Suppose you’re looking for the ultimate go-anywhere, do-anything Gladiator. In that case, you’ll want to check out this heavily modified 2020 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon now up for grabs on BringATrailer.com, with bidding closing on Wednesday, June 25 at 2:34 p.m. EDT. This beast isn’t your average Rubicon—it’s been transformed into a hardcore off-road machine by Adventure Offroad out of Tustin, California, and it packs a stroked 426 cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Gen3 HEMI® V8 under the hood.
That HEMI® engine is paired with an 8-speed 8HP75 automatic transmission and sends power through a dual-range transfer case to Currie Enterprises-built axles front and rear—each equipped with 5.13:1 gears and ARB lockers. Long-travel driveshafts, 1350-series CV joints, and a beefed-up rear frame boxed with 3/16-inch plating keep things durable when this rig is out crawling through rocks or blasting across the desert.
It’s equipped with an Evo Manufacturing long-arm suspension system, featuring KING coilovers, bypass shocks, and hydraulic bump stops. Suspension travel? A wild 14 inches up front and an insane 30 inches out back. Steering is made easier with a PSC hydraulic assist kit, and manual WARN hubs up front give the driver more control when it counts.
This Gladiator rolls on 17-inch KMC KM235 Grenade Crawl beadlock wheels wrapped in massive 40-inch BFGoodrich tires, and yes, it has a full-size spare in the bed. Disc brakes handle braking at all four corners with ABS.
The body was originally Billet Silver Metallic from the factory but was resprayed in a head-turning Porsche Mexico Blue during the build. The aggressive exterior includes Nemesis rock crawler fenders, a GenRight front bumper, a prerunner-style rear bumper, Baja Designs lights all around, a WARN VR10-S winch, and dual five-gallon chase fuel tanks in the bed. There’s also an extended-range 36-gallon Harmon fuel cell tucked under the bed.
Inside, the cabin is purpose-built but still comfortable. You’ll find heated PRP bucket seats up front with four-point harnesses, a full roll cage, a Switch Pro 8 auxiliary panel, and an Alpine 9-inch touchscreen head unit with automatic climate control. The leather-wrapped steering wheel has a red centering band and carbon-fiber accents. AutoMeter pillar gauges provide readouts for coolant temp and fuel level, and the digital odometer reads just 12,000 miles.
There are a few catches. The truck had some prior cosmetic damage to the passenger door, hardtop, and windshield, which has all been repaired. It doesn’t have windshield wipers and can’t pass California emissions, so it can’t be sold to an in-state private buyer. Additionally, there is still a lien on the truck, so the lender must be paid before the title can be transferred.
Included in the sale are three extra unmounted KMC beadlock wheels, one of which is fitted with a BFGoodrich Baja KR3 tire, while the other two wear paddle tires. Whether you’re into rock crawling, dune running, or just want one of the wildest Gladiators out there, this HEMI®-powered beast is worth a look.
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