Best First 5 Mods To Have On Your Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wranglers are incredibly capable and exceptionally fun vehicles from the factory. Not many cars come close to the amount of fun you can have with a Jeep Wrangler. After having this Jeep for the past 6 years, and taking it off-roading quite frequently, I have devised this list of what I believe are the best first 5 mods for the Jeep TJ platform.
Check out the mods from the video HERE;
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My other Jeep Mods;
LED Headlights - amzn.to/2AzEhbh
Hi-Lift Jack - amzn.to/2SE9bq6
Hi-Lift Jack Mounts - amzn.to/2RzIdCy
Hi-Lift Jack Cover - amzn.to/2LUIfj2
Rock Sliders/Side Steps - amzn.to/2GX5lXK
Tail Light Guards - amzn.to/2RyMzdh
Bluetooth Receiver/Head Unit - amzn.to/2SDeHt5
Floor Liners - amzn.to/2LQK3Kd
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iPhone Mount - amzn.to/2SDEiSx
JEEP MODS LIST;
WHEELS/TIRES-
Tires- amzn.to/2RfxXg1
Wheels- amzn.to/2P2Ew3L
SUSPENSION/LIFT
Lift Kit-amzn.to/2P3r8wl
Control Arms- amzn.to/2OqPPWG
ARMOR/RECOVERY
Front Bumper- amzn.to/2zMgW6q
Winch Plate- amzn.to/2NZPomN
Rear Bumper- amzn.to/2OZcAO9
Winch- amzn.to/2QqSVay
Shackles- amzn.to/2P5KAbS
Rear Shackle- amzn.to/2OvzkII
LIGHTS/MOUNTS
LED Bar- amzn.to/2zKNs8H
Lower LED Lights- amzn.to/2Osh3fq
Pillar Mounts- amzn.to/2zLOsK0
Reverse Lights- amzn.to/2OuCr3J
Vent Switch Panels- amzn.to/2zLzSlG
Rocker Switches- (Blue) amzn.to/2xRx992
(Red) amzn.to/2QjIxRM
(Green) amzn.to/2RfVltE
(Orange) amzn.to/2QpQoND
OTHER
Lifted Motor Mounts- amzn.to/2OtqLOv
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Bestop Floor Mat - www.shopabunda.com/products/b...
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Smittybilt Winch - www.shopabunda.com/products/s...
#drivenh #jeep #jeepwrangler #jeepmods #drivenewhampshire

[@OGSook]

Lift, tires, tank of gas, tank of gas, tank of gas. These all the only 5 mods you need.

[@thedude030]

This hits different…

[@anotheroutdoorchannel...893]

I know this is a old comment but it's fire 😂

[@AdolfTrumpler]

Absolute facts

[@rylanhenderson1486]

This aged well

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

😂

[@khanbraasch2]

I’ve been looking for a simple video like this! Saves me a lot of time when my friends are thinking of buying one. No need to explain so much anymore :D

[@tubesurfer12345]

You got my like because of the rubber joke 😂

[@texx712]

Jeep JK owner here! Always loved the TJ's though. Those are all excellent mods for the Jeep Wrangler platform in general. 100% agree

[@DriveHub]

My brother has a JKU! I love my TJ it’s been amazing to me. Thanks for watching!

[@tiburciofelipe8680]

LOVE the look of that Jeep!!!

[@DriveHub]

Thanks man! Appreciate you checking out the video!

[@jackmoser]

That’s crazy how customisable they’re. Sick Jeep man!

[@ElijahJenkins2196]

Y’all love trail riding up in the north east. I dig it.

[@kevinfixthewifi3881]

Good vid! I actually enjoy a lot of your content!!! I just bought my first jeep recently (98 TJ) and LOVE IT. It did come with some things done like a small lift, stroker motor, and a slip yoke eliminator, but it was still rolling on stock axles, open diffs, and 31" street tires. To be quite honest, those Michelins surprised the hell out of me, which is why I would honestly say that a portable compressor would be in my top 5 first mods. The ability to air down tires, no matter what kind, will give you heaps of grip. Of course, I did end up getting a set of 33" MTs but they weren't ABSOLUTELY necessary. I agree with a winch 100%. I didn't get one right away, but I did buy a come-along and some straps the day I got the jeep. Good thing, too, since I got stuck in a mud hole THE FIRST NIGHT!!! Having a winch is like having a front locker, only cheaper (and useful in MANY other ways). Last but not least, I would recommend a sway bar disconnect kit!!!!! Hopefully someone found these tips handy!!!

