Here are the options YOU NEED for YOUR Wrangler JL

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What's going on guys! Thanks for watching! In todays video, I thought I would go ahead and give you guys my thoughts on what options you should get for when you're buying your first jeep! (specifically a JL Rubicon)
Let me know if there is another option I might've missed so we can help others out!
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@mec2911 3 жыл бұрын

Solid recommendations. I added the exact things to a Sport S. The bumper and LEDs are pricey installed but WELL worth the money. LEDs are a must have!!

@justins380 3 жыл бұрын

You'r on point with all of those. I bought my 2018 JLUR used. The first thing I did was LED upgrade then bumper, then Mopar floor mats. I totally wish it had the keyless entry. Sucks pulling that key out just to put it back in your pocket. Door-sill guards seem silly but I installed those too and love them.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

Door sill guards definitely sound like a good idea! Thanks for watching man!

@cesarnyc 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, excellent video with right on point valuable tips. It’s funny that I ordered my Rubicon with steel bumpers but for totally different reasons, I just felt that they would offer more protection in a collision, the plastic bumpers appeared to be just for looks.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

haha well you're not wrong! Definitely will do more damage to the other car! Thanks for watching!

@NebulousCat 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see what camping gear you carry in your 2 door and how you set up your camp when you are off-road

@tacosnachosburritos 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@drivenmad2089 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! and thanks for watching!

@offroad_adventures2934 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks. What are your thoughts on aftermarket bumpers vs factory steel bumpers? Aftermarket bumpers I feels have additional benefit of adding aux lights; and perhaps aluminium being lighter than steel and doesnt rust

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

For sure there’s definitely some really good and probably better aftermarket options out there. But typically there more expensive than the factory one. If you’ve got the spare change then absolutely! but a lot of the bumpers that have good quality by good manufactures that I’ve seen have been $2k or more for one bumper. Where as if you order the Mopar one from the factory it’s 1600 for both front and rear steel. But I’m not against aftermarket bumpers at all. I actually plan on upgrading my rear bumper to the AEV rear bumper and tire carrier. Thanks for watching!

@theranoneil5694 3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely correct Dakota about the lights my 2015 JK had only 16,000 miles on it like I said in the last comment but the headlights even with the brights on them they're horrible you can barely see down a dark trail or sometimes you can barely see the Lanes on the highway so I turn on the fog lights whenever it's raining or there's low visibility and then I'll be able to see the stripes on the road yeah I really do need to buy hid or LED lights the bright white

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

You can find some pretty decent aftermarket ones for not too much money! Thanks for watching dude!

@samathafreedom1415 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Goodness that my brand new 2021 Jl Willy's 2 door Wrangler has those nice black rock sliders on it. Same color as yours Sting-gray. Just 💙it👍🇺🇸

@chucklesthefireguy5356 2 жыл бұрын

the 5" or bigger screen & sound system is necessary if you like tunes!! Best sound system in any car I've owned.

@jdh5909 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dakota, thanks for your video series on your JL. You single-handly convinced me to go with a 2-Door vs. the 4-door. I was wondering what your opinion is on a couple of options I'm considering. If you were buying a new one today, would you upgrade to leather seats (for functional reasons, like easier to clean dust and mud)? Would you add the front-facing camera option? Thanks in advance if you decide to respond!

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

I would definitely add the front camera for sure! The leather is nice but loving in TX black non cooling leather seats is a pain....literally. Thanks for watching!

@felixarriechejr9344 Жыл бұрын

A bit redundant, but thank you for the info, totally agreed I did get my mats today nice fit!

@garnold9838 3 жыл бұрын

My only addion to your list is the front end camera that is available on the 2021s. Can't wait for the Hydro Blue to be released so I can order my new one.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

For sure! if that was an option back when I ordered my mine I would've definitely got it! Thanks for watching!

@justinkrzynowek9166 Жыл бұрын

I bought my wrangler and it came with keyless entry which I didn't want. Now that I have it I use it constantly lol. Just place my hand on the handle and the doors unlock, push the button on the handle to lock.

@neilcavazza7242 3 жыл бұрын

Auxiliary switches. They are helpful wiring stuff that you will eventually by.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

True I do have those on mine! Thanks for watching!

@bjkthebest 3 жыл бұрын

My JL also doesn't have keyless entry but I learned how to navigate the lock and unlock button on the key fob without having to take the key out of my pocket lol. Also definitely wish I got the Alpine upgraded sound system, the stock speakers are pretty bad and you'll probably end up spending more on an upgraded sound system anyway.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you on the sound system haha that was a must have for me when I ordered mine 😂 Thanks for watching man!

@bosse641 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice color that grey on yours.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

The metallic in it when it’s clean helps it pop! Thanks for watching John!

@jar060606 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I have the same Jeep that you do and I wish mine came with keyless entry too. But I am the 2nd owner so I didn't get a choice of options. Question: is there a reason why you didn't upgrade the bumper to include a winch plate and a bar to protect the grill?

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t put a bar there simply because I’m just not a fan of the looks most of them have. As far as the winch plate goes, I can always add that once I add the winch. Thanks for watching!

