Curious: Are there any "mandatory" or "no-brainer" mods for the TJ?

[CybrSlydr]

Just curious what the most typical mod is - I would assume a lift and bigger tires is one of them?

What about part wise? Is there anything on the factory model that most folks find lacking? Say... a new head unit for the stereo or?...

Thanks.

 

[StG58]

Just curious what the most typical mod is - I would assume a lift and bigger tires is one of them?

What about part wise? Is there anything on the factory model that most folks find lacking? Say... a new head unit for the stereo or?...

Thanks.

Going from bone stock? Probably tires.

The only advice that I can offer on mods is: Build your TJ for how YOU are going to use it and YOUR conditions. It's super easy to get carried away and spend a lot of time and money on a TJ, only to ruin it for your purposes. Only address actual issues that you run across in your use by modifying it.

 

[CodaMan]

...The only advice that I can offer on mods is: Build your TJ for how YOU are going to use it and YOUR conditions. It's super easy to get carried away and spend a lot of time and money on a TJ, only to ruin it for your purposes. Only address actual issues that you run across in your use by modifying it.

X2

 

[TJ2]

Curious: Are there any "mandatory" or "no-brainer" mods for the TJ?
Thanks.

That is a "loaded" question my friend.

You need counseling!!!!

 

[The Real Lxxtsy]

Yes, get rid of the milk jugs off the front bumper.

 

[derekmac]

Yes, get rid of the milk jugs off the front bumper.

That's the very first thing I did to mine!!

 

[The Real Lxxtsy]

That's the very first thing I did to mine!!

Same here. Next I'm thinking of cutting the stock bumper into a stubby.

 

[derekmac]

Same here. Next I'm thinking of cutting the stock bumper into a stubby.

After smacking mine on a run, I did that too, lol.

 

[CybrSlydr]

What are the "milk jugs"?

 

[The Real Lxxtsy]

After smacking mine on a run, I did that too, lol.

Got a pic?

 

[StG58]

It's not a mod, but it's very important.

Run through a complete maintenance. Change the all the fluids. Check the brakes and repair, adjust and replace as required. Do a complete tuneup with quality parts. Do the cooling system. Undo and / or fix any off the wall mods that the previous owner did. It's the difference between driving an unreliable peice of crap and driving a stone cold reliable TJ.

 

[The Real Lxxtsy]

What are the "milk jugs"?

The plastics jugs screwed on the front bumper on both sides.

 

[StG58]

What are the "milk jugs"?

The black plastic blow moldings on each end of the front and rear bumpers.

 

[Daz7]

Biggest bang for buck mod for offroading is sway bar disconnects even with standard suspension.

 

[The Real Lxxtsy]

What are the "milk jugs"?

Pic without the jugs up front

 

[CybrSlydr]

The black plastic blow moldings on each end of the front and rear bumpers.

This bit?

 

[cliffish]

yes...I really did not mind them on my jeep but then I just replaced the entire bumper later.

 

[StG58]

This bit?

Yup, that's a milk jug. No one seems to like them, and they get removed wheeling in the brush frequently.

 

[CybrSlydr]

Has anyone done a CTIS mod for their TJ?

 

[lovemachine]

It’s law that all TJ’s should have a LED light bar and an angry bird grill.