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Every Jeep Wrangler is built to be upgraded. Whether it’s a 1998 TJ or a brand-new JL Rubicon, there’s always room to improve performance, durability, and capability. Below is a deeper dive into ten upgrades that make the biggest difference, along with ballpark pricing to help you budget smart. 1. All-Terrain or Mud-Terrain Tires Upgrading …
Having a winch on your Jeep is almost as standard as a lift but having the right winch accessories should be standard too. A winch snatch block and tree strap should be a standard addition to your gear. These two items can probably comfortably fit into your winch gear bag, you have a gear bag …
Continuing from page one, we have the winch mounted in place which is often the quickest and easiest part of the whole install. Getting the winch wired is often the more time consuming and challenging part of the install. The winch solenoid on the Barricade winch is not integrated but does come with a mount …
Smittybilt has been building off-road products for over 50 years. Small trivia, Smittybilt is considered the inventor of the nerf bar. The new Gen2 series of Smittybilt X2O and XRC winches have been thoroughly updated with heavy-duty features for enhanced performance. The new 6.6HP amphibious motor offers the highest torque in the industry and is …
In the not so distant past there were only the big boys of the winch world. Those companies like Warn, Superwinch, and Ramsey were the names everyone knew when looking for a winch for your Jeep. Those companies are still going strong and often they are considered top of the line winches that can get …
Warn’s new ZEON series are the next generation of winches designed to meet the demands of off roading. Featuring a modern design, upgraded components, and increased performance and durability. Improvements in the aluminum housing sealing keep the elements out of winch and extend life. The list goes on…new motors, convertible control pack, and stainless steel …
From page 1. We are installing a Barricade 9500lb winch on a Wrangler JK equipped with a Barricade Trail Force HD Bumper. With the winch installed the final steps are wiring it all up. Wiring The biggest challenge sometimes when installing a winch is figuring out how to get the wiring to the battery. Winches should …
After installing the Barricade Trail Force HD Bumper on the jeepfan.com JK we knew a winch needed to go on to fill the spot in the center of the bumper. We knew we wanted a 9500lb winch but didn’t want to break the bank, after some research and comparing we decided to go with the …
After 4 years of modifications to the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 I have reached the readiness for a winch. After additions like lockers, tires, transmissions, etc. I realize that my Jeep can take me further than ever before. A winch is an item that truly compliments a Jeep in both appearance and function. It offers a sense …
