Many consider the “Long Jeep” Wrangler LJ Unlimited to be a unicorn. A limited number of LJs were produced between 2004 and 2006, and most of the well-cared-for ones have been snatched up due to their sought-after inline 6-cylinder engine, long wheelbase, and small size. The owner of this LJ has transformed the vehicle into an overland machine that has traveled across the US, into Mainland Mexico, and to the beaches of Baja. Between the truck’s silhouette, the aluminum sand ladders, and limb risers, the Jeep is surprisingly reminiscent of a Land Rover Defender 90.
From Kirk:
“We have really enjoyed this Jeep for a number of years. I think this is one of the most amazing Jeep builds that I’ve ever seen—certainly the most awesome kitchen setup. We’ve been to Mexico a couple of times and all around the USA off-roading, camping, and living life. The Jeep has never let us down. Three years ago, we expanded and bought a Sportsmobile 4WD van, and we have not camped with the Jeep since. I realized that I hadn’t even driven it in months, so it’s time for a new home.
What I like about the Jeep is the huge kitchen that expands out of the back on sliders and the Eezi-Awn 2000 self-retracting awnings; they are so easy to use I don’t know why I don’t see them more.
Where it has traveled: Copper Canyon, Cerro El Potosi, Canon de Fernandez, and Baja Mexico; Big Bend, Mojave, Death Valley, and across the USA from shore to shore.”
Specifications
4.0L inline 6-cylinder engine
AEV Pintler 17-inch wheels
35×12.5R17 BFGoodrich KM3 tires
Spidertrax 1.5-inch spacers
4-inch lift
Old Man Emu heavy springs
King remote reservoir adjustable shocks
ARB front and rear air lockers
ACOS Pro height-adjustable front hydraulic bump stops
TeraFlex SpeedBump rear bump stops
Skyjacker quick disconnect front sway bar
Hellwig adjustable rear sway bar
TeraFlex High Steer knuckle and brackets
TeraFlex High Steer tie rod/drag link
JKS adjustable track bar
Rough Country adjustable control arms
Front and rear custom driveshafts
TerraFlex Extreme short shaft slip yoke eliminator
Front Dana 30 with Superior Super 30 chromoly 30 spline axles
4.88 gears
Trail Defense differential cover
Poison Spyder crusher corners with 6-inch flares
Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers with steps
Poison Spyder hood louver
Poison Spyder TrailGate
Genright front fenders with 6-inch flares
Genright side-plate armor
Genright hood-side louvers
Smittybilt SRC-8 winch, synthetic line
Hi-Lift Extreme jack
48-inch aluminum OK Offroad sand ladders
Smittybilt SRC suspension seats
Tuffy center console
Full stereo system with Bluetooth, subwoofer, and amps
IBS dual battery system with intelligent solenoid
Two Optima Yellow Top batteries
ExtremeAire Magnum on-board air compressor
2.5-gallon air tank
Rampage H4 headlight upgrade
Front and rear Rampage bumper lights
10-inch LED driving light
Four PIAA 520 fog lights
LED fog light, rear camp lights
Eezi-Awn XKLUSIV 1600 rooftop tent with downstairs room
Eezi-Awn Series 2000 2M awning (driver’s side)
Eezi-Awn Spoyla rear awning with sidewalls
BodyArmor 4X4 rack with 1,000-pound capacity
Thule bars
Partner Steel three-burner stove with new steel 10-gallon tank
Adventure Trailers drawer system
ARB fridge (Engel pictured, but replaced with newer ARB)
8-gallon Action Packers with Swag Offroad Baja bin exoskeletons
Rotopax water storage
Genright 31.5-gallon Safari gas tank with armor
Located in Portland, Oregon, this 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Unlimited is listed for $34,450. Check out the full vehicle specs or contact Kirk via the original Expedition Portal post here.
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