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Bought myself a 70th birthday present !

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April 20, 2025, 10:03 AM
cparktd
Bought myself a 70th birthday present !
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.
April 20, 2025, 10:07 AM
braillediver
Congratulations on 70 good years. Nice Wrangler.

Happy Birthday Mitch.


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April 20, 2025, 10:40 AM
arfmel
Nice. 4.0L straight six engine in that. I think I remember the Unlimited had a Dana 40 rear axle, too.
April 20, 2025, 11:13 AM
cparktd
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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April 20, 2025, 11:40 AM
old rugged cross
Sweet, happy birthday. Nice shop!
What was the price?



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



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April 20, 2025, 11:58 AM
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.


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April 20, 2025, 12:20 PM
92fstech
That's awesome, and happy birthday!

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


10k


Endeavor to persevere.
April 20, 2025, 01:26 PM
cparktd
quote:
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.


Endeavor to persevere.
April 20, 2025, 03:15 PM
captain127
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.
April 20, 2025, 03:38 PM
Texas Bob C.
Nice! I have just recently noticed the Unlimiteds.
April 20, 2025, 06:37 PM
YooperSigs
Now you just need a rubber duck. Happy Birthday!


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April 21, 2025, 08:49 AM
TRIO
quote:
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!
April 21, 2025, 08:58 AM
egregore
Needs a "Scowling eye" grille
April 22, 2025, 08:47 AM
UTsig
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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April 22, 2025, 08:58 AM
ridewv
That should make a fun vehicle. Congratulations on your 70th! A nice thing being old is buying your own birthday present.


No car is as much fun to drive, as any motorcycle is to ride.
April 22, 2025, 10:21 AM
6guns
Happy Birthday!



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April 22, 2025, 10:40 AM
patw
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.