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Title: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 09:02:47 AM
Any recommendations on where, what type of Soft Top to buy for my Wife's new Wrangler?  Also any other fun additions you would recommend, Bumper/Brush Guards, Doors, Tire Covers, Fog Lights, etc...  Thanks!!  She stayed with me while living in a shed with no electricity or running water for 4 years, she deserve it.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Longfield1 on May 12, 2023, 09:15:17 AM
My wife has a 2012 Jeep and the best thing we did next to tires was put a synthetic winch with a winch bumper. Ive pulled out a bunch of people, felled trees, drug trees to my sawmill and more with it. We have a hardtop so no recommendation for the soft top. Congrats to her!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Viking360 on May 12, 2023, 10:14:46 AM
4 link, 1 tons, lockers and 40s :dunno:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 10:39:47 AM
4 link, 1 tons, lockers and 40s :dunno:

:)  Sorry not familiar with this type language? 
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 12, 2023, 10:44:02 AM
Fred they are looking to spend "your money".  Probably stuff your wife will never need.

https://barnes4wd.com/collections/four-link-suspension-kit

A little reading

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/131-0606-front-locking-differentials/#:~:text=The%20locker%20locks%20the%20two%20tires,rip%20the%20front%20end%20in%20half.&text=The%20locker%20locks%20the,front%20end%20in%20half.&text=locks%20the%20two%20tires,rip%20the%20front%20end
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Special T on May 12, 2023, 10:54:48 AM
4 link, 1 tons, lockers and 40s :dunno:

:)  Sorry not familiar with this type language?

4 link is a kind of suspension making it flexy, 1 ton axles and 40" tires.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 10:56:03 AM
4 link, 1 tons, lockers and 40s :dunno:

:)  Sorry not familiar with this type language?

4 link is a kind of suspension making it flexy, 1 ton axles and 40" tires.

 :tup: :chuckle:  Thanks!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 10:57:32 AM
Sorry, I should have added, this Jeep will rarely see mud, rocks or anything close to resembling off road.  :)
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Jpmiller on May 12, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
Sorry, I should have added, this Jeep will rarely see mud, rocks or anything close to resembling off road.  :)

Sounds like most wranglers I know lol

I liked some.of the netted doors for summertime, that way you only worry about falling out a little bit
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 11:25:07 AM
Sorry, I should have added, this Jeep will rarely see mud, rocks or anything close to resembling off road.  :)

Sounds like most wranglers I know lol

I liked some.of the netted doors for summertime, that way you only worry about falling out a little bit

 :chuckle: :tup:  Any place you recommend to buy from?
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Jpmiller on May 12, 2023, 12:49:00 PM
No, the only jeep I have now is a liberty but there's a plethora of places around, both online and in store. That might be the best thing about the wrangler is availability of good to great aftermarket add ons.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: deerlick on May 12, 2023, 12:50:53 PM
id just save up for future repair bills
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Igor on May 12, 2023, 01:04:45 PM
id just save up for future repair bills

OUCH !!!!!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 01:08:23 PM
 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: teanawayslayer on May 12, 2023, 01:20:34 PM
I had an 18 Rubicon and just sold it a while back. I had a hard top. A friend of mine who had owned one informed me that a soft top wasn’t a great idea. It gets to hot in eastern Washington in the summer and your head will bake. I never bought one. Mine did have the 3 piece hardtop. So you could take off the back section or take the two pieces out like a t top. I added a 2.5” lift, wheels, tires, steel fenders, winch bumper, winch, wheels and tires. I didn’t add any aftermarket lighting except the headlights. There’s lots you can do to them lots to add on at reasonable prices. I used mine for light off roading and hunting. Never had any issues with the jeep :tup:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: b23 on May 12, 2023, 01:26:51 PM
Since you said this is your wife's Wrangler I'd ask her what aftermarket things appeal to her.  I know when we had our last Wrangler about the only items my wife and I agreed on were the wheels we put on it.  Pretty much everything else I wanted to change she liked something different.  Even though it was a Rubicon everything I wanted was geared more toward offroad ability and my wife's plans for it, not so much.  :rolleyes:

