This 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 is a professionally built, turnkey JL powered by the 2.0L turbocharged inline-four paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Rock-Trac 4×4 system. Finished in Bright White over black leather, this Rubicon has been upgraded well beyond factory spec with a MetalCloak Game Changer suspension system, 5.13 Yukon gears, 38-inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Method wheels, CavFab steel bumpers, Superwinch 12k winch, dual-battery setup, onboard air, lighting, communications, and overland storage equipment. Offered by a private seller in St. Helena, California with a clean title, CARFAX shows two California owners, no reported accidents or damage, and recent alignment/service history.
- Factory Rubicon Foundation: Built from a well-optioned 2023 Wrangler Rubicon, this JL came equipped with Rock-Trac 4:1 part-time 4WD, electronic front and rear lockers, front sway bar disconnect, Dana wide axles, Off-Road Plus mode, leather-trimmed bucket seats, LED lighting, Alpine premium audio, 8.4-inch Uconnect navigation, heated seats, heated steering wheel, body-color hardtop, integrated off-road camera, and the Xtreme 35 Tire Package.
- MetalCloak Suspension & Steering: Suspension upgrades include a 3.5-inch MetalCloak Game Changer lift with MetalCloak HD steering components, MetalCloak ball joints, control arm drop brackets, and RockSport Black shocks with approximately 5k miles. This setup was built for real trail use while maintaining better road manners than a generic lift-and-tire build.
- Regeared for 38s: The factory gearing has been replaced with 5.13 Yukon gears to properly support the 38-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tire setup. Paired with 17-inch Method wheels, MetalCloak differential skids, FAB skid protection, and a Teraflex big brake kit, the build includes the supporting hardware needed to make a large-tire JL more usable and controlled.
- Recovery, Air & Overland Equipment: Exterior and utility upgrades include CavFab steel front and rear bumpers, Superwinch 12k winch, Pro Eagle 3-ton jack, ARB dual compressor, Kraken air system, Genesis3 dual-battery setup, Switch-Pros auxiliary control panel, KC HiLiTES A-pillar lights, LUX rock lights, and Midland GMRS radio.
- California Ownership & Clean CARFAX: CARFAX shows two California personal owners with no reported accidents, no reported damage, no odometer issues, and six service history records. Recent service includes an alignment, drivability/performance check, and tire inspection completed in March 2026; CARFAX also notes an open FCA safety recall for electric hydraulic power steering with remedy not yet available.
About the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
The JL-generation Wrangler Rubicon remains one of the most capable factory off-road SUVs sold in America, combining solid axles, locking differentials, a disconnecting front sway bar, high-clearance fenders, and Jeep’s Rock-Trac transfer case. For 2023, Rubicon models offered serious trail hardware from the factory, while the available Xtreme 35 package added stronger axle hardware, highline flares, reinforced tailgate components, and 35-inch tire suspension.
This example takes that factory Rubicon foundation much further. Rather than simply adding lift and tires, the build includes supporting upgrades across suspension geometry, steering, gearing, braking, armor, recovery, electrical control, onboard air, communications, and cargo management.
Why This Wrangler
What makes this Wrangler stand out is the completeness of the build. The seller did not stop at stance or appearance; the Jeep has been regeared, braked, armored, wired, and outfitted for actual trail and overland use. The MetalCloak suspension, 5.13 gears, Teraflex big brakes, dual-battery system, ARB compressor, Kraken air system, and Switch-Pros controls all point to a JL built with reliability and usability in mind.
It also retains a strong factory equipment base. Leather, heated seats, heated steering wheel, Alpine audio, Uconnect navigation, integrated off-road camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the body-color hardtop make it far more livable than a bare-bones trail rig. For a buyer who wants a serious Rubicon build without spending months sourcing parts and paying shop labor, this Jeep is already sorted and ready to use.
Powertrain
- 2.0L turbocharged inline-four
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Rock-Trac 4:1 part-time 4WD system
- 5.13 Yukon gears
- Electronic front locking differential
- Electronic rear locking differential
- Front sway bar disconnect
- Off-Road Plus mode
Suspension & Chassis
- 3.5-inch MetalCloak Game Changer lift
- MetalCloak HD steering components
- MetalCloak ball joints
- Control arm drop brackets
- RockSport Black shocks
- Teraflex big brake kit
- MetalCloak differential skids
- FAB skid protection
Wheels & Tires
- 38-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires
- 17-inch Method wheels
- Full-size spare tire setup
Recovery & Trail Equipment
- CavFab steel front bumper
- CavFab steel rear bumper
- Superwinch 12k winch
- Pro Eagle 3-ton jack
- ARB dual compressor
- Kraken air system
- KC HiLiTES A-pillar spot lights
- LUX rock lights
Electrical & Communications
- Genesis3 dual-battery setup
- Switch-Pros auxiliary control panel
- Midland GMRS radio
- Factory 220-amp alternator
- Factory AGM battery
Interior & Cargo
- Black leather-trimmed bucket seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch display
- Alpine premium audio system
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Integrated off-road camera
- CROW MOLLE panel
- Goose Gear trunk plate
- Goose Gear fridge slide
- 115V auxiliary power outlet
Exterior & Factory Equipment
- Bright White Clear-Coat exterior
- Body-color 3-piece hardtop
- Body-color Rubicon highline fender flares
- LED headlights
- LED fog lights
- LED taillamps
- Remote start
- Proximity keyless entry
- Mopar hinge-gate reinforcement
- Mopar tire relocation kit
Service & Maintenance
- Alignment performed (03/26)
- Drivability/performance checked (03/26)
- Tire condition and pressure checked (03/26)
- Oil & filter changed (06/23)
- Tires rotated (06/23)
- Air filter replaced (03/23)
- Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned (03/23)
- Oil & filter changed (03/23)
- Tires rotated (03/23)
- Oil & filter changed (12/22)
- Tires rotated (12/22)
- Maintenance inspection completed (10/22)
- Pre-delivery inspection completed (09/22)
This 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 is offered by a private seller in St. Helena, California for $48,000. With premium suspension, gearing, braking, recovery, electrical, air, lighting, and overland upgrades already installed, it presents as a highly capable and well-equipped JL Rubicon build ready for trail use, camping, and daily driving.