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posted April 20, 2025 10:03 AM
I didn’t need another project yet here I am!

2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. With a few mods.
Only ~50k made of this 15” stretched version.



Got ground clearance ?




Endeavor to persevere.
 
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posted April 20, 2025 10:07 AMHide Post
Congratulations on 70 good years. Nice Wrangler.

Happy Birthday Mitch.


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posted April 20, 2025 10:40 AMHide Post
Nice. 4.0L straight six engine in that. I think I remember the Unlimited had a Dana 40 rear axle, too.
 
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posted April 20, 2025 11:13 AMHide Post
quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
Nice. 4.0L straight six engine in that. I think I remember the Unlimited had a Dana 40 rear axle, too.


Yes, 4.0. Auto trans... because others may need to drive it. Big Grin.
4" lift. Setting on 35's
Dana 44 with LSD in rear
Dana 44 with air locker in front. (swapped in from a rubicon of the same year model)

No rust, other than some surface rust on the body or frame (ecxcept on the aftermarket fenders)

Wheelbase is 10 inches longer and the body is 15 inches longer than a regular wrangler.

140k miles.



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posted April 20, 2025 11:40 AMHide Post
Sweet, happy birthday. Nice shop!
What was the price?



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posted April 20, 2025 11:45 AMHide Post
Happy 70th cparktd. You deserve that little treat. Now go have yourself some fun young man!
 
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posted April 20, 2025 11:48 AMHide Post
Nice, happy 70th!




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posted April 20, 2025 11:58 AMHide Post
Happy Birthday! Nice jeep too.
I have an LJ, but waiting to gather money for trans fix. If you're tall, you'll love the headroom.

I found a large dog kennel mat fits perfectly in the back without the rear seat. My departed greyhound loved going on rides.


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posted April 20, 2025 12:20 PMHide Post
That's awesome, and happy birthday!

Do you have any plans for it or are you going to drive it as-is?
 
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posted April 20, 2025 01:22 PMHide Post
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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Sweet, happy birthday. Nice shop!
What was the price?


10k



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posted April 20, 2025 01:26 PMHide Post
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Originally posted by TRIO:
Happy Birthday! Nice jeep too.
I have an LJ, but waiting to gather money for trans fix. If you're tall, you'll love the headroom.

I found a large dog kennel mat fits perfectly in the back without the rear seat. My departed greyhound loved going on rides.


Seats are original and in good shape, he put covers on them to protect them, except for the center console pad… I was thinking maybe they had a dog that damaged it. Original Well carpet.



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posted April 20, 2025 03:15 PMHide Post
Owned two regular 2 door wranglers over the years, and do sort of miss them. The prices on new ones is pretty out of hand so I doubt I will ever own one again. I don’t care for the 4 door versions at all, and do think the slightly longer unlimited were a nice sweet spot for a bit more cargo.
 
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posted April 20, 2025 03:38 PMHide Post
Nice! I have just recently noticed the Unlimiteds.
 
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Now you just need a rubber duck. Happy Birthday!


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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Now you just need a rubber duck. Happy Birthday!


He'll get some in no time with an older one looking that nice!
 
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posted April 22, 2025 08:47 AMHide Post
Happy Birthday and congratulations. I had a 2005 LJU, they are terrific. Ours was lost in a bad accident in 2012, I still miss it. They seem to be sought after today, few made, in line 6, extra room.




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posted April 22, 2025 08:58 AMHide Post
That should make a fun vehicle. Congratulations on your 70th! A nice thing being old is buying your own birthday present.


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posted April 22, 2025 10:21 AMHide Post
Happy Birthday!




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posted April 22, 2025 10:40 AMHide Post
Ok, now you are just bragging. I ain't talking about the Jeep, I am talking about you being able to get in and out of it at 70 y/o. Good for you and Happy 70th.
 
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