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Second generation (TJ) · 1997–2006

Jeep Wrangler TJ

We have 62 configurations of the TJ Wrangler, model years 1997–2006. The 2006 Jeep Wrangler has up to 8.8 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 41.8°, both on the Unlimited. It is rated to tow up to 3,500 lb (Unlimited and Unlimited Rubicon, 2005).

MakerSources: 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf) · 2005 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

Documents last checked .

Model years
1997–2006
Configurations
62
Sourced numbers
686
Documents
18
2006 Wrangler Unlimited 4.0L 6-speed manual, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Key numbers

TJ key numbers

The best configuration for each number, factory packages included and fleet-only configurations left out, from the newest model year that publishes it. Each links to its document.
Ground clearance
8.8 in224 mmUnlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic · 2006Maker2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)
Approach angle
41.8°Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic · 2006Maker2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)
Breakover angle
22.3°Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic · 2006Maker2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)
Departure angle
31.3°Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic · 2006Maker2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)
Max towing
3,500 lb1,588 kgUnlimited and Unlimited Rubicon · 2005Maker2005 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)
Curb weight
3,234–3,724 lb2006, 10 configurationsMakerCanadian Vehicle Specifications, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

02 / Spec plate

Spec plate

2006 Jeep Wrangler

One configuration per trim, named under each heading, with its numbers as Jeep prints them. “Up to” is a ceiling printed over several configurations (the notes say whose), “from” the lowest figure, and a range is printed across that configuration’s grades. “Door label” means the maker prints it only on each vehicle’s certification label.

2006 Jeep Wrangler: numbers per trim, one configuration each
SESE 2.4L 6-speed manualXX 4.0L 6-speed manualSportSport 4.0L 6-speed manualRubiconRubicon 4.0L 6-speed manualUnlimitedUnlimited 4.0L 6-speed manualUnlimited RubiconUnlimited Rubicon 4.0L 6-speed manual
Off-road
Ground clearance————8.8 in—
Approach angle————41.8°—
Breakover angle————22.3°—
Departure angle————31.3°—
Dimensions and bed
Length148.0 in—148.0 in148.0 in162.6 in162.6 in
Width66.5 in—66.5 in66.5 in66.1 in66.1 in
Height69.3 in—69.3 in69.3 in70.1 in70.1 in
Wheelbase93.3 in—93.3 in93.3 in103.5 in103.5 in
Weights, loads and capacities
Curb weight3,234 lb—3,450 lb3,717 lb3,724 lb3,724 lb
Off-road hardware
Stock tiresP215/75R15P215/75R15P225/75R15LT245/75R16LT30x9.5R15LT245/75R16
Front differential———Dana 44 heavy-duty axle; Tru-Lok remote-locking differential—Dana 44 heavy-duty axle; Tru-Lok remote-locking differential
Rear differential———Dana 44 heavy-duty axle; Tru-Lok remote-locking differentialDana 44 heavy-duty rear axle; Trac-Lok limited-slip differentialDana 44 heavy-duty axle; Tru-Lok remote-locking differential
Sources: 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf) · Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric) · How we source the numbers

03 / Configurations

Every TJ configuration

62 configurations the maker sells or sold, from its price lists and spec sheets, as each comes from the factory.
200612 configurations
2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationGround clearanceApproachBreakoverDepartureCurb weightTires
SE 2.4L 6-speed manual————3,234 lbP215/75R15
SE 4.0L 4-speed automatic————3,234 lbP215/75R15
X 4.0L 6-speed manual—————P215/75R15
X 4.0L 4-speed automatic—————P215/75R15
Sport 4.0L 6-speed manual————3,450 lbP225/75R15
Sport 4.0L 4-speed automatic————3,450 lbP225/75R15
Rubicon 4.0L 6-speed manual————3,717 lbLT245/75R16
Rubicon 4.0L 4-speed automatic————3,717 lbLT245/75R16
Unlimited 4.0L 6-speed manual8.8 in41.8°22.3°31.3°3,724 lbLT30x9.5R15
Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic8.8 in41.8°22.3°31.3°3,724 lbLT30x9.5R15
Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L 6-speed manual————3,724 lbLT245/75R16
Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L 4-speed automatic————3,724 lbLT245/75R16

