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Do I buy 00 or 01 FSM?

Hi All,

It may seem like a trivial question, but I am a bit confused. I bought my TJ last year and all documentation from the dealer and import and registration documentation indicate it to be a 01 model. However, when I do a VIN decode on the internet, it says it is a 00 model. It really makes not much of a difference to me personally as pricing on used 00 and 01 are almost identical here in NZ. Build date according to the dealer is 12 August 2000 with a further 37 day lag in delivery in NZ, so it was sold as a 01 to the original buyer in Jan 01.

Given the background, my questions are:

1) Should I buy the FSM for 00 or 01?

2) Should I be looking at buying components (lifts, etc) and accessories for 00 or 01?

I have looked at the page which outlines differences between Wrangler models, but I seem to have a mixed situation on that test as well. I thought more experienced Jeoples on this group might be more helpful than contacting D/C for a clearer answer. I was looking at buying stuff off the internet as NZD/USD forex rate is reasonably favourable for us currently.

Thanks in advance, TW

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TW
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L.W.(ßill)

If it was built in august it should be an 01.

Dan Ferrell 84 CJ-7 "built in october"

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Dan Ferrell

I'm pretty sure that if the factory build date was August, 2000, then it is a 2001 model.

My '02 TJ was built in August of '01.

Tom

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mabar

Thanks, I'll stick with '01 model items.

TW

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TW

Great, thanks.

TW

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TW

Thanks, Bill. I'll stick with '01 for FSM and accessories. I have done some reading now and think the VIN says the build year and not the model year (which could be different). Per my build order transmission is "3-Spd. Automatic, 32RH" with "Lock-Up Torque Converter".

I have another question for you. Lately I have noticed that when I brake at highway speeds, there is a slight vibration in my steering wheel and pulsation in the brake paddle. It doesn't happen everytime I brake at highway speeds. At speeds below 50 km/h, there is no vibration or anything. On the day when it is vibrating, it only vibrate between the speeds of 80 km/h and 50 km/h as I am slowing down, then its gone. I have booked for a 36,000 km service in a couple of weeks at the dealers and wanted them to have a look at this as well. But for my own knowledge, I wanted to understand what could it be. Unfortunately, I don't have enough space in my parking area to do any major DIY explorations. Thanks for your help.

Kind regards TW

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TW

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L.W.(ßill)

Thanks, is this something that could be covered under the original warranty as I do have a couple of months before it expires. Warranty is the reason why I am going back to the dealer for a service and look over. As soon as we move to a place where I have more space, I intend to work on the TJ myself as much as possible.

Have a nice day, its raining cats and dogs outside rightnow and we have a club run in a nearby native bush area planned for tomorrow, should be a fun day.

TW

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TW

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L.W.(ßill)

Thanks again. I hope they don't try to wiggle out of it on some pretext.

Ahh, summer in Auckland.... Hot (26C) and Humid (100% humidity) with no wind. Makes nice mud patches and slippery slopes for fun in a TJ!

Appreciate your suggestions.

TW

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TW

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