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2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon climbing a red-rock trail in Moab, Utah
The JK350 / 2018

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon

Travel anywhere reliably.

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Final-Year JK

An American Icon, Expedition Ready

One of the final and most desirable JK editions, professionally equipped with the American Expedition Vehicles JK350 package.

The factory Rubicon Recon combines the proven 3.6L Pentastar with premium AEV components for a balanced platform equally at home on cross-country journeys and technical rock trails. Dual tops, a premium soft top, painted hardtop with MOPAR headliner and painted black interior panels complete the factory package.

Platform
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon
Build
AEV JK350 Expedition Package
Powertrain
3.6L Pentastar V6 / 5-speed automatic
Transfer Case
Rock-Trac NV241OR / 4:1 low range
Ownership
One owner
Mileage
35,000
VIN
1C4BJWFG7JL842752
Listed Price
$48,500

Highway balanced.
Trail proven.

AEV JK350

Core Vehicle Systems

The JK350 package adds integrated suspension, armor, carrying capacity and trail protection without sacrificing the Wrangler's everyday drivability.

01

Factory Capability

  • Dana 44 front and rear axles
  • 4.10 factory gearing
  • Tru-Lok electronic differentials
  • Electronic sway-bar disconnect
03

Steering

  • Steer Smarts drag link
  • Synergy heavy-duty tie rod
  • Upgraded for 35-inch tire precision
05

Front Protection

  • AEV Premium front bumper
  • AEV front skid plate
  • AEV Heat Reduction hood
  • AEV raised air intake
06

Rear Systems

  • AEV rear bumper with water storage
  • AEV tire carrier
  • 10-gallon auxiliary fuel storage
  • Corner guards and Hi-Lift / Pull-Pal mount
Rear view of the Wrangler showing its AEV tire carrier and orange traction board
Self-Sufficient Travel

Expedition Equipment

Storage, communications and recovery systems keep the cabin organized and the Jeep prepared for days beyond pavement.

  • Sony multimedia radio
  • Integrated backup camera
  • ARB refrigerator slide
  • Line-X cargo mounting platform
  • Vector Offroad full-length JKE Dock
  • SpiderWebShade sun shade
  • TeraFlex soft-top window holder
  • WeatherTech and MOPAR floor mats
  • Atomic Monkey first-aid kit
  • AJT Design key fobs
After Dark

Lighting & Trail Air

Forward, rear and underbody lighting support technical travel after sunset. The air system is pre-plumbed and mounted for a future ARB dual compressor.

6 in
IPF driving lights
360°
Trail-area illumination
Dual
ARB compressor ready

Forward Lighting

Dual IPF 6-inch driving lights mounted to the AEV front bumper.

Rear & Rock Lighting

IPF auxiliary rear lamp and a complete LUX rock-lighting system.

Air Preparation

Innovative JK Products mounting bracket and plumbing installed; ARB dual compressor not included.

Wrangler climbing a stepped red-rock trail with a trail spotter
2018-2021

A Proven Expedition History

  • 2018: Mountain State Overland through West Virginia
  • 2019: Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, including Top of the World, Kane Creek and Steel Bender
  • 2020: New River Gorge, Rampart Range Road and Colorado's San Juan Mountains
  • High-country passes: Black Bear, Imogene, Engineer, Ophir, Poughkeepsie Gulch and Hurricane
  • 2021: Winter expeditions in Allegheny National Forest

From Appalachian forest roads to Moab slickrock and Colorado mining passes, the build has been tested across thousands of real expedition miles.

Field Notes

Technical red rock is exactly where this build earns its name.

Side profile of the Wrangler JK350 on a Moab trail
Close view of the AEV bumper, winch and front suspension
Wrangler JK350 negotiating a rock ledge with a spotter
Rear three-quarter view of the expedition-equipped Wrangler
AEV rear bumper, spare tire and recovery-board setup
Complete Build Sheet

Aftermarket Parts & Modifications

Every documented upgrade, grouped by system. Branded parts link to the official manufacturer or closest current product collection.