If you’re like most Jeep Wrangler enthusiasts, you’ve likely enjoy off-roading and exploring the backcountry.
While most Jeep Wranglers come equipped with enough features to handle off-road trails, adding modifications can help protect your Jeep from damage. These are the five most important Jeep Wrangler upgrades and modifications you may want to consider for your vehicle:
Body Lift
A body lift will give your Jeep clearance to drive efficiently over obstacles such as large rocks, ruts, or streams. Having a lift kit also provides the driver with enhanced articulation, improved wheel travel, and a better approach when climbing steep hills.
Depending on the type of terrain you plan to traverse, body lift installers can add a one-inch or two-inch lift. A lift over two-to-three inches can cause your Jeep to become unstable, so it's important to consult with a custom installer to find the best solution for ground clearance needs.
Winch
A winch is an essential Jeep Wrangler modification for backcountry travel. A winch can remove fallen trees blocking the trail, get the Jeep unstuck from mud, sand, or snow, and can also help recover other vehicles that have become stuck. Winches come in various styles, including electric, hydraulic, mechanical, and hand-operated versions.
Hi-Lift Jack
A Hi-Lift Jack is a multipurpose recovery tool every Jeep owner should carry. You can use this essential tool to jack your Jeep up to change a tire, winch an obstacle out of the way, clamp broken parts, spread bent tubes, or pull a stuck vehicle from a direction the power winch may not be able to.
Before heading out on the trail, all Jeep owners should be familiar with how a Hi-Lift Jack works. If misused, the jack may cause injury or damage.
After-Market Front and Rear Bumpers
Adding an after-market full-front bumper to your Jeep adds protection for approach and departure angles. In addition, the front bumper provides a place to mount the winch, and the rear bumper has a spot for a rear-mounted spare tire.
A quality front and rear bumper can protect your vehicle from receiving body damage that may be expensive to repair. At Collins Bros Jeeps, we offer lightweight aluminum bumpers ideal for Jeeps with a stock suspension. The other option is a steel bumper which is perfect for a Jeep with after-market heavy-duty suspension.
Rock Sliders
Serious off-roaders will appreciate the protection that rock sliders have to offer. This upgrade provides body armor for the body panels and doors of the Jeep when driving over challenging obstacles like large boulders. These protective pieces are made from heavy-duty steel and will help the Jeep slide off the rock, preventing body damage.
If you’re looking to make an upgrade, we can make any Jeep Wrangler custom modification to enhance your vehicle's off-road performance. Collins Bros. Jeep customizes, restores, and paints Jeeps at our facility in Wylie, Texas. If you're looking to start your next off-roading adventure, contact Collins Bros. Jeep so we can get you up and on the road.
