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1998 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sahara

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Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sahara
Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sahara
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$19,790
Base Invoice:
$17,815
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
4.0L/242 Gas I6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door
Drive Type:
4-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/20

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : 4WD Special Purpose
Engine
Engine Order Code : ERH
Engine Type : Gas I6
Displacement : 4.0L/242
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 181 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 222 @ 2800
Transmission
Drivetrain : 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : DGA
Trans Type : 3
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again :
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.74
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.54
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) :
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.20
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.73
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : 2.72
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 17
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 117
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 15.0
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3229
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 300
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Quadra-Coil
Suspension Type - Rear : Quadra-Coil
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/control arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/control arms
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 1.18
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) :
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.0 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 9.0 x 2.5
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code : TBB
Front Tire Size : 30 x 9.5R15
Rear Tire Size : 30 x 9.5R15
Spare Tire Size : P225/75R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 24.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 5.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 33.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 19
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 93.4
Length, Overall (in) : 151.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.7
Height, Overall (in) : 68.9
Tread Width, Front (in) : 58.0
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 9.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) :
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : 57.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 35.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 35.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 10.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) :
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 4
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 51.4
Front Head Room (in) : 40.9
Front Leg Room (in) : 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 51.9
Front Hip Room (in) : 51.0
Second Head Room (in) : 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) : 34.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 57.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 43.5
Summary
Vehicle Name : Wrangler
Body Style : 2 Door

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 17/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 15/hwy 17 (4.0L engine/3-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Half metal doors w/locks
Body-color premium fender flares w/rocker moldings
Black body-side steps
Halogen headlamps
Halogen fog lamps
Dual manual black swing away exterior mirrors
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
4.0L decal
Sahara cowl-side decal
Easy folding soft top w/soft windows
Outside spare tire carrier
Vinyl spare tire cover w/Sahara logo
INTERIOR
Trailcloth cloth/vinyl high-back reclining bucket seats w/map pocket, easy access driver seat, tip & slide passenger seat
Removable fold & tumble rear seat
Full-length floor console w/storage, (2) cupholders
Removable front seat area carpeting
Rear seat/wheelhouse/cargo area 10oz carpeting
(2) carpeted front floor mats
2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
Tilt steering column
Tachometer
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers, padded sound bar
Fixed antenna
Digital clock
Auxiliary 12-volt pwr outlet
Sport bar w/full padding
Glove box w/lock
Lamps-inc: courtesy, engine compartment
Cargo tie down loops
MECHANICAL
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "Power Tech" engine
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Command-Trac part-time transfer case (NVG #231)
3.07 axle ratio
Dana 30 front axle
Dana 35 rear axle
4-wheel drive
HD electrical pkg-inc: 600-CCA maintenance free battery, 117-amp alternator
Skid plates-inc: transfer case, fuel tank
2 front tow hooks
Quadra-coil suspension w/live solid axles, locating arms & coil springs
Low pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
P225/75R15 "Wrangler" GSA all-terrain SBR OWL tires
Compact spare tire
(4) 15" x 7" 5-spoke aluminum "Grizzly" wheels
Pwr steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Tethered gas cap
19 gallon fuel tank
Tools-inc: jack, jack handle & lug wrench stored under front passenger seat
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger next generation air bags
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts

Options

NO OPTION KIND
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (w/DME Axle or NBH Emissions REQ: DSA Locking Differential) $600
FULL METAL DOORS W/ROLL-UP WINDOWS $125
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $35
SENTRY KEY THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM -inc: 2 keys $75
HIGH PRESSURE GAS-CHARGED SHOCK ABSORBERS $90
SPEED CONTROL $250
ADD-A-TRUNK LOCKABLE STORAGE $125
30" TIRE & WHEEL GROUP -inc: 3.73 axle ratio, full-size spare tire, 30 x 9.5R15 tires, 15" x 8" 5-hole aluminum wheels *Deletes STD spare tire cover* $360
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS $170
BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas $170
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS -inc: DME 3.73 Axle Ratio STANDARAD
Engine
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "POWER TECH" ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION $625
Axle Ratio
3.07 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/NBH Emissions) STANDARAD
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/BGK Anti-Lock Brakes REQ: DSA Locking Differential) STANDARAD
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/DANA 44 REAR AXLE -inc: rear Trac-Lok differential (REQ:TBB Full-Size Spare Tire) (N/A w/BGK Anti-Lock Brakes) $595
Spare Tires
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) STANDARAD
FULL-SIZE SPARE TIRE W/MATCHING WHEEL $215
Tires
P225/75R15 "WRANGLER GSA" ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
30 x 9.5R15 "WRANGLER GSA" ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (REQ: AAS Tire & Wheel Group) STANDARAD
Powertrain
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 5-speed manual trans STANDARAD
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 3-speed auto trans STANDARAD
Quick-Order Package
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sahara decor group *Contents listed in STD Equipment* STANDARAD
Seat Type
FRONT BUCKET SEATS W/REAR SEAT (STD) STANDARAD
Paint Type
MONOTONE PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
AIR CONDITIONING $895
Differential
REAR TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
REAR TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: TBB Spare Tire) $285
Roof Type
SOFT TOP (STD) STANDARAD
HARD TOP -inc: rear cargo light, full metal doors w/roll-up windows, deep-tinted rear quarter & liftgate glass, rear window wiper w/washer, rear window defroster $1,160
DUAL TOP GROUP W/MATCHING COLORS -inc: hard top & soft top $1,800
Owner Follow-up
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/100,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
99V117

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
2,000

Summary:
The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the instrument panel gauges could fail to function when the headlamps are turned on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor could fail to function.

Remedy:
Dealers will remove the ground screws, drill a new pilot hole adjacent to the original hole, and the screws will be reinstalled in the new holes. Owner notification was expected to begin during June 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Dates of Manufacture:
October 1998

Manufacturer Recall Number:
830
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * *

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.