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2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Rock Fink

Superlift's Bodyguard
By Jordan May
Photography by Christian Lee
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited On Rocks
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited On Rocks
There is no way you can miss Bret's Jeep coming down the trail. The dedication paint scheme is something to behold. Bret and Superlift turned to Joey Hutson Artistry to lay the paint for the Rock Fink artwork, and it came out beautiful. The original oil painting hangs in Bret's office to this day.
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Front Detail
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Front Detail
An overall shot of the front end provides a great look at the Stout Off-Road Products stainless steel front winch mount and fairlead system with a Poison Spider stinger bumper protecting the front end from harm. A Warn 9000 winch was added to provide rescue power. KC HiLiTES 800-series off-road lights are stacked side by side.
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Front Suspension
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Front Suspension
Climbing under the front end we noted the Superlift 6-inch Rock Runner system built for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Front Spring
The suspension on the vehicle... 
   
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Front Spring
The suspension on the vehicle also includes Superide SSR remote-reservoir shocks...
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Remote Reservoir Shocks
eXtreme Ring differential... 
   
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Remote Reservoir Shocks
eXtreme Ring differential cover protectors both front and rear, a Superide steering stabilizer system, sway-bar quick disconnects, bulletproof brake hoses all around, front and rear adjustable track bars, and a Superlift slip-yoke eliminator kit.
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hood
The stock hood was swapped... 
   
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hood
The stock hood was swapped for an American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) induction hood. A set of AEV rock guards also covers both sides of this Jeep for rock garden protection. Poison Spider flat-tube fenders cover the front tires allowing the ultimate amount of room available while still providing protection.
2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hemi V8
Who doesn't want more power... 
   
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2005 Hemi Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hemi V8
Who doesn't want more power out of their rig? The stock 4.0L I-6 was replaced with a much larger 5.7L Hemi motor from a 3/4-ton Dodge Ram 3500. AEV provided a wiring harness and a Hemi conversion system in order to make the swap go smoothly. With that much power now under the hood, you really need to hear this Jeep in person. Keeping the new motor cool is a Be Cool aluminum radiator.

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