Top 10 Mods for an Offroad Jeep 

I would add ways to air down and air up. Airing down is critical to a good offroad trip

I think communication upgrades are a really good idea. Even just a simple handheld CB not everywhere you offroad has a cellphone signal. Great video!

I NEED A JEEP FIRST, I can't wait. Love the videos. Cheers!

Great list and covers the stuff most don’t think about, you are building an entire package that never ends.. I found it it great to start small and upgrade as you max out your stock limits. The best mod I ever did that isn’t a mod at all was to put a sticker on my dash that reads “REMEMBER STUPID YOU HAVE TO DRIVE THIS HOME! Those words in my head have saved me thousands of dollars over time, especially running stock by yourself and stopping to think if I go down here, can I make it back out? Also if I try to drive through this and get stuck, can I reach something to hook onto to pull myself out? As I progressed I started buying recovery gear first then winch and bumper and moving onto lifts, wheels/tires rock sliders and armour/lockers etc. But I think everyone should see what their rig will do bone stock just so you can see what Jeeps are capable of, it really surprises most people. Also have to see how much wheeling and what type of wheeling you will be doing before you go dropping money on tires that are great for one terrain but terrible for where you are always going.

Recovery is something mostly overlooked, glad you mentioned that first. I hate when people aren’t prepared on the trails

I’ve Driven multi jeeps with all RC lift product. Drove like stock on highway, flexed with everyone, several winning contests, rock crawling and winning comps as well

I bought the 2.5 inch rc lift , just basic one , springs and shocks. And I find it rides ok. Especially with the added weight of front and rear bumpers , but I think what a lot of people don’t do is ad the important suspension parts that don’t come with the kit and that’s the issue. But as long as u are aware that u need to purchase other parts it’s a decent lift in my opinion...... so far lol

I was thinking to myself, I am not a fan of those half doors. But now I see they are home made and zip tied on. I am now a HUGE fan. Great video

This was the most helpful video I’ve watched so far. I just bought a Jeep and had no idea where to start. Thank you for all the info!!!

My jeep wrangler Rubicon jk has lift 40 tires 513 gears Dana 60 axels front and rear lockers and a hemi engine in it. It's a blast to off road in.

Dif covers, tie rod, sway discount, rock slide, pull strap, air up device. These don’t break the bank but should be top first mods

The one thing that is often overlooked...socks. A good pair of custom socks could make the difference between a great and crappy day on the trails. You might wanna follow up with Gillian on that. #teamoffroadelements

The getting out there to practice was your best tip. You can have the best ORV known to man but it doesn’t mean anything unless you know what you’re doing.

Dana 30 with a truss and chrome-molly shafts 1ton knuckles and a free spin kit should work nicely.

Great summary of how to get your Jeep ready for the off road. I especially liked the insight of figuring what gears and lockers you may want along with possibly a larger axle first. But you didn't mention ,NOT telling your spouse ,all the upgrades and costs these Mods will amount to over the years! HA HA. Art

Your videos are so well put together and helpful! I appreciate all the information and had no idea how cheap and effective Sway Bar Disconnects were, excited to slap some on my Jeep soon!

Back on the 40s I see? Can’t wait for a wheeling trip video to see how they do

Great list Ben! Always enjoy your videos. Ill add one major "must have" to this list (if it wasnt already commented on.) BIG BRAKE KIT! I recommend Dynatrac Progrip kit.

Just got a 2016 jeep wrangler and I cant wait to lift it up! Thanks for the info you got a new subscriber.

Hey Ben, I am a new JTR owner with my first Jeep. I really appreciate your videos. Nicely presented for us beginners!

I got a light bar before lockers! I camp and fish on the beach often! I got the Angry Eye grill, for HATERS ONLY! I love and enjoy my JKU to the point I often Sleep in it. I fold my 60 seat down and pitch a sleeping bag, built a shelf window level that I sleep under while having a place to store camp and fishing gear, and have a clothes hang up bar behind the sound bar. My front bumper has a hitch for my fat tire ebike mount and a winch for back-up. I'm accessorized and a favorite for haters but JEEP is what you make it, it's originality and personal in form and function.

First upgrade, that stock stereo... Gotta have my tunes!

I am new to the #JEEP experience. I must say this was a good, comprehensive, & practical, visual explanation of things jeep related ❤ it! Thank one for sharing one's expertise.

Thanks for recommending the cartech magazine.

Your on top of the mountain with the 40s. Your Jeep rocks!

