Upgrading My Basic Jeep Wrangler Into an Offroad Machine!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

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[@alans6767]

Flares and Bumpers black, I like the contrast. Plus there is something about a Jeep with body matched paint on the flares just makes it look like a mall crawler.

[@67chevy4x4]

I've had a set of JW speaker headlights in my Western Star for almost six years I love them

[@Hephaestusthejeep]

Seeing the jeep stock reminds me of how mine looked around 2 years ago. 2009 2 door jk here.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The stock look was fun while it lasted!

[@teej3.]

I have those hood latches installed. I’d recommend switching the pin and cord to the backside. If it gets snagged on something it will just pull the pin out, as opposed to getting caught and potentially causing damage.

[@rob4272]

two door the way to go!

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Wow, that's come out so good... Just fenders, wheels n tires and front/rear bars work plus lights.. that's an awesome transformation. I would paint the wheels black plus the rear front and rear bar. I love the black contrast coming from the fenders.

[@markw365]

paint them black. For the flares, use an adhesion promotor if they're flexible, and use a good automotive paint.

[@nomadhawg]

Well now I have to go see if they offer those bumpers in a standard bolt on fit without cutting my frame. Thanks for the videos.

[@garyjohnson6156]

I would use rustoleum bed liner to paint the bumpers black but leave the fenders alone. Looks awesome! And when you scratch it, you simply touch it up. Just wish the front bumper still had fog light buckets.

[@wesbrash74]

You have a pair of Crocs on the wall, that's awesome.

[@Dave872010]

Any updates on this Jeep? Just picked up a 17 jku for the wife so going to start this whole thing over. Going to be more budget friendly with hers.

[@LivingTheDream-RocklanderUSA]

I vote paint match bumpers and fenders. 🎉

[@sabastian151]

One thing I would LOVE to see someone do (coughing ben coughing) is to do an LS swap without all the expensive harness swaps... old school like your guy's LJ.

[@Tctv456]

I have the OHF new two door skids on my JK and man, they're beefy and high quality

[@BunnyTJ]

Looks Good Ben, I would say raptor line the bumpers black with accents of the rim colors you will choose and color match the fenders to the Jeep body.

[@joerouth6255]

I started with stock 2 door jk as well. My interior sound proofing was one of my top favorite mods, then rubicon 4:1 tc, and 35’s.

[@MatrixAlphaCWX]

I prefer the beefy stock look. But with 33's/35 m/t's on original rims. (why? because they are way lighter to pick up than the aftermarket steel one's.) Idk, jeeps looks funky to me with the small aftermarket thin fenders.

[@nixx.1021]

Interested in the headlights you bought would love to see a video on those 😁

[@rjbdesigns1665]

Color is such a personal preference. For me, I like the contrast of black bumper/fender/roof against the body color. If it is all the same, there is no definition to the lines of the Jeep. My 08 X is also red. I saw you paint the headlight retainer rings and thought, when the heck didn't I do that?!? It will be my next minor mod.

[@andypastore3299]

I thought the same thing. Next time my grill comes off I'm going to clean and paint the rings. They look great Ben.

[@roarkfabworks]

The Walker Evans wheels look awesome.

[@John-uo1qf]

I installed led bulbs in my stock JKU headlights. Huge improvement over stock halogen

[@kennmanus5091]

Well, I guess the KBD fenders got enough of a thumbs up to be put on this one. That's good to hear since I just installed the same on my JKU.

[@ScottyBennitone]

I would just paint the bumpers and wheels black. Looks like a pretty solid little rig

[@donashcraft8617]

Looks great! I love two door jeeps. From past experience, you might find the rear corner panels get damaged easy without having bumper protection there.

[@ArizonaJK]

I have those hood latches and the sun has not faded them

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That’s what I like to hear!

[@evanhrbacek9837]

So my kbd flares should be in this Wednesday. I ordered them last week after balling them for some time. I think I decided on a good way to coat them that’s better than paint. Might also be a good idea for a video for the channel. I am going to use the Vvivid indestructible vinyl wrap. The narrow rolls are very inexpensive on Amazon and the stuff seems pretty tough. Give a shout-out if you decide to try it out! Love the channel, keep it up!

[@markbellger8945]

Man. It looks like a whole new jeep. Build done

[@officialmallcrawler]

Jk Gear and Gadgets for the win🤘🏼

[@markstewart5153]

Always love your builds!!🎉🎉

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks man!

[@philipwhatley6742]

I love my KBDs!!

[@adolfocolon4673]

Stellar job) regarding the KBD fenders, may I ask. What are the part numbers for front & back - there're really cool. BTW, enjoyed your videos.😀

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Not sure on the part number, but here’s a link www.kbdbodykits.com/jeep-wrangler-jk-flat-polyurethane-flat-fender-flares-kit?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U-wUfJe_7FL-fFY9Qfsy0QzIwa9Tt-7yYyqBUthTWtNR-SVbEnhHJxoC5JUQAvD_BwE

[@paulpeters5199]

Really looks great I’m really liking the hood latches

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

I have those fenders and really like them, they have held up great. Really like that front bumper.

