I decided to not lift. I know the limitations but love the ride from stock suspension. Not knowing what improvement that have been made in the aftermarket all I can go by is the terrible ride I had after lifting my TJ only 3 inches and do not want to duplicate that experience. I did go Rubicon this time and already started with more and better underside armor for the trails and will probably go with 35's and if a trail calls for more I will just need to pass on it, it will mean staying with ratings of trails no higher than a 3 or possibly a 4 but I'm good with thatMods are so tempting and they make your Jeep your own, but for those of us who are keeping it stock: for how long? and why? And what limitations have you run into vs. a modified Jeep?
Keeping mine stock until it is paid off. And even then, I have no interest in rock crawling so it will probably remain mostly stock.Mods are so tempting and they make your Jeep your own, but for those of us who are keeping it stock: for how long? and why? And what limitations have you run into vs. a modified Jeep?
I'm keeping my Sport S stock except for larger tires after the originals wear out, maybe 33" or 34" Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I had a JK with a Daystar spacer kit and did not like the results, excessive bump steer. The only limitations are not being able to bump, dent and scrape up my brand new truck.Mods are so tempting and they make your Jeep your own, but for those of us who are keeping it stock: for how long? and why? And what limitations have you run into vs. a modified Jeep?
JTRLE and leaving it stock. Generally, I get as much done through the manufacturer as possible (larger wheels, upgraded sound, etc) limiting any need to go crazy in the aftermarket world. I did add the Mopar grab handles inside, a shorter antenna, door sill protection and all weather mats. Those aren't mods just convenience changes.Mods are so tempting and they make your Jeep your own, but for those of us who are keeping it stock: for how long? and why? And what limitations have you run into vs. a modified Jeep?
I'm with him. I MAY go other tires because we get snow and I'm getting lazy about cleaning our long drive and I have to share a neighbors drive to get out from where I park my JT next to my shop, and he doesn't clear his up-hill gravel drive back to our shops either.99% stock overland here. Only things I've added have been a K&N drop in air filter (actually did help a tiny bit), stone/bug guard on front (looks great, but got a bad chip after install), and an Amazon Tacoma tonneau cover.
One thing I will definitely change is the tires. The bridgestone street tires are actually fairly capable, but they just look silly on a jeep. Will look for a quiet riding AT tire (BFG K02's perhaps?). But I like the stock wheels and plan to keep those. I may consider a small lift down the road, but that's it. The vehicle actually meets all my needs stock though, so these few mods will be mostly be to make the vehicle look like I want.