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2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

$21,000

Year

2003

Make

Jeep

Model

Wrangler

Odometer

127,780

Engine

4.0L Inline 6

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

1J4FA69S23P327813

Seller

private party

Location

Germantown, WI

Title Status

clean
CARFAX Report
This 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for sale by private party in Germantown, Wisconsin combines one of the most desirable factory TJ configurations with a thoughtfully assembled suspension and drivetrain setup built around 33-inch tires. Finished in Inca Gold Pearl Coat, it is powered by Jeep's 4.0-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission and the Rubicon's 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case, Dana 44 axles and Tru-Lok front and rear lockers. The original build sheet confirms the factory Rubicon hardware as well as its Inca Gold finish, air conditioning and black hardtop.

The seller built the Jeep after purchasing it in 2021, focusing on improving clearance, suspension geometry and trail capability without moving to oversized axles or extreme tire sizes. The result is a classic TJ Rubicon on 33x10.50R15 Maxxis RAZR MT tires, with Old Man Emu suspension components, adjustable control arms and track bars, an upgraded high-clearance skid and a number of supporting modifications.
  • Inca Gold Rubicon: Inca Gold Pearl Coat gives this TJ an uncommon factory color combination, while the build sheet confirms it as a genuine Rubicon equipped from the factory with the Off Road Group, Dana 44 front and rear axles, 4.11 gearing and Tru-Lok front and rear differentials.
  • Classic 4.0L/5-Speed Combination: Power comes from the 4.0-liter Power Tech inline-six paired with the factory five-speed heavy-duty manual transmission. The Rubicon's 4:1 Rock-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive system provides the low-range gearing that helped make the first-generation Rubicon such a capable factory trail platform.
  • Purpose-Built Suspension: A DPG Off-Road 3.75-inch Ultimate Hybrid suspension setup incorporates 2.5-inch Old Man Emu coils, OME shocks, a 1.25-inch body lift and extended bump stops. JKS adjustable front and rear track bars, JKS front quick-disconnect sway bar links, CORE 4x4 adjustable control arms, an OME steering stabilizer and extended stainless-steel brake lines round out the chassis upgrades.
  • Clearance & Drivetrain Upgrades: Supporting modifications include Brown Dog 1-inch motor mounts, a Mountain Off Road steering riser and an Under Cover Fabworks extra-clearance aluminum skid plate. The transfer case has also been converted to cable actuation, while the factory locker pumps have been relocated to the engine compartment.
  • 33-Inch Tire Setup: Five black American Racing five-spoke wheels wear 33x10.50R15 Maxxis RAZR MT tires, giving the Jeep additional ground clearance and traction while retaining proportions that suit the short-wheelbase TJ. LED headlights add halo lighting and integrated turn signals.
The 2003 model year marked the debut of the Rubicon nameplate on the Wrangler, and the TJ-era formula remains compelling: a 4.0-liter straight-six, manual transmission, 4:1 transfer case, Dana 44s and selectable lockers in a compact two-door package. This example adds another layer with its factory Inca Gold Pearl Coat and a modification list centered around proven Jeep aftermarket components rather than simply maximizing lift and tire size.

Its history is also worth noting. CARFAX shows three owners and long-term registration in Indiana and Texas before moving through Georgia and ultimately Wisconsin in 2021. The seller states that it has not been driven in Wisconsin winters or road salt and has been stored in a heated garage. 

Powertrain & Drivetrain
  • 4.0L Power Tech inline-six
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case
  • Dana 44 front axle
  • Dana 44 rear axle
  • 4.11 axle gearing
  • Tru-Lok selectable front and rear lockers
  • Cable-operated transfer case conversion
  • Relocated locker pumps
  • Amsoil full-synthetic fluids
Suspension & Steering
  • DPG Off-Road 3.75" Ultimate Hybrid setup
  • 2.5" Old Man Emu coil springs
  • Old Man Emu shocks
  • 1.25" body lift
  • Extended bump stops
  • JKS adjustable front and rear track bars
  • JKS front quick-disconnect sway bar links
  • CORE 4x4 adjustable control arms
  • OME steering stabilizer
  • Extended stainless-steel brake lines
  • Brown Dog 1" motor mounts
  • Mountain Off Road steering riser
Armor & Protection
  • Under Cover Fabworks extra-clearance aluminum skid plate
  • Factory fuel-tank skid protection
  • Steering box skid plate
  • Front and rear tow hooks
Wheels & Tires
  • Five American Racing black five-spoke wheels
  • Maxxis RAZR MT tires
  • 33x10.50R15 sizing
  • Matching full-size spare setup
Exterior
  • Inca Gold Pearl Coat
  • Black hardtop
  • Bumper-mounted fog lamps
  • LED headlights
  • Halo lighting
  • Integrated front turn signals
  • Full metal doors with roll-up windows
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rear wiper/washer
Interior & Comfort
  • Dark Slate Gray cloth interior
  • High-back front bucket seats
  • Fold-and-tumble passenger seat
  • Folding rear seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Full-length center console
History
  • Three owners reported by CARFAX
  • Personal-use history
  • Indiana, Texas, Georgia and Wisconsin history
  • One accident reported in 2006; airbags did not deploy
This Inca Gold 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is offered by private party in Germantown, Wisconsin, combining the factory hardware that made the original TJ Rubicon special with a well-developed collection of suspension, clearance and trail-focused upgrades.

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