JDM TJ Sahara

[ghetdjc320]

Picking up a JDM TJ Sahara tomorrow. Pretty neat find. 56k original miles and an absolutely pristine interior and undercarriage. Hardtop with a D44. Will post up more info later. 

[ghetdjc320]

As it currently sits. Started with some new 30x9.5 (original Sahara size) and some  316 replacement hardware to take care of a few rusty bolts. 

[fiatslug87]

Is this getting shipped back?

[ghetdjc320]

9 hours ago, fiatslug87 said:

Is this getting shipped back?

Not likely. The MJ will be over here next year also once I get a place setup for it over here. will be back early 2024 to finish it up hopefully by spring. Plan on staying here indefinitely though, just trying to pickup the pieces after this nasty typhoon. Really hoping power comes back one of these days. Two weeks with no power is rough when it’s hot and humid. 

[ghetdjc320]

A few small updates. Sourced some original grizzly wheels and am going to repaint the whole rig and get the hardtop back to original color. New carpet on the way also. This thing is just cherry. Starts up every time, runs so smoothly and quietly, zero steering or suspension issues and zero rust underneath. Just swapped in some new infinity speakers the other day in the factory locations and have been slowly removing some aftermarket navigation system that was added in Japan. Pic for what I expect the end result will be. Also shot a picture of the build label. Anyone here able to decode it? @fiatslug87

@eaglescout526

[eaglescout526]

I can ask one of my former coworkers but @jdog probably can find out for us as well. 

[jdog]

I can, I'll post Em up tomorrow

[ghetdjc320]

23 hours ago, jdog said:

I can, I'll post Em up tomorrow

Awesome! Thanks

[ghetdjc320]

Fun little project. These head units look clean in TJ’s

[Salvagedcircuit]

15 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Fun little project. These head units look clean in TJ’s

Wow, it certainly does!

[jdog]

APAS	MONOTONE PAINT	BGAS	POWER FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM BRAKES	CDBS	RECLINING FRONT SEATS
CGGS	TRAVELING INBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE	CGWS	NEXT GENERATION FRONT AIR BAGS**	CKES	FRONT SEAT AREA CARPET
CKTS	CARGO TIE DOWN LOOPS	DGGS	3-SPD. AUTOMATIC 32RH TRANSMISSION	DHNS	COMMAND-TRAC PART TIME 4WD SYSTEM
DJJS	DANA 30/186MM FRONT AXLE	DRKS	HEAVY DUTY DANA 44 REAR AXLE	GBBS	TINTED WINDSHIELD GLASS
GTES	MANUAL MIRRORS	HGAS	HOOD INSULATION	JAYS	INSTRUMENT CLUSTER W/TACH
JDIS	180 KPH PRIMARY SPEEDOMETER	JJAS	CIGAR LIGHTER	JJBS	DUAL NOTE ELECTRIC HORNS
JJJS	12V AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET	JKAS	LOCKING GLOVE BOX	KWPS	LT. QUARTZ - BADGE - JEEP, LOWER COW
KXPS	LT. QUARTZ - BADGE - WRANGLER	K5GS	EXTERIOR COMPONENT COLOR	LMJS	HALOGEN ECE HEADLAMPS
LPGS	REAR FOG LAMPS	LPSS	CHMSL LAMP	MBAS	BLACK FRONT BUMPER
MB5S	BLACK REAR BUMPER	MCHS	BUMPER EXTENSIONS	MFPS	CHROME HEADLAMP BEZELS
MFRS	BLACK FRONT FRAME OVERLAY	MFTS	BODY COLOR GRILLE	MWBS	SPORT BAR W/SIDE PADDING
NACS	EUROPEAN II EMISSIONS	NBKS	EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM	NF1S	19 GALLON FUEL TANK
QJNS	MOSS GREEN PEARL COAT	RDDS	FIXED LONG MAST ANTENNA	SBAS	POWER STEERING
SHAS	FRONT STABILIZER BAR	SHCS	REAR STABILIZER BAR	TBBS	FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE
TBRS	OUTSIDE TIRE CARRIER	TZAS	GOODYEAR BRAND TIRES	XCYS	UPGRADED OBD-II CONNECTORS
XEES	FUEL TANK SKID PLATE SHIELD	XEFS	TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE SHIELD	XEVS	TOW EYE BRACKETS
XJFS	TETHERED FUEL FILLER CAP	Z5AS	GVW RATING - 4360#	1AYS	EXPORT NON-HOMOLOGATED
106S	ZONE 06-EXPORT	5ISS	TJ-VEHICLE FAMILY	5IWS	JS/5712 VEHICLE FAMILY

