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This weekend I helped guide someone who had only wheeled once before. Throughout the day he asked me a number of things and that got me wondering if there was a good place to discuss beginner tips, and I couldn't find a great place online. So I decided to create a list of a few of the top pieces...

New to me 2020 JL Wrangler Unlimited Sport. Went to add running boards and mechanic says threaded inserts are rusted and bolts won’t go in. 😣 Need suggestions on Steps that attach to the body mount bolts and pinch weld only! Any ideas out there?

TLDR: Brand new Jeep owner, 2021 JLUR 17k mi (just barely more than half of 3/36 warranty left) Noticeable wandering issues (steering micromanagement) First step was airing down tires which did noticeably help with steering "firmness". Will this cause any issues with wear or MPG since factory...

Hello everyone! My husband and I just bought our first car, a used 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, and I am absolutely in love with it. I am a total newbie when it comes to cars in general, but I would love to have this Jeep forever basically and so I was wondering if anyone had some...

Newbie - Q's about battery + aux battery

‘18 JLU Sport.. Bought a 3.5-4” suspension lift. Bought 17x9 fuel vapors w 37/12.50r17 Ko2’s.. It’s an Automatic, 8 spd.. I know it is going to be sluggish. And my application / use is going to be strictly on road until warranty is up.. Do I NEED to regear? If so to what size? Do I NEED a beefy...

Hi! I’m new to the Jeep world and really want to do some light off-roading in the Raleigh / Durham, NC area. Does anyone have any trail recommendations for a beginner? I’ve never been off-roading, so maybe a bunny slope to start? Somewhere where I can take the top off, put the Jeep into 4L, and...

**Updates in bold so people don't have to read all the comments** I recently purchased a JLU Sport after going a decade since owning my first Jeep TJ in college. During college I found every chance I could to get muddy or go down any “not-a-road” I could find, but I never fully immersed myself...

PLEASE HELP THE NEWBIE :) Hi all. I am on an extended test drive of a 2018 JLU Sahara still under bumper to bumper warranty and noticed some things I have some questions on. :) I realize this is a solid axle vehicle and will be a rougher ride. I am speaking from inexperience and wondering...

Hi everybody. My wife is looking at a new Sahara for her daily driver, and I was wondering what folks could offer for thoughts on the Sahara? We both like the idea of the Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System for the day to day drive come winter with snow and black ice. I drove the 4 Cyclinder a...

I have a stock 2018 JL sport S and I’m thinking I want to upgrade my tires but I don’t want to make my gas mileage worse and change the comfort of my ride. Does anyone have tires they recommend with my concerns or do I just need to suck it up? Lol

First off, hi, I'm Peter, I'm new to the world of Jeep Wrangler, and of course this forum. Thankful for any help anybody provides, and immediately apologetic for any and all rookie mistakes (am I posting this thread in the right group? are there FAQs I've missed? etc). I'm ordering a new 2D...

Newbie to jeep world and aftermarket wheels too. Too many numbers/concepts are confusing me - offset , diameter , lug pattern, bolt pattern, Aluminum alloy wheels or alloy wheels :( . I am planning to have 35s with 2" lift kit on JL sport s with mostly on road driving. Should i be looking at...