Pro built TJ buggy w- 5.3L V8 Vortec, Beadlocks, BFG Reds, Warn, XM & tons more!

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Professional 5.3L Vortec conversion
Stretched chassis with extensive upgrades
Moab proven crawler - Street legal driver

Here up for bids is this very well built 1997 Jeep TJ Wrangler. It was modified to its current configuration in 2010 and has traveled about 8500 miles since. This Jeep is well tested, having earned its stripes on some of the toughest trails in Colorado, South Dakota and Utah. Now in Portland Oregon with its current owner of 5 years, it is offered for sale as a turn-key, fully proven example that's ready to go anywhere.
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Here are the specs:
Measurements @ 8psi front and 7psi rear:
104" Wheelbase
74" Top of Cage
18" Belly Pan
83" Wide (Outside of Tire to Oustside of Tire)
5,000 lbs Loaded with fuel, tools, parts, and 200lbs driver
2004 5.3L GMC Sierra V8 44k miles - Installed by Steve Nantz in Moab (Moab 4x4 Outpost)
4L60e automatic Transmission
Art Carr Shifter
14 Gallon Jazz Aluminum Fuel Cell in cargo area behind seat and recessed into tub and frame to maximize space and ground clearance
Extended Skid plate from Belly Pan to front of motor pan
Atlas 4-Speed 1:, 2:, 2.72:, 5.44:1 Ratio Unit Build #297
Novak Adapters Aluminum Radiator
DC Controller Wired for Electric Fan
K&N Cold air intake
Custom Tera 60CRD Axles with Chromoly Shafts, 5.13 gears, ARB's, Tera Hubs
Trail Ready Beadlocks
Howe "tc style" Power steering Pump & Reservoir (Modified Pump Bracket to higher location for Axle Clearance)
Hydraulic Assist Ram 8" Throw connected at knuckle in Double shear reinforce method
Rubicon Express Belly Pan and Front links with F/K Hiems at CA Belly Pan Connections
Custom Built Triangulated Rear Links
Links ends have all been changed to Tera Spherical ball joints Front and Rear
Warn 9.5XP-S Winch with 19,500lbs rated Sythetic Line, plus wireless and hard line remote ($1700 winch)
PSC Modified Body Armor with 3" flares
Custom Cage tied into frame in 4 places
Blue Torch Fab Works Back Half Frame Kit
14" Fox 60/40 Coil Overs and 3" Fox Air Bumps on Rear Suspension
TeraFlex ST Swaybar
Tires are BFG 39" Reds ($572 each) in excellent condition. Also included is a full set of BFG KM2's in 40 x 14.5 R17. One of the five tires pictured below is unused and is mounted on a new Trail Ready Rim, the other 4 in the picture are unmounted, still in excellent shape with low miles.
Included but not shown is a $600 OR-FAB swingaway tire carrier from Quadratec.

Lots of different configurations for this top, and it removes completely with 4 bolts. In these photos below you can see the rear mudflaps, they come with the Jeep and remove easily with one pin. Good to have them mounted while on pavement to keep your local law enforcement officer happy.

One mended tear on the back, and some light scratches on the windows. All zippers are good, sliding side windows are in great shape.

..........Here's some clips of the Jeep in action on the trails in Moab, click to view..........

Master Craft Rubicon Suspension Seat for driver, stitched to match the passenger seat, a Master Craft Baja RS.

Custom aluminum gauge insert with Autolite gauges, all working and showing good readings. Cobra CB. Art Carr shifter. ARB air lockers front and rear.

Kenwood AM-FM CD stereo along with a XM Satellite radio, which can be activated by subscription.

The 5.3L Vortec was sourced from a 2004 GMC Sierra with 44k miles. It starts on the flick on the key and runs perfectly. It idles smoothly, offers tons of power and has a great sounding Magnaflow exhaust . Passes DEQ with no problems. This Jeep will run down the freeway at 75mph straight as a string, and is actually very comfortable on the road.

Clean installation by Steve Nantz in Moab (Moab 4x4 Outpost).

The Jeep comes with extensive written information from the builder, detailing all of the specs, maintenance and work done, part numbers, trail tips and tricks, etc. You'll be getting a rig from a very experienced builder who has outlined everything.

This Jeep has tackled some of the toughest trails and is ready for more adventures. In the words of the builder - "It's a giggle factory on the rocks, snow, and sand."

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About the reserve price:
Out of fairness to all bidders the reserve is held in confidence, please just bid at the level that you'd want to pay. This auction ends Sunday, September 25th at 7PM Pacific Time