Best First 5 Mods To Have On Your Jeep Wrangler

[@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

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

😂

[@bonytologna]

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

[@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*

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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! 😁😁

[@1stcSOLDIER]

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

[@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

[@tubesurfer12345]

You got my like because of the rubber joke 😂

[@travish3130]

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

[@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

[@ElijahJenkins2196]

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

[@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

[@RKmndo]

1A. Sugar-momma/daddy. 1. Tuffy security products. 2. In-coil supplemental airbags and anti-rust undercarriage fluid. 3. Winch, and home-fabbed anti-sway bar disconnects. 4. Armor with 2" receivers. 5. Siped mudders. 31x10.5s or similarly-narrow 33s can fit TJs/LJs without a suspension lift. Trxus MTs and Duratracs used to be somewhat affordable. 6. External racks. 7. Dana44 rear axle with OxLocker or ARB.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@jackmoser]

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

[@kurleeful]

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

[@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.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

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!!

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@walshman23Y]

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

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

A matching spare is a nice touch too ;)

[@chrislantern9272]

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

[@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.

[@tiburciofelipe8680]

LOVE the look of that Jeep!!!

[@DriveHub]

Thanks man! Appreciate you checking out the video!

[@talis84]

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

[@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 😅

[@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

[@1stcSOLDIER]

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”

[@gabi-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.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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)

[@red_airsoft1843]

I bought a $25 Bluetooth thing that plugs in, 2 USB ports, plus AUX input. Called ROAV

[@raw.wiseman]

Redcoat_Airsoft that thing is the way to go Chief. I have the same thing

[@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.

[@samspade3227]

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

[@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.

[@TBrens3]

Top 5 Wrangler Mods IMO: 1) air bag suspension 2) 20” aluminum wheels 3) summer tires 4) cherry bomb exhaust 5) stage 3 turbo

[@DriveHub]

It looks like I may have to re-do this video now!

[@newgammer101]

Are you high?

[@usmckozmo]

@@newgammer101 I think his aim is "low" I'll stick with my LJ's 4.5" lift on 35s ;)

[@TimberMoto]

"Top 5 Mall mods"

[@slant6guy]

- Matching spare tire of same diameter.

[@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

[@jacoballen9087]

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

[@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.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Can you please change the spare to match the rest of the Jeep please

[@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!

[@brycesmith9611]

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

[@Bananabeachflorida]

1- A girl or might as well stay home 2- Lift 3- 35 or 37 4- lockers 5- armor all around 6- winch 12.000 Now food beer n ur good 2 go

[@chipschleichardt5641]

No gears? How do you plan on turning those 37s?

[@sellecksmith3710]

Chip Schleichardt no axle shafts or diffs also

[@1stcSOLDIER]

That list is a mess..

[@xxxxxxx1339]

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

[@1stcSOLDIER]

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

[@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

[@markremillard8389]

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

[@sxurry]

You're a great presenter

[@1986Honda4trax]

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

[@gustavogerardo262]

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

[@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!

[@colejustice6768]

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

[@bladeofduke1209]

These are cool cars

[@Alaok94368]

Good idea with the water proof head unit

[@johngolden4166]

1:56 did he fart or was that just a bee going by the mic

[@mackenzieschexnyder3353]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@ramblinjay3816]

lol

[@danielsalach1234]

LOL

[@Emma-nw2xg]

Lol

[@homosapien4988]

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

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

16-17, hell , I buried my truck at 38 and walked out with my wife and a 4 year old in the middle of the night in the middle of the woods, age don’t change that ;)

[@MeatPez]

That intro was smooth af

[@gabi-sw8zw]

1 Lift(with decent shocks) 2 Tires 3 cold air intake 4 exhaust 5 bumpers

[@TheSAboutique]

Good idea with the water proof radio

[@paulejrlawson3278]

All mods were good, BUT, the winch. I have aluminum 4 fishing rods mounted on my 05 wrangler X. I use them a lot, but the winch would be great. I’m 70, so for a jack, I depend on AAA, I have been very rough on my body,so allow me that comfort

[@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 😂

[@veiledzorba]

Not everyone's life is all about the PHOOOOOONNE - while I did replace the head unit, I didn't get one with Bluetooth as I didn't need it.