[@t0m33r5]

Rock sliders?

[@randygreen7871]

Amazing transformation, absolutely LOVE everything you did!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks! I really like how its coming along

[@corksauve4949]

Bumper looks really nice. But do you have to cut off the lower cross brace on the front? I ask because that's where my Teraflex s/t swaybar goes.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yes. However they do have other bumpers with similar styling that might work with that sway bar

[@jlautomotive6349]

This is a super cool build… I’d say color match the bumpers!! Keep up the incredible work 👍

[@jorgevizcarra4437]

You should definitely paint the fenders and bumpers red! That would look sick ! 🤘🏽

[@MangoTangoJKU]

Looking good! I really like the raw aluminum.

[@Eric-Woodward]

Definitely paint the flares, I’ve had mine on for a year and they fade a bit without being painted.

[@andrewsreviews4748]

Red paint IMO! Love this build!

[@ghernandez6457]

I was gonna buy the Motobilt Tomahawk frame chop bumper but it's stupid that you can't keep your Rubi sway bar disconnect ,literally one of the best features imo it has never failed me. I might buy the OHF one.

[@aland2253]

I like those fender flares, I hadn’t seen those yet. Don’t you use JScan anymore?

[@JackwDyles-zu3jt]

Hello. I have a 2013 jeep wrangler sport 2-Door and it's all stock. I've done some upgrades like the tires and sidesteps. I'm in the process of putting a Winch on my jeep and I'm going to do something with the exhaust system. How much would you charge for the finders and the front and rear bumpers.

[@brbadventurer]

5:15 I think over all the fenders look good but in my province (same province as @casey_250 ) we have a law here that the tire can't stick out more than 30 cm (1 ") past the fender so I would have to go to a wider version. 15:18 Either black or color match the bumpers and fenders, also on the rear inner fender well paint that black.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Oh yeah, these could be a cop magnet depending on where you live!

[@kennyphelps1160]

More power to you I am never chopping up mine

[@SpookyMontero]

Sick

[@inkvested8658]

Garage looking 🔥🔥🔥

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Slowly but surely! Its a mess right now lol

[@andypastore3299]

Love the contrast of the Black flares with the Red body. As far as the bumpers go, IMO paint them. First choice would be Black, second would be Red. Love what you did with the headlight rings. Next time my grill is off, that's what I'm going to do. What steering upgrade are you planning on going with? Keep the great tutorial build videos coming Ben. Say hi to Cassie.

[@3vil8unny]

plasti dip is flexible and a clear coat keeps it from rubbing off

[@LTUSATV]

Those are some killer mods so far!

[@scottfreeman771]

Ben, How do the KBD fenders compare to the MCE fenders? I like the narrow MCE fenders, but the rounded edges of the KBD’s. Time will tell with fading…

[@OceanDriveSpeeder]

Please help me out, I'm seeking the plastic grab handles the JL has for my 17 JK. You see hitting my head on the solid metal handles sold for the JK doesn't sound like much fun. Soft plastic sounds much better for crash landings. Why can't someone make a post mount Plastic Handle like the JL for the JK?

[@paulclose]

I see you commented extensively on bumpers, flares and tail lights but not on the headlights. Were there issues with the headlights? Did they not perform as well as expected? I am looking for reasonably priced alternatives to mainstream brands and would appreciate your objective assessment of the headlights. Thanks.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I wanted to wait until I could use them and get some night recording with them, will happen in a future video!

[@amosburton164]

Those fender flares look really cool. What did you do with the side marker lights?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Left them off. They have an option to drill a hole and install a provided amber LED

[@christianhilt]

What did you paint the frame chop job with? Rust stopper?

[@caroleertel2961]

Looking good ❤

[@danaboatman954]

Polish the aluminum and then sharkhide

[@wesbrash74]

Great video! I really like the flares, I need to look into a set for myself.

[@pwe3958]

Curious are you going to be a trail guide at cross bar for the JJUSA

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’ll be there assisting with the event! I might not be a trail guide, but I will be there helping where needed

[@pwe3958]

@@JKGearandGadgets awesome

[@XavierMcBeth]

So in my state of Pennsylvania we have a law that states your tires can't stick out past your flares more than 2" to pass the state inspection. So with your stock tires, how far do they stick out? If you don't mind checking.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The tops of the flare covered the stocks, but the way they angle down and in exposes alot of tire which probably wouldnt pass

[@XavierMcBeth]

@@JKGearandGadgets I kinda thought that would be the case. I'm thinking of holding onto my stock flares and swapping them out when I get inspected. I do that with my tires now. Lol Also The Police are much more lenient when your tires aren't covered by the flares.

[@tombob4547]

Would you consider boosting this jeep? Custom Turbo set up or just normal blower

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Not this one, 180k miles. The engine is still running really well and doesnt burn oil. However boost might not be the best idea with the miles. However the 3.8 is a good engine that can handle 8-9 lbs psi fairly well. Im still trying to decide on engine mods/swaps.