[@midnightexpress1711]

Kevin fix the wifi yesh man thx!

[@SR-cp1eo]

1. Winch (agreed) 2. Lockers front and rear and depending on tire size, consider upgrades, at the very least some chromoly axle shaft 3. 4 inch lift or so, 4. 33" tires minimum (recommended on the baby dana 30 and 35) 5. Lights, lights and more lights.

[@JDKing-rj2oy]

Nice! I bought a TJ Rubicon a few months ago and already have the 1st 4 mods, including EXACTLY the same headlights (just installed 2 days ago) and the same tires installed shortly after purchase. It came with a winch and good floor mats. Gonna have to get a stereo.

[@walshman23Y]

awesome vid. Got the Stereo face, LED headlights, New soft top, replaced the HVAC board and next is some engine upgrades. Thanks

[@samspade3227]

OMG I’m 67, only 8 years left of cool.

[@sam-sw8zw]

on the bit about the head unit. i got a blutooth head unit from walmart for like $25 about 6 months ago. it has been amazing. took me less than an hour to install and has improved my day to day commute.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Awesome video mate, sick looking tj

[@stephan5026]

I’d suggest a different list/order of first upgrades depending on where you live/wheel. Wheeling in the woods is a lot different then wheeling in Moab. 1) Safety first - recovery equipment/med kit/ fire extinguisher. 2) Lift/Tires 3) Bumpers (where else u gonna mount your big spare?) 4) Winch 5) Gears/Lockers And if you’re a city crawler then you need: 1) Cheapest tallest lift you can find on the smallest axels. 2) 24”+ rims with low profile tires. 3) a high-lift jack mounted on the hood. 4) lots of lights - point them everywhere! 5) shiny exhaust tip bra! 😁😁

[@Gadmeer]

Low profile tires are gay on imports and unthinkable on a Jeep. That kind of stuff gets tires slashed here..

[@talis84]

I'm with your list for the most part: 1 lift 2 tires/wheels 3 armor 4/lights 5/winch

[@djkunter]

My OCD kicked in as soon as I noticed you did not have a matching spare wheel and tire.

[@batty505]

David J Kunter agreed i've always wondered why folks ignore their spare when they lift their tires. why have it towed when you can drive?

[@iiii1111]

David J Kunter bruh it was the first thing i saw

[@braxtonrussell998]

I just bought a Jeep with a smaller spare... but that’ll be my first mod.

[@Holgrinator]

Sun rot is the enemy of tires. Put a cover on it too.

[@devil8975]

*Quietly covers the spare on my tailgate*

[@robnalu6436]

my list(since i only have ever in my life owned 1 jeep....and shes my baby....my 05 got the following): 1. 3" lift 2. Sony head unit w/Sirrusxm 3. K&N air intake 4. rims/tires from 31" to 33" 5. grab handles

[@gregawallace]

1. Dana 60 axles with diff lockers 5-13 gears, long arm lift 2. 37” MT tires and bead lock rims 3. 351w motor/tranny/wiring harness 4. Bumpers/ roll bars/ skid plates/ wench 5. Replace carpet with bed liner/ repaint 6. a very understanding wife

[@kurleeful]

1. Lift 2.wheels/tires 3.winch 4.front locker 5.sliders

[@brycesmith9611]

Lift kit, sway bars, winch, new shocks, off road tires💯💯

[@capeman29]

BFG KO's are the absolutely best. The perfect balance of capability and on-road manners.

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

I'd go Line-X interior instead of floormats, but that's just my preference. Lot more expensive, of course!

[@michaelparks3106]

Yeah, I Line-X'd the interior of mine first thing. Made it super quiet, and the interior is pretty much indestructable.

[@zacheryeades3966]

i put turf instead of my floor mats

[@TheConsciousCougar]

Awesome! & Funny AF! Thank you!!

[@gorillahd9247]

Good video and a respectable list of mods. Here are my top 5 if you are going offroad: 1) Recovery/Safety gear (First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, HiLift Jack, Winch, D-Rings/Hooks, recovery straps/ropes) 2) Armor (front and rear bumpers, skids and side armor) 3) Communication (CB Radio) 4) Axles (gearing and lockers) 5) Lift and Tires Scott

[@Js14561]

You sound like a person who hands out toothbrushes and carrots during Halloween.

