The Jeep Wrangler is a popular overland platform, with recent AEV (American Expedition Vehicle) equipped examples, including a 2013 AEV Rubicon Unlimited, 2014 AEV Build w/ Overland Extras, and a 2014 JKU w/ a Plethora of AEV Components on our forum.
What makes this 4WD vehicle so popular? The Wrangler is favored for its rugged “mountain goat” like qualities, which have underpinned the model since its inception. The Wrangler has enjoyed improved refinement and additional tech over the years. Unlike many competitors, its go-anywhere capabilities haven’t been detrimental; the Wrangler has only improved with age.
Today’s example has been extensively modified and dubbed a “Rocklander,” a vehicle that combines overlanding and rock crawling elements. This offering was not produced by AEV but has been completely reimagined with premium components and is easily one of the most hardcore off-road focused Wranglers we’ve featured. I don’t doubt for a second this rig cost a fortune to build, but I’d argue that $72,000 OBO is optimistic, considering this 2015 AEV Brute was listed a couple of weeks back for $49,500.
From the Seller:
“My wife and I have decided to sell our 2016 Jeep JKUR Rocklander overlanding toy with 93,000 miles. This Jeep has been built to handle anything you can throw at it and has seen a lot. The Wrangler has crossed the Mojave Desert, Death Valley, driven up through the Sierra Nevadas, and Moab to the North Rim without fail. It’s done a lot and never let us down.”
2016 Jeep Wrangler JKUR
The Wrangler is fitted with a V6 motor that produces 285 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 18 mpg. A dependable motor and drivetrain are mated with legendary go-anywhere credentials thanks to a rugged 4WD system, high and low range, Dana 44 heavy-duty front and rear locking axles, 10 inches of ground clearance, and more. Inside, the Wrangler is not especially luxurious but does include the following driver comforts:
- Climate control
- Cruise control
- Infotainment system with navigation, 6.5-inch
- Heated leather seats
- Eight speaker Premium Alpine audio system
Distinguishing Features
- King coilover shocks and bump stops, Rebel Off Road coilover conversion lift kit, and TeraFlex Alpine IR control arms
- Method beadlock wheels with Toyo M/T tires
- Poison Spyder front and rear bumper, armor, front and rear Crusher flares, tire carrier, and more
- KC Hilites and Rigid Industries lighting
- iKamper SkyCamp rooftop tent
- Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform, BackBone mounting system, and Quick Mount legs
- Badland Apex winch
This 2016 Jeep Wrangler JKUR Rocklander is listed for $72,000 OBO and is currently located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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