If you are the owner of a Jeep Wrangler, chances are you did not buy it to merely be a grocery getter. While there are certainly people who purchased the Wrangler simply because of its rugged good looks, most people tend to choose it because of its off-road prowess. After all, the Jeep Wrangler is a legendary vehicle and a top choice for those who love adventure. It boasts some of the best off-road capabilities ever seen in a production vehicle and offers an impressive towing capacity.
The Jeep Wrangler can virtually get you anywhere and with the peace of mind to boot. Available in a number of different body styles and trims, the Wrangler is a force to be reckoned with. What’s more, there are a plethora of customization options, including several tech and safety features that will add to your Jeep experience right from the factory.
If you are the outdoorsy type and enjoy rock crawling, exploring the trails, or merely need a vehicle to get you to a camping site, the Jeep Wrangler can get it done. To help you get the most out of your Jeep Wrangler, we have compiled a list below of the top 5 best modifications for it. To learn more about any of the products below, give our team a call at (480) 966-3040.
#1 Bumpers
A heavy-duty front and rear bumper are among the first modifications that you should look into for your Jeep Wrangler; they will improve your Jeep Wrangler’s style and durability. Whether you are looking to protect your assets, expand your Jeep’s capabilities, or prepare for the ultimate trail adventure, an aftermarket bumper is a great investment. That’s because the plastic factory bumpers on your Jeep won’t hold up very well during off-roading or a collision. Luckily, there is a wide range of front and rear bumpers available that are high quality, attractive, and designed to align with your budget while delivering the function you need. The icing on the cake? Several bumpers don’t require any drilling during installation.
Upgrading your Wrangler’s front and rear bumper is not only ideal for off-road use, but will prove to be an added benefit for everyday protection as well. When looking at bumper designs, there are a number of different styles like stubby, tubular, and modular bumpers. If you are looking to add some beefier tires at some point, which we will cover below, there are many aftermarket rear bumpers that accommodate tire carrier components. You will also find that that aftermarket bumpers feature a two-stage powder-coating that provides even greater defense against rust and corrosion. After all, the last thing you should be worried about while enjoying your Jeep is damaging it.
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#2 Lift Kits
Take your Jeep Wrangler to new heights, literally, with a lift kit. Upgrading your Jeep’s suspension will give you more comfort and control, and is an important mod to have before embarking on your next rock-crawling adventure. In order to cross ravines and conquer cliffs, your Jeep will need a sufficient amount of clearance. And that’s where the lift kit comes in. With a lift kit, your Wrangler can drive over bigger things without getting stuck and can even trek through water with no issue. It also proves to be especially useful in avoiding underbody scrapes and damage on extreme trails and rough terrain.
Adding a lift kit to your Jeep will increase its ground clearance, approach angle, breakover angle, and departure angle. It also provides you with the stability, flexibility, and confidence to go virtually anywhere. Investing in your Wrangler’s suspension is extremely important and will elevate your overall Jeep experience. When choosing a lift kit, keep in the mind the nature of off-roading you plan to do. It also helps to know the size and type of wheel and tire package you plan to run, since lift kits allow for much larger tires. Knowing these factors ahead of time will help you choose the kind of lift kit you should go for and how high. While your Jeep Wrangler is extremely off-road capable right from the factory, a lift kit can dramatically improve its performance and give it a more rugged appearance to boot.
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#3 Tires
Speaking of tires, that is our next mod on this list. Once you upgraded the suspension on your Jeep Wrangler, your options for tires grows exponentially. When choosing the type of tires for your Jeep, it’s important to figure out what kind of driving you will be doing. If you are planning to use your truck for more than just trekking through mud bogging and rock crawling, then you may want to consider a very well-rounded tire like the all-terrain type. All-terrain tires have their tread blocks closer together, providing for more contact with the road. These tires are also quieter and provide better fuel mileage when compared to mud tires.
Mud-terrain tires have more space between the blocks, allowing your Jeep to go where all-terrain tires cannot. They also self-clean due to the unique tread pattern, making them great for mud as the name suggests. Apart from these two types, there are also winter tires, rock-terrain tires, sand-terrain tires, and all-around tires. Each one boasts its own benefits and has areas where it will perform better than the others, so a little research and thought will help you make the best decision for your Wrangler.
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#4 Lighting
LED headlights and fog lights can dramatically improve your visibility, which will prove especially helpful when taking on new roads and trails. The stock Wrangler lights are notoriously subpar and have a weak output. Jeep has tried to address this issue with the introduction of LED lighting back in 2017. Even so, there’s still much room for improvement and a plethora of attractive lighting options out there for you to choose from. Whether you decide to just replace the bulbs or install an entirely new component, switching to LEDs brings with it many benefits. LED lights are brighter, more efficient, and last longer than their halogen counterparts.
In addition to headlight and fog light assemblies, the aftermarket also offers a wide range of off-road lighting solutions. Whether you frequent the trails at night, want some additional visibility, or just like the look they offer, light bars are a great way to enhance the appearance of your Jeep while also increasing its functionality. Consequently, adding a light bar (or two) can give you that extra boost of confidence to explore some new terrain without worrying about sundown. Besides, upgrading the lighting system on your Jeep Wrangler is one of the easiest DIY mods you can do. It’s a win-win for all involved––especially the wildlife that may be crossing in front of those new lights.
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#5 Rock Sliders
We started off with front and rear protection for your Jeep Wrangler, so it’s only fair we end with some added defense for the sides. Whether your Wrangler came equipped with side steps or you purchased them from the aftermarket, chances are they are crafted from plastic and aluminum. While they offer a good platform to get in and out of your Jeep, they do very little when it comes to offering real protection against rocks and other debris. That is where rock sliders come in.
While the main advantage of rock sliders is their off-road protection, they can also withstand a larger weight capacity making them double as a solid step. Rock sliders are typically made from heavy-gauge steel tubing that is finished in a corrosion-resistant black powder-coating. This combination makes them incredibly durable and capable of deflecting hard surfaces and objects. What’s more, rock sliders are usually attached to the Jeep Wrangler’s body mounts that run along the frame. Such delivers immense support that can sustain the weight of the vehicle should it come in contact with a large boulder.
Rock sliders are relatively easy to install and normally don’t require any irreversible modifications to your Jeep. They are a great replacement for the OEM plastic side steps or a nice addition to your Jeep if it did not come with any. If you plan on taking your Wrangler off-roading through rocky lands and wooded areas, rock sliders will prove to be especially beneficial for you.