[@gorillahd9247]

@@Js14561 I'll throw in a bicycle bell, glitter paint, and loud speakers for you Jon. Just to add some fun to the mix. lol

[@Jeeptalkshow]

1. Tow points, front and rear. 2. Skids, especially rock sliders. 3. Winch bumper and winch. 4. Lift. 5. Slip Yoke Eliminator for your NP231. 4 and 5 should be done together.

[@leightonjohnie3133]

I have had a Jeep TJ series like yours since 2004. It has been nothing but good to me. As for mods, I think you are spot on. LED headlights weren't a huge thing in 04 as they are now, but last year I did decide to upgrade and I am happy I did. Keep these videos coming.. they are very informative and entertaining at the same time. You do a great job at this.

[@DriveHub]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy that TJ of yours!

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

What other Jeep mods have you done? Did you buy it brand new?

[@SkreedleHausProductions]

Great video brother.

[@travish3130]

I bought mine new in ‘98 (Sahara)…only thing I’ve changed is the radio (no longer need a tape player 🤣).

[@BradleyCodes]

1. Rack (with stuff like jerry cans, etc) this also helps when you go through tight walls as it buffers from scratching your car 2. Winch 3. Suspension 4. Light bar 5. Tires

[@BradleyCodes]

A good sound system too

[@ethansadventuresWI]

I learned from an off road recovery tow company that a simple come along hand operated winch is the best piece of equipment to have when off roading.

[@Gadmeer]

It is certainly useful but the best thing to have is driving skill then tires. Come-along or similar would be 3rd for sure though!!

[@nickb7122]

1. Lift 2. Larger MT tires 3. Lower gears 4. Lockers 5. Winch 👍

[@tdawg6877]

Exactly. Who needs a stereo or floor mats! No light bar before lockers here

[@jorgezuni2818]

My top’ must do list .. would be oversized tires -re-Gear / lift suspension/intake /62mm throttle/ throttle spacer low end torque /headers/ exhaust/roller rocker arm . Then last winch 😅

[@trd4d]

I guess it depends on how you use it. I use mine to make a living recovering people on the beach, on the roads, and in the woods. I have a 13k winch and bumper for obvious reasons. A cheap amazon bumper and $300 winch. A couple thousand cycles and still going. From motorhomes to high lift equipment. I have a tube skeleton with roof rack to carry equipment as well as junk left behind on the beach. Obviously I have a hitch front and rear. Also have a second winch on a receiver plate for the back, Second battery in the back. 31x10.50 Goodyear tires. A little bigger, but don't require a lift. Lift doesn't serve a purpose. A few extra lights for night recovery rounds out the list. I did put in a cheap $30 stereo simply for the USB charging port. It won't play anything, but it charges great. Player after a week. Including the tires, I have less than $2000 in mods.

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

Sway bar disconnect. Cheap, easy, and allows a better ride without upgrading suspension

[@Justin-ou1uw]

Can you explain this a little bit?

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

Sure. Rough country sells an inexpensive kit. You can install if you’re handy it get a mechanic to do it for nominal cost. Works with stock shocks or 2 1/2” lift (which you might consider if your shocks have faded and sagged…likely for a car this old). It’s a manual sway disconnect setup but works well if you carry a small sledge to get the Lynch pins back in once you’re finished on the trail Stock TJ ride isn’t great, and budget replacement suspension (RC or similar) won’t be an improvement so you’ll want to rely on the sway bar disconnects to improve front end articulation when you’re wheeling. Made all the difference, and just used ‘em last weekend. Totally worth it

[@nathanbebinger3202]

1) Winch 2)35s with 17” steel wheels 3) 4” lift with 1” body lift 4) Highline fenders and hood 5) Aux lighting

[@stephan5026]

You don’t need high line fenders if you have 4+1” of lift and only running 35s 😂

[@1986Honda4trax]

They have plug things for music over radio that u plug usb cords into as well

[@sxurry]

You're a great presenter

[@Alaok94368]

Good idea with the water proof head unit

[@Gadmeer]

Besides normal equipment like a shovel, booster cables and snow chains; for a real Jeep that’s stock (not the plastic ones) the best modifications furthering the Jeep’s already good off road ability could be listed: ~ M/t tires plus spare (235 or 33” is fine unless you plan to rock crawl) $400-700 ~ Hilift jack 48” all cast (keep inside not out, it is iron after all) $120-140 ~ Recovery straps x2 (3300 working lb rating/10000lb max load rating or greater) $15-25 each ~ Strong, reliable battery $120-150 ~ Winch (8-12k lb is sufficient) $800-1200 (Prices are approximate and in Canadian dollars) Useful extras could be: ~ Part time locking differential (front > rear) or posi ~ Suspension lift 1-6”

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

A matching spare is a nice touch too ;)

[@MeatPez]

That intro was smooth af

[@tylerstroncheck7173]

Lift, tires, lights , floor mats, speakers 🔊🔊

[@fastdude2002]

1 lift 2 tires 3 gears 4 lockers 5 winch 6 go wheeling

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Upgrade dana 35 rear axle to dana 44 or Ford 8.8.

