If you’ve ever wanted a Wrangler that laughs in the face of stock specs, this is your chance. Up for grabs on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition has been transformed into a V8-powered beast built to conquer anything in its path.
Under the hood, it’s packing a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, installed in 2018 and tuned with a performance camshaft, ported throttle body, 6.4L-style intake, long-tube headers, and an AWE dual exhaust that promises serious sound. The engine setup makes this Wrangler more muscle machine than off-road toy, and the attention to detail shows — dual Odyssey batteries, a Pedal Commander throttle controller, and a Painless Performance fuse system help keep everything running clean and sharp.
Power runs through a five-speed automatic and a dual-range transfer case with Dana 44 axles, upgraded with RCV and Yukon internals, heavy-duty driveshafts, and 5.13 gears. The suspension setup is equally overbuilt, with a Teraflex Stage 3 lift, adjustable Falcon remote-reservoir shocks, a BDS dual steering stabilizer, and Fox dampers. Add in an eight-lug conversion, Teraflex big brake kit, and 40-inch Maxxis Razr tires on KMC beadlocks, and you’re looking at a Wrangler that’s as ready for Moab as it is for Main Street.
The black exterior is packed with armor and attitude — Metalcloak tube fenders, a Teraflex RockGuard bumper, Poison Spyder rear bumper, and Vision X LED lighting give it a rugged edge, while the Genright swing-away tire carrier and WARN winch make it as functional as it is intimidating. The look is finished off with a three-piece removable hardtop and AMP Research side steps for a little convenience in between trail runs.
Inside, the upgrades keep coming. You’ll find heated leather seats, Dynamat insulation, a Cobra CB radio, an 11-inch Stinger infotainment system, and a wall of sound from JL Audio, Alpine, and Orion components. There’s also a rearview camera, auxiliary switches, and an onboard ARB air compressor — everything you’d expect from a high-end custom build that still manages to feel tight and well-executed.
Showing 51,000 miles and offered with a clean Arizona title, this V8-swapped Hard Rock Rubicon is a rare combination of precision build quality and raw off-road muscle.
The best part? It’s being sold at no reserve — meaning the highest bidder takes it home.
Would you keep this Jeep as your weekend toy, or daily drive one of the wildest Wranglers around?
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