Jeep purists, it turns out, couldn't wrap their heads around the Wrangler YJ's rectangular lights -- when it comes to "improving" on a classic, you've got to be very, very careful.

1. Two areas of our donor Jeep's wheelwell made contact with the tire when fully flexed. Vertically speaking, the tire rubbed the underside of the factory fender flare where it mounted to the fender.

While lining up for a trail ride in the parking lot of the Moab Diner during the '06 Moab Easter Jeep Safari, the little TJ parked in the back of the lot beckoned to us with the right stance, the ...

See what Wrangler owners and Cars.com experts like about the current Wrangler, as well as some common pet peeves. Plus, get the scoop on the SUV’s powertrain options, features and pricing.

In the case of the new-for-2004 Wrangler Unlimited, Jeep added 15 inches of length to its stubby TJ Wrangler, 10 inches of which were in the wheelbase, and the rest of which made up the rear overhang.

The TJ Wrangler model produced between 1997 and 2006 was a popular vehicle. It widened the Wrangler’s appeal by offering a smoother ride and more comfort, safety, and entertainment options ...

The best of the four generations of Wrangler is the TJ, which took over from the YJ in 1997 after the badge took a one-year hiatus for its first major update. The TJ saw a return to round ...