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Bed Rack and Tonneau Cover I live in Las Vegas. The roads here are DUSTY. Like, really dusty. I probably should have just purchased an RLD complete bed cover. Huge expense up front, but happiness ever after. Instead, I decided I couldn't wait for that (and couldn't afford that, silly me) so I...

Steering Stabilizer I was not one of the ones with steering problems. My JT was responsive and happy from the get-go. I turned the wheel, even just a little bit, and the tires turned appropriately. But all you folks scared me. Everyone talking about how horrible their steering was. So during a...

Bed Molle Panels One of the first things I added to my Jeep was a set of BuiltRight Molle panels in the bed of the truck. I was one of the early discounted ($390 including the rear wall) pre-orders before they were available. Are the useful? Yes. Do I use them? Heck yes. I've got all sorts of...

Rock Sliders / Steps I'm a big fan of the ACE JT Rock Sliders. He frequently runs sales, so you can get them for $500 + shipping. They mount directly to the frame, so they're good and strong. I wouldn't be scared to use a jack on them if I had to. They stick out just far enough to work as steps...

On-Board Air This is a big one, isn't it? If we're going off-road with our Jeeps, we want to air down our tires for better traction and a better ride, but what about when we get back to the road? Driving slowly to the next gas station only works if there IS a gas station somewhere close by. A...

Mud Flaps and Entry Guards I'm bouncing through dust, dirt, and pebbles with razor-sharp edges, which kick up and tear up your paint. Enter RokBlokz Quick Release Mud Flaps (Front and Rear) ($185 for both in size XL Long), which are amazing. I got XL because of my 35" tires, and long...

Inflation or deflation. For deflation you just connect all 4 tires and open the valve. Every time you close the valve the regulator will let you know what the current PSI is. After the first couple times you get to know how long to wait for the tires to drop the proper PSI. It can also be used...

KeyFob Jeep key fobs are bricks. We all know it. I have a rule about key fobs, though: they need to fit inside the 5th pocket on a pair of Levis. Enter AJT Design. I picked up one of their Injection Fobs ($38) and will soon be getting another. This thing is perfect. Still big, but small...

Front Bumper and Winch I stuck with the generic plastic Jeep front bumper when I bought my JT. Why? Because he cost of upgrading to a metal one PLUS the cost of a winch plate was going to be the same cost as a non-Jeep-brand front bumper that included a winch plate. I went with Rugged Ridge's...

Interior Grab Handles and Fire Extinguishers I ordered a bunch of handles from GPCA. Two GP-Grip Pro for the front seats (upgraded to red). Two GP-Grip Lite for the back seats (upgraded to red). One Set (2) GP Back Grip LITE in red, for the back of the front headrests. So, why did I get...

Headliner Hothead headliners are the same price (or cheaper) than the manufacturer head liner, and they work better. Easy decision. In Las Vegas I need this not just for the sound, but also for the heat!! I got the full kit with side panels and assassin strips. (Total cost: $345) Here's my...

Ball Mounts I needed balls. Lots of balls. Specifically, mounting balls for devices such as phone mounts. I started with some stuff from Carolina Metal Masters. They offer a side mirror mount for each side with ball mounts. Side mirror mounts are so you can see behind you when you take the...

Floor and Seat Liners Following advice on this forum, I found that Jeep-brand rubber floor mats were cheaper on Amazon than they were from the factory. Plus, the Amazon ones had a red logo to match the Rubicon interior, while the factory ones are all black. Easy decision, plus they fit into the...

Rhino-Liner It was the same price to get the Jeep bed liner or to get a real Rhino Liner coating. The difference is, the dealership bed liner is a lot thinner. As soon as I got home I went to my local Rhino Liner installer. I got the extra UV protection level of Rhino Liner, but that isn't all...

Dealership Options Before I even picked up the truck I had the dealership swap out the stock 33" tires for 35" tires. They used the same stock Rubicon rims, but I had them give me a 5th matching Rubicon rim with TPMS sensor for a spare, so I can do 5-tire rotations. I also kept the original...

Jeep Options Before you play with a Jeep you first have to buy one! I went with Kent up in Idaho at ~6% below invoice. I got lots of other options, but the ones I'm most pleased with are: Trail Cam. Yes, really. You want this. You need this. It's not bad on the trail but it's even more useful...

I'm way behind on posting things here thanks to quarantine, but I'm going to try and catch up this week. IMPORTANT NOTE This ain't done yet! (Will it ever be?) I'll edit this first post as things change, but still to be done hopefully before the end of the year: Upgrade the load bars to a...

Good point, I'll work on adding that stuff today. With COVID quarantine the three year old has been home all day everyday, and I haven't had time in front of a computer. I've been meaning to do a build log, but yesterday was the first day she was in school and I actually had a minute to myself...

Final Note Some lessons I learned: I want more water. Next time I'll add at least 4 more gallons. Maybe Rotopax on the side opposite the gas cans, maybe something else. To be researched. Washing and rinsing will be easier if I have a second sink! I didn't need a large pot to cook in, but will...

On-Board Air I wanted on-board compressed air, but I hate the idea of carrying a tank and having to refill a tank. I got an ARB CKMTA12 Twin High Performance Air Compressor, then mounted it under the frame of the truck, beneath the passenger seat. There are options for mounting it directly under...