[@chrisniner8772]

In New Mexico have a coat of white paint keeps you from getting heat stroke, food and water keeps you from dying and tools get you home, A proper jack and and a correct size spare would be nice, If you’re a mall wheeler it don’t matter.

[@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

[@Whistlin10Speed]

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

[@northmanlogging2769]

winch yeah, tires yeah, lights wuh? floor liners da fuq? stereo ok but.... hows about lockers? and rock guards?

[@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.

[@Jeep482]

Lockers before Winch? I always thought so.

[@smearedperogies5047]

1. Lift 2. Space 3. Big tires 4. Front bumper 5. Soft top for summer

[@CaptainCooter]

1. Money 2. Time 3. Lift 4. 35s 5. Lockers

[@mkel0385]

Honestly headlight upgrade is top priority on any new car

[@nicklemoine9077]

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

[@ujayet]

My favorite thing about my 98 tj is..when my coworkers ask me when will I wash it?.

[@vicrackingup2]

You need to have the lighting fixed on your phone so the video doesn’t darken. Just tap and hold the screen before you start recording.

[@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

[@MansoorAuto2k]

Please make an update video on the blue TJ

[@rickgreif9287]

1. 2.5 inch lift 2. Replace all steering components 3. Good quality brakes, rotors and calipers up front 4. Real tires and wheels 5. Heavy front bumper with winch.

[@Bruins81277]

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

[@markwyatt3088]

Your list is so wrong. Here's what's effective and cheap: 1. Bigger tires, 31" BFG ATKOS on stock rims so you have lots of sidewall flex for airing down. Any bigger and you run in to major diff ratio mods, drivetrain and and suspension problems. 2. Undercarriage armor, gas tank and oil pan skid plates. My rock crawler buddies say you can drag a TJ over any obstacle as long as it's well armored. 3. Swaybar disconnects, a 1-2" puck spacer spring lift to reduce tire rubbing. Any more of a lift will involve major suspension modifications. 4. Auto tranny cooler with a deep pan so you don't experience the OMG 40° hill climb ATF ventilation problem where the tranny fails and you're gonna go backwards. I'm a desert guy and a tranny cooler is a must. Here's how to waste money: 1. Heavy aftermarket bumpers. The stock bumpers are designed to crumple and protect the frame. 2. A winch. The electrical demands are enormous and weight on the front makes the rig less nimble. My crawler buddies say the best winch you can use is on somebody else's rig. 3. Lockers. They double the load on axles so surprise bangs are likely unless you spend thousands to upgrade. Open diffs with an LSD on the rear is a mild way to get slightly better crawl capabilities. 4. An insane thing is roof racks which put weight up high and destabilize the rig. So anyway keep a stock TJ in factory condition with minor mods that don't add much weight is the way to go.

[@donniemontoya9300]

You know what's also a really good jeep mod? Having the spare tire match the rest of the damn wheels...

[@JoseGonzalez-qd9tk]

i recommend that the next mod you do to your jeep is the same that i did. they make a new dash kit that allows you to put double din stereo for android auto or carplay. just have to transfer clips and air vents. thank me later cool jeep

[@THE_RAMALAMADINGDONG]

First thing is tires (35/37's)second is spray in bedline the entire inside of the truck third is audio fourth is headlights fifth is 2.5inch lift

[@johnfrancis8487]

1.Fix YA DAMN RUSTY FRAME BEFORE IT BREAKS IN HALF 2.wheels 3.Bumper 4.Winch 5.Radio

[@jacobirvine704]

That's what I'm working on now...

[@devil8975]

Hey! That's not rust. That's patina!

[@johncena2336]

Wish those wheels were still available

[@stevensmith1911]

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

[@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.

[@whysitthat3515]

On the off-chance you see this comment, how have those headlights held up? If they’re still going strong, how many years of use have you gotten from them?

[@charlieallan2979]

What are those boots?

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Awesome video mate, sick looking tj

[@hawkins5236]

Upgrading the stereo system was the first thing I did