2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | photo by Aaron Bragman Before you run out and plunk down your own money to duplicate this look, however, you should know a few things about what life is like with a Jeep Wrangler modified for even more off-road capability. The changes to the Wrangler Rubicon were subtle, but as you can see, they resulted in an even better-looking, more capable off-roader. The tailgate also got beefier hinges to accommodate the heavier spare tire. Up top was a Mopar accessory roof basket and net, while a fold-down table mounted onto the inside of the tailgate and a heritage “1941” stripe adorned the Wrangler’s sides.

Out front were 7-inch LED floodlights tied to the onboard auxiliary switches in the center controls, as well as a bumper-integrated Warn Rubicon winch. The list of parts is long, but not much was visually different: My Moparized Wrangler had a 2-inch lift atop the Rubicon’s 1-inch lift, plus big, balloony 35-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires and 17-inch Jeep “Gear” wheels. Mopar took a stock Wrangler Rubicon - an already formidable off-road machine that sits higher than other Wrangler trims and features some heavy-duty trail-climbing gear - and gave it a mild upfit. This one had some equipment from the Mopar parts and accessories division of Jeep parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. I recently had a week in a new 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon four-door, but not a stock one. Related: Which 2019 Jeep Wrangler Should I Buy: Sport, Sport S, Sahara or Rubicon?īuying one means entering into a family of drivers who wave to each other when they pass by on the road - and the more mods you have on your Wrangler, the more respect you tend to garner from other owners who think you’re actually using your SUV for its intended purpose. You want to be seen driving something visibly capable, something macho and burly - a vehicle that isn’t a cute-ute, soft-road crossover but that has the chops to tackle the Rubicon Trail, even if you only use it to hit up the local Walmart.

The image of the iconic off-roader is strong, and it’s a big factor for a lot of buyers. I know firsthand the desire of wanting a Jeep Wrangler.

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