MakerSources: Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric) · 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

200512 configurations
2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationGround clearanceApproachBreakoverDepartureMax towingCurb weightTires
SE 2.4L 6-speed manual9.0 in42.0°22.6°31.5°1,000 lb3,231 lbP215/75R15
SE 4.0L 4-speed automatic9.0 in42.0°22.6°31.5°2,000 lb3,234 lbP215/75R15
X 4.0L 6-speed manual————2,000 lb3,418 lbP215/75R15
X 4.0L 4-speed automatic————2,000 lb3,418 lbP215/75R15
Sport 4.0L 6-speed manual————2,000 lb3,450 lbP225/75R15
Sport 4.0L 4-speed automatic————2,000 lb3,450 lbP225/75R15
Rubicon 4.0L 6-speed manual10.3 in44.9°25.4°33.9°2,000 lb3,717 lbLT245/75R16
Rubicon 4.0L 4-speed automatic10.3 in44.9°25.4°33.9°2,000 lb3,717 lbLT245/75R16
Unlimited 4.0L 6-speed manual8.3 in143.1°221.4°327.7°43,500 lb3,730 lbLT30x9.5R15
Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic8.3 in143.1°221.4°327.7°43,500 lb3,730 lbLT30x9.5R15
Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L 6-speed manual————3,500 lb3,724 lbLT245/75R16
Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L 4-speed automatic————3,500 lb3,724 lbLT245/75R16

MakerSources: 2005 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf) · Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2005 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

20045 configurations
2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationTire placardCurb weight
SE engine n/s transmission n/sdoor label3,234 lb
Sport engine n/s transmission n/sdoor label3,450 lb
Sahara engine n/s transmission n/sdoor label3,576 lb
Rubicon engine n/s transmission n/sdoor label3,717 lb
Unlimited engine n/s transmission n/sdoor label—

MakerSources: 2004 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Owner's Manual, 2nd edition · Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2004 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

20034 configurations
2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationCurb weight
SE engine n/s transmission n/s3,234 lb
Sport engine n/s transmission n/s3,450 lb
Sahara engine n/s transmission n/s3,576 lb
Rubicon engine n/s transmission n/s3,717 lb

MakerSource: Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2003 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

20028 configurations
2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationGround clearanceApproachBreakoverDepartureMax payloadCurb weightTires
SE 2.5L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,094 lbP205/75R15
SE 2.5L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,094 lbP205/75R15
X 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,294 lbP215/75R15
X 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,294 lbP215/75R15
Sport 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,294 lbP215/75R15
Sport 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,294 lbP215/75R15
Sahara 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,294 lbLT30x9.5R15
Sahara 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°800 lb3,294 lbLT30x9.5R15

MakerSource: 2002 Jeep Wrangler brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler.pdf)

20016 configurations
2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationGround clearanceApproachBreakoverDepartureMax towingCurb weightTires
SE 2.5L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°2,000 lb3,105 lbP205/75R15
SE 2.5L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°1,000 lb3,060 lbP205/75R15
Sport 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°2,000 lb3,316 lbP215/75R15
Sport 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°2,000 lb53,217 lbP215/75R15
Sahara 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°2,000 lb3,217 lbP225/70R16
Sahara 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.3°25.4°32.1°2,000 lb53,217 lbP225/70R16

MakerSources: Jeep Wrangler Print Full Specifications page (jeepunpaved.com, Jeep Unpaved site) · Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2001 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

20003 configurations
2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationCurb weight
SE 2.5L transmission n/s3,060 lb
Sport 4.0L transmission n/s3,217 lb
Sahara 4.0L transmission n/s3,217 lb

MakerSource: Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

19996 configurations
1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationGround clearanceApproachBreakoverDepartureMax towingMax payloadCurb weight
SE 2.5L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.2°25.3°31.5°2,000 lb800 lb3,060 lb
SE 2.5L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.2°25.3°31.5°1,000 lb800 lb3,060 lb
Sport 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.2°25.3°31.5°2,000 lb800 lb3,216 lb
Sport 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.2°25.3°31.5°—800 lb3,216 lb
Sahara 4.0L 5-speed manual10.0 in44.2°25.3°31.5°2,000 lb800 lb3,267 lb
Sahara 4.0L 3-speed automatic10.0 in44.2°25.3°31.5°—800 lb3,267 lb

