Must have accessories

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[txj2go]

Some of the responses don't seem to be accessories, but in those terms I added Rubicon takeoff tires and suspension, and front mud flaps.

In terms of accessories for general driving, I've added sunglasses and a long iphone charge cable. I do mostly long trips, I carry a small cardboard box on the passenger seat so I can throw misc. junk in it while I'm driving.

I don't find that I need anything else.

 

[californiajeeping]

100s of red accessories, red parts, red upgrades, red mods & more!

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[Ratbert]

First accessory: an air compressor.

 

[txj2go]

First accessory: an air compressor.

OK you got me, that was one of the first things that I bought.
Then a small shovel, then some cheap tow straps, then a set of wrenches and a small bottle jack.

 

[sardog12]

IMO, the first and most important accessory that should be added to a Jeep is a recovery/snatch strap. Preferably one with a degree of elasticity and not a tow strap or any strap with any metal hooks on either end.

 

[jmccorm]

Most people know a guy who has tried to sell them on the pleasures of a stubby 7" antenna, yet everyone knows that it takes the 13" model to really satisfy.

 

[smokeythecat]

In a large urban city or area I'd start with a Bolt hood lock keyed the same as your doors, locking wheel lugs for all 5 wheels, and Mopar locking gas cap keyed the same as your door. Rubber winter mats and some paint protection film would be next. And a screen protector for the radio.

These are exactly the first things I got.

The next installs were on board air and sway bar disconnects, because before you mod anything else those two things are the common denominator of going off road. I went a little crazy and got the Innovative AT 4-tire air system and the Apex AutoLynx. I figured that the easier something is to do the more likely it is I will do it. Both products have been excellent so far.

The next install was a new front bumper and winch. But really, some of your first buys should be recovery gear.

I have no plans to lift my Jeep or put bigger tires on it until I have wheeled this stock Willys to its maximum, which I may never hit.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

A nice cloth center console cover that both protects the console, and allows you to comfortably rest your arm without sticking.
https://www.justforjeeps.com/jl-console-cover.html

And they say you can't smell a picture.......

 

[Gmot123]

Most people know a guy who has tried to sell them on the pleasures of a stubby 7" antenna, yet everyone knows that it takes the 13" model to really satisfy.

Lol. I have the 13”, but I’ve been using this new shorter bullet antenna and it‘s been working great. Either one is so much better looking than stock.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MHFGCH9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Traktor31]

IMO, the first and most important accessory that should be added to a Jeep is a recovery/snatch strap. Preferably one with a degree of elasticity and not a tow strap or any strap with any metal hooks on either end.

Do you happen to have any recommendations for one? I want to pick one up before spring time.

 

[aldo98229]

I already shared my wisdom on another thread, but since it is being asked again, here it is: you will need extra-strength anti-acid after you talk to your Jeep dealer.

Now with smooth, creamy vanilla taste.

Keep it in the center console.

You are welcome!

 

[sailscall]

If you plan on driving with your roof off you'll need seat belt silencers. The flapping is brutal above 40-45 mph.

JL4D Jeep Wrangler JLU Seat Belt Silencers - SPIDERWEBSHADE

 

[Joe98]

Bestop Sunrider in twill. It replaces the 2 panels above driver and passenger and it is great!

 

[sardog12]

Do you happen to have any recommendations for one? I want to pick one up before spring time.

If you want to go fancy, you can go with something like a Bubba or Voodoo ropes. ARB makes a great strap with elastic qualities and is a little more affordable but with no less quality. There are tons of ropes on Quadratec or even Amazon that you can find by looking up kinetic rope or recovery rope but I'd probably be more picky with any generic ones to make sure that there are enough positive reviews that might justify any savings. Personally, I have one that I got that was an old strap for pulling airplanes (although that one doesn't have as much elasticity, so I'm a little more careful with it) and a Smittybilt that I got as a door prize and has worked well enough for a couple of years. But when I get back into trail riding again more frequently, I'm going to start looking again to see what else I may have missed in the last couple of years.

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