I really need to replace my Jeep Wrangler TJ. I can live with the gas mileage for a 4 wheel drive, but its gotten too uncomfortable with knee problems, has no room for gear on trips, and the weather here is too hot and unpredictable to enjoy taking the top off.

I have been looking for a magnum powered ramcharger, but it is a seemingly rare combination. Then I realized all the Durangos from that era have a magnum engine, overdrive, and 4WD.

I keep seeing what look like good deals on the 1st generation ones, seems a lot of people have taken good care of them. I'm just wondering if they have any major issues before I start seriously checking them out and move to sell the Wrangler. Electrical gremlins? Rust issue areas? I know the Magnum engines are solid, what about the rest of the drivetrain?

Are there different packages besides the R/T, like the rubicon off road package for jeeps with locking axles? I do use my jeeps 4WD often at work, and have gotten stuck once without the lockers.

Advice appreciated. Thanks