My wife is pretty cool about most everything I spend money on but I've learned to ask before I leap when it comes to messing with anything relating to the vehicle she drives so my advice and you probably already know this but ask before you leap.  ;)
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: wadu1 on May 12, 2023, 01:42:12 PM
Rockslide makes some great stuff, when I find the other link I'll post it as well.
https://rockslideengineering.com/ (https://rockslideengineering.com/)

The other one, https://www.combat-offroad.com/ (https://www.combat-offroad.com/)
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: teanawayslayer on May 12, 2023, 01:57:01 PM
Extreme terrain has a lot of stuff at reasonable prices. Good one stop shop
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 02:30:58 PM
Since you said this is your wife's Wrangler I'd ask her what aftermarket things appeal to her.  I know when we had our last Wrangler about the only items my wife and I agreed on were the wheels we put on it.  Pretty much everything else I wanted to change she liked something different.  Even though it was a Rubicon everything I wanted was geared more toward offroad ability and my wife's plans for it, not so much.  :rolleyes:

My wife is pretty cool about most everything I spend money on but I've learned to ask before I leap when it comes to messing with anything relating to the vehicle she drives so my advice and you probably already know this but ask before you leap.  ;)

I agree completely.  I'm just sending her some things to look at and consider.  She will let me know what she does and does not want.  Right now she's liking the soft top and the tube doors.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 02:31:41 PM
Rockslide makes some great stuff, when I find the other link I'll post it as well.
https://rockslideengineering.com/ (https://rockslideengineering.com/)

The other one, https://www.combat-offroad.com/ (https://www.combat-offroad.com/)

Thanks!  I will check those out!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2023, 02:32:04 PM
Extreme terrain has a lot of stuff at reasonable prices. Good one stop shop

Been looking at that site, thanks!!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2023, 03:40:19 PM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


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Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2023, 03:43:18 PM
Tons of cool soft top options but I’m with Teanawayslayer. It’ll get hot! And the AC will be mostly pointless.
Bestop and Smittybuilt are good.


https://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-bikini-brief-tops.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=%2BJeep+%2BBikini+%2BTop&utm_campaign=S+-+Tops+-+Summer+Tops+(W)&T5_Var1=(W)+-+Bikini+Tops+-+Generic+-+General+(BMM)&T5_Var2=search&dialogtech=ppc&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx_eiBhBGEiwA15gLNzLcG8QqvPFtPttB2_1HHYVsTzAMPlC7mCfRhX8HuqWVWKjfo7Qd0xoCqEcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: brew on May 12, 2023, 04:12:40 PM
Bought mine used. Hard top with "T" top  Seller had some pretty cool upgrades.  2 of my favs are heavy duty spare tire carrier and pistol safe under seat that's hooked to the frame.  That comes in really handy cuz "no guns" on property at work and a 92 mile commute so I don't have to worry about a break in /theft.  That's a full size Kimber.  You will need to buy a lot of rubber ducks and guilted into waving at other jeepsters.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: NOCK NOCK on May 12, 2023, 06:20:42 PM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


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This   
There are many different looks to the grills, and are a fairly cheap and easy install to change the look.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: NOCK NOCK on May 12, 2023, 06:35:39 PM
Also, if ya have a hard top, take off the rear part leaving on the front sides(dont need to buy a bimimi top that way) and highly recommend a soft tonneau cover for the rear(I think Bestop is the one I have.)
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: huntandjeep on May 12, 2023, 07:59:32 PM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


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This   
There are many different looks to the grills, and are a fairly cheap and easy install to change the look.
Surely your not serious  :o ? Angry eyes are the stupidest " Jeep Mod " a person can do .
What year ? I " might " have built a few Jeeps  :tup:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2023, 09:58:07 PM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


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This   
There are many different looks to the grills, and are a fairly cheap and easy install to change the look.
Surely your not serious  :o ? Angry eyes are the stupidest " Jeep Mod " a person can do .
What year ? I " might " have built a few Jeeps  :tup:

I was kidding.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Romulus1297 on May 12, 2023, 10:56:26 PM
Don’t forget the rubber ducks that made my wife smile when she got her first one ❤️
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: NOCK NOCK on May 13, 2023, 07:55:20 PM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


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This   
There are many different looks to the grills, and are a fairly cheap and easy install to change the look.
Surely your not serious  :o ? Angry eyes are the stupidest " Jeep Mod " a person can do .
What year ? I " might " have built a few Jeeps  :tup:

I was kidding.