[@kevinfixthewifi3881]

It's all about the budget!!!

[@stevest1300]

1 Winch/snatch block/tow straps 2 Tires/2" lift 3 VHF radio for logging truck traffic 4 Rear locker 5 Chain saw 6 Go explore

[@MrBigmikey23]

@@centralcoastcamper9631 most of the sports had a 44 in em

[@myman163]

How dangerous is off-roading, like am I guaranteed to break something if I go off-roading as a new comer

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

I just got a 2018 left over, 43 miles. Soft top, white and black, it a sport two door. I need to see how I can spice it up!

[@TheSAboutique]

Good idea with the water proof radio

[@Duff_Man36]

My dad owns a Jeep and I am 12 rn so I hope one day I can do these mods on the Jeep

[@gaberandall6762]

Hey i have the same headunit in my jeep and when its on bluetooth it will randomly go to "announcement" then to a radio station was wondering if it has ever happened to you

[@homosapien4988]

Love it .. What year is it ?and how much you paid for this buddy? Thanks

[@tacsnoopy3000]

I agree you should have a winch but try not to put it on the stock bumper because even with the winch plate it may twist the metal. If you get a winch try to get the upgraded bumper first just to be on the safeside

[@unknowntoxiczone6526]

I own a 1997 jeep tj Sahara edition and I’m putting on a new light bar, roof rack, 2 inch lift kit with mud tires and army jerry cans a shovel and axe mount for the hood and a spare tire to go on my roof

[@bladeofduke1209]

These are cool cars

[@greendrill12]

Please make an update video on the blue TJ

[@chrislantern9272]

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4 inch rough country lift 35 inch fuel rims cai 188k thing is freakin rock solid

[@markeasley6149]

1. budget boost, new shocks, and slightly oversize AT tires 2. updated radio 3. up armor the bottom with skid plate protection and heavy duty diff covers 4. underseat lockable storage drawer 5. Mounting points on dash (magnetic, velcro) for phone or a dedicated tablet to augment infotainment, diagnostics, and navigation and other mountable items you want tucked away securely on dash or A pillar 6. steering stabilizer on track bar 7. air compressor (portable or installed) and air down valves to adjust tire pressure on the fly 8. CB radio 9. common tools like tire iron, wrench, hammer, socket set, etc in driver side door 10. fire extinguisher and other gear attachable to roll bar (first aid kit, emergency blanket, utility knife, paracord, sleeping bag), plus repair items (tire kit, battery jump start kit)

[@slant6guy]

- Matching spare tire of same diameter.

[@stevensmith1911]

So you are above timberline, what good is that winch? Colorado...

[@S3xyTexan88]

What rocker guards and bumper is on your jeep? Looks badass man

[@cheetothefish4435]

i currently am 16 and own a jeep that’s stock just like u used to. i am looking to upgrade to a winch and tires and a lift, but it’s so expensive. if you don’t mind me asking, how long did it take u to get the money you needed to do all of this? love the jeep btw

[@FlogmaMachine]

1. sound system 2. tires/wheels 3.lift 4. winch 5. bumper O|||||||O

[@jasonstilgebouer3904]

RΔCHΣL wrong

[@MiguelRuiz-kp3dd]

No

[@zerotwo6409]

That’s their opinion they have one so do you don’t hate

[@chrislasalle2601]

Any easy soft trails around NH that you know of?

[@Bruins81277]

Looking to buy my 1st wrangler. What should I be looking at? Thanks.

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

My 03 has been stock for the 4 years but that was because it was at 24k miles. now it's almost 60k in and I don't feel as required to keep it mint

[@joepzn98]

cool jeep kinda like mine

[@tommyhackley3044]

Dude you gotta rip out that carpet. First thing I did to my 97 TJ and it the easiest free mod you can do. I have the same floor mats and they look nice without the carpet. It also makes it easier to access drain plugs and make sure rust doesn’t catch up on you and super easy to clean. I had a 98 Cherokee where the floors were getting a little squishy. But the carpet must go!

