Jeeps have come a long way over the decades. The original Jeep was built by hand with a lot of attention to detail so that it would meet all government specifications for its fast all-terrain reconnaissance vehicle. Today, it’s no longer just a military vehicle: the Jeep has spread to the mainstream market and is now a favorite among off-road enthusiasts as well as everyday drivers. The broadened use as paved the way for countless parts and accessories for performance, appearance, safety, and more. If you are interested in Jeep accessories, you might want to be careful about spending too much money, as there are so many neat products that it can be easy to make impulse purchases!
Among your biggest investments will be wheels, tires, and suspension. Tire size plays an important role in the suspension, and everything else revolves around that. If you already have your ideal tires, you can begin shopping for a matching suspension. Lift kit manufacturers offer solutions that help you match the lift with a particular tire size.
About Jeep Lift Numbers
Many of the tire fit recommendations and lift numbers listed by dealers are averages. Since vehicle weight varies, you may end up with more or less lift than what the manufacturer or dealer is listing. A heavier Jeep will compress the springs more than a lighter one. It takes a 400 pound spring to compress one inch, an 800 pound spring to compress two inches, and so forth. Kit manufacturers go with the law of averages so if your vehicle is heavier than average, your lift will be less. If it’s lighter than average, your ride will be a bit stiff and you will have more lift.
Coil Spring Lifts
Coil lifts come in two primary forms: spring and spacer. Spacers are more basic and inexpensive. They are capable of providing up to two-inches of lift. However, drivability is a bit questionable due to the uncorrected changes in suspension geometry with spacers. This kind of lift is ideal for individuals who need clearance for a mild bump in tire stock size. You can also use spacers to correct or level ride height in combination with other types of lifts.
Spring lifts are available in different varieties. Some kits come with just a simple spring swap, which is essentially a longer spring that comes with shock extensions or longer shocks. Springs come with the same limitations as spacers.
Other Jeep Accessories
There is a broad range of accessories that any Jeep lover will appreciate: lights, tire and wheel parts, body parts, armor and protection, steering accessories, and more. If you want better looking doors, you’ll find everything from two-piece soft doors to hinges and replacement knobs.
Keep the Jeep protected from the elements with Tonneau covers and heavy-duty mat liners. Don’t forget accessories for the cover, such as a snap-in cover opener and Tonneau lighting system.
Enhance the interior of your vehicle with innovative seatbelts and angle brackets, interior trim molding retainers, pedals and pedal pads, new steering wheel cover and installation kit, etc.
The possibilities are endless for Wrangler and Grand Cherokee owners. Jeep accessories are available for any part of the vehicle you want to work on. Just make sure you order the right accessories and parts for your model.