A few weeks ago, we showcased a special build built by the team at America’s Most Wanted 4×4 (AMW4x4) for the recent Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event.
Called ‘Highlighter’, this latest project comes to life as a 2023 Jeep Gladiator Mojave painted in an eye-catching High Velocity Yellow. Thanks to some clever engineering with the AMW4x4’s turnkey daemon program, the Pentastar engine was ditched in favor of his supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Demon® V8, producing an amazing 840 horsepower and his 770 lb.-ft realized. of torque. The Demon engine is mated to his 8HP95 8-speed automatic transmission made by ZF, which allows for seamless and quick shifts and helps put all the power down.
But power swaps are just the beginning. To put all that power and torque on the road and trail, AMW4x4 added his AMW 8LUG package. The 8LUG package adds the following equipment:
- 60 Series Front Axle | Air Locker
- Spindle Axle Assembly: Air Locker | 8 Lug D60 4.88
- Brake Package: 4500 Series | Dual Piston Calipers and 14.25″ Rotors
- Rocker Switch Integrated Module: ARB® | Factory Start Feature
- Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line Hose Kit
- Long Travel Driveline: 1350CV | Cold Forged Joint
- 80 Series Rear Axle | Air Locker
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- Spindle Axle Assembly: Air Locker | 8 Lug D80 4.88
- Brake Package: 4500 Series | Dual Piston Calipers and 14.25″ Rotors
- Rocker Switch Integrated Module: ARB® | Factory Start Feature
- Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line Hose Kit
- Integration of emergency parking brake factory
- Long Travel Driveline: 1410CV | Cold Forged Joint
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the team has their HEMI tuned long arm suspension package, adding exceptional comfort and stability to high performance off-roaders. The package contains the following components:
- HEMI tuned dual rate coil spring package
- HEMI Tuned Piggyback 3.3 Fast Adjust Shock Package by Falcon
- HEMI Tuned Front SpeedBump Bump Stop Kit
- HEMI tuned rear bump stop kit
- HEMI Tuned Rear Heavy Duty Sway Bar
- Upper Adjustable Front Control Arm Set: IR Premium Bushings
- Upper Adjustable Rear Control Arm Set: IR Premium Bushings
- Lower Adjustable Front Control Arm Set: IR Premium Bushings
- Lower Adjustable Rear Control Arm Set: IR Premium Bushings
- Forged front adjustable track bar assembly
- Forged rear adjustable track bar assembly
Stopping all that excess power, the AMW4x4 added a set of Barbarian 8-piston brakes. We’ve also added a number of AMW4x4 branded touches, including AMW LED headlamps, shifters, grab handles and a premium Tuscan leather interior with accent stitching.
On the exterior, an illuminated power step with rocker guards, KC trail lights and WARN ZEON Platinum 12,000-lb is mounted on the highlighter. A winch that demonstrates off-road performance. To create a one-off look, the truck is also equipped with a custom AMW bob bed. The Gladiator is therefore even more capable off-road and has a larger departure angle.
A custom Jeep Gladiator AMW 840 fetched a total of $215,000 when it made it through the auction block. Including fees, he made a staggering $236,500 in total. Not bad as a follow up to his AMW1000 Gecko Green Gladiator brought to Scottsdale in 2022.
Visit AMW4x4.com for more information on available ‘turn kit’ packages, or how to upgrade your Gladiator or Wrangler to a HEMI.
2023 Jeep® Gladiator AMW840 “Highlighter” Pickup Image Gallery: