So I've had my jeep for a little over a year and I haven't done any big mods yet. I want to do so much but only have money to do one at a time. I'm not sure what to do first. My options
-lift
-wheels/tires
-winch
-bumper
-lights

What are y'alls opinions for a first big mod?

 

Wheels/tires should B out cuz depending on the size ull need a lift so that's where I'd start with a lift

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Btw first mod I did was lights. I switched out all my stock lights but still gotta wait for sum deniro for the light bars I want

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Agreed, wheels, tires, lift generally need to happen together.

Lights can be a good first mod, unless they are for the bumper that you want to change.

Bumper and winch combo could also be a good choice. Or, bumper then winch.

Most all of us are in the same situation, more ideas than $$$$$

 

But, since a new bumper and winch are heavy, you just might need the extra support from the taller coils that will come in your brand new lift. Isn't this fun!!

It completely depends on your usage/needs.
Do you go wheeling Alone ? - winch should be a fairly high priority.
Do you wheel in groups exclusively? - another winch is nice to have, but a lift and tires might be your better choice.
Do you wheel at night? - Very nice to have extra lights, but not a necessity. Or are they?
Wheel daytime only? - then the lights are just there for looks, right?

If you just need to spend money now to put 'something' on your jeep, go for the lights. Hella 500's are good quality and cheap, and brackets can be made or bought for cheap. Then save for either bumper/winch or lift/tires depending on personal needs.

 

Look first go wheel it. If you have done that then you will know your limits and then you will know what you need for your first mod. I started off fully stock, no nothing added. When wheeling first then found the rock sliders are a must for rock crawling then I I wheeled more then I decided to get rubi tires. Then wheel it some more and then I got a bit more armor for the diff's and now I just got my first stubby, it all depends on what your going to do. If its going to be for looks or wheeling it. Or fire roads or mud or sand.

 

If he had just purchased it that might be good advice. Also some people don't buy Jeeps just to wheel it!

My first mod was wheels and tires with a cheap lift. I went RC 2.5" BB for about $140 and picked up aluminium 15" rims and 35" MTRs about $1300, changed the whole look of the Jeep.

And I didn't really notice the worse handling till I had the cash for a real lift, but was happy to have it. Best bang for your buck noticeable mod will be a little height and new, bigger rubber.

 

I can't agree more. Get that thing up in the air a bit and put some 35's on it. You'll be amazed at the different look you'll get with just that. You could go with a budget boost, but if you can afford it, I'd do it right the first time with a decent coil kit and nice riding shocks, like Bilstein's or countless others. If you go more than 2-3" of lift, then you'll most likely need to spring for control arms, track bars, brake line extension, relocation kits, new drive shafts, etc... If you're just going for looks and don't plan on putting your ride to the test off road, you won't need to spend a ton of money on your lift.

I wouldn't do a bunch of mods to it before you get the platform (lift, wheels/tires) you want. Looks kinda silly to have a bunch of off road gear (bumpers, winch, supplemental lighting, sliders, flares, etc...) on stock suspension and wheels/tires. Just my .02

Do the research, pick forum members' brains and get with the vendors on the forum. You'll be amazed at the good avice and discounted pricing you can get.

Good Luck!!!!

 

In retrospect,

Disconnects
Tires
Flatties (MCE)
Gears
Lift
Lights

 

Need more info from you.

What are we starting with? Sahara, X, Sport, Rubicon?

What kind and often do you wheel it off pavement?
-fire roads
-mudding
-rock crawlin
-none of the above-mall crawler

Knowing this will help us help you.

Some items you don't have listed- CB and other accrutraments for the inside, flashlights, first aid kit, shovel possibly etc.

Outside: If you are rock crawling, belly protection, rock rails, bumpers.

We will also need a dollar amount to shoot for because your next statement will be something like this: I need a recommendation for a bumper. Skids? Lift? Some of us go big or stay home while others are content with budget boosts and lower end products so having an amount to shoot for will start you off in the right direction.