So glad I saw this video! Great job! I'm about to upgrade my suspension, you mentioned both brands I'm looking at.. RK and Metalcloak.. but first I'm putting together some recovery gear.. then bumpers, just because a couple of months ago I was rear ended in my 2010 RHD JKU.. sadly it was totaled.. so yeah, bumper before suspension 😁

If you have money to burn, have at it with mods, but most are on a budget. Only had my jku sport for a month, but I have a winch and bumper, and recovery gear. Probably work on sliders next. My thoughts on what I need were redirected after watching a bleep8n jeeps episode recently. Watched a built Bronco on 40's struggle, and roll. Watched a jku on D60's and 40's struggle, and a $3k Cherokee with D30 and D35 on 33" tires have an easier time making hard obstacles than the big $$ builds through good driving and line selection. Spend how you will, but the most important upgrade, and the cheapest, is between your ears. Drive smart!

One of the biggest things to do to the JK when you lift it is to either get the high attack CV conversion for the front driveshaft or get the triple universal driveshafts from Adam's driveshafts or Tom Woods.

Great video Ben. Add comms, survival equipment/first aid and armor to the list. Overall a great list (and I have the TJ version of that book). Be safe on the trails. Scott

Great job bud! great list i couldnt agree with you more about the seat time,it helps to get out and learn how your rig will act and react on the trail.my tj is still pretty stock besides lift,wheels,tires and bumpers and im always impressed with how well it does.awesome job with the video as always.keep it up

You should go to Big Bend National Park and do some of those trails. Most beautiful I've ever done. Black Gap Road is the ultimo camino that you can prolly do with your jeep.

Good list. I think you could make an argument on maybe priority of lists depending on your Jeep. BTW I have the RC 4 inch on my JK. Its been fine so far. Slowly upgrading components. But have a 3.8 gears made a world of difference.

I have a 3 inch lift with with 35's. I love it.

Great video that I would 100% recommend to any new jeeper curious about mods 👍

I appreciate the info bro, great walkthrough, I'm a TJ guy but I recently purchased a 2011 Rubicon completely stock because I am sad and bored with my TJ so I'm trying to learn everything I can before I start modding anything on the Ruby and how to do it right

Very good list. It’s a great overview for beginner Jeepers, it would be cool to see a list for more advanced guys

I don't plan on doing too much technical offroading. I just wanna drive up in the mountains on some offroad trails. I have the lift and tires done. I need to switch out my axels and gear ratio next (to include good inner axels too). Not sure i need lockers yet.

Hey I just discovered your channel and I love your videos. Bought my JKU last September and I'm always looking for more mods :)

Ooooo do I see a little color grading going on?? Getting fancy! I like it!

Great list I’m starting to get in to off-roading in vehicles. I’ve rode 4 wheelers for 20 years now And something I have figured out it doesn’t matter if you have 500 hp 25 Horse, Road tires or swampiers, 31s or 40s when you’re stuck you’re stuck I’ve figured out a quality winch can pretty munch always save the Day Weather it’s you our one of your buddies. So I’d say a winch would b a good first upgrade even if u have to get a beefy bumper and look silly for a few months till bigger tires and a lift comes atlest I can get out

My stock JKU Rubicon does pretty good. I did put a new front winch bumper and lights. I am just driving around on south jersey trails so I kept it pretty stock. However good video with lots of good suggestions.

My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj has almost 330,000 miles and is just like new.4.0 AW4 BEAST... Best Jeep ever made,best motor ever made.These new motors and transmission's would never even see 200k.

Can't disagree with your mod list. Yes... expensive! No one ever said it was a cheap sport. BTW.. at 14:00 someone is bringing sexy back! Haha...

I like the suggestions you make.

God damn love these videos this guys got such a familiar face I feel like a friend just talking Jeep stuff

#1 mod for off-roading, buy a Jeep! Hahaha. I had a a lot of tacos. Takes a lot of mods on a taco to get to the level of a stock rubicon on a 3” lift. I didn’t get a wrangler, I don’t really rock crawl. But you convinced me on a gladiator! So went out and got my first Jeep! Haha

I think along with lockers your vid should discuss the gearing to support bigger wheels. That being said great vid

Man your videos are awesome and entertaining. You've given me a bunch of great ideas and cost me a few dollars with the new upgrades from them, thanks lol. I just finished cutting up my hood and installing the Hyline hood lovours, I never would've done it without your encouragement. I'm on the path to lose some weight next. Running an AEV full width front bumper and Rampage rear with tire carrier. Running 37s so I want to lose the spare and down size to a stubby front and body width rear. What front bumper are you using? I like the size and look of it. Any suggestions or "stay away from that one"? Again thanks for your videos and keep em coming!

