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2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon

$32,000

Year

2018

Make

Jeep

Model

Wrangler

Odometer

55,400

Engine

3.6L V6

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

1C4HJWFGXJL829827

Seller

private party

Location

Bellaire, OH

Title Status

clean
CARFAX Report
The Rubicon Recon represented one of the most comprehensively equipped versions of the JK Wrangler, and this 2018 Unlimited pairs that factory hardware with the increasingly uncommon 6-speed manual transmission. Finished in Black Clear Coat and showing approximately 55,400 miles, it retains the Recon's 4.10 gearing, front and rear Tru-Lok lockers, 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case, electronic sway-bar disconnect, upgraded Dana 44 axles, Power Dome hood, leather interior, and dual-top configuration. Aftermarket additions are focused, with 35-inch Toyo Open Country M/Ts on 20-inch Fuel wheels, a Smittybilt rear bumper, and a front-mounted winch. 
  • Rubicon Recon Package: The Recon built on an already capable Rubicon with an upgraded Dana 44 front axle, cast differential covers, premium rock rails with tread plates, a Power Dome hood, heated leather-trimmed seats, Granite Crystal wheels, and a factory half-inch suspension lift. Recon-specific details on this Jeep include the grille, badging and decals, red Trail Rated badge, red tow hooks, black taillight guards, and Midnight Star interior accents. 
  • 6-Speed Manual & 4.10 Gearing: Jeep's 3.6L Pentastar V6 sends 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque through the NSG370 6-speed manual, with 4.10 axle gearing standard on the manual-transmission Rubicon. It is a particularly appealing drivetrain combination in a late JK, keeping the Wrangler mechanical and driver-focused while retaining the Recon's serious factory trail hardware.  
  • Rock-Trac, Lockers & Dana 44s: The drivetrain includes the 4:1 Rock-Trac part-time transfer case, front and rear Tru-Lok electronic locking differentials, Dana 44 front and rear axles, and an electronic front sway-bar disconnect. In factory form, the manual Rubicon delivered a 73.1:1 crawl ratio, giving the Recon far more than an appearance package underneath its special-edition trim.  
  • 35-Inch Toyos on Fuel Wheels: The original 17-inch Granite Crystal wheels and 32-inch BFGoodrich mud-terrains have been replaced by 20-inch Fuel wheels wrapped in 35-inch Toyo Open Country M/T tires. The build also adds a Smittybilt rear bumper and front-mounted winch while retaining the Recon's heavy-duty rock rails, reinforced swing gate, oversized spare carrier, skid protection, and red front and rear tow hooks. Factory documentation confirms the reinforced spare-tire hardware was fitted from new.  
  • Leather, Alpine Audio & Dual Tops: Black Recon leather with red accent stitching, red seatbelts, heated front seats, automatic climate control, Alpine nine-speaker audio with an all-weather subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity, and the EVIC give the cabin a notably richer specification than a basic JK. The Jeep also left the factory with both a body-color Freedom Top three-piece hardtop with headliner and a Premium Black Sunrider soft top.  
  • Long-Term Ohio Ownership: CARFAX shows two personal owners, with the current ownership beginning in September 2019 and remaining in Bellaire, Ohio since then. The history shows no reported accidents or damage, structural damage, airbag deployment, odometer rollback, title brands, or open recalls.  
About the JK-Generation Wrangler Rubicon Recon
The JK Wrangler arrived for 2007 and dramatically broadened the Wrangler formula with the introduction of the four-door Unlimited, but it retained the basic ingredients enthusiasts expected: body-on-frame construction, solid axles, removable doors and tops, and genuine low-range four-wheel drive. By 2018, the platform had reached the end of a long production run, with the outgoing JK briefly sharing the model year with its JL-generation successor.

Rubicon models sat at the capability end of the JK lineup, combining Dana 44 axles, front and rear lockers, Rock-Trac four-wheel drive, an electronic front sway-bar disconnect, and dedicated off-road suspension. The Recon pushed that package further with upgraded front-axle hardware, additional underbody protection, a small factory lift, rock rails with tread plates, distinctive exterior trim, and a more comprehensively equipped interior. 

For enthusiasts specifically seeking a late JK, this example checks several desirable boxes at once: Rubicon Recon specification, the 3.6L V6, three pedals, 4.10 gears, dual tops, and relatively moderate mileage.

Powertrain & Drivetrain
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6
  • 285 horsepower
  • 260 lb-ft of torque
  • NSG370 6-speed manual transmission
  • 4:1 Rock-Trac part-time 4WD
  • Dana 44 front axle
  • Dana 44 rear axle
  • Tru-Lok front and rear electronic locking differentials
  • 4.10 axle ratio
  • Electronic front sway-bar disconnect
  • Engine oil cooler
  • Performance suspension
Exterior & Equipment
  • Black Clear Coat
  • Body-color Freedom Top three-piece hardtop
  • Freedom Top headliner
  • Premium Black Sunrider soft top
  • Power Dome hood
  • Recon grille, decals, and badging
  • Red Trail Rated badge
  • Red front and rear tow hooks
  • HD rock rails with step pads
  • Black taillight guards
  • Black fuel filler door
  • Smittybilt rear bumper
  • Front-mounted winch
  • 20-inch Fuel wheels
  • 35-inch Toyo Open Country M/T tires
  • Oversize spare-tire carrier
  • Reinforced swing gate
  • Fuel-tank and transfer-case skid plates
  • Deep-tint rear glass
Interior & Technology
  • Black Recon leather seats
  • Red accent stitching
  • Red seatbelts
  • Heated front seats
  • Midnight Star interior accents
  • Red off-road switches
  • Automatic climate control
  • Alpine nine-speaker premium audio system
  • All-weather subwoofer
  • Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth
  • Navigation
  • Electronic Vehicle Information Center
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Mopar slush mats with red accents
  • Mopar grab handles
Service & Maintenance
  • Brakes checked; oil and filter changed; tires rotated (07/21)
  • Oil and filter changed; tires rotated (08/20)
  • Pre-delivery inspection completed; air filter replaced; brakes checked; fuel and induction systems serviced; oil and filter changed (07/19)
  • Dealer service performed (01/19)
  • Dealer service performed (06/18)
  • Pre-delivery inspection completed; brakes checked (01/18)

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