding
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Soft Top – Easy Folding
Windshield Glass – Tinted
Headlamps – Halogen
Fog Lamps
Mirrors – Swing-Away
Sill Guards – Diamond Plate
Wheel – Matching Spare
Spare Tire – Full Size
Wheels – 16 x 8 “MOAB” Cast Aluminum
Tires = 31” MT/R LT 245/75R16 BSW 
 
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
 
Customer Preferred Package 25U
Windows – Deep Tint Sunscreen                                
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System                                
Air Conditioning                                                             
Speed Control                                                                
Radio – AM/FM Compact Disc w/Chgr Ctrl                
Speakers – 7, Inc Subwoofer/ Tweeters                      
Dark Khaki Soft Top
Customer Preferred Discount

$125
$75
$895
$250
$125
$295
   
Aftermarket:  
 
   
DESTINATION CHARGE  $610
   
TOTAL PRICE $26,760
   
CITY MPG = 16                                           HIGHWAY MPG = 19  

The Measurements and Such
Wheelbase: 93.4" Ground Clearance: 10.2"
Length including spare tire: 156.1" Approach Angle: 45.1º
Width: 68.2" Breakover Angle: 25.8º
Height: 72.0" Departure Angle: 34.4º
Curb Weight: 3,715lbs.  

NVG 3550 Manual Transmission

  Crawl Ratio
1st 4.02 4.02   1st Gear x
2nd 2.32 4.00   4 Low x
3rd 1.40 4.09   Axle Ratio =
4th 1.00 65.78:1  
5th .078 Note: Jeep says 4.11's, the axle tag says 4.10's, but the ring is 45 teeth, pinion 11 so it really is 4.090909.
Reverse 3.55

2005 Jeep Rubicon LJ Information

JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON
Exterior Color: Light Khaki Metallic C/C Paint
Interior Color:
Khaki
Interior:
Premium Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
Engine:
4.0L Power Tech I-6 Engine
Transmission:
6-speed Manual Transmission

Base Price: $28.365
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (UNLESS REPLACED BY OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
Front, Next Generation Air Bags
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4:1 Rock-Trac HD Part Time 4WD Sys
4.11 Axle Ratio
Tru-Loc (Locking) Differentials in Both Axles
Heavy Duty Dana 44/216mm Front Axle
Heavy Duty Dana 44/226mm Rear Axle
Varialbe Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Power Steering
Alternator – 117 Amp
600-Ampere Maintenance - Free Battery
Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
2 Front Tow Hooks and 1 Rear Tow Hook
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
High-Pressure Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers
Underhood Lamp
19 Gallon Fuel Tank with Tethered Cap
 
INTERIOR FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Tilt Steering Column
Instrument Cluster with Tachometer
Locking Glove Box
AM/FM Stereo with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
7 Speakers with Subwoofer and Tweeters
Easy Access/ Passenger Tip-and-Slide Seats
Reclining Front Seats
Rear Folding Seat
Full-Length Floor Console
Front Seat Area Carpet
Rear Seat/ Wheelhouse/ Cargo Carpet
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
Courtesy Lamps
Auxiliary 12-Volt Power Outlet
Full Sport Bar with Padding
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Easy Folding Soft Top
Full Metal Doors with Roll-Up Windows
Tinted Windshield Glass
Deep Tint Sunscreen Windows
Halogen Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Swing-Away Mirrors
Diamond Plate Sill Guards
Matching Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare Tire
16" x 8.0" “MOAB” Silver Wheels
LT245/75R16E BSW 31" MT/R Tires
 
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Customer Preferred Package 25U
 
Security Group
- Auto-Dim Mirror with Temp & Compass                                
- Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System      
$295
Sahara Edition Group
- Permium Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
- "Sahara" Badge
- 16" x 8.0" "Moab" Graphite Wheels
- Bright Grille
- Front Floor Mats
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Speed Control             
$1,400
Smoker's Group
- Cigar Lighter
$30
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash 6-Disk CD   $300
Dark Khaki Soft Top  
Locking Fuel Filler Cap $15
   
Aftermarket:  
 
   
DESTINATION CHARGE $660
   
TOTAL PRICE $31,065
   
CITY MPG = 15                                            HIGHWAY MPG = 19  

The Measurements and Such
Wheelbase: 103.4" Ground Clearance: 10.3"
Length including spare tire: 167.0" Approach Angle: 44.9º
Width: 68.2" Breakover Angle: 25.4º
Height: 72.1" Departure Angle: 33.9º
Curb Weight: 3,977lbs Tow Capacity: 3,500
Weight Distribution: 51% Front, 49% Rear Payload: 750

NSG370 Manual Transmission

  Crawl Ratio
1st 4.46 4.46   1st Gear x
2nd 2.61 4.00   4 Low x
3rd 1.72 4.09   Axle Ratio =
4th 1.25 72.96:1  
5th 1.00 Note: Jeep says 4.11's, the axle tag says 4.10's, but the ring is 45 teeth, pinion 11 so it really is 4.090909.
6th 0.84
Reverse 4.06

Cutaway of transfer case

 

Open rear differential

Rock-Tractm Transfer Case Tru-Loktm Front and Rear Locking Differentials
Rock-Trac, Rubicon's exclusive hight-performance transfer case, has a 4:1 low-range ratio versus Wranglers' standard 2.72:1

The 4:1 ratio simply translates into higher torque output.  Greater power at lower speeds.

Slower, more controlled speed when off-roading, meaning you can "crawl" over large obstacles with greater control - and with little need to use the brakes or clutch.

The differentials are what's know as "air Lockers," which are activated by an air compressor that is controlled by an electronic switch inside the vehicle.

The rear differential also provides a limited-slip feature when not locked.  This function limits the speed difference between the two wheels, thus improving traction on slippery surfaces.  The front axle also incorporates a stronger axle U-joint that provides added strength for extreme off-road conditions.

Lockers manufactured by Tochigi Fugi Sangyo

This page last updated: 07-Apr-2020  

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