Not really a mod, a Jeep has to have a name. I just bought a 2014 JKU Sahara and it came with 33X12.5-20 Achilles MXTs on it. Not sure if I like them yet. I’m mainly going to be in the sand or on wooded trails. My first mod was LED headlights I got from a buddy at work and I have ordered a 2pc sunshade so my kids don’t get fried and a set of grab bars, I hate pulling on the steering wheel to get in. Looking at getting a set of rock slider steps that mount to the body mounts.

Awesome and very good video! Keep the videos coming!

Lift and Antirock swaybar were the best mods we ever did.

“35s might fit you needs” 😂😂 you can do just about anything on a 35

In Canada, running a truck with front exposed tires (short bumper with nothing in front of the tire) and tires extending beyond the fenders will get you a fine and/or impound. Those doors won't cut it with the nice policeman or vehicle inspector either. And the real fussy ones may write you up if the headlights don't have a Canuck legal rating. In some countries (Chile in the mid 1990s) banned front mounted winches as a risk to pedestrians. But they also seldom looked for seatbelt infractions cuz no one used them. One question. What do you do when you slice a sidewall? I think a spare tire should make the list of essential equipment...don't you?

Great video. Wish you owned an LJ though. My best mods have been gear upgrade.

40in tires are #1 my list

Old but very important vid, but had I found this (and a few others) I would have waited another 4 months and configured my 2018 JK with a dana 44 front and 4.88 gearing above all else. Now I have to play 'Catch up' this year and next so I don't break anything on blue and black trails.

First of all your videos are great! Maybe mention other options for the Dana 30 like Eaton Truetracs. They are perfect for a JK Sport. I am planning on Ultimate Dana 60 after my last payment but Truetracs are perfect for now running 35s on my Sport. Keep up the good work!

I see what you where trying to do but disagree with 80%. The only good was invest in yourself and build to what you do. The most important is first aid and survival gear and training on those is first and foremost! Especially if your off-roading miles away from any town.

Great list and advice! Thanks.

This is a great video man!

Great video bro love you positive vibes

Hey just subscribed, great video specially with the part on investing in yourself. I haven’t gotten my Jeep yet but I’m working on and this put me at ease knowing to go out on the trail first before starting to modify it. I probably would do a ultra top best I think haha before anything just give my baby and my wife a cool view

Sweet Jeep! What kind of front bumper is that?!

Good information thanks alot

What rear bumper is that?

Love it! I need some of these

Great list ben

Awesome mods. Just don't get too crazy like us... - Avengers.

Like the tips. Thanks

What about a tire carrier rear bumper. I dont feel confident not having a spare.

Mat's offroad recovery ropes

On my 2012 jku 4 door will fuel assault 20x12.5 rims and 34 inch tires work with out putting weel spacers on

What front bumper is that?? Thank you!

Thanks for the great video!

Great list

Hello Ben I’m happy you posted another vid. Love your Channel. I have couple of questions for you. 1st I running 37 with 4.88 in thinking down grading to 35 I’m 12 jku auto wondering if it will be a good move. 2nd I’m searching for more info on ford 8.8 for my from and Chevy14 bolt for the rest need your opinion on this. Thank you buddy keep it up .

Also can you do a jeep mod video for high schoolers? Just got a 2007 4 door wrangler as my first car and I wanna trick it out but my only source of income is umpiring little league games. Most affordable mods please.

You mentioned recovery equipment. How about a comprehensive first aid kit?

I know this is an old video, but why the hate on rough country? I put a 4" RC lift on my 91 YJ over a year ago, and I did away with my swaybars. I haven't had any issues on or off trail.

The best Jeep mod is to get a two door JK way easier to fit 35 without a lift even the non Rubicon models

Another great video. I have a 2” Mopar lift along with a leveling kit in the front. Can I run 35” tires? Thanks

The Best upgrade is when someone else's buys it for you for your birthday. Now I have my light bar,grab handles.

Awesome video

I love jeep red 🤟🏻😛❤️

Great video bro

Hey Ben do you think it's worth building a d30 lockers,axles,sleeves,truss ext. All my jeep see is sand and mud?

Great video !

Yep, just got the rough country lift before watching. I knew it was going to be a temporary lift until I get more into off roading.. should I upgrade individual parts as I go (and get the money) or just save up for a whole new kit

I really hope someday my Jeep will get to a point close to yours

Your Jeep is serious goals man!!! Btw still liking the Barnes tie rod?

I need to do this to my Ford Ranger

I know the video is old, but what brand of fender flares are those?

As nice as your jeep is I would definitely add some heavy duty rocker protection to it if anything is available.

When you get a rubicon so lockers arnt a problem 😎

Another great video

Love your jeep

Ford 8.8 is my solution for an XJ

I bought a used jk with mods for same price as used stock jk so I can upgrade slowly but still have a very capable JEEP

Great video, Thank you!