The Jeep Wrangler is considered overlanding royalty and one of the most popular 4WDs on our forum, with recent examples including this 2017 Rubicon, 2021 Unlimited Willys, and 2018 Recon with an Ursa Minor camper. In a world where “4WD” has become code for “luxury mall crawler,” the Wrangler remains something of an outlier harking back to the uncompromising backcountry vehicles produced by Willy’s Overland in the 1940s. Today, I’m not sure that any vehicle has become quite as synonymous with overlanding in North America as the Wrangler. Subsequently, aftermarket support is unparalleled, meaning that no two are the same, and each vehicle can be finely tuned to the owner’s objectives. If you’d like to see how the platform can be outfitted for overland travel then check out the builds from Goldens Gone Wheelin, Justin B. McBride, and Epic Family Road Trip. Today’s one-owner (121,000 miles) 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited showcases premium upgrades and is topped with an Ursa Minor camper. Learn more about this go-anywhere icon on the Overland Journal podcast: Building the LJ and TJ Jeep Wrangler for Overlanding.
From the Seller:
“I am the original owner and purchased the Jeep in 2008. This Wrangler is a tactful, thoughtfully outfitted, and balanced vehicle for any type of overland adventure. One of the best 4WD systems in the industry. Includes center, front, and rear locking differentials. The Jeep is re-geared to run a 35-inch tire.”
2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
The Wrangler is fitted with a 3.8-liter V6 that produces 202 horsepower, 237 pound-feet of torque, and returns 15/19 mpg (city/highway). A dependable motor is matched with legendary capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, rear, center, and front locking differentials, 5.11 gearing, skid plates, winch, uprated and lifted suspension, and more. Inside, the Jeep is function first but does showcase basic driver comforts that include:
- Center console with cupholders
- Power steering, windows, and locks
- Leather seats
- Infotainment system
- Cruise control
Distinguishing Features
- Custom Centerline aluminum wheels with BFGoodrich tires
- AEV tire carrier and fuel caddy
- Custom fiberglass fenders
- Mopar front bumper with Warn winch and synthetic line and rear AEV water reservoir bumper
- Old Man Emu springs and Bilstein remote reservoir shocks
- Dual battery system
- Ursa Minor camper
This 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with Ursa Minor is listed for $23,000 and is currently located in Auburn, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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