Jeep Wrangler · JL / JLU

The Ultimate Off-Road Build

The Jeep Wrangler is the most-built trail platform on the road, and half the fun is making it yours. Start with tires and armor, add a winch and recovery as you push harder, and you've got a JL (2018+) that goes where stock never could.

The Smart build gets you trail-ready on a budget with recovery boards and a rope.

The Dream build adds a winch, premium suspension, and full armor for technical lines and solo trips.

1

Tires & Suspension

Tires

Next-gen all-terrain from Falken with best-in-class snow stopping distance and top-tier ice braking. Deepest tread depth of any A/T tire for maximum trail and winter longevity. Successor to the beloved AT3W.

48 lbs55K mi warranty3PMSF
$688set of 4
Wheels

Lightweight overland wheel with a 2,750 lb load rating that offers near-beadlock performance at lower tire pressures without the maintenance or legality issues of true beadlocks.

30 lbs
$1,212set of 4
Suspension

Most affordable 3.5" lift kit for the JL Wrangler that clears 35" tires. Good starting point for builds on a budget, with the understanding that additional steering and driveline corrections are needed.

45 lbs
$800

Note: For most builds a complete lift kit is the whole job, a 2-3 inch lift with new shocks and springs. Go past 3 inches on a Tacoma or 4Runner and you'll want upper control arms and an alignment; rear sag from towing is a separate fix with air helper springs.

Air Compressor

Best budget portable compressor for overlanding. Small enough to stash in a glovebox, powerful enough for 33-inch tires, and reliable enough for years of trail use. Pairs perfectly with a MorrFlate kit.

5 lbs25 min at 30 PSI duty1.97 at 0 PSI CFM
$104
Tire Deflators

Set-and-forget automatic tire deflators with proven 20+ year design. Solid brass, accurate within 1 PSI, and adjustable from 6-30 PSI. Screw on, walk away, and all four tires reach your target pressure automatically.

0 lbs
$65
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Armor & Protection

Rock Sliders

Affordable step slider that doubles as rock protection for JL Wrangler. 100% bolt-on with no drilling, cutting, or welding. Good middle ground between flimsy side steps and expensive dedicated rock sliders.

69 lbs
$530
Skid Plates

Dead-simple, affordable diff protection that takes the worry out of rocky trails, at $210 for both axles, it is cheap insurance against a $2,000+ diff repair.

20 lbs
$210
Front Bumper
3

Recovery & Safety

4

Lighting

Trail Lights

A solid mid-range pod light from a legacy off-road brand, the compact form factor and multiple mounting options make them versatile for any build.

5 lbs3,168 lumens
$257

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