2003 and 2005 Jeep Information

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: 44.9�
Width: 68.2"	Breakover Angle: 25.4�
Height: 72.1"	Departure Angle: 33.9�
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-Trac^tm Transfer Case

Tru-Lok^tm 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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