MakerSources: Jeep Wrangler Specs page (jeepunpaved.com, Jeep Unpaved site) · Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 1999 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

19983 configurations
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationCurb weight
SE 2.5L transmission n/s3,045 lb
Sport 4.0L transmission n/s3,256 lb
Sahara 4.0L transmission n/s3,256 lb

MakerSource: Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 1998 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

19973 configurations
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ: every configuration with its numbers
ConfigurationCurb weight
SE engine n/s transmission n/s3,093 lb
Sport engine n/s transmission n/s3,093 lb
Sahara engine n/s transmission n/s3,093 lb

MakerSource: Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 1997 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

  1. 1 Jeep’s documents disagree: 8.3 in (website) vs 8.8 in (same website).
  2. 2 Jeep’s documents disagree: 43.1° (website) vs 41.8° (same website).
  3. 3 Jeep’s documents disagree: 21.4° (website) vs 22.3° (same website).
  4. 4 Jeep’s documents disagree: 27.7° (website) vs 31.3° (same website).
  5. 5 Jeep’s documents disagree: 2,000 lb (website) vs 1,000 lb (same website).

A dash means the maker’s documents we have don’t give that number for that configuration, and a column with no number for any configuration of the year isn’t shown. “Door label” means the maker prints it only on each vehicle’s certification label, and “not published” that the maker doesn’t print it, or points elsewhere. “Up to” is a ceiling the maker prints over several configurations; a range is the maker’s own, printed across the grades of that configuration. “Tire placard” is the occupants and cargo the tire and loading placard allows, which some makers print instead of, or next to, max payload; it is not the same number.

04 / Questions

Jeep Wrangler TJ questions, answered with numbers

Only what Jeep’s documents answer; each answer names its model year. Towing and payload, year by year, are on the Wrangler towing page.

What is the ground clearance of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

Up to 8.8 in, on the Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic.

MakerSource: 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

What size tires come on the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

P215/75R15 on the SE and X, P225/75R15 on the Sport, LT245/75R16 on the Rubicon and Unlimited Rubicon and LT30x9.5R15 on the Unlimited. By its size code, the LT245/75R16 is about 30.5 in tall, the largest of them.

MakerSource: 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

What are the approach, breakover and departure angles of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

Approach 41.8°, breakover 22.3° and departure 31.3° in the 2006 configurations that publish them. The steepest approach, 41.8°, is on the Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic.

MakerSource: 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

How much does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler weigh?

Its curb weight runs from 3,234 lb (SE 2.4L 6-speed manual) to 3,724 lb (Unlimited 4.0L 4-speed automatic).

MakerSource: Canadian Vehicle Specifications, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (NHTSA vPIC GetCanadianVehicleSpecifications, metric)

Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have a locking rear differential?

Yes, on some trims. Jeep’s documents for the 2006 lineup list Dana 44 heavy-duty axle; Tru-Lok remote-locking differential on the Rubicon and Unlimited Rubicon and Dana 44 heavy-duty rear axle; Trac-Lok limited-slip differential on the Unlimited.

MakerSource: 2006 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

How big is the 2005 Jeep Wrangler’s fuel tank?

19.0 gal on every configuration of the 2005 lineup.

MakerSource: 2005 Jeep Wrangler web brochure (jeep.com/pdf/wrangler/complete.pdf)

05 / Sources

The documents

Every number on this page comes from one of these 18 documents. Last checked .

Only the maker’s own documents: press kits, spec sheets, towing guides and owner’s manuals. How we source the numbers.

06 / Generations

Other Wrangler generations

2018–present · 165 configurations

JL Fourth generation (JL)

Clearance
12.9 in
Approach
47.4°
Tows up to
5,000 lb

Best configuration of the 2026 lineup. Clearance and approach with the Xtreme 35 Package.

JL specs →

2007–2018 · 164 configurations

JK Third generation (JK)

Clearance
10.0 in
Approach
42.2°
Tows up to
3,500 lb

Best configuration of the 2018 lineup

JK specs →

07 / Keep going

More on the Wrangler

Compare with the TJ Wrangler’s rivals on sale in 1997–2006:

Towing capacity, model year by model year: