The reasons to modify your Jeep
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A stock Jeep is a way it comes off the showroom floor. It may have mud and snow tires that are somewhat aggressive, but they won’t help you if you get into a huge mud hole. The typical bumpers on stock Jeeps are not enough to really protect the front and rear of the Jeep if you hit something. And many Jeeps don’t have the protective skid plates on the bottom. Let's take a look at why a growing number of people like to modify their Jeep.
The advantage to modify your Jeep
A modified Jeep may have several modifications, depending on the extent you go off-road driving. Some like going subtle with off-road tires and soft top, others might go crazy by adding a lift kit or LED lights. These are undoubtedly the most popular modifications that will definitely make Jeeps look mightier and wilder.
A lift kit raises the Jeep so it climbs rocks easier. A lift kit also gives the Jeep a more aggressive look. Sometimes an off-roader just prefers the look of a lifted Jeep and may not necessarily go rock climbing.
LED lights in the headlights and on a light bar to conserve power, are brighter, and last longer. They not only change the look of the Jeep but are also very useful in all types of terrain. If you like to go off-roading at night or if you participate in a race that lasts a few days, OEDRO LED off-road lights are highly recommended. Those LED lights will offer you a brighter way with unique tri-row design.
Off-road tires are designed to drive over all kinds of things you might find in the woods, including downed trees and rocks. They also have tread that gives you more traction. They can also change the looks of your Jeep, especially if you put taller or wider tires on the rims.
Generally, most of the off-road accessories will add aesthetic to Jeeps and are useful out on the trail, so make your Jeep look great and be functional at the same time.
Off-Road Competition
When it comes to off-road, stock Jeeps would have several issues with many obstacles. While they have more clearance than most other trucks, it’s still not enough to get over some of the obstacles. Modifications definitely come in handy when on the more aggressive trails.
Off-road competition has many types of terrain you will be going through including climbing over large obstacles such as rocks, dirt piles or even trees; deep water crossings, rock climbing, mud holes and steep hills. Let’s focus on them one by one:
Large Obstacles
A lift kit will help with large obstacles. You’ll want a combination lift – a suspension and body lift.
The body lift doesn’t actually make your Jeep taller, but it gives you more room for taller tires. The suspension lift actually lifts the body of the Jeep a few inches.
Lift kits come in different heights. You can add as little as an inch up to several inches to your vehicle. You’ll go over larger rocks and downed trees that would scrape and possibly damage the underside of a stock Jeep.
Deep Water Crossing
A lift kit also helps with deep water crossings. Generally, these are filled with mud, so off-road tires are also helpful. The lift kit also raises the Jeep high enough so that water has less chance of damaging the engine, breathers under the truck or getting in the air cleaner.
Even with the lift kit and the off-road tires, however, you could get stuck in deep water. Having a winch could be a huge asset. If trees are nearby, you’ll be able to winch yourself out. If not, a friend with a winch will be able to winch you out of the water.
Steep Hill Climbing
Steep hill climbing is a popular obstacle. While a stock Jeep may be able to climb the hill, a modified Jeep with a lift kit will crest the apex with little to no scraping. If the Jeep isn’t high enough, you could end up with one or more tires off the ground and stuck at the top.
A winch combined with an OEDRO bumper – either full-width, mid-width, stubby or rear – will help you off the top of the hill. You’ll be able to use a tree or a friend’s truck to winch you off the top of the hill if you got stuck.
The full-width bumper wraps around the outside of the tires to help protect the tires. You may not be able to use the full-width bumper with larger tires. Depending on the size, you could opt for the mid-width bumper. It will protect the front of the Jeep and the front of the tires. If you have a crazy lift with super-swampers, you’ll need the short bumper, which will still protect the front of your Jeep and allow you to install a winch.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is like steep hill-climbing, but worse for the underside of the Jeep. You’ll definitely need a lift kit for this type of obstacle. You’ll also need that bumper and winch set up. The OEDRO bumper is made to protect the front of your Jeep and it has more clearance under the bumper so you can clear those rocks. A stock bumper hangs lower and scrapes even smaller rocks.
Mudding
Mudding is probably the most fun of all the obstacles. However, if you have to get out of your Jeep in the middle of a mud hole to hook up the winch, you’re going to get mud in the carpets. In this case, a floot mat in your Jeep will help you out.
OEDRO floor mats are specially designed to fit the Jeep’s floor and will keep mud from getting ground into the carpet. They make cleaning up your Jeep much easier – just take them out, rinse them off and let them dry.
You could always ask for more money for a modded Jeep if you are selling directly to a private person as opposed to a dealership. However, a modded Jeep may be more difficult to sell and you’ll end up getting what the vehicle is worth at stock value or less. If you are able that the mods were added by a professional four-wheeling or off-road shop, you may get more. However, most people are afraid of buying modded Jeeps because it’s not that hard to install some of these mods.
