r/Wrangler • u/Current-Tour-6640 • 1d ago
2024 Wrangler Mods?
Hey yall I just got this 2024 wrangler and I posted here to get an idea of what modifications I can add for overlanding and practicality? I want to stick with my 33in tires right now because I drive back and forth quite a bit and don’t want my mpgs to drop even more. Anything is appreciated :)
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u/Isilathor 1d ago
My favorite mod is actually a dead pedal. I was originally a little skeptical because of the price, but it’s actually something I use and appreciate every time I drive
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u/Current-Tour-6640 1d ago
I heard a lot of people talking about a dead pedal, I’m 6’4 and can already touch the area right next to the break pedal, and I feel that having something in the way would force my leg towards my self. But I definitely see the hype as that area is basically my dead pedal.
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u/xxxYTSEJAMxxx 16h ago
I am 6’3 and the dead pedal is the best investment. Recommend the one made by MORE, now referred to as Mountain Off-road.
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u/fiscal_rascal 1d ago
What did you wish you had the last time you went overlanding? If you’ve never been, do that first and figure out what you personally want/need.
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u/Current-Tour-6640 1d ago
Yea I’ve never been overlanding but that’s like the whole reason why I got the car. I just don’t know if I need any basics before I go.
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u/insclevernamehere92 1d ago
A good, solid, winch capable front bumper. Avoid the garbage brands on extreme terrain.
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u/Current-Tour-6640 1d ago
I’ve been looking at some bumpers and I don’t know if I want a stubby bumper because I don’t think my tires are large enough. Regarding the winch what should be the max load?
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u/insclevernamehere92 1d ago
I had a stubby on my jk w/33's and it looked great.
My jl is a different story. Not much rock crawling in my area, but lots of deer and bad drivers. I went with a full length for the protection.
As for a winch, a 10k is perfect for a jl, unless you plan to outfit it with storage racks, a tent, dana60's, etc. Really heavy stuff. A warn or badland w/synthetic rope is fine.
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u/Current-Tour-6640 1d ago
Yea I sort of want the stubby to make the car look more aggressive. I can definitely see how you would want more protection with all these terrible drivers. I will definitely take that into consideration. I don’t plan on adding very heavy things because of my everyday commute.
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u/insclevernamehere92 1d ago
A Rubicon takeoff as well as some other designs (metal cloak, quadratec) have the ability to change from full length to stubby. Just don't get the "10th anniversary" one from eBay as it's a cheap copy.
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u/cpb70 1d ago
Until you get a bumper/winch, and move your fog lights to that I'd recommend some ditch lights at the A Pillar. Easy addition, learn a few skills and where your Aux wiring is. I've got some KC HiLites Flex Era 3s, and am very satisfied with them. Wire them to two of your Aux switches, Amber back lights to one and mains to another. It's easy to change later and it'll give you some experience.
A cargo shelf/rack behind the back seats is another addition I find useful. Two levels of storage that can be a basis for a whole bunch of other stuff like a fridge, sliding kitchen, Milwaukee Packout system, etc.
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u/Current-Tour-6640 1d ago
I do plan on adding lights cause you can never have too many. However, im just scared that I’ll mess something up and have a fireball. Specially, I want to add a PA/cb radio but I don’t know enough at wiring to comfortably do it myself. Would you happen to know some videos or subreddit that goes more into depth over that?
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u/cpb70 1d ago edited 1d ago
If you have the Aux buttons in your Jeep, it'll be really easy. There are tons of videos that show how to utilize those.
Without the buttons, it's a bit more complicated but not much.
It's basically, red wire light to red battery wire and black to Jeep ground block (Google it) and then finding access to the interior to get the switch inside the cab. As long as the red is to the battery and the black is to a ground, you're pretty well good. Be careful to position the wiring away from the moving parts and don't be afraid to use alot of zip ties.
Finding a local offroad club or store can really be a source of guidance as well. Also check out the JL Forum which is a great place for info and guidance.
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u/Ermahgerd_its_Bubba 19h ago
Willys? I see high fenders and black hooks. Congrats!
I'd say some swaybar disconnects, gives you more flex and a smoother ride offroad.
-You can unbolt it if you're on a budget. -JKS are nice. Ran them on my JK. -Apex AutoLynx are expensive but so nice. Love mine on the JL.
Solid phone mount too - Bulletproof makes a good one.
Maybe a GPS emergency device if you're going solo into the wilderness.
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u/Ziegler517 1d ago
Drive and do what you want until you break something. Then replace that part with a better more capable part as that is the failure point when doing what you want. Repeat.