2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (LJ) - Low miles, well built

[nwoods]

2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (LJ)
22,000 miles, $24,000 OBO. **SOLD PENDING FUNDS**

This is a purposefully built, moderately customized, easy to drive, completely streetable, exceptionally capable rig. This Jeep is ready for anything, from long distance expedition travel to rock crawling, this rig can do it, and do it well. It is ready to go wherever adventure takes you.

Located in Orange County CA.

Essential Info:
4.0L six cylinder, Auto, Soft Top, Factory lockers, 4.5" Currie & AEV short arm lift, 35" BFG KM2's, Hanson bumpers, Warn winch, Nth Degree tummy tuck, Warn winch, aftermarket dual amp iPod/iPhone compatible stereo, sub and speakers, Baja 540 GPS, on-board air, lights, tire carrier, upgraded steering and swaybar systems, lots of customization.

Full description of all included features, accessories, and customizations available here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3772540/2005-Jeep.pdf

Note: Trailer not for sale

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Still running stock gears?

 

[nwoods]

Still running stock gears?

Yes, stock gearing and it does pretty well, even with the 35's. Most folks who talk about how mandatory it is to regear do not have the benefit of the stock Rubicon gearing. I can cruise at 70 mph all day long around 2400 RPM, I can move smartly from light to light, and I can pull my light weight off road trailer with no problems at all. I've contemplated going to 4.88, but never felt a compelling need. My previous vehicle was a powerful Land Rover LR3, so it was a big adjustment getting used to the Jeep, and I wondered then if I "needed" to regear, but I've riden in many Jeep's since then (most were regeared), and have concluded that it's just not necessary, though there certainly would be no harm in it, other than a probable decrease in highway gas mileage.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I suppose it is a bit different at sea level, up here you would be hating life with stock gears.

 

[nwoods]

I suppose it is a bit different at sea level, up here you would be hating life with stock gears.

I suppose that might be true. I've had this Jeep over 10,000 feet on several occasions, but always in 4 low on a trail using the 4:1 transfer case, it was definitely NOT a problem then, but street side in high range 2wd, you are quite likely to be correct.

 

[nwoods]

I put together a few more photos and shot some interior shots this weekend. Here you go:
http://nwoods.smugmug.com/Jeep-Adventures/JeepAd/

(with seat covers removed)

 

[wesel123]

Bump for a great rig. I've seen it in action a few times and it always lead the group home. Good luck with the sale bud.

 

[Caoboy]

If that were a 6speed, and cheaper, and I had already gotten rid of my other ride...I'd probably pick it up.

 

[nwoods]

Do they even offer a six speed? This is a 5 speed auto, including overdrive.

 

[Caoboy]

6 speed manuals, yes sir. I've been drooling over them.

 

[NOMADIC_LJ]

6 speed was offered in 05 and 06. 04 LJ only had auto.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Really killer jeep, good luck!

 

[nwoods]

Really killer jeep, good luck!

Thanks. Interest has been very high and quite positive. I have a very serious party coming down from NorCal to look at it soon. Very bittersweet.

 

[Frank]

man you dont mess around do you. beautiful rig you have

 

[nwoods]

Sold pending funds. Pretty cool. The fellow is coming down from NorCal, and I'll meet him at Red Rock Canyon near Mojave. His "test drive" is going to be Last Chance Caynon. How cool is that!