[jdog]

*M5	PREM CLOTH HI-BACK BUCKET SEATS	-TJ	SADDLE/MOSS GREEN	ABEA	EXPORT EQUIPMENT GROUP
ABJA	JAPAN EQUIPMENT GROUP	ADCP	CONVENIENCE GROUP	ADHP	HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL GROUP
ARSP	SAHARA DECOR GROUP (97-02-26)	A23P	4.0L ENGINE(ERH)/3SPD AUTO TRANS(DGG	BAUP	117 AMP ALTERNATOR
BCEP	600 AMP MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY	CADP	HIGH BACK BUCKET SEATS	CFMP	REAR FOLDING SEAT
CKFP	REAR SEAT/WHEELHOUSE/CARGO CARPET	CKRP	CARGO NET	CK9P	COWL SIDE CARPET
CLCP	FRONT FLOOR MATS	CSAP	SPARE TIRE COVER	CUFP	FULL LENGTH FLOOR CONSOLE
DGA	ALL 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS	DHAP	LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER	DMMP	3.07 REAR AXLE RATIO
DSAP	TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL REAR AXLE	EAAC	ALL ENGINES	ERH	4.0L I6 POWER TECH ENGINE
GAF	DEEP TINT SUNSCREEN GLASS	GCBP	LIGHT TINT FRONT DOOR WINDOWS	GCFP	FULL METAL DOORS W/ROLL-UP WINDOWS
GFAP	REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	GREP	LEFT MIRROR	GSEP	RIGHT MIRROR
GVAC	ALL VEHICLES W/O POWER MIRRORS	HAAP	AIR CONDITIONING	HGDP	DELUXE INSULATION GROUP
JHAP	VAR INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS	JHBP	REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER	JKC	ADD-A-TRUNK LOCKABLE STORAGE
KBJP	DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE	KYPP	LT. QUARTZ - BADGE - 4.0L	LBBP	COURTESY LAMPS
LCDP	REAR CARGO LAMP	LDAP	UNDERHOOD LAMP	PJNA	MOSS GREEN PEARL COAT
RAAC	ALL RADIO EQUIPPED VEHICLES	RBJP	AM/FM CASS RADIO W/CHANGER CONTROL	RCDP	4 SPEAKERS
SCGP	LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL	SDUP	HIGH PRESSURE GAS CHARGED SHOCKS	SUAP	TILT STEERING COLUMN
TRNP	P225/75R15 OWL WRANGLER AT TIRES	VKUA	SPICE HARD TOP	WJ1P	15X7 ALUMINUM GRIZZLY WHEELS
WLZC	ALL ALUMINUM WHEELS	XJHP	LOCKING FUEL FILLER CAP	YAB	BUILD TO EXPORT MKT. SPECIFICATIONS
YGFA	5 ADDITIONAL GALLONS OF GAS	ZAEP	SPRING - LEFT FRONT	ZAVP	SPRING - LEFT REAR
ZNEP	SPRING - RIGHT FRONT	ZNVP	SPRING - RIGHT REAR	0BTA	FAM: TJ TRACK PLAN: BUX-56F
2T7A	CUSTOMER PREFERRED PACKAGE 2T7	247	CUSTOMER PREFERRED PACKAGE 247	3D1A	INTL. PRICE PROTECTION A
3HGA	COSO WT. D.M.	3HMA	COSO SPBR NOT REQUIRED	3HQA	MARKET HOMOLOGATION
3HWA	EXPORT OCEAN FREIGHT	3HZA	EXPORT INSURANCE	4ALA	1NTL 37 DAY SCHEDULE
4YBA	EXPORT OPTION REQUIREMENTS	6EXA	EXPORT SPECIFICATIONS LABEL	6J9	PAINT ORDER CODE
8DEP	JAPAN COUNTRY CODE
selling dealer STELLANTIS JAPAN LTD.

