Custom Jeep Wrangler JKU is a Hemi-powered, Off-road Beast

Wrangler has been modified in every way, including a custom cab, one-ton axles, a Hemi V8 and full suspension.

If you dream of driving a Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that will go anywhere and stand out in literally any off-road crowd, we have the perfect vehicle for you. This 2007 JKU was posted to the JKForums Marketplace by “STRAC” and if you want a fully customized Wrangler, but you don’t have the time or knowledge to build one yourself, this rig is as good as it gets.

The Introduction

When the OP first posted his incredible Jeep Wrangler for sale, he started with a basic introduction and a great introductory sales pitch.

Want a:

v8? CHECK!
One ton axles? CHECK!
Built transmission? CHECK!
Long travel custom suspension? CHECK!
Rock crawler? CHECK!
Go Fast off road bomber? CHECK!
Expedition Vehicle? CHECK!
Jeep with major Attitude? CHECK!
Make women want you and men want to be you? CHECK!…errrr…maybe/maybe not…but driving it will help you feel better anyway

The only original parts left are the frame and body from the rear seats forward and the dash…that really is it.

Lots of pics on Instagram @Unforgiven_jk

Only 40,000 miles (64,xxx kms) approx.

I’ve driven this Jeep as a daily and on some pretty big trips from Calgary, Alberta to:
JP Dirt N Drive and Easter Jeep Safari in 2017, 2018 & 2019. Those trips included Nevada, Arizona, Colorado & Wyoming
Johnson Valley, California to watch King of the Hammers and get shocks tuned by King Shocks.

He also included five pictures, but if you want to see tons more, check out the Instagram link above.

Jeep Modified in Every Way

Next, the seller listed the majority of the key modifications, and the list is quite comprehensive. As you might imagine, adding a custom-built cab, a Hemi-powered drivetrain, full custom suspension, one-ton axles and a custom interior requires all sorts of work and that leads to a serious mod list. We have included the key upgrades, but you should really check out the sales thread if you are really interested in a vehicle like this, or if you just want to take a closer look.

“Drive Train

AEV 5.7 Hemi conversion, Dakota Customs tuning
Custom 3D printed air box
Custom exhaust routed around transfer case (doesn’t cross driveshaft)
Performance Built 545RFE transmission (last March) Billet parts, performance valve body, 68RFE clutches w/ machined down 68RFE backing plate
Mopar NP 241 transfer case with warranty (April 2019)
Drive Train Specialties rear CV drive shaft, Pat’s drivetrain front shaft
Currie RockJock 60 front axle, RCV axle shafts, 5.38 gears, E locker ( New unit bearings April 2019)
Currie RockJock 60 rear axle, Full Float, chromoly axle shafts, 5.38 gears, E locker

Suspension

(4) King 2.5″ x14″ stroke coilover shocks, 2x 200lb 14″, 2x 14″250lb, 2x 16″250lb, 2x 16″300lb springs (test and tune by King Shocks)
Rubicon Express Extreme Duty 4-Link Long Arms, these have been modified and use a custom frame bracket for the rear. Front axle stretched approx. 1″ forward, rear 3″
Currie Anti rock front sway bar
Currie front track bar (April 2019)
Rock Krawler Bomb Proof Rear Track Bar

Wheels and Tires

(5) Irok Radial 41×14.50×17
(4) ATX slab Beadlock wheels
(1) Pro Comp Series 98 Rock Crawler – Gloss Black Monster Mod Wheel

Custom Fabrication

Crew cab Hardtop
Full backhalf
Outboarded Coilovers
Integrated bumper-sliders-backhalf w/ “double-decker”
Removable truck mudflaps
(4) .50 caliber ammo cans in 2 locking carriers on rear
Billet aluminum mirror extensions”

As mentioned above, there is plenty more listed in the sale thread, but the bottom line here is that this Jeep Wrangler has literally been modified in every way. Unless you want to change something that has already been upgraded, all of the work is done for someone who wants a truly unique, powerful, customized JK Wrangler.

Join the JK-Forums now!

Patrick Rall

"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.

"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.

"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.

"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.

"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.

"Being based on Detroit," says Rall, "I never miss the North American International Auto Show, the Woodward Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights, along with spending plenty of time raising hell on Detroit's Woodward Avenue with the best muscle car crowd in the world.

Rall can be contacted at QuickMirada@Yahoo.com

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