The YJ also had a leaf spring suspension similar to that of the CJ, however, the springs were wider, and the YJs sported trackbars and swaybars for added handling. It was a new design with a wider wheelbase, slightly less ground clearance, a galvanized body and more comfort. The Jeep YJ, sold as the Wrangler, replaced the much-loved but slower-selling Jeep in 1987 and was built in Brampton, Ontario, Canada until the plant closed on April 23, 1992. The model designations of YJ and TJ are used throughout the world in the Jeep enthusiast community to differentiate which model is being spoken of instead of using the more ambiguous term "Wrangler". Instead, 1987 to 1995 models were sold as YJ, and 1997 to 2006 models were sold as TJ.
The Wrangler name was not used in Canada, as it was a trim level of Chevrolet pickup in that market. The Wrangler is currently produced at Jeep's Toledo North Assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio. It was then built in the Toledo South Assembly plant until mid-2006, after which the plant was slowly torn down. Many of it's design parameters, as well as parts, were influenced by the downsized Cherokee model that debuted in 1984 and was a major success.įrom 1987 until 1992 the Wrangler/YJ was built in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Hence it's new name and model letter designation. It was a completely new design from the ground up to fill the void left by the discontinuance of the Jeep model for an open topped vehicle.
The Wrangler debuted in 1987, was updated in 1997 and again in 2007, and is still popular today. In fact AMC put dash plaques on the last Jeep models that read "Last of a Great Breed: This collectors edition CJ ends an era that began with the legendary Jeep of World War II." Contrary to popular belief it is not a direct descendant to the famous World War II 'Jeep' vehicle by way of the Willys civilian Jeep (Jeep) in the 1950s, later produced by Kaiser-Jeep and by American Motors (AMC). The Wrangler (also known as the YJ, TJ, and JK, as explained below) is an Off-road vehicle produced by American automaker Chrysler under its Jeep marque.
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