One thing that many people don’t realize, is that a stock Jeep is not actually engineered for heavy off rood use. Sure, it will handle rough dirt roads better than a standard automobile but if someone wants to do what they have seen Jeeps do on TV in the ads then they are going to have to do some modifications.
Lift Kit Before Off Road Tires
To begin with, large off road tires are out of the question without a Jeep lift kit first being installed. This is because the bigger sized tires will be prone to rubbing on the wheel wells. Even smaller sized off road tires will rub when the Jeep goes over bumps and also when turning sharp corners.
Do-it-Yourself Jeep Lift Kits
If you have always thought that having a jeep lift kit installed meant a huge bill from a mechanics shop then you may be surprised to learn that that is not necessarily the case any more. This is because now Jeep lift kits come in a wide variety including simple and inexpensive kits that can easily be installed in your driveway.
Check Your Warranty
However; before you order your lift kit online you may want to check your warranty to see if it will have any negative effect on it. Don’t be shocked if it does, because this is most likely the case. Also, remember to check the laws regarding height limits on raised vehicles in your state.
Think About a Winch
If you plan on doing any serious off roading then another accessory item you may want to look into is a front bumper winch. If your Jeep model is a smaller, lighter model then you can most likely get by with one of the smaller winches.
Play it Safe With a Roll Bar
There are also a number of off the shelf roll bar kits for jeeps that are now available as well and if your Jeep is a convertible this is something that you should give some serious thought to as well. Remember that it always pays to put safety first and a good roll bar is cheap life insurance that you only have to pay for once.