I wasnt. Thanks for your opinion, I'll go take it off right now.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: huntandjeep on May 14, 2023, 11:33:11 AM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


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This   
There are many different looks to the grills, and are a fairly cheap and easy install to change the look.
Surely your not serious  :o ? Angry eyes are the stupidest " Jeep Mod " a person can do .
What year ? I " might " have built a few Jeeps  :tup:

I was kidding.


I wasnt. Thanks for your opinion, I'll go take it off right now.
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 15, 2023, 06:46:32 AM
You guys live kind of out there, I believe. Get her a winch and show her how to use it to pull herself out of a snow drift or a hole when she's out by herself.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 15, 2023, 02:30:57 PM
Angry Eyes!!
:chuckle:


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230512/52e5bc887dedfb057708bccd4b9fd771.jpg)




This   
There are many different looks to the grills, and are a fairly cheap and easy install to change the look.
Surely your not serious  :o ? Angry eyes are the stupidest " Jeep Mod " a person can do .
What year ? I " might " have built a few Jeeps  :tup:

I was kidding.


I wasnt. Thanks for your opinion, I'll go take it off right now.
:chuckle:

 :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 15, 2023, 02:32:26 PM
Don’t forget the rubber ducks that made my wife smile when she got her first one ❤️

Copy!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 15, 2023, 02:33:33 PM
Tons of cool soft top options but I’m with Teanawayslayer. It’ll get hot! And the AC will be mostly pointless.
Bestop and Smittybuilt are good.


https://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-bikini-brief-tops.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=%2BJeep+%2BBikini+%2BTop&utm_campaign=S+-+Tops+-+Summer+Tops+(W)&T5_Var1=(W)+-+Bikini+Tops+-+Generic+-+General+(BMM)&T5_Var2=search&dialogtech=ppc&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx_eiBhBGEiwA15gLNzLcG8QqvPFtPttB2_1HHYVsTzAMPlC7mCfRhX8HuqWVWKjfo7Qd0xoCqEcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'll let her know, but I have a feeling there is no talking her out of it!  Thanks!!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 15, 2023, 02:34:02 PM
Also, if ya have a hard top, take off the rear part leaving on the front sides(dont need to buy a bimimi top that way) and highly recommend a soft tonneau cover for the rear(I think Bestop is the one I have.)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 15, 2023, 02:34:43 PM
You guys live kind of out there, I believe. Get her a winch and show her how to use it to pull herself out of a snow drift or a hole when she's out by herself.

If it's that bad, which it does get occasionally where we are at, she'll be staying at home.  :)
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: 2MANY on May 15, 2023, 02:46:37 PM
In that case,, Get yourself some whiskey.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Slenk on May 15, 2023, 05:01:59 PM
Any recommendations on where, what type of Soft Top to buy for my Wife's new Wrangler?  Also any other fun additions you would recommend, Bumper/Brush Guards, Doors, Tire Covers, Fog Lights, etc...  Thanks!!  She stayed with me while living in a shed with no electricity or running water for 4 years, she deserve it.   :chuckle:

4 wheel drive part house right in our back door . Stateline idaho right south of the freeway. By greyhound park area.
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Machias on May 16, 2023, 01:39:43 PM
Any recommendations on where, what type of Soft Top to buy for my Wife's new Wrangler?  Also any other fun additions you would recommend, Bumper/Brush Guards, Doors, Tire Covers, Fog Lights, etc...  Thanks!!  She stayed with me while living in a shed with no electricity or running water for 4 years, she deserve it.   :chuckle:

4 wheel drive part house right in our back door . Stateline idaho right south of the freeway. By greyhound park area.

Thanks, I'll check it out!
Title: Re: Outfitting the Wife's New Wrangler
Post by: Twispriver on May 22, 2023, 07:19:33 PM
I don't care for the stock wheels or bumpers that come on the Wranglers so mine has Smitty Built bumpers and pretty fancy wheels. Doesn't do anything for performance but it totally changed the look. I haven't found a bug guard/rock deflector that I like but it's also on the list.
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