2005 AEV Hemi LJ Rubicon - SOLD

hollaback55

Explorer
As hard as it is to let her go the time has come. Heading to northern Michigan

Original Build at AEV can be found Here: http://forum.aev-conversions.com/showthread.php?t=1698&highlight=unofficialuseonly

New Builds (July 2012) can be found here: http://www.inner-wolf.com/www.inner-wolf.com/Jeep_&_Trailer_Builds/Jeep_&_Trailer_Builds.html

Started life as a 2005 LJ Rubicion automatic equipped with Cruise Control & Hardtop

Motor & Trans
AEV 5.7 Hemi Conversion using 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck engine and 545rfe trans.
Transmission Flush completed at time of swap
B&M Trans Cooler Installed
Valve Covers & Intake Painted to match Jeep
Brand New AEV Hemi Radiator

Axles's
2010 JK Rubicon Axles were swapped in (stronger than TJ axles, increase track width for stability)
Front Axle sleeve & gusset kit
Dynatrac Pro Steer Ball Joints
RCV Axle Shafts (never brake a shaft again)
Blue Torch Fab Diff Cover
Custom Big brake Kit (14" rotors, 4 piston calipers, pads completed using Dodge Ram Components - stops on a Dime)

Suspension - AEV 3" Short Arm Suspension

AEV 3" Springs Front and Rear
Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir Shocks Custom valved for weight of Jeep
AEV Control Arms Upper and Lower Front, Lower Rear
AEV Belly Up Skid Plate, Stinger, Slider combination
JK Trac Bar Front, JK Trac Bar rear
AEV Shock Shifters, SS brake lines,

Steering
AEV JK High Steer Kit (flipped drag link for better ground clearance and angles)
Currie JK Drag Link (center section shortened to fit LJ)
Currie JK Tie Rod
PSC Ram Assist Steering (new box, ram, lines, cooler) You can steer this using 1 finger

Body & Chassis
AEV Highline Kit (custom hood w/ additional heat vents to keep hemi cool)
Kilby Unlimited Rocker Guards
Custom Paint (mimics Sahara tan)
ORO SwayLoc Flip Lever Front Swaybar (flip the lever and the rate changes for trail use)
Currie Antirock Rear Swaybar
Genright 31 Gallon Fuel Tank (450 mile range)
Custom Skid plates from Belly Up Skid to Front of Engine (3/16 plate steel custom made, Drain hole still accessible for Oil change)
2TM Front Bumper
Mopar Rear LJ tube bumper - modified tube wings to protect rear tub, integrated hitch, 10 connecting bolts to frame (F$%king bombproof bumper)
AEV JK Tire Carrier Custom fit to Mopar Bumper (opens with tailgate, carries hi lift, pull pal, shovel, backup light, sand flag, cb antennae, 10 gallon gas tank) This is my 3rd favorite mod ever. Seriously awesome not to have to worry about fitting all those items in your jeep
Body Mounts cut off frame and mounted 1" higher for custom body lift. no pucks to worry about

Interior

Lizard Skin Ceramic Insulation
Line X Tub
Corbeau Baja RS reclining heated seats (cold days no problem)
Alpine Sound System (CDA 117 Deck, Speakers, Sub/Amp Combo)
Tuffy Full Length Security Console
Custom Rear Shelf that goes from front seats to rear tailgate. only works without rear seat
Daystar Dash Panel
Weathertech Floor Mats

Miscellaneous
Optima Red Top Battery
IPF XP51 Fat Max Bulbs
IPF Housings
Black Trim Rings
Drake Hood Latches
Fist Grips for Flashlight on Tuffy Console
Tom Woods Driveshafts Front and Rear
5 AEV Savegre Rims
5 37" KM2's (50 % life left)
Riddler Rear Diff Guard
All Royal Purple Fluid Throughout (Front Diff, Rear Diff, Oil)
1350 U Joints all throughout vehicle
Thule Tracks Installed on Hardtop (leakproof, been on 2 years with no problems)
Halguard 2.5 Fire Extinguisher & RPM Mount
 

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hollaback55

Explorer
The motor & trans had 30k on them when swapped in. I've put about 35k on the jeep since then. The frame off restoration/build was done in 2010. The odometer reads 110k as it sits now.
 

robertcrav

New member
This thing is sweet...but if you were considering an FJ, why wouldn't you just put the back seat back into this...it would be 10000x more capable and it's already built
 

hollaback55

Explorer
The vehicles are very similar and yes the jeep is built to the gills. I'm looking to downsize $$$ wise (looking to purchase a home) and to get more interior room and storage. The fj's are definitely roomier inside up front and in the rear. I'll never find a more capable vehicle or get the $$$ I have into it back but I have used it and enjoyed it for 2+ years and I'm sure someone else will find it to be as amazing as I have.

Thanks for the kind words
 

hollaback55

Explorer
Yeah it's time for a new home. Need something bigger. It took us all across the US with no problems whatsoever. We did almost 10k in 2+ months. He did a great job in putting it together.
 

mikeg1713

Adventurer
I just spoke to him a few mins ago. I do love that jeep! I'm heading out to AEV and his place Sunday. Good luck with it. I shared the link for this post a few other places. Hope it helps you out.
 

hollaback55

Explorer
Big Price Drop - $46,500

Big Price Drop.

Found the new vehicle that will fit my growing family. Need this to go ASAP in order to buy it.

Following Items not being sold with the jeep at this price but are available additionally.

Baja Designs Squadrons
Baja Designs Stealth 10" Light Bar
10 lb Powertank Setup
Fire Extinguisher
AEV Pull Pal/High Lift bracket
Hi LIft
Pull Pal

Greg Henderson of AEV built this jeep and has done nearly 100% of the work on it. He can vouch for its build quality. Currently has catalytic converters removed, can be reinstalled by any competent exhaust shop. Check engine light is on b/c of this. I've never had an issue getting it passed through NYS emissions; would just clear the code before I went in.
 

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