[ghetdjc320]

I’m about to get back to this TJ and have a few minor projects planned. Contemplating a repaint this year. Possibly going with a monstaliner for it but still undecided. Also contemplating gearing down to 4.10’s. This has the old TF999 tranny which is utterly bulletproof but is only a 3 speed. Deeper gears are a must especially for towing. This 4.0 runs like a top but feels anemic with the current 3.07’s. Bringing back with me some gear changing tools. Will update soon. Project “Tomahawk” is back under cover for now and still awaiting its grand reveal 

 

 

[89 MJ]

I’ve never driven a TJ, but I’ve driven both a YJ and a JK. How do you like the TJ? I ask because I’m considering one for school. 

[ghetdjc320]

6 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

I’ve never driven a TJ, but I’ve driven both a YJ and a JK. How do you like the TJ? I ask because I’m considering one for school. 

The TJ is like a cross between a YJ and an XJ. This is our second TJ. Nice aftermarket support and just the right combinations of creature comforts and ruggedness. Like XJ’s though, it’s tough to find good ones that haven’t been beat on. 

[PCO6]

6 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

I’ve never driven a TJ, but I’ve driven both a YJ and a JK. How do you like the TJ? I ask because I’m considering one for school. 

 

It's probably a bit biased but of those 3, most TJ owners would say that a TJ is the best.   I owned a CJ and have driven several YJs.   I've never driven a JK or JL.   I owned a TJ and an LJ at the same time and still own the LJ, which is a TJ Unlimited.   Both are better than their predecessors with leaf springs up front, although some people prefer that.   The knock on later models is the complexity, especially the electronics and the engine in the 2007 to 2012 years.   

 

TJs are the first Wranglers to have coil springs all around.  They're nimble, simple to work on and they have basically the same bullet proof engine as the XJs.

[89 MJ]

3 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

The TJ is like a cross between a YJ and an XJ. This is our second TJ. Nice aftermarket support and just the right combinations of creature comforts and ruggedness. Like XJ’s though, it’s tough to find good ones that haven’t been beat on. 

Thank you, the comparison between an XJ and YJ is very helpful. I have noticed that the aftermarket support is quite good. Thank you!

 

3 hours ago, PCO6 said:

 

It's probably a bit biased but of those 3, most TJ owners would say that a TJ is the best.   I owned a CJ and have driven several YJs.   I've never driven a JK or JL.   I owned a TJ and an LJ at the same time and still own the LJ, which is a TJ Unlimited.   Both are better than their predecessors with leaf springs up front, although some people prefer that.   The knock on later models is the complexity, especially the electronics and the engine in the 2007 to 2012 years.   

 

TJs are the first Wranglers to have coil springs all around.  They're nimble, simple to work on and they have basically the same bullet proof engine as the XJs.

Thank you! In my mind, I figured the TJ would be really good because it’s coil sprung and 4.0 powered. Finding an LJ would be ideal, but I’m very picky and don’t have a huge budget haha. I do have a lead on one though. Thank you for the help. 

[PCO6]

51 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

Thank you, the comparison between an XJ and YJ is very helpful. I have noticed that the aftermarket support is quite good. Thank you!

 

Thank you! In my mind, I figured the TJ would be really good because it’s coil sprung and 4.0 powered. Finding an LJ would be ideal, but I’m very picky and don’t have a huge budget haha. I do have a lead on one though. Thank you for the help. 

 

You may have already looked at this but the Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum is one of the best sources for information.   Good luck with your search.  

 

(2) Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum

[89 MJ]

41 minutes ago, PCO6 said:

 

You may have already looked at this but the Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum is one of the best sources for information.   Good luck with your search.  

 

(2) Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum

Thank you! I’ll look into it. 

[ghetdjc320]

I’m a bit partial to TJ’s also. I prefer the way they drive over the 2dr JK’s. We had a gladiator for about a month as a rental also and that was a very nice ride. This is just comparing all rigs stock.