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1998 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sport

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Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sport
Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sport
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$17,630
Base Invoice:
$15,914
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 : TRN
Rear Tire Order Code : TRN
Spare Tire Order Code : TBB
Front Tire Size : P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size : P225/75R15
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
Black front/rear fender flares
Halogen headlamps
Dual manual black swing away exterior mirrors
4.0L decal
Sport cowl-side decal
Easy folding soft top w/soft windows
Outside spare tire carrier
INTERIOR
Fusion vinyl high back reclining bucket seats
Removable fold & tumble rear seat
Mini floor console w/tray, (1) cupholder
Removable front seat area carpeting
Rear seat/wheelhouse/cargo area 10oz carpeting
2-spoke soft feel steering wheel
Tachometer
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (2) speakers
Fixed antenna
Digital clock
Auxiliary 12-volt pwr outlet
Sport bar w/full padding
Glove box w/lock
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
500-CCA maintenance free battery
81-amp alternator
Skid plates-inc: transfer case, fuel tank
Quadra-coil suspension w/live solid axles, locating arms & coil springs
Low pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
P215/75R15 "Wrangler" RT/S all-terrain SBR BSW tires
Compact spare tire
(4) 15" x 7" argent full-face steel wheels
Pwr steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Tethered gas cap
15 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
CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: underhood/courtesy lights, full-length floor console w/storage & (2) cupholders $165
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (REQ: VK_ Hardtop, ADH HD Electrical Group) $165
FULL METAL DOORS W/ROLL-UP WINDOWS $125
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $35
FRONT FLOOR MATS $30
FOG LAMPS (REQ: ADH HD Electrical Group) $120
19 GALLON FUEL TANK -inc: tethered gas cap *Replaces std fuel tank* $65
DEEP TINT HARD TOP GLASS -inc: rear quarter & liftgate windows, rear window defroster (REQ: VK_ Hard Top, ADH HD Electrical Group) $405
HD ELECTRICAL GROUP -inc: 117-amp alternator, 600-CCA battery $135
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: (4) speakers $425
(4) SPEAKERS -inc: padded rear sound bar w/ (2) speakers $245
SENTRY KEY THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM -inc: 2 keys $75
HIGH PRESSURE GAS-CHARGED SHOCK ABSORBERS $90
SPARE TIRE COVER (N/A w/AAS Tire & Wheel Group) $50
SPEED CONTROL -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel $300
TILT STEERING COLUMN -inc: intermittent wipers $195
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL $50
BODY-SIDE STEPS $75
ADD-A-TRUNK LOCKABLE STORAGE $125
30" TIRE & WHEEL GROUP -inc: 3.73 axle ratio, full-size spare tire, high pressure shocks, 30 x 9.5R15 tires, 15" x 8" aluminum wheels $785
2 FRONT TOW HOOKS $40
(5) 15 X 7 "GRIZZLY" ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ:TBB Spare Tire) (N/A w/AAS Tire & Wheel Group) $265
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 $115
Tires
P215/75R15 "WRANGLER RT/S" ALL-TERRAIN SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P215/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: full-size spare tire $235
P225/75R15 "WRANGLER" ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: full-size spare tire $425
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: Sport decor group *Contents listed in STD Equipment* STANDARAD
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sport decor group, convenience group, 19 gallon fuel tank, tilt steering column, intermittent windshield wipers, full-size spare tire *NET* $540
Seat Type
VINYL FRONT BUCKET SEATS W/REAR SEAT (STD) STANDARAD
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS W/REAR SEAT -inc: tip & slide driver seat $150
Paint Type
MONOTONE PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
AIR CONDITIONING -inc: HD electrical group $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, tinted rear quarter & liftgate glass, rear window wiper/washer $755
DUAL TOP GROUP W/MATCHING COLORS -inc: hard top & soft top $1,395
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.