Top 4 First Mods for your Wrangler JK

Nothing can beat the view and the feeling of having your Jeep Wrangler JK parked in front of your home. You have taken it out for a few rides. You have twisted the pistons. You are thrilled about how well she roars when you push the pedal. But there is still something missing.

While the factory-fitted Jeep JK is good, it is still far from being awesome. Several things can be fitted into it. Then you start scouring the internet, read through blogs, go through the long threads of several forums, to figure out what all modifications can be done. It can all be confusing and frustrating.

The first thing about modifications is that it must enhance the vehicle to fit in better with your lifestyle. It is thus important to first ascertain whether you will be taking your Jeep on more off-road excursions or it will be used for daily drive. Then comes the budget. Here are the top 4 mods that can be done first on your Wrangler JK.

Get Hitched More Than Once:

While the OE Jeep Wrangler hitch is quite sturdy and can tow up to 3500 lb, it limits you to having just one thing hitched to the rear of your jeep at a time. In case you are planning a long road trip and you want to have an extra rack to keep some extra stuff and also take your bike along, it will not be possible.

This is where having an AORHitch can be very helpful. It will fit into any 2” receiver. With this, you will not have to worry ever about choosing between an extra rack or towing a cart behind.

All Terrain Tires:

You may be tempted to either have an off-road tire or a regular tire for driving inside the city. However, considering that the vehicle will not remain confined to anyone given terrain, it is best to have the right all-terrain tire installed on your Jeep. All-terrain tires offer several benefits including better mileage, longer tread life, quieter ride, and better handling experience. While you are at it, it will be best to have Jeep Wrangler spare tire mount extension installed too.  Especially if you have installed tires that are bigger than the stock ones. Keep in mind the following points when choosing the extension:

1. The extension should not block your taillights.
2. Make sure it is not coming in the line of sight of the number plates.
3. It should be strong enough to carry the weight of the tire in any terrain.

Lift Kit:

If you have chosen to retrofit your Jeep with tires bigger in size than the stock ones, then you will have to lift the Wrangler to prevent the tires from scraping anything on the inside. This is where adding a lift can improve several aspects like ground clearance, approach angle, break-over angle, and departure angle. A lift becomes even more essential when taking the vehicle for an off-road trip. To choose the right lift kit for your vehicle, bear in mind:

1. A solid coil-over system is rightly suited for running through sands across a desert.
2. When driving through deep waters or slowly climbing a hilly terrain, a simple spring lift will be sufficient.
3. The size of the tire installed.

Find the Right Bumper:

Factory fitted bumpers will do just fine if your plan is just to drive around the city. Although, you will not be just keeping the beast inside the city, will you? Therefore, having pre-installed plastic bumpers replaced with more sturdy ones will be the best idea. There is a wide range of bumpers available in the market depending on your requirements, features, and budget.

With these five basic mods, you can transform the Jeep into a unique vehicle for all days. While all these are budget-friendly modifications, you can still choose to do one at a time as per your convenience to slowly create your dream ride.