Our equipment

Factory equipment & performance

• 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine6.4L SRT HEMI V8 with cylinder deactivation (MDS), also known as the 392. Jeep rates it at 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
• Eight-speed automatic transmission8HP75 eight-speed automatic with steering-wheel paddle shifters.
• 4.56:1 axle gearingThe driveshaft turns 4.56 times per wheel revolution when traveling straight, providing mechanical advantage with 35-inch tires.
• Heavy-duty Dana axlesThird-generation Dana 44 solid front axle and Dana M220 wide, full-floating rear axle. The rear wheel hubs support the vehicle’s weight while the axle shafts transmit driving torque.
• Front and rear Tru-Lok lockersElectronic locking differentials make both wheels on an axle turn together when engaged, helping when one tire loses traction.
• Selec-Trac four-wheel driveFull-time four-wheel-drive system with a 2.72:1 low-range transfer case for controlled climbing and crawling.
• 0–60 mph: 4.5 seconds (Jeep factory figure)Jeep’s published 2026 Wrangler 392 benchmark, not a measured result for Sarge’s modified setup.
• Factory options: Moab package & ’41 paintCustomer Preferred Package 27X (Moab) and ’41 exterior paint, with a black interior and Nappa leather seats.
• Sky One-Touch power topFactory power-top option with removable rear quarter-windows and a storage bag for those windows.
• Off-road equipment & protectionFront disconnecting stabilizer bar, Off-Road Plus mode, integrated off-road camera, air-intake hood scoop, transfer-case skid plate, rock-protection sill rails, and Mopar hinge-gate reinforcement.
• Receiver hitch & trailer wiringFactory receiver hitch with both 7-pin and 4-pin wiring connections.
• Cabin, navigation & powerUconnect 5 navigation with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Alpine premium audio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 7-inch driver display, USB/Aux media hub, and a 115-volt outlet.
• Seats, lighting & driver assistanceHeated front seats with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support; LED headlamps and fog lamps, adaptive cruise control with stop, forward-collision warning, blind-spot/cross-path detection, and rear park assist.
• Original wheels & tires — replacedThe window sticker lists 17 × 8-inch machined wheels with black pockets and 35-inch LT315/70R17 113/110S tires. Sarge now uses the Pro Comp wheels and Nitto Mud Grapplers listed under installed upgrades.

Installed upgrades & accessories

• Nitto Mud Grappler tires35 × 12.50R17LT, load range E, 125P. The mud-terrain set we kept for Sarge.
• Pro Comp Beacon PA203 wheelsMatte black, 17 × 8.5 in, 5 × 5 in bolt pattern, and 0 mm offset. Paired with the Nitto Mud Grapplers.
• Z Automotive Tazer JL MiniPlug-in programmer for customizing the Wrangler’s vehicle settings. Added to Sarge.

October 6, 2026 quoted accessory package

• ARB rock slidersARB 4450240, listed in the October accessory quote.
• REDARC Alpha50 charger12V 50A BCDC DC-to-DC battery charger for the camping power setup.
• NACHO TM5 lights5.75-inch amber/white lights selected for the accessory package.
• ASFIR skid plate kitSix-piece Wrangler JL 392 kit, part 547556B-1. The exhaust-area protection has a recorded hitch/receiver fitment concern.
• Air Lift towing air springs and onboard airAir Lift 1000 kit 60829 and WirelessAir Tank with EZ Mount 74100EZ. Airbag fitment will be checked with the new suspension.

Scheduled build — November 3, 2026

• MetalCloak 2.5-inch Game-Changer suspensionScheduled for November 3 at Boss Hawg Off-Road. This build is planned, not the suspension used in the October 16 trail footage.
• RockSport Black adjustable reservoir shocksAdjustable reservoir shocks selected for the November suspension build.
• Front and rear driveshafts and heavy-duty sway linksFront and rear driveshafts and heavy-duty sway links are included in the scheduled build.
• 37×12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tiresFour tires planned on the existing Pro Comp wheels. The October trail setup uses 35-inch Mud Grapplers.
• Rear towing-airbag compatibility checkExisting rear bags will be measured with the new springs and reused only if compatible; otherwise correctly sized bags will be fitted.

Upgrades & accessories

• YETI XD steering componentsBottom-mount drag link, tie rod, Pro-Series adjustable front track bar, aluminum damper bracket, and Fox ATS stabilizer mounting bolt.
• Upper and lower ball jointsReplaced with greasable upper and lower ball joints.
• Red-Head steering box & Mopar pumpRed-Head 2555 steering box and a replacement Mopar power-steering pump with pulley.
• AEV snorkelAEV Snorkel Kit for the JK Wrangler.
• Yukon 4.56 gearingYukon 4.56 gear set installed in Green.
• Superchips FlashcalFlashcal 3571 for Jeep JK, for tire-size and gear-ratio calibration.
• Armorlite flooringFull-vehicle composite flooring in Mesa Smoke, replacing the factory carpet.
• PowerStop Z36 brakesFront and rear Z36 pads with drilled and slotted rotors.
• Westin HDX drop stepsTextured-black HDX drop steps for the four-door Wrangler.
• Rough Country spare-tire carrier spacerSpare-tire carrier spacer, part 1053.

Recorded trail setup

• Six-speed manual transmissionA six-speed manual for working through the trail one gear at a time.
• Stock suspensionStock suspension for the October 2026 trail trip.
• Factory wheels and factory-size tires17-inch factory wheels with approximately 32-inch tires.

Confirmed vehicle details

• Willys trim with Xtreme packageWrangler JL Willys with the Xtreme package.
• Hard topEquipped with a hard top.

Features

• Air conditioningUsed at our Ocala camp in Episode 1.

Upgrades & accessories

• ALL-TOP shower/privacy enclosure3.3 × 3.3 ft awning shower room with a foldable floor mat, removable roof, LED light, and drain pipe. Added to Backpack.

2020 manufacturer specifications

• 2441DS floorplanTwo slide-outs, a rear queen-bed area, a separate bathroom with shower, and a kitchen and dinette.
• Size and campsite setupThe 2020 brochure lists 27 ft 1 in long, 11 ft 3 in high with A/C, 101 in wide, and an 18 ft awning.
• Water and fuelBrochure capacities: 44 gal fresh water, 39 gal gray, 39 gal black, and 55 gal fuel.