hey i have a 07 x that im getting ready to take off road for the first time.

im new to this, as well as being new to the forum and i hope this is the right place to post this.

my jeep is completely stock and im just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for must do's (i know there lots of mods to do, looking for pure essentials in your opinion) or anything to keep an eye on while on the trails. i will be going with experienced friends but i guess im just looking for all the input i can get.

once again hope this was the right place to post sorry if its not!

Thanks

 

Wheel it with your friends as is, I have an 07 X also and its very capable right out of the box. Your friends will help you out if you run into any problems and best of all you will find out the wheeling you really like to do. Sand, Mud, Trails, Rock?

Pay attention to other peoples rigs what mods you like. The size lift tires, bumpers, winch, sliders etc. Ask them questions about their set up, what they like and dislike.

Then make a plan of Mods and start buying as your budget allows. Also while your waiting you can keep and eye out for good used parts and save some money for more MODS.

Just my 2cents.

 

the jk is very capable stock, so don't worry that its not lifted, etc.

As far as essential mods, make sure u have front and rear tow hooks. Other than that, the stock tires aren't too good in mud so maybe upgrade the tires at some point.

 

Welcome.
Take it out as is and enjoy the hell out of it.
Always wheel with a buddy.
Buy a recovery strap rated roughly 3x the vehicle weight to keep in the Jeep. cost you around $50.
something like this:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailers-towing/tarps-strapping/strapping/other-strapping/tow-strap-with-loop-ends-2-in-x-30-ft-18000-lbs-3040067

Then down the road tires I would think.
have fun, Sin52

 

We took our rubicon out to play 4 days after we got it and plowed through a mud puddle and shorted out the radiator fan. So be careful about that. Other than that go have fun, it'll do good.

 

Took mine right off the road with 300 miles on it. Follow everyone's advice and definitely wheel with a buddy. Have fun and see what the JK has to offer

 

thanks for the advice!
i'll be sure to post pictures when i return!

 

X2. And you'll never know your limits unless you get stuck!!! The recovery is half the fun. Happy wheelin'!

 

I thought it was you're friends that got you into the problems.....

 

Lots of good advice already, but here is mine...

To start out with you don't need all that much in equipment, but these items are good to have and know how to use.

1. Recovery strap.
2. Tire plug kit.
3. Air pressure gauge.
4. D rings. 2 for the first strap, 1 for each additional until you have enough.

Some basic words of advice...

1. Don't go alone. Always take a buddy.
2. If you don't feel comfortable tackling an obstacle, don't do it, even if your friends say it's no problem. It's your truck and you have to foot the repair bill and find a way to work on Monday. In other words, stay within your pucker factor.
3. Read your manual before you head out, and figure out what the buttons do before you hit the trail.
4. Whatever you pack in, pack out. And pack out other people's garbage that you find lying around.
5. Easy on that skinny pedal under your right foot.

Down the road...

1. Plan your build based on what you want to do. The more you wheel it, the more you will know what you need to go further.
2. Tires are the first and best mod. They are the only things between your rig and the ground.
3. A hi-lift is a very useful tool. As is a shovel and a cheater pipe.
4. As you go, you will discover what extra things you want to pack along.