New (used) jeep recommendations

[PropaneBender]

Hi guys I’m new to this thread as well as jeeps. My jeep is a 2020 with the 2.0, it has 55000 miles on it and I got it for 34k. I was wondering what you guys would recommend doing to my jeep before i take it off road. I’d like to keep it as stock as possible because it is my daily and I just like stock cars. But what would you change to make off-roading here in Colorado a little more worry free yes it unfortunately does have the junky plastic bumper. Also as far is I can tell it’s never been on any hard terrain as there zero scratches on the underside.

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[GATORB8]

To it? Basic maintenance.

In it? 12V Air Compressor, quick deflators, snatch strap, and a buddy.

Go have fun.

EDIT: Download Trails Off Road, and pay for the membership.

 

[Bobby Hank]

Steel bumpers and a winch in addition to the above.

Start easy trails then progress. Stock Rubicon can do a LOT.

 

[yokramer]

Go with a group, keep it stock, use your key to deflate the tires and borrow a compressor from the group you go with.

 

[PropaneBender]

Steel bumpers and a winch in addition to the above.

Start easy trails then progress. Stock Rubicon can do a LOT.

What underbody protection do I need

 

[GATORB8]

What underbody protection do I need

Stock Rubi skids do pretty well until you start slamming things on rocks. I'd do sliders before more underbody.

 

[yokramer]

What underbody protection do I need

I dont think a cup is usually needed to go off-roading.

 

[Bobby Hank]

What underbody protection do I need

You have to determine the dangers you expect to encounter. The more the better.

 

[J.Ferreira]

Go with a group, keep it stock, use your key to deflate the tires and borrow a compressor from the group you go with.

Humble beginnings and learn what you need from there.

 

[yokramer]

Humble beginnings and learn what you need from there.

Crazy how much better you learn about wheel placement and throttle control when you have to think about the underside of your truck.

 

[tomk62]

It's not directly been said, but your Rubicon is already off road capable - and even more so than the lower trims. So you may not need to do anything more to it, but the real answer is it depends.

I think your best bet is to find a local group to go out with and they will be in a good position to offer advice as to what if anything you should do, based on your local terrain and off roading goals.

It's generally not advisable to go out on your own, especially when new. If you do, you want to be sure you have self recovery means, and that's where an upgraded bumper and winch come into play. W/O that you are at the mercy of someone coming to get you unstuck - and for that you should be sure to have at least basic recovery gear. Lot's of info about that here on the forum as well as Jeep accessories vendor sites, and of course youtube.

 

[J.Ferreira]

Crazy how much better you learn about wheel placement and throttle control when you have to think about the underside of your truck.

And it makes you better overall!
Good line placement is always a good practice, but needing good line placement in the beginning will only serve to reinforce the habit of the looking for the best line as you improve your ride.

 

[third coast]

One easy item is to check condition of the main cranking battery and the smaller Aux battery (that you can't see, but 2.0 may not have Aux battery). You will find lots of info on this forum. Consider replacing both as applicable if more than a couple of years old. Simple preventative maintenance to help ensure you don't get stranded far from help with a no start or electrical system issues due to battery problem.

 

[AcesandEights]

Just drive it.

Or Dana 60 axles front and rear with 5.13 gearing and 40" tires.

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