Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) (1997-2007) – batteries




Jeep Wrangler in version II (TJ, LJ) was produced in the years 1997 – 2007. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jeep Wrangler (1997-2007):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
1 – positive on the left side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B9
0 – positive on the right side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B01
As you can see, in case of Jeep Wrangler, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) – petrol engines:
  • 2.4
  • 2.5

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 06
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 06
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA601
60 Ah
600 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB621
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D43
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D39
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
For Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) with 2.4 or 2.5 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 242x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 59 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 06 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Silver Dynamic D39 of a capacity 63Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 610 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) – petrol engines:
  • 3.8
  • 3.8 Rubicon
  • 4.0
  • 4.0 Rubicon

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 27
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB705
70 Ah
540 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA755
75 Ah
630 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E24
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
For the 3.8, 3.8 Rubicon, 4.0 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB705 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA755 of a capacity 75Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 630 A.

Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) – diesel engines:
  • 2.8 CRDi

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) with a 2.8 CRDi diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 71 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 08 of a capacity 74Ah and 680A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the 2.8 CRDi engine have a B13 mount.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jeep Wrangler , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) (1984-2001) battery
Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) (2001-2008) battery
Jeep Cherokee IV (KK) (2008-2013) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) (1991-1999) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ) (1999-2004) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee III (WK) (2005-2010) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) (2010-) battery
Jeep Wrangler I (YJ) (1987-1995) battery
Jeep Wrangler III (JK) (2007-) battery


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