@NoGasWelcomeAboard 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with Mat on looks of most aftermarket bars. I went “free” plastic with ordered Rubi, then upgraded to RockHard4x4 aluminum for it’s simple install, recessed winch arrangement, small bar with two tabs for aux lights and lighter weight. Initially chose it for the no base plate needed tow-behind-RV capability, but very happy with the look. Watch for holiday sales to get a healthy discount, since it’s not cheap.

@NoGasWelcomeAboard 3 жыл бұрын

After 2 months with 2021 2Dr Rubi, my thoughts: Steel Bumper - No, went plastic & upgraded to RH4x4 aluminum LED - Yes, no question. Fog lights also upgraded on standard bumper Keyless Entry - Yes & I forgot too. Not daily driver but would be nice Mopar Mats - Yes, but easy upgrade after. Work amazingly well! Rock Sliders - Come std on Rubi. LOD Destroyers better for GF/wife Alpine Sound - No, Rubi comes with 7” screen so went stock Mopar RV Flat Tow Wiring - $200 dealer install worth every penny Other: Trailer Package - to get 4 prewired Aux switches that come with Winch - added with RH4x4 bumper. 1st upgrade if you wheel 67Designs - holds phone w/ fav wheeling app. Works amazingly well Tires & wheels - dealer will trade if you make deal ahead of time Lift - Mopar to keep warranty but only if needed. Jury still out on this

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a solid list! I was going to say the trailer package (since I actually tow things and for the Aux switches) but there’s a few people who don’t like the factory switches for some reason 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks for watching man!

@jmpar77 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently waiting on my JLU Rubicon. In the same color. I wish I had seen this video as the steel bumper is the one option I didn’t get. Do you have a list somewhere of the trails in TX? I live S of Houston and want head off road!

@drivenmad2089 2 жыл бұрын

Look up hidden falls adventure park. It’s got a wide variety of easy trails to some very challenging trails. Big bend is decent more for camping and “overland” style not so much challenging stuff. Thanks for watching!

@uhdcj1 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with all. I forgot to get the keyless and I completely regret it. I sound totally lazy, but it would be so convenient. Lol

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

Such a small thing but I’m still kicking my self about it! 😂 Thanks for watching!

@AustinH7 3 жыл бұрын

Here I am with manual locks and no key fob and I’m doin just fine 🤣 but I respect you guys wanting it

@Hello_Im_O 3 жыл бұрын

go on all mopar parts and check out the "genuine mopar passive entry kit" check out the description to see if it fits your model and im pretty sure you may need to have it installed at a jeep approved mechanic or whatever for warranty oh and im pretty sure they sell the key apart from the handles so you might have to dig around to find what you want.

@disabled4now Жыл бұрын

brother, you need to get PPF+ interior and exterior ceramic coating on your jeep as soon as possible, you will thank me eventually.

@seth9542 3 жыл бұрын

I skipped the $1600 steel bumper, and got a Tactik winch ready stubby for $350 from Extreme Terrain....easy swap, saved a ton

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! that’s a super cheap bumper! Every one I’ve looked at without a winch, was the same or more expensive than the factory option. Especially for the rear

@seth9542 3 жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089 yes, rears are much more expensive than fronts. Most front stubbys run $350-800. I'm keeping my stock rear until I find a tire carrier that integrates the backup cam.

@mlrealtor Жыл бұрын

Does this bumper come already adapted to put the winch?

@drivenmad2089 Жыл бұрын

You can put one in there. I think if I’m not mistaken, you may have to buy two adaptor plates

@michaelsmith9308 3 жыл бұрын

Mall crawler OVERLORD here: First, great Rubicon! So change out all five tires to street tread tires, steel bumper with big winch, active cruise radar, full painted top and fenders with all options, Go RHINO extended side step then get welding shop to add on an extra pipe (no door dings EVER..............then NEVER go off road!

@michaelsantiago8161 Жыл бұрын

Hi, hope someone answers, i recently purchased a JL and dont really planning on off roading with it, obviously i will once in a while, do you guys think is worth it to buy a steering stabilizer, and if its worth it, which one you recommend? Thanks in advance

@drivenmad2089 Жыл бұрын

From what I know fox has a pretty good one. However I’ve now got 57k miles on the 2 door and haven’t had any steering issues and Ive used it off-road a lot

@michaelsantiago8161 Жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089 mine is 2 door also, i read that supposely the steering stabilizer helps to have a better driving on the highways, dont know if its true or not, i also read that the stabilizer works only when lifting the jeep...

@christophermartinez5314 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome jeep

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@dappcity8260 Жыл бұрын

When you say, "hose it" for the floor mats, do you literally mean take a hose to the mats while they are still in the jeep and let the water go down that drain?

@drivenmad2089 Жыл бұрын

You can but I mean just pop em out and spray them down real quick haha Thanks for watching!

@harveyhollandsworth8527 3 жыл бұрын

So I want a manual for my first car but I think that it would be hard to learn. What would you recommend for a new driver manual or auto?

