Vehicle Description
Jeep calls their top-of-the-line Wrangler the "Rubicon" and one
look at this 2017 Wrangler Rubicon and you know the term is
appropriate. Furthermore, this lifted beauty is the limited 'Hard
Rock' version of the Wrangler line, combining supreme ruggedness
with luxury that's rarely seen in trucks and SUVs as tough as this
beast. But wait, we're not done. This killer Jeep was then taken
over the top and turned up to 11 with a host upgrades and
performance suspension parts that made it worthy of drawing huge
crowds at SEMA in 2017. Pay close attention, because this might
just be the coolest modern Jeep you've ever seen.
Building a 4-door Wrangler seems like a no-brainer, but it took
decades for Jeep to get around to doing it. However, the Jeep
Wrangler JK was worth the wait and the rugged Rubicon upgrades
(named after the Rubicon Trail, because every Wrangler Rubicon is
specifically designed to conquer the famed trail right off the
factory floor) was THE package to have if you wanted to dominate on
and off the road. The Hard Rock limited edition trim package takes
the Rubi even further, adding upgraded body parts, a swanky
interior, and beefy suspension. But to get the attention of SEMA,
this particular Jeep was taken EVEN further, resulting in a
one-of-a-kind machine we can't stop drooling over. Dressed in
sinister Granite Crystal Metallic paint, it's almost too pretty to
go out bashing around in the rough, but then again, with those
burly Body Guard custom bumpers, a fully-functional Power Dome
vented hood, sliders, step plates, inner fenders, and upgraded LED
lighting throughout, maybe that was the intention all along. Not to
mention the no-expense-spared suspension upgrades. With just 38,061
miles on the clock (and much less on the upgrades), this 2017
Wrangler is essentially new in most any way that matters and finish
quality is worlds better than the good-old-bad-old-days of AMC and
vintage CJs. And despite the upscale accommodations inside and out,
it's still pure Jeep, with doors and a top that come off, and a
windshield that does indeed fold flat. Color matched Big Poison
Spider all steel fender flares cover the oversized rubber, a
powerful Warn winch and tow hooks are built into the front bumper,
and a matching 20-inch Fuel wheel is mounted out back, so it looks
awesome from any angle. And with a 4-inch lift kit, the chassis is
exposed, so several of the upgraded suspension components were
powder-coated and and really pop up against the dark gray
finish.
Jeep has domesticated the Wrangler inside for many years now, but
the Hard Rock takes a big plunge into luxury with a stitched black
leather interior that's elegant yet still tough as nails. The dash
is more upscale than ever before and is packed with useful gauges
that include all the important functions. Details like A/C, cruise
control, a tilt steering column, and an AM/FM/AUX/BT/SAT/Navigation
head unit are all part of the package, so you don't have to
sacrifice comfort for that legendary off-road capability. Upgraded
Alpine speakers (9 in total, including an all-weather subwoofer)
were installed during the build, so the stereo system sounds
amazing, even with the top down and doors off. The controls are
intuitive and easy to use, and the Rock-Trac 4-wheel-drive system
is ready to go at a moment's notice and can handle anything thanks
to the beefy Dana 44 axles below. And adding some length and two
back doors does wonders for the JK's practicality, so it no longer
needs to be relegated to "weekend toy" status. Heck, there's even
great storage out back!
Chrysler's 3.5 liter V6 provides plenty of grunt for the Rubicon,
moving the 4-door 4x4 unlike anything that came before it. It's
buried under a lot of plastic shrouds, so it's not much to look at,
but as a low-mileage truck that's always been pampered and show
often, it starts instantly and drives like, well, a new Jeep.
Sophistication is up and it's a lot smoother and more polished than
you'd expect. A 5-speed automatic transmission pulls down decent
fuel economy and it still has legendary Jeep abilities thanks to a
Rock-Trac transfer case that still packs a low range for really
rough going. The beefed up and thoroughly upgraded suspension is
built for battle as well, with a 4-inch Rancho long-arm lift kit,
electronic Tru-Lok axles fore and aft (4.10 Posi in the rear), dual
steering stabilizers, an electronic sway-bar disconnect system, and
Rancho cast-aluminum differential covers fore and aft that all work
together to get through the rough stuff with relative ease. The
suspension is obviously far from stock but don't let that fool you,
it's still plenty capable for everyday driving as well (this isn't
some temperamental rock crawler), and there's even a decent grumble
from the exhaust. Gorgeous two-piece 20-inch Fuel wheels were
fitted in place of the rather bland stockers and then wrapped in
37x12.50x20 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A radials to finish the
look.
Essentially a new Jeep with killer mods to set it apart, all for a
price that'll save you big bucks over doing it all yourself. Call
today!