[@SpookyMontero]

Color matched fenders would be cool

[@jacobmoncrief9837]

What size were these tires? 😅

[@user-Killer76]

What's the brand/name of those aluminum wheels? Jeep is looking good.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They are an older set of Walker Evans Racing. They are simulated beadlocks with a removable ring,

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Line-X the bumpers and flares.👍

[@wesleyscott2169]

hold on you said no mods for finder flares so what was bracket you cut off with saw sall /

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You don’t have to cut that bracket off, i just chose to

[@wesleyscott2169]

@@JKGearandGadgets ok ty just bought a jeep helps me alot

[@garretlewis4103]

Looks pretty good! 👍👍

[@MrBigshow101171]

Great video. Sucks high beam off-road is out of business. Guess my lifetime warranty on my headlights will be hard to use

[@spritemanplus4700]

My jeep hot take, I actually really like the look of stock fenders. Like bigger tires the stock fenders make the jeep look wider and more aggressive Aftermarket fenders look like shit imo. I understand how useful they are, just haven’t found a good looking one yet. Anyone know a good aftermarket wide fender?

[@rickmulcahy6279]

Keep the bumpers's natural aluminum, Maybe put a clear coat bumpers, But remember they're bumpers they're there to be bumped and scratched, So, If you scratch them you have to repaint them.

[@adidas4275]

I would love to see the fender flares painted

[@15jwrangler]

Keep it up! Will you be hitting up smoky mountain jeep invasion again this year? Just booked a place

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Most Likely!

[@15jwrangler]

@@JKGearandGadgets hell yeah!

[@MattSanipass81]

I’m still using my Amazon lights lol fours years now, it was just meant to be something to hold me over till I got Jw’s…

[@JKGearandGadgets]

funny how that works sometimes!

[@Officialshayne]

I run the KBD fenders on my JK

[@emilyhayton8392]

Very nice look

[@JBarnes917]

I would for sure paint the bumpers

[@WilliamDobbins]

Are the doors a slightly different color than the body on the Jk?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The hood and possibly a fender were repainted from hail damage years ago. Blending wasn’t spot on

[@sabastian151]

Color match fenders flares with black bumpers. Just my opinion as I did mine this way, but it's your jeep... paint them pink for all I care lol.

[@Deven210]

Paint match the fenders and bumpers. Keep the wheels black. I’d love to see how it looks.

[@alexanderdavila4087]

I love Jeep’s

[@JackwDyles-zu3jt]

I would paint the finders and the bumpers red with black rims

[@abnpthfdr2934]

How about throwing a coat of clear on those hood latches before they even hit any of the elements to see if you can extend the aesthetic life of them. My opinion on painting the new parts is: Paint the bumpers black and leave the fender flares as they are; they're pretty flexible and any paint you put on them is going to crack. Just sayin'...

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Everything I try to clear coat only lasts 2 years max before it yellows. I need to find a good clear coat paint

[@someguyonline377]

like the fenders with exception of them not using black install screws, would look better not seeing the silver screws IMO

[@JKGearandGadgets]

True. I plan on painting then. Unfortunately most black hardware rusts really fast. They would have to send screws out to powder coating

[@dantodhunter8373]

I think if you painted the fender flares and ran them up against a rock or tree, the bending of the flares would cause the paint to Crack. I would leave them as is.

[@Bluejeep91836]

Did you reuse the stock inner fenders?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I kept them before selling the stock flares, i will probably be cutting them and reusing them. But no i have not done it yet lol

[@Bluejeep91836]

I’m sold on the KBD just haven’t quite figured out how to fit the front inner fenders on, the rear I’ll just bedline I’m thinking

[@RealMJSr]

I vote for red!

[@jonathanrobles4338]

the KBD flares will deff need some paint after 4 month of brutal sun attack they will fade Just a heads up, beautiful two door btw

[@CB-hr6zs]

Cassie is 🔥🔥🔥

[@terryderush2657]

Cool 😎 jeep 🚙 .

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Paint it black 🖤🖤

[@cherokeefit4248]

Wish you kept the xj and did videos haha

[@Truckee18]

Is that stock height ?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep! base model 2009 JK suspension with 180K miles lol

[@stevend9124]

Cool video 👍

[@gregfasulo7010]

I’d say maybe plastidip because it’s rubber so it can flex and you can get different colors so match whatever

[@John-uo1qf]

Love the bumpers. Wish the labor required was not so extensive

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They have some bolt on options available!

[@leehowell4258]

I’m just not a fan of the “skinny trail fender flares”. I understand the purpose but I just don’t like that much tire showing. Love the bumpers and taillights

[@samsanderson7159]

I think you will regret painting those fenders if you plan to offroad it at all. I'd leave them black. I'd probably just clear the aluminum. It will still look good when it's scratched and the touch ups will be easy.

[@raulriveracrazycat5959]

Love you guys videos. What's happening with Cassie's channel.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

She started a new here as an accounting Controller so thats keeping her really busy lol. We will probably end up just focusing on this channel and include her projects here. The goal was to both do KZbin full time, but inflation and real life with Kids just doesnt make that possible