About 70,000 Canadians brought home their new Jeep last year. What was the first thing they did? They started looking at ways to modify it of course.
It can be tough though, thanks to the brand’s popularity there is a huge world of modding options out there for owners. So how do you know what the best jeep wrangler mods are?
Well, we are going to tell you our picks. We’ve created this list from our experiences and what our customers tell us are the most important things to have.
Winch
If you plan to do any off-roading with your Jeep, then you need a winch. We don’t care what anyone says, in an emergency, this one mod will save you.
When a vehicle gets stuck, it is the winch that will pull them out. If a Jeep rolls, a winch is the only way to get it right side up again.
This one mod is the difference between getting home and waiting for emergency rescue. You may not use it all the time, but when that one time comes where you do need it, you’ll be thankful to have it.
Tires
If you plan to go off-road, you need the right tires to tackle the terrain. These are not the same as road and highway tires.
If you use your Jeep as a daily commuter, and only adventure on the weekend, you can probably get away with an A/T tires. However, if you are the type to really get down and dirty in the mud then you should probably look into getting some swampers.
These tires are going to have much thicker and larger tread. This allows them to get good traction and grip on the most unstable of ground.
You also need to think about the size of your tires. Bigger tires are going to give you more clearance and handle larger obstacles better.
However, if you go bigger with the tires, you’ll need to re-gear the differential. Don’t worry, this sounds scarier than it is.
Lift Kit
We mentioned adding clearance with bigger tires, but this isn’t the only way you can make your Jeep higher. The next mod you should look into is a lift kit.
This is usually the first modification that new Jeep owners do. It makes sense because a lift kit doesn’t just increase clearance, it also changes your approach, breaks over, and departure angles.
If you’re new to Jeeps and off-roading, these are the angles you need to consider when deciding to go over an obstacle.
So the higher your Jeep, the bigger the obstacles you can conquer without getting stuck. Just make sure you choose the right lift kit for the style of off-roading you plan to do.
For example, if you’re going to be racing over 50 miles per hour in the dessert you’re going to want a stiffer coil. This is going to provide you with the support you need.
If you’re going deep in the woods of Canada to tackle some rivers and fallen trees you probably won’t be going fast. Instead, your standard coil system could be a basic spring lift.
Remember to factor in your tires when installing your lift kit. You need to adjust the coils to take into account the size and type of tires.
Rock Sliders or Skid Plates
These are plates that you mount on the underside of your Jeep. They protect your Jeep and the components underneath.
Think of it like having battle armor protecting your Jeep from whatever you throw at it.
Rock sliders essentially do the same thing but are mounted along the side of your Jeep. They can also double as a step to get in and out.
If you happen to flip over, your rock sliders serve as a side recovery point. That means that your buddy can connect his winch to them and flip you upright.
A little less glamorous, but these side protectors will provide protection in more than just the wilderness. Next time you’re in a parking lot and the car door next to you swings out wide, it’ll hit the rock slider and not your Jeep. Urban Jungle conquered.
Lockers
If you plan to tackle some challenging trails then you’ll need lockers. Some Jeeps come with them, but it isn’t common so you’ll most likely have to add this mod yourself.
Lockers make your wheels spin identically. This gives you much better traction in a low traction location. When you feel your wheels start to spin, you hit the button and the lockers take action.
Affordable Mods
We get it, the mods we talked about so far are going to be an investment. Maybe you’re not quite ready to commit that kind of cash. How about starting out your modding with some of these more affordable options?
Start by outfitting your Jeep with some LED lights, rubber floor mats, or grab handles. All of these will make your Jeep look tough and ready for the off-road. They will also be useful in the future when you do decide to invest in the other mod on this list.
The Best Jeep Wrangler Mods- Which Will You Do?
Knowing which are the best jeep wrangler mods can help you get started in the wonderful world of off-roading. We recommend that you have safety in mind and make one of your first purchases a winch.
But you’ll also want to keep performance in mind. That is where the tires, lift kit, and sliders come in. You don’t have to do it all at once, and you may not even need to do them all.
Think about the type of off-roading you want to do. Then pick your mods to enhance and compliment that style.
Ready to get started modding? Let’s help you find that winch.