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Is This a Substitute for the New Jeep Scrambler?

2004 1/2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

By Dale Wickell, About.com

2004 1/2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

2004 1/2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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Jeep appears to have scrapped plans to build a new Scrambler-like truck, instead introducing the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The new Wrangler Unlimited is a good looking vehicle, reminiscent of the vintage CJ8. I'm sure plenty of Jeep fans will like it, but those who've been waiting for a Jeep truck will no doubt be disappointed.

Longer Wheelbase, Longer Box
The 103-inch wheelbase on the Unlimited is 10 inches longer than the original Wrangler. The new Jeep also delivers an additional 13 inches behind the second row of seats, doubling the original's cargo capacity. Passengers in the rear seats pick up an additional two inches of leg room, and can now access the area with tip and slide seats.

A Few Features of the Wrangler Unlimited

  • 3500 lbs. towing capacity
  • Maintains the 20 degree breakover angle minimum guideline for off-road driving
  • Is Trail Rated by Jeep

Standard Equipment

  • 4.0-liter PowerTech™ I-6 with 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission
  • Dana 30 front axle and a rear heavy-duty Dana 44 axle
  • 30-inch tall R15 Goodyear Wrangler GSA tires and 15-inch Ravine aluminum wheels
  • High-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers with a 3.73 axle ratio
  • Fog lamps
  • Tow hooks
  • Full-steel doors
  • Padded sport bar
  • Air conditioning
  • AM/FM stereo radio with CD
  • Power steering

New Open Air Driving

The Wrangler Unlimited comes standard with a new Sunrider™ soft-top, which lets drivers open a sunroof or take the entire top down.

The Wrangler Unlimited is also available with an optional hard top with added strength and larger, deep-tinted rear windows, as well as rear defroster and back glass wiper and washer.

Optional Equipment

  • Body side steps
  • Electrochromic mirror with compass and temperature
  • Engine block heater
  • Locking fuel cap
  • Sentry key
  • Seven speaker package
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Cruise control

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