question on mods . new mojave owner

[ORACLElights]

Welcome to the forum! We're happy to help assist with the headlight upgrade. We'd definitely recommend looking into our Oculus headlight lineup, which is currently 15% off for our tax season sale. Once the sale ends, you can always use GLADIATOR10 to save some money at checkout as well. DM us if you have any questions!

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[BourbonRunner]

The best mods for a stock Mojave -

https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/68322798aa.html (2 ea)

https://teraflex.com/jl-jt-falcon-nexus-ef-2-2-fast-adjust-steering-stabilizer-stock-tie-rod.html

https://metalcloak.com/sector-shaft-brace-jl-wrangler-jt-gladiator.html

https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator-rear-sway-bar-reinforcement-bracket.html

https://desertdoesit.com/products/2...u-and-gladiator-adjustable-front-seat-jackers

I'll second this list and add to it:

https://steersmarts.com/collections/jl-jt-drag-links/products/yeti-xd-jeep-wrangler-jl-jlu-draglinks

https://steersmarts.com/collections...eti-xd-jl-jt-adjustable-front-track-bar-black

I have the Falcon Nexus 2.1. Only difference between the 2.1 and 2.2 far as I know is the adjustment on the 2.2 and about $100. That plus the above Mopar LCA, drag links and adjustable track bar fixed my wobble and has made driving down the highway much more enjoyable without the constant corrections to the tiller.

The Seat Jackers were a must have. My first trip in my JTM was 1200 miles from FL to MD by way of Western SC, NC, TN, VA, WV and my back and legs were howling at me. $100 on the jackers made my JTM a much more compliant daily driver.

Other things:

https://www.bestop.com/products/sunrider-for-hardtop-jeep/?vid=178542&sku=5245417

Get the Twill. It will last longer and looks better. The optional sunscreen is pricey compared to a bikini top but takes seconds to deploy from the driver's seat. It's so much more convenient to pop the Sunrider than to take out the Freedom Panels. Especially since there really isn't a place to store them onboard.

I have a K&N drop in. No reason to go with any other sort of of intake unless you're going to a snorkel.

Tazer is a must.

Bulletpoint/Ram Mounts or similar for the dash and a 90 degree USB plug from Bezosmart fished up through the dash for power and media.

https://a.co/d/08xd1rkv
These or similar. The one for the grab bar is is a huge plus for my copilot's phone or ever present bag of gummy bears.

Locking Hood Latches.


That's a beautiful JTM. Congrats and welcome to the insane asylum.

Remember, Jeep stands for Just Empty Every Pocket.

 

[Gvsukids]

just bought it last night. was thinking of a few things id like to change.

#1. headlight mod. is there a cheap mod? I think my buddy has different headlights on his 22 Wrangler. mine look like simple round light. his had multiple lights within (I think)

#intake. I know these are not worth much but they do work a little. either KN, SB or AFE . I see there is a drop in filter and a replacement tube option which should act like one of the $300-400 kits.

#exhaust. dont want it loud but free up a little power/flow.

recomendations for these would be great.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/first-five-mods-gladiator-mojave/

 

[Jteakus]

Can't comment on aftermarket headlights but if you can get a set of factory LED headlights you won't be disappointed.

 

[wishiwasfishin2]

Oracles have been good to me on my 2021 mojave. Have had it since the fall of 2024.
My mods to date:
1. Dirty Life Wheels and Falken Wildpeak R/T tires. 35x12.5.
2. AEV spacer lift.
3. Sky Jacker geometry correction brackets.
4. Oracle Headlights, fog lights, led bulbs for turn/parking lights. All HUGE improvements over factory halogen in style and function.
5. Bestop twill top. Another great improvement in looks and ease of use. Wife considers it the best thing we did. Rode around today and it started sprinkling, slowed to 20 mph closed it. 10 minutes later, slowed and opened up. Would have never taken the hardtops off to begin with today.

Lots of things I would throw money at before exhaust and intake, just my opinion.

 

[S JEEPN]

The head lights factory or aftermarket LED would be worth the investment. I would drive it and do what you plan to do with it and go from there with the other modifications to make it your own.

 

[Gvsukids]

#intake. I know these are not worth much but they do work a little.

What are you looking to gain from having one?

 

[RudeJeepin]

I don't have these headlights, but they have been recommended on here several times.
https://a.co/d/02Mrxuil

 

[BourbonRunner]

Oh. Forgot a major improvement for peanuts.

Oracle's reverse lights. https://www.oraclelights.com/collec...mper-led-reverse-lights-for-jeep-gladiator-jt

It's a massive improvement over the crappy stock backups.

@ORACLElights is there a way to wire these with a relay and resistor to use to light up my campsite? I had that setup with my old Tacoma and it was clutch.

 

[JonMN]

My first improvement was free--I took out that odd center headrest on the back set. Also I second the addition of an adjustable steering stabilizer--I went with the FOX 2.0 FACTORY SERIES ATS. And, as mentioned above, the Bestop Sunrider is a great addition. More recently I added the Hothead Headliner to the Sunrider for a nice reduction in noise.

 

[SaiintNick]

I need to change the wheels before I change the headlights if the lights are $1K

I love those wheels.

 

[SaiintNick]

My first improvement was free--I took out that odd center headrest on the back set. Also I second the addition of an adjustable steering stabilizer--I went with the FOX 2.0 FACTORY SERIES ATS. And, as mentioned above, the Bestop Sunrider is a great addition. More recently I added the Hothead Headliner to the Sunrider for a nice reduction in noise.

I took out all 3 headrests. My dog loves the extra views out the back. I went with Nexus 2.2 recently and it took out the steering wobble/shimmy that I was having. Hopefully it was a dying stock stabilizer and not something else that its now covering up.

 

[gentlejax]

I love those wheels.

do you? to me they look like hubcaps that were painted lol

 

[SaiintNick]

do you? to me they look like hubcaps that were painted lol

I actually do. I'be been looking to replace my Mojave wheels with some, but they never seem to come available near me. Sorry I had to show you a work pic too since I assume you're at work.

 

[BourbonRunner]

do you? to me they look like hubcaps that were painted lol

LOL right?

I have the same wheels as you and though I'm not the biggest fan of them they do mask a lot of brake dust. So there's that. I do think the black rattle can job I did on my 04 Tacoma's wheels looks better than the factory Jeep wheel paint...

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