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Old 05-05-2009, 03:25 PM
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All of the jeep models have a K in them now - JK (Wrangler), WK (Grand Cherokee), KK (Liberty), MK (Patriot/Compass). Generation K!
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Old 05-05-2009, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 09rubicon
I dont think it is actually the LJ, isnt it the TJU??? Similar to the JKU.
If it's a TJU, how'd you know what an LJ is?Don't matter to me I call my wife's 06 unlimited jeep a TJ anyway.
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Old 05-05-2009, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by geoffcwilson
All of the jeep models have a K in them now - JK (Wrangler), WK (Grand Cherokee), KK (Liberty), MK (Patriot/Compass). Generation K!
And all civilian Jeeps with the CJ/Wrangler tub body style have had a J in the designation.
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:00 PM
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I know Chrysler uses the 2 letter designation on all their vehicles. The Durango was HB, the Pacifica was CS, the older minivan was RS and the current one is RT.
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JPTwinz
They actually never produced a 1996 model year YJ. YJs produced in early 1996 were sold as 1995 model years, but featured a few new parts not seen on any earlier YJ. This included: the new TJ bumpstops on the hood (rubber boots vs the traditional U-bars), reinforced tailgate hinges, and it has been said that some even had rear TJ bumpers. Some lucky ones also got the newly tuned I6 that was tuned to run quieter in preparation for the TJ.

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Exactly right. No 96 model, the 97 model came out in mid 96. That list is dated, I added the JK and WK to it. Wasn't sure about the years for the WK, think it was 2005, but not sure.

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Old 05-05-2009, 07:07 PM
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heck and here I thought it was:

YJ - Yankee-Joliet
TJ - Tango-Joliet
JK - Joliet-Kilo.

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Old 05-05-2009, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JPTwinz
They actually never produced a 1996 model year YJ. YJs produced in early 1996 were sold as 1995 model years, but featured a few new parts not seen on any earlier YJ. This included: the new TJ bumpstops on the hood (rubber boots vs the traditional U-bars), reinforced tailgate hinges, and it has been said that some even had rear TJ bumpers. Some lucky ones also got the newly tuned I6 that was tuned to run quieter in preparation for the TJ.

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You are correct in that there are no 1996 Wranglers. Jeep stopped production of YJs in Feb/March 1995. I had ordered a 1995 YJ in December '94 and it was produced in Jan'95. The dealer was concerned that it would not be built due to the extensive change over to the TJ. TJs started with MY 1997. 1995 was the last MY for YJs.
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Originally Posted by 09rubicon
I dont think it is actually the LJ, isnt it the TJU??? Similar to the JKU.
Naw, the TJ unlimiteds are formally known as LJs in Jeep's code language lol and yes, CJ stood for Civilian Jeep but I don't think there has been any rhyme or reason to any other of the code names. It's just a bunch of randomness after the MBs and the CJs
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JK - Just Kidding?
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cj
civilian jeep

yj
yuppy jeep

tj
tough jeep

jk
jeep Kicking ass!!!!
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