LJ Rubicon
Forget the diamond in the rough—you just found a Rubi in the wild.
2005 LJ Rubicons are hard to find, but a 6-speed with ~120,500 km is a true rarity. Uncut and close to factory stock—just high-end basics like a 3.5” lift, 33s, and heavy-duty bumpers. You get the bulletproof 4.0L, factory Dana 44s, dual lockers, and that 10-inch longer wheelbase.
The Factory Good Stuff:
• 4.0L Inline-6 engine (bulletproof, runs smooth)
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission
• Front & Rear Dana 44 axles with factory Tru-Lok air lockers
• Rock-Trac 4:1 low-range transfer case
• Includes BOTH Factory Tops: Hardtop & Soft top
The Upgrades:
• 3.5” Rubicon Express lift kit
• 33x12.5 tires on aftermarket wheels (matching full-size spare)
• Smittybilt front bumper with ~9,000 lb winch
• Smittybilt heavy-duty rear bumper & tire carrier
• Hood-mounted high lift Jack
The Honest Truth (Condition & Inspection):
• Frame: Shop-inspected at Tread Head Garage—completely solid and clean in all common problem spots. Valid Alberta Insurance inspection in hand.
• Mechanical Wear Items: Inspection noted standard play in track bar, drag link, sway bar link, and U-joints, plus a minor driver axle seal leak.
• Body: Minor cosmetic surface rust around front fender seams, door handles & hinges (typical for era, non-structural; replacement OEM fenders run ~$275/side if desired).
• Windshield & passenger side mirror are cracked
She’s an Alberta Jeep, not a trailer queen or a pristine garage trophy. She’s been driven, loved, and properly enjoyed—no off-roading, but she fully equipped if thats your plan.
Pricing:
Asking $23,000 CAD. obo either way.
1997
2005