[@jeeprs4x416]

love the rims, what are they?

[@dlrobertson42]

I just bought my first Jeep Wrangler. It has some mods. But can you please tell me what kind and dimensions of tires and wheels you have on this jeep. Thanks so much.

[@dragonpsytrance]

lmao at the sound effects

[@markremillard8389]

Good video but I get a lot of compliments because on my TJ my spare tire matches just a thought

[@karsonrosenthal8224]

How do you get the metal bars off the tail lights

[@alhamedi66]

Beautiful jeep. What wheels size 33-35 "

[@danielantoniozd26]

Love the editing XD

[@drumdelorean7341]

Dude you're truly fuckin hilarious 😂👍 keep making these

[@jacoballen9087]

This video is perfect. The stereo is one of the best ones you mentioned, especially if youre gonna drive friends around or whatever.

[@gustavogerardo262]

The first thing I did to my Jeep yj was a lift kit

[@SoundwaveX7]

1. Winch 2. Wheels/Tires 3. Gears/Lockers 4. Full Roll Cage 5. LED Lights Honorary mentioning: Recovery gear, fire extinguisher, Lift kit, tool box, spare parts, engine performance, hidden kill switch/car alarm and custom front/rear bumpers.

[@nicklemoine9077]

Lift, tires, winch, lockers, cb/ham/grms

[@allensanchez8158]

I am looking at. 1999 jeep Sahara sport 130k miles for 7k is it worth it? Fram is pretty much Rust free, clean inside and out, hard top.

[@colejustice6768]

I haven't had a tj but on my YJ I'd say lift, new tires, snorkel, winch, and lightbar

[@SuperCamacho81]

would you consider putting a level spacer in the front to level the jeep or no and why

[@Gadmeer]

Why? To keep visibility.

[@kurtnulf3362]

You seem to have put some money into that jeep maybe if you want it to be around awhile you might consider doing something about all that rust like getting that frame undercoated even if it has surface rust you can still get Woolwax or fluid film on that frame to slow it down

[@skipptheflipp]

What lift and tires do you have?

[@crosivis8674]

My 6.0 only has a cold air intake and oversized tires and has had to tow two chevy 1500s in the 8 months I've had it 😂

[@danieloliveros2209]

Which Jeep is the one he shows in the video? Which series, year, etc

[@Fishslayer04]

honestly should i go to 31’s or 33’s, with the wheel and tire package off of extreme terrain

[@geraldglassmemes7308]

@driverhub how do I find the steps on your jeep

[@xxxxxxx1339]

1-lockers 2-gears 3-lift 4-wheels 5-winch

[@Gadmeer]

Tires are the most important part, wheels don’t matter matter really.

[@rileytavares4087]

I love TJ’s. I’m buying another one. I regret selling my first police blue keep all police customized with inside waterproof weldings

[@rgh267]

"If you're under the age of 75" lol

[@tomn3977]

U still got those amber lights on the grill???

[@mtblantonjr]

A good quality rubber 😂😂🤘🤘

[@tjbolo8288]

Same as mine

[@ajmendez3887]

what size tires do you have bruv¿

[@connercreach3088]

What year of jeep is that?

[@teop7887]

Great video 👍 I too have a TJ, with the 2.5L banger. But a VERY important mod which many jeeps don't have, is a good rear (and front, if you can afford it) locker.

[@4310267205113]

Does yours have a 3 inch lift?

[@mateodelacruz5914]

can you tell me where you got ur brake light covers?

[@Gadmeer]

Any off road parts store sells light guards lol.. kentrol makes USA made guards and a few other manufacturers for $86 or so other brands are $30-60

[@anticat900]

Good video but being an oldie i agree with some of your mods but not others 😊. 1 Tyres yes, but just colour code original steel wheels. 2 Buy a softtop or hardtop. 3 Blue tooth radio yes. 4 replace suspension arms and steering.

[@williamdomey7584]

What year is your Tj it looks great. 1 lift 2 tires 3 gear change 4 winch 5 body armor

[@mckenna7261]

William Domey I don’t agree that a gear change is exactly essential

[@ianmontesinos1001]

How did you get the amber grill lights in there?

[@johnhirsch8809]

Theres a kit online Prerunner something I think.