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A professionally engineered one-ton JK with V8 power and a 112-inch wheelbase, this 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4×4 is offered at $48,000 with approximately 37,000 miles and is located in Peoria, Arizona. The factory Rubicon platform has been transformed with a GM 5.3L V8 swap by Novak Conversions, a full stretch by BentFabAZ, and competition-grade components throughout, earning Jeep Farm 2025 Best Crawler and Copper State Customs 2025 Best…
A professionally engineered one-ton JK with V8 power and a 112-inch wheelbase, this 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4×4 is offered at $48,000 with approximately 37,000 miles and is located in Peoria, Arizona. The factory Rubicon platform has been transformed with a GM 5.3L V8 swap by Novak Conversions, a full stretch by BentFabAZ, and competition-grade components throughout, earning Jeep Farm 2025 Best Crawler and Copper State Customs 2025 Best Offroad recognition. d.
- JK Rubicon Foundation: The 2008 model year sits early in the JK generation, bringing a wider track and improved stability compared to the TJ while retaining solid axles and true body-on-frame construction. From the factory, Rubicon models included Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lok electronic lockers, and a 4:1 Rock-Trac part-time 4×4 system, establishing one of the strongest production off-road platforms of its era.
- Novak 5.3L V8 Conversion: Power now comes from a GM 5.3L V8 installed by Novak Conversions in Utah, paired with a Hughes-built 4L60E automatic transmission and an NP241 transfer case. The setup sends torque through 5.38 Yukon gears and ARB air lockers front and rear, engineered to reliably turn 40-inch tires under load.
- One-Ton Axles and Stretch: Fabrication by BentFabAZ stretched the chassis 16 inches total, eight inches front and rear, resulting in a 112-inch wheelbase supported by a triangulated 4-link suspension and 16-inch ORI struts. A 2005+ Ford Super Duty Dana 60 front axle with chromoly shafts and 1550 joints is matched to a Sterling 10.5 rear with Artec truss, controlled by PSC full hydraulic steering and a J8 master cylinder.
- Armor and Trail Equipment: Protection includes a Genright double-pass TIG-welded roll cage, TNT rear stretch armor, Genright aluminum front bumper, and 3/8-inch aluminum engine and belly skids backed by 3/4-inch UHMW. Recovery and support systems feature a Warn Zeon 12K winch, ARB twin compressor mounted under the passenger seat, Raceline Monster beadlocks, and 40-inch Nitro Kspec stickies with a full matching spare.
- Ownership and Records: CARFAX documents personal-use history the vehicle currently carries a clean Arizona title per seller.
For buyers searching for an LS-swapped JK Rubicon, stretched Wrangler crawler, or one-ton Jeep on 40s, this example delivers documented awards, professional fabrication, and premium components in a complete package. Replicating a build at this level today would require significant time, coordination, and capital beyond the current asking price.
Powertrain
- GM 5.3L V8 swap by Novak Conversions
- 4L60E automatic transmission built by Hughes
- NP241 transfer case
- 5.38 Yukon ring and pinion gears front and rear
- ARB air lockers front and rear
- Custom 18-gallon fuel tank
Axles and Steering
- 2005+ Ford Super Duty Dana 60 front axle with integrated truss
- Chromoly front axle shafts with 1550 U-joints
- Warn locking hubs
- 2005+ Ford Super Duty Sterling 10.5 rear axle with Artec truss
- PSC full hydraulic steering
- J8 master cylinder
Suspension and Chassis
- 16-inch total stretch, 8-inch front and 8-inch rear
- 112-inch wheelbase
- Triangulated 4-link suspension
- 16-inch ORI struts
- Aluminum control arms, 1 3/4-inch uppers and 2 1/4-inch lowers
- FK heims
- Genright double-pass TIG-welded roll cage
Wheels and Tires
- 40-inch Nitro Kspec sticky tires
- Raceline Monster beadlock wheels
- Full-size matching spare
- Spare front and rear axle shafts
Armor and Recovery
- Genright aluminum front bumper
- Warn Zeon 12K winch
- TNT 8-inch rear stretch armor
- 3/8-inch aluminum engine skid with 3/4-inch UHMW
- 3/8-inch aluminum belly skid with 3/4-inch UHMW
- ARB twin compressor mounted under passenger seat
Exterior and Body
- Full soft top
- Factory half hard doors
- LED headlights
- Maxbilt LED taillights
- Heat reduction hood
Included Extras
- ORI dual fill kit
- Nitrogen bottle
- Additional spare parts package
- Front and Rear Axles shafts (complete)
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Type
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Jeep / Rock Crawler
$48,000
Mileage:
37,000 miles
Model:
Rubicon
State:
AZ
City:
Peoria
Type:
Jeep / Rock Crawler
Year:
2008
Offer ID #432661
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