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

I think it depends. If you never driven anything before Than it will be harder to learn how to drive a manual while learning how to do the rest of it. If you already know how to drive, then a manual is just adding one more step. But also it depends on you too. I wanted to learn right away so I did both just driving others cars while also driving a auto. If you have a good open space to practice in with not a lot of traffic then you can start with a manual and get used to it before heading out on the road. Lot of deferent variables

@brianblackmore1678 3 жыл бұрын

It's no different than other manuals and if you're going to learn you have to start somewhere. 🙂 Having roads with less aggressive traffic helps, and don't pull out in front of traffic until you've learned (don't want to stall it). Two things. Flat and level it's hard to stall if you release the clutch pedal slowly without the accelerator. It basically goes into crawl mode and you can give it gas afterwards. Second you'll probably want to do a pedal sensor recalibration, which takes no special equipment and can be done in a couple minutes from the driver's seat. Otherwise take it slow but plan to shift it like a sports car moreso than a truck because the shift points with the 3.6 engine are kinda high.

@joshuadavis2062 2 жыл бұрын

did you keep the 35s on there? if so did you ever need to lift it or does it ride pretty well?

@drivenmad2089 2 жыл бұрын

Even with the 35’s on the rubicon it never “needed” to be lifted to fit them. Even with offset wheels(have a couple videos on that if you’re curious) I did end up lifting it but not for tire clearance issues. But that’s specifically with the rubicon other models with lower fender flares will be different

@joshuadavis2062 2 жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089 right on I just bought a rubicon so thats what I was curious about if eventually it will need one for 35s but it sounds like its running pretty good.

@michaela.5363 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the spot model is enough to go offroading or is rubicon a must?

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

A sport model can definitely go off-road. Now depending on the trail you might just need to uograde tires and suspension sooner but you can still do some solid stuff in a sport

@michaela.5363 3 жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089 Was thinking about getting one but there's quite a bit of a price jump for a rubicon from sport s.

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaela.5363 it definitely is a price jump. But like is said, the sport S out of the box will go places most people don’t think it will. Then you can add a small lift and some 35’s and boom! It’ll go basically the same places mine will. I just have the benefits of locking diffs and a electronic sway bar disconnect.

@f143744 3 жыл бұрын

Headlights? Factory LED’s at the dealership for my JK are $900, hard to justify that. Hard Rock sliders are better…

@bulletproof3798 3 жыл бұрын

What about the air intake you installed ! .. Do you think it's worth it ?

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

After having it for the first few months the novelty kinda wore off. Not really sure if I’d do it again. Not really enough noticeable sound difference under normal driving and only real difference was throttle response. Thanks for watching!

@bulletproof3798 3 жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089So Do you think it's better to go with an exhaust rather than air intake ?

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

@@bulletproof3798 if you’re looking for more sound, then yes. Because the only time you get to hear the intake is when you’re going full throttle and I hardly ever do that in the Jeep haha

@bulletproof3798 3 жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089 lol than its just better to just leave it stock ! 😀

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

@@bulletproof3798 Yep haha now maybe if I had the 392 Jeep then that might be a different story 😂

@Harry51S 3 жыл бұрын

I liked all of these; I did consider the keyless entry option but honestly didn't think it was worth $545 when I ordered my 2021 Rubicon. I can live with taking the keys out to unlock the doors. BUT: the rubber floor mats need one minor mod to really make them perfect, and a big shout-out to Brandon Haneline for finding and fixing this problem. Without it you'll risk trapping water between the Mopar mats and the carpet with potential long-term damage. Check out Brandon's video at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atZmYLhozt-UiWg.html

@BlackJeepConvertible 3 жыл бұрын

You should get a mytop

@drivenmad2089 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen those. They don’t make one for a 2 door but I also use my Jeep as a daily and a soft top isn’t the best for that. Maybe when it’s only my weekend off-roader. Thanks for watching!

@BlackJeepConvertible 3 жыл бұрын

@@drivenmad2089 2dr one should be coming out soon. My mytop is actually quieter and warmer than my hardtop. Sold that hardtop for like 1500

@jamesmcclain3588 3 жыл бұрын

Steel bumpers are a 1600 dollar option I’d prefer a aftermarket

@AustinH7 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Aftermarket steel bumpers are from 200-600 dollars. So much cheaper for the same quality

@jamesdumas6602 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at buying another Jeep, the last one I bought brand new was a CJ7 back in 1987 for $9,000 new. What I find really disgusting about Dodge / Jeep besides their asshole "Take it, or Leave it" Sales managers. (I bought a brand new a 2019 392 Challenger Scat Pack) is their rip off, fuck you prices of all their Packages, $1465 for LED headlights??? WTF! $1745 for Steel Bumpers??? My CJ7 had stock "i beam" steel bumpers. Harley Davidson plays the same rip off game. I bought a aftermarket LED headlight for my Electra Glide which is the same 7 inch as what Jeeps use for around $50. about five years ago. Works great! Replaced the stock 3.5 inch driving lights with LED ones for a fraction of what Harley was selling them for. F****** Jeep makes you buy the LED package to get the front facing $595 camera ($595 plus $1465 LED $2060 for a front facing camera with 2 each $50 LED headlights for $2060.

@christophermartinez5314 3 жыл бұрын

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