2000 2.5 SE "build" tracking list

[cgs2k2]

Want a place to keep track of updates to this thing.
2000 Wrangler SE - 2.5 4 Cylinder with 5 speed (AX5) tranny
I like the 4 cyl / 5 speed combo a lot. Drives slow and steady like a tractor, very lightweight, and the 4.10 gears with the 31s is nice and slow in 4 lo.

How it sits today (12/9/2025)

Updates since purchase in September 2025:
Frame rust repair (rear control arm area, rear cross member, rear sill, rear frame horns)
5 new 31x10.5r15 Milestar XT tires
Smittybilt trail net
OEM gas cap to fix CEL
OEM fender flares
New power steering pump
Hood decal
4wd switch to correct light on dash not working
HF Badlands 9500 winch with steel line
Rough Country winch mounting plate
Chrome headlight surround

Any questions or recommendations, let me know.

I've done an oil change (10w30 dino) and have all the lube ready for a rear diff and tranny fluid (redline mt90) change.

 

[Chris]

Looks good so far!

 

[cgs2k2]

Looks good so far!

thanks Chris!

i come from the toyota 4x4 world and still daily/wheel a 4runner - but the jeep world is great. lot of great products / people / and content out there

 

[Nashvillwill]

Looks great! I also like the 2.5l drivetrain. It’s no beast, but it’s super-light on the trail. Mine is still kicking at 190k.

 

[cgs2k2]

Looks great! I also like the 2.5l drivetrain. It’s no beast, but it’s super-light on the trail. Mine is still kicking at 190k.

Awesome! Love hearing from other 4 cyl owners and seeing them in action. Glad to hear it's running well!

 

[cgs2k2]

a couple pics outside of the garage in "daylight" or at least as much daylight as we are getting this winter.

currently at a welder getting a rear control arm section of the frame patched in. used Rust Buster. looking forward to getting it back and continuing to mess with it.