
I Love My Jeep – I Hate Jeep Parts
I have owned a JL Wrangler since their release. I wanted to pick up my JL within a few days of them hitting the dealer lots and I ended up traveling out of Maryland to track one down.
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I have owned a JL Wrangler since their release. I wanted to pick up my JL within a few days of them hitting the dealer lots and I ended up traveling out of Maryland to track one down.
There are a few sounds in the off-road world that always make you cringe. That telltale pop of a u-joint, the sound sheet metal makes when it crumples like a soda can and those loud bangs on the underside of your rig when you know you just damaged something really expensive.
Bumpers have come a long way in the last few years. With the JK creating a major jump in total market size, accessories for the Wrangler went from just being plentiful to more advanced and modular designs.
Recently we modified the front of our JL so we could tow it behind an RV. In doing so we found that our electrical connection and emergency braking system interfered with the Stealth license plate bracket we had previously installed.
Way back in early 2019 I installed the Warn Elite Series stubby bumper on my JL. Installation is straightforward and after a hard year of weather, use, and abuse here’s how it has held up.
A quick overview of the features and install of the Smittybilt HD Pivot tire carrier for the Jeep JL.
Spare tire delete kits are a dime a dozen, and it can be extremely challenging to stand out in the crowd. American Adventure Labs does a solid job incorporating multiple options and clean design to make it a top choice.
Side steps are not the most exciting accessory but they are possibly one of the most used items on your Jeep or truck. They help the vertically challenged, enter and exit a vehicle. In the case of a lifted Jeep or truck, they can protect the side of your vehicle from some nasty impact damage.
Here at 4WAAM we have tested several winch plates for the JK and JL steel bumpers from companies such as Maximus-3 and WARN. The latest kit we’ve tested is a winch plate and fairlead mounting plate from Rusty’s Off-Road.
With the introduction of the all-new, 2018 Wrangler JL MOPAR introduced a ton of new parts and upgrades. It was a smart move on their part to jump-start the aftermarket knowing that almost every Jeep owner modifies their Wrangler.
Still thinking of what to buy your Jeeper? Well if the LitePANEL kit wasn’t to your liking maybe this less expensive but just as useful offering from Off Road Only will be the ticket.Meet the Hop Stopper. The simple, yet arguably most effective way to stop hood flutter. Many companies offer stronger replacement hinges for…
Regardless of whether you own a Cherokee or Wrangler from any generation; If you are looking for a modular, highly customizable and capable bumper system, you want to seriously consider looking at what JCR Offroad has to offer. These guys are much more than brilliant YouTube artists. They put out impressive front and rear bumper…
Bestop is probably the most well known top maker in the industry. They make all of the OEM tops for Jeep and of course have the inside line on making aftermarket tops for Jeep Wranglers. Does this mean they are the best?
Maximus-3 is a small company out of Detroit Michigan. That’s right there are people who are still making quality products in Detroit. So don’t let what the media feeds you about the city being dead fool you, the city isn’t dead and with folks like these making quality components it never will be.
Sometimes, no matter how performance oriented you are, you end up scratching that itch for new parts even if it’s just for looks. Nothing about the stock Wrangler soft top truly demanded a replacement but my favorite machine needed a new outfit. After quite a bit of effort exploring options, my JK got a brand…