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2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ APEX (X) - $16,800 (South Salt Lake)
2002
Jeep Wrangler TJ X
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This Jeep has been with me since 2017. It has conquered trails like Poison Spider and Hells Revenge in Moab, Utah. It’s tackled all the trails in Utah’s Uinta Mountains and traveled throughout the Southwest. It has even defeated the dreaded speed bumps at my local grocery store!
Every squeak tells stories of epic journeys. I’ve been a Jeeper since 1996 and have had the ultimate pleasure of owning two Jeeps during those years. I’ve been off-roading since 1999, and was a trail guide in Moab and Blanding, Utah. I’ve been slow and careful on the trails, always trying to keep repairs at a minimum for myself and others I help guide over the rough stuff.
This 2002 Jeep could use some work, like they all can, but you’ll be starting with a nicely-upgraded, solid Jeep that’s ready for its next round of upgrades or some sweet trails right away! See "known issues" below, too.
Why am I selling? Life has a stupid way of switching gears and sometimes priorities must change. In my case, I must make the heartbreaking, difficult decision to let my beloved Jeep find its next owner. This beast is ready to start its next adventure with you.
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Cash or money order only. No holds.
Pick up in South Salt Lake, Utah (about 15 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport)
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The Basics
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- 4.0 L, 6 Cylinder
- 2 Door
- Silver w/black Sunrider top (flips back above cab)
- Gas
- 14-18 MPG
- Intermittent wipers
- Air conditioning
- Dana 30 front, Dana 35 rear
- Automatic
- Specialty Cognac Ultra-Hide seats, Terracotta/Brown “APEX” branded seats
- Specialty “APEX” branded front hood graphics
- No accidents were listed on AutoCheck/Carfax when purchased 12/17, and no accidents since
- Does not have ABS
- Manuals and old paperwork will be given to you for reference
- Rear tumble seat is currently removed for the non-permanent shelf in the back, but it will be sold with the Jeep
- Original, extra zip windows are included, but the zippers are damaged. I only use them when I want to toss them off the Jeep while camping/off-roading and don’t care if they hit rocks, otherwise I keep my upgraded slider windows installed.
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Upgrades & Extras
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- 4” Lift
- Gear Ratio 4.10
- 33x12.5R15 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM3 (Purchased 10/24, 10,500 miles put on them, 20lbs pressure works great on rocks.)
- Simulated bead lock rims
- Interior Alarm System (chirps/alarms if motion is detected around cab)
- E-Lockers front and rear
- Custom steel front bumper with two KC Highlights and black, smiley-face covers
- Rock Hard 4x4 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier, Cargo Basket, and Hitch
- Trunk fold-down table
- AEM Brute Force Air Intake System
- K&N reusable air filter plus remaining cleaning & recharging spray
- Front tow hooks
- Back 2” Receiver Tow Hook w/hitch pin
- Besttop Sunrider Black Top with tinted back and rear windows
- Besttop Upper Door Slider windows - Driver and Passenger
- Manual Quick Disconnects (they secure to Jeep when disengaged)
- Onboard, hard-wired Midland Micro Mobile GMRS 2-way Radio with mounted high-range Antenna. Hand-Held radio, or entire unit, can be removed to prevent theft. Antenna is mounted to the cargo carrier for maximum range.
- Custom made, 3/4” plywood rear cargo area shelf - Herculiner protected with 5 CargoSmart D-Rings. It is secured in two places and can be removed.
- Fire Extinguisher with Roll Cage Holder
- S.W.A.T. Lockr w/key - this is a steering wheel lock, but I’ll send it with the Jeep. I liked using it when I was top-down-doors-off in cities.
- Heavy duty vinyl driver (small tear) and passenger (great condition) seat covers with pouches on the back
- Window & upper door protective carrier - Heavy duty, zipper carrier has multiple layers of fabric that protects your upper doors and windows when they’re removed. You can put the upper doors in it and it fits perfectly between the spare tire and shelf in the back.
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Recent Work & Maintenance
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- Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly and bushing 1/25
- Thermostat Housing 1/25
- Radiator, In-Line 6 1/25
- Pinion Shaft Seal 1/25
- New battery February, 2025
- Has always passed emissions (last one was January, 2025)
- Regular oil changes, and I'll make sure to get another done before you pick it up.
- As any Jeep owner knows, I’ve also had many other repairs since 2017. It’s a Jeep thing, and you understand.
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Known Issues
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Local, off-road mechanic checked the vehicle 8/25 and said the brakes, knuckles and pads will need service within about 6 months to a year. The brakes pulse slightly when stopping.
E-lockers work when needed, however once engaged, they may intermittently turn on when going at low speeds, even if they are turned off. I have had multiple mechanics look at this, change fluids, etc, however it keeps happening. After a while, they stop randomly turning on. They also disengage when you get over about 10MPH, so it’s not like they’re engaged when you’re on the highway. I rarely need to use them on the trails, so it hasn’t been a big deal.
I have not calibrated the speedometer to the larger tires, so the speedometer shows approx. 9 MPH over. If it shows 45 MPH, you’re really going about 36 MPH.
Radio/CD player works, but is not seated properly in the dash. I have the manual so you can figure out how to use it - way too many buttons for this old-school Jeeper. The overhead and dash speakers work fine.
Horn sounds like a dying goose sometimes. I must have blown it out, but it made me and my friends laugh, so I never fixed it. May the dying goose horn bring you and your friends just as much joy!
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Once you disconnect and start the Jeep rocking and rolling, you’ll hear squeaks. These sounds are normal for this Jeep. Three different mechanic shops and multiple Jeeping buddies concur. There may be bushings that could be changed (the rear sway bar and bushings were changed last fall), but my mechanics tell me the other ones aren’t bad yet.
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Yes, the undercarriage pics show some rust. When your Jeep is old enough to drink, it's going to have some rust! LOL All of my Jeeping friends and off-roading mechanics tell me this Wrangler is "solid." So that's what I'm telling you!
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Out of state? We can do a video call before you haul yourself to Salt Lake.