2000 Wrangler (Page 1/3)
Tstang429 FEB 28, 07:09 PM
Well I am receiving a gift from my mother tomorrow. She felt it time to get a new vehicle and retire here jeep wrangler. Its a 2000 fairly base model 4 cylinder automatic. Sitting on 32s aftermarket eagle alloy wheels cold air intake and aftermarket head unit. First thing I am doing is finding and fixing its oil leak. Then on to looking suspension over. She bought it used loved the look but has no info as to what was done to the suspension. The 32s clear as well as factory tires did so I am figuring it has some lift just not sure how much. Its also a soft top so liking that. This is going to be a trail toy. Any one have some input as to what I may want to look out for. Its got some miles 160k to be exact but hey its free and I can always think of here while out on the trails.
carnut122 MAR 01, 07:44 AM
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carnut122 MAR 01, 07:47 AM
The front suspensions get overwhelmed with the larger diameter wheel/tires and the lift kits throw off the geometry. Then the get the "death wobble" (Google CJ death wobble). That said, I'd probably keep the current situation. I just thought you might want to be aware. When I was in Michigan on vacation we rented a CJ and went here: http://www.michigandnr.com/...spx?type=SPRK&id=493

It was GREAT!

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Tstang429 MAR 01, 08:49 AM
Yea I knew about the wobble hence the go over suspension lol. I got a friend from Michigan we went on the trails with at that time was his 6 inch lifted 74 blazer on 33's. Since than hes gonna up another 3 inches and 39s. Kinda what got me hooked. One of the trucks with us was a lifted s10 blazer on 31s. if that S10 can get around I think my jeep shall be fine. Ill post some pics later.
Monkeyman MAR 01, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by carnut122:

Google CJ death wobble.




He doesn't have a CJ. He has a TJ/Wrangler. They stopped making CJs in '86. (The TJs were made from '97-'06. The current model is the JK/JK Unlimited.) The Jeep Death Wobble isn't inherent to the CJ or TJ or even any other Jeep. It's just a matter of one small imperfection (out of balance tire, pothole, worn part) causing other small imperfections (worn parts, poor alignment, etc) to interact with each other. Really big tires just exacerbates the problem. It doesn't cause it. Make sure the parts are in good order and the tires are balanced and you should be good. BTW, 32" tires on a Jeep aren't all that big. Stock tire height was between 29"-31". You probably don't even have a lift. I think you can fit 33s before you need to add altitude.
Tstang429 MAR 01, 04:23 PM
I am taking pictures now. From what I read with factory flares the 32s typically rub. Not sure I am looking into it now that its home. Back end is stepping out a little to much gotta look into it. Something is deffintiyl wrong in the front. Toe is out quite a bit she must of curbed it at some point. Not a big deal I am mechanically inclined I would rather put 200 a month into cars I own now over buying something used and not knowing whats wrong with it.
carnut122 MAR 02, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by Monkeyman:


He doesn't have a CJ. He has a TJ/Wrangler. They stopped making CJs in '86. (The TJs were made from '97-'06. The current model is the JK/JK Unlimited.) The Jeep Death Wobble isn't inherent to the CJ or TJ or even any other Jeep. It's just a matter of one small imperfection (out of balance tire, pothole, worn part) causing other small imperfections (worn parts, poor alignment, etc) to interact with each other. Really big tires just exacerbates the problem. It doesn't cause it. Make sure the parts are in good order and the tires are balanced and you should be good. BTW, 32" tires on a Jeep aren't all that big. Stock tire height was between 29"-31". You probably don't even have a lift. I think you can fit 33s before you need to add altitude.



You are correct. Since the Wrangler replaced the CJ, I tend to think of them as being the same. I'm far from an expert on the rest of it, but I sure wouldn't mind having one in the herd.
Monkeyman MAR 02, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by carnut122:

You are correct. Since the Wrangler replaced the CJ, I tend to think of them as being the same. I'm far from an expert on the rest of it, but I sure wouldn't mind having one in the herd.



I know just enough to be dangerous. I'd like an older CJ7 (without the typical rust), preferably with the 304/auto.
Tstang429 MAR 02, 10:44 PM



Monkeyman MAR 03, 10:04 AM
If the rust on the fender is the only rust, you're golden. Fenders (stock type and aftermarket/custom type) are plentiful and relatively cheap. If there's a lot of body rot, consider replacing the entire tub. If the frame is rotted, swap the frame with a clean one, find someone who can do EXCELLENT welding or just scrap the Jeep (seriously).