The_Paper_Cut
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Just finished the last part of my off road capable daily driver on a budget for my 2020 2 door Sport S. Hopefully some new people to the community can find this and take something away from it. Thanks to silverbullet for introducing me to this style of mods.
1. You don’t need to purchase new quality of every mod you’re getting. Often times used things are just as good as new, but are significantly cheaper. People are constantly upgrading their Jeeps, so you’re eventually going to find someone who’s selling something that you want.
2. Rubicon take-offs are one of the best things you can purchase. They’re cheap, they’re factory, there’s tons of them, and they’re extremely capable. Most of my build is from Rubicon’s because a Rubicon can already do mostly anything stock. Throwing that stuff on your sport is an easy and cheap way to upgrade yourself. For example a 2” lift kit will run you about $1,500. JLUR suspension will cost you about $100-$200 and get you 2” lift.
Here’s a list of all my upgrades:
JLR 33” AT Tires: $950
Rock Hard 4x4 Winch Plate: ~$200
Badlands 12,000lb Winch: $500
Recovery Pack: $140
Grab Handles: $30
Oracle LED headlights: $400
Trailer Hitch: $50
Voswitch JL300 Switch Box: $240
JLR Rock Rails: $75
JLUR suspension: $200
Altogether these upgrades cost me ~$3,000 total. It cost me nothing to install it all because everything was extremely easy to install due to the fact that they’re factory parts. I have myself a daily driver that still gets 20MPG, that can also tackle some pretty serious trails with its 2” of lift, 33” tires, and 12,000lb winch.
I’m not saying any other way of building your Jeep is wrong. I just want to throw this out there so that people don’t think the only way to build your jeep is with brand new parts, name brands, and super expensive items. That was my mindset when I first looked into modifying my Jeep. And I’m glad I was introduced to this style of build because I easily saved myself a few thousand dollars.
The day I bought my Jeep. Completely stock.
First time taking Jeepie on a road trip. This is the Grand Canyon. Still completely stock.
First major mod weekend. Added the winch plate, winch, lights, and removed the fender flares. I’d thrown the tires on a week or two prior.
After installing the JLUR Suspension. Got 2” in the rear and 1.25” up front. The rake looks worse in the picture because I’m parked on a slanted surface. I plan on throwing spacers in there eventually to even it out.
Voswitch switch panel with no button identifier stickers placed or assigned.
Under the hood. The switch box. Plus green cable run to the fuse box for the DRL.
Should be able to tackle mostly anything I throw at it. Within reason of course
1. You don’t need to purchase new quality of every mod you’re getting. Often times used things are just as good as new, but are significantly cheaper. People are constantly upgrading their Jeeps, so you’re eventually going to find someone who’s selling something that you want.
2. Rubicon take-offs are one of the best things you can purchase. They’re cheap, they’re factory, there’s tons of them, and they’re extremely capable. Most of my build is from Rubicon’s because a Rubicon can already do mostly anything stock. Throwing that stuff on your sport is an easy and cheap way to upgrade yourself. For example a 2” lift kit will run you about $1,500. JLUR suspension will cost you about $100-$200 and get you 2” lift.
Here’s a list of all my upgrades:
JLR 33” AT Tires: $950
Rock Hard 4x4 Winch Plate: ~$200
Badlands 12,000lb Winch: $500
Recovery Pack: $140
Grab Handles: $30
Oracle LED headlights: $400
Trailer Hitch: $50
Voswitch JL300 Switch Box: $240
JLR Rock Rails: $75
JLUR suspension: $200
Altogether these upgrades cost me ~$3,000 total. It cost me nothing to install it all because everything was extremely easy to install due to the fact that they’re factory parts. I have myself a daily driver that still gets 20MPG, that can also tackle some pretty serious trails with its 2” of lift, 33” tires, and 12,000lb winch.
I’m not saying any other way of building your Jeep is wrong. I just want to throw this out there so that people don’t think the only way to build your jeep is with brand new parts, name brands, and super expensive items. That was my mindset when I first looked into modifying my Jeep. And I’m glad I was introduced to this style of build because I easily saved myself a few thousand dollars.
The day I bought my Jeep. Completely stock.
First time taking Jeepie on a road trip. This is the Grand Canyon. Still completely stock.
First major mod weekend. Added the winch plate, winch, lights, and removed the fender flares. I’d thrown the tires on a week or two prior.
After installing the JLUR Suspension. Got 2” in the rear and 1.25” up front. The rake looks worse in the picture because I’m parked on a slanted surface. I plan on throwing spacers in there eventually to even it out.
Voswitch switch panel with no button identifier stickers placed or assigned.
Under the hood. The switch box. Plus green cable run to the fuse box for the DRL.
Should be able to tackle mostly anything I throw at it. Within reason of course
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