Mention the word Mopar and muscle car performance is the first thing that comes to mind. This year, with the sales of the Jeep Rubicon hitting through the roof, the fuel-minded guys at Mopar decided to design and engineer an array of Jeep Performance Parts and accessories. The goal is to enhance the already legendary off-road performance of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
First on the agenda was the installation of two-inch round steel tube doors that added a sense of open-air freedom to the all-new Wrangler. The four-door Rubicon also sported an eye-catching Mojito Green exterior, a production option, which is protected by new Jeep Performance Parts rock rails that are thicker and wider than previous versions, and augmented with a new, grippier coating similar to that used on Ram Truck bedliners.
The production Rubicon front “Stubby” bumper assembly defends the Mopar satin black keystone-shaped grille from trail obstacles and features a water-resistant Mopar Warn winch kit with die cast construction, and includes synthetic rope, a wired remote control, and hawse fairlead.
The two-inch lift kit raises the Rubicon for off-road clearance and works in conjunction with production high-top fender flares. BFGoodrich KM2 35-inch tires wrap around new Jeep Performance Parts beadlock-equipped 17-inch aluminum wheels that feature a 12-mm offset to accommodate oversized tires and help tackle off-road conditions.
For better nigh time visibility, a pair of LED off-road lights are mounted upfront, and available in five- or seven-inch applications. These pair of LED’s pump out a maximum of 8,000 lumens, putting commercial and military grade illumination into the hands of hard-core off-roaders. The off-road lights mount to the frame rails or windshield via new Jeep Performance Parts off-road light brackets. A new auxiliary switch bank, standard on the Rubicon and an available option for other trim levels, features its own power distribution center and offers an organized central area for operating accessories such as the off-road lights, winch and other electrical-powered items.A Jeep Performance Parts snorkel embellished with the all-new Jeep Performance Parts badge attaches using a hood cutout kit and works in concert with a Mopar cold-air intake to feed cool air to the 3.6-liter engine and keep water out during deep-water crossings. The all-new Jeep Performance Parts badge is also a unique Mopar accessory that can be applied to toolboxes, Jeep exteriors and more.
The new spare tire tailgate hinge reinforcement is also stamped with the all-new Jeep Performance Parts badge and provides a rock-solid foundation for a spare tire carrier that mounts to the tailgate with strength enough to handle 37-inch tires. The new Mopar Center High-Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) light relocation kit keeps the brake light visible when using the spare tire carrier, without interfering in use of the rear view camera.
Interior customizations include redesigned Mopar Roadside Assistance and First Aid kits. Molle bags on the rear seatbacks allow for extra storage and new Mopar grab handles are now hard-secured with fasteners to the sport bars, offering increased grip.
Durable, all-weather floor mats fit like a glove and feature a new topographic design inspired by the rugged Moab trails. An integrated plug allows accumulated water and debris captured in the high-walled mats to be drained without removal. Katzkin leather seats are embroidered with the distinctive Jeep grille logo in tungsten stitching. A screen protector, another first-ever Mopar product, protects and even enhances visibility of the 8.4-inch Uconnect system display.
