What do they stand for

junkman

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I know what CJ means, civilian jeep, but what does all the rest stand for,TJ Yj, whatever else J? Any one have a list?
 
cj - civillian jeep
yj - yuppie jeep
tj - trendy jeep
kj - kia jeep
fj - foreign jeep
 
I think in Canada the CJ was call a TJ so I thing that is where it came from but not sure in the meaning. but any way here is a mostly complete jep model list.


Historical Jeep models:
Current models

Jeep currently produces three models:
  • Jeep Wrangler - small successor to the Jeep CJ (called TJ in Canada)
    • YJ - The original Wrangler
    • TJ - The current Wrangler
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee - large family-oriented SUV
    • ZJ - The "old" Grand Cherokee, '93-'98
    • WJ - The "newer" Grand Cherokee, '99-'04
    • WK - The newest Grand Cherokee, '05-present ("WK" is the anticipated designator for the new Grand Cherokee, it is one of the few non-J-designated Jeeps).
  • Jeep Liberty - (KJ) A small SUV (called Cherokee outside North America)
Future models

Jeep will introduce a small crossover SUV based on the redesigned Dodge Neon architecture in 2007.
Jeep will also introduce the larger hummer size suv called the "Rescue"
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Thanks, I've been wondering what all those J's stood for myself.
 
TJ - Today's junk
YJ - Yesterday's Junk
CJ - Classic Junk
XJ - Xterra looking junk
KJ - Kute Jeep
SJ - SUV junk

:flipoff2:

FJ - Fixed Jeep
 
I like Rich's designations best! How true, how true...
 
LJ is not the unlimited. Unlimiteds are still TJs according to Jeep.

And to whomever asked the question... I remember reading that you are right, CJ does mean Civilian Jeep, but after that they have no meaning.
 
jeep9mm said:
LJ is not the unlimited. Unlimiteds are still TJs according to Jeep.
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From 'History of the Jeep'

2004 saw the introduction of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ). The LJ is based off the TJ platform, but features a 104" wheelbase for increased cargo room. Standard features on the LJ include the 4.0L I6 motor and a D44 rear axle. The LJ also came with either the new 4-sp automatic, or a new-for-2005 6-speed manual transmission. The new 6-sp manual tranny is also available on the regular TJ's. In 2005 Jeep added a Rubicon edition of the LJ as well as an "upscale" Limited model with a chrome grill.
 
LJ - Long junk :flipoff2:
 
rockcity said:
actually there is a Jeep designated as FJ:flipoff2:
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Which one???

Okay, anybody know whatt he designation is on thsi crazy new Jeep Commander? I've heard its kinda like a continuation of the XJ but obviously a very different beast... I remember when they released the Liberty Jeep was adamant that it was NOT a "Cherokee replacement". Just curious.
 
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