Best Mods Under $100

[Carlton]

Tint the fronts to match the rear. $100

Dash Cam (ranges)

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[emptyminded42]

For me it's definitely the phone mount. I used the Bulletpoint driver-side dash mount and the Tackform 7" dual 20mm expandable elbow joint, the 3.5" extension, and the Tomahawk phone holder. Really impressed with the quality and the adaptability. I tried Tackform's vent mount and their Qi charger but the vent mount wasn't robust enough to hold my iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Qi charger was super convenient but it wasn't lining up with the charge area on my phone and so it wouldn't charge. I'd strongly recommend that Qi charger for smaller phones, though. It was super nice. Tackform's customer service was outstanding, too - they sent me the replacement arm/holder with free shipping with a prepaid return label for the stuff that didn't work. I strongly recommend them, they're a small business in the Chicagoland area.

 

[FatStratMann]

Great thread. I've filled up my Christmas list with ideas for my family to shop for me now.

 

[MRH512]

I installed LED fog light bulbs, and they seem to project a bit less than did the OEM incandescents (which were lukewarm to begin with.) Not impressed at all, unfortunately.

The LEDs were a gift, so I've only spent my labor here, but I may eventually upgrade to proper LED fog light housings if or when I can ID a pair that actually work as advertised.

I have the LED package, after using the factory LED fog lights for the first time in actual fog, bought the Baja Designs SAE foglight in amber. A bit more than $100, but I was just patient and saved my pennies...

The white factory LED fog lights just reflect too much in moisture. I couldn't be happier with the BDs.

 

[Heimkehr]

I have the LED package, after using the factory LED fog lights for the first time in actual fog, bought the Baja Designs SAE foglight in amber.

A bit more than $100, but I was just patient and saved my pennies...

I couldn't be happier with the BDs.

Is this what you're using? Yes, it's a bit more than one C-note, but if they're top notch, I'll save my pennies also.

 

[MRH512]

Is this what you're using? Yes, it's a bit more than one C-note, but if they're top notch, I'll save my pennies also.

That's what I have and I do think they're top notch. The only issue I've had with them is, with the ESS, the driver side will randomly turn off and won't come back on until the engine is turned on and off again. Turning off ESS fixes the issue, until you put it in park or reverse (really friggin' weird)... something to do with the computer trying to equalize power outputs.

I reached out to Baja Designs and they provided the thread below to read through as well as a new harness that they say will fix the issue. I just haven't gotten around to buying it yet. But, I need to now that the Texas fall/winter is approaching.


https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/baja-designs-sae-squadron-fog-problems.66698/

https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/Anti-Flicker-2-pin-Wiring-Harness.asp

 

[Heimkehr]

The only issue I've had with them is, with the ESS, the driver side will randomly turn off and won't come back on until the engine is turned on and off again.

Turning off ESS fixes the issue, until you put it in park or reverse (really friggin' weird)... something to do with the computer trying to equalize power outputs.

I reached out to Baja Designs and they provided the thread below to read through as well as a new harness that they say will fix the issue. I just haven't gotten around to buying it yet. But, I need to now that the Texas fall/winter is approaching.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/baja-designs-sae-squadron-fog-problems.66698/

https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/Anti-Flicker-2-pin-Wiring-Harness.asp

Thanks so much for the intel regarding the anti-flicker harness, Matt.

For what @Baja Designs is charging for the SAE fog light kit itself, the CAN-BUS harness should be a no-expense addition to the light kit. This is doubly true when observing that the kit is specific to the Wrangler JL, which uses integrated CAN-BUS technology.

 

[AcesandEights]

HELLA 500/700. HELLA NICE FOR THE PRICE.

 

[DVLDOG-USMC]

Just installed this Rival hood lift kit. $89 and about a 15 min install. Great look and no more center hood prop in the way!

 

[GRXKen]

If you take your doors off frequently, under $20

 

[Mthayeck]

They go on where you remove the bolt for the doors and extends the threaded piece. I have these and it makes putting the doors back on so much easier.

 

[GRXKen]

when you take the bolts off for the doors it leaves the threaded studs exposed. If you put these on they protect the threads and make installing and removing the does easier.

 

[X-SoLjA]

Not really a mod, but surprisingly convenient i guess...

 

[Dystynkt]

Sending this thread back up top. Ton of great ideas here so far, most of which I've since purchased!

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