Jeep JK upgrade list
Jeep Wrangler JK Parts & Mods List
Every part I've put on my JK and JKU—from grab handles to the gas cap I returned—with full owner reviews for the seven that earned one.
Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto radio
Owner-tested review
This is my favorite JK upgrade. CarPlay and Android Auto bring modern maps, music, calls, and phone integration to the older dashboard, making the Jeep feel current every time I drive it.
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7-inch JK LED headlights
Owner-tested review
A huge improvement over the famously weak stock lamps. Installation was easy; aiming them correctly is not optional.
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JL-style replacement hood latches
Owner-tested review
They give my JK the cleaner JL-style look I wanted and are easier to undo than the stock rubber latches. They stayed on, but the spring-loaded mechanism felt janky and needed a little customization.
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Stubby Wrangler antenna
Owner-tested review
I bought this antenna twice. It cleans up the Wrangler’s profile without the tall stock whip, and the swap takes about five minutes. I still protect the paint and use the right-size wrench.
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Rough Country front steel grab handles
Owner-tested review
Solid, well-positioned handles that stay above my head instead of brushing it. I installed the same part on my 2007 two-door and 2015 four-door.
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JOYTUTUS Jeep JK tonneau cover
Owner-tested review
A quick, good-looking way to hide groceries and bags from casual view and direct sun. It is not a security cover, and oversized cargo can test its limited stretch.
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Locking gas cap
Owner-tested review
The key refused to unlock at the pump in cold weather. Fifteen minutes of panic was enough testing for me.
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T15 Torx security screwdriver
Garage
The right bit for adjusting JK headlights—newer JKs even have an indent built in for it. Don't skip aiming your lights just because you don't own one.
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Fuse tap kit
Garage
Useful for tapping into the right fuse when wiring in new lights. I stopped using mine once I realized it gave me no control over the running lights—know which circuit you're tapping before you commit.
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OBD2 scanner (LAUNCH CR529)
Garage
The scanner I actually used to diagnose code P1128. Affordable enough that, with two used vehicles, I wanted to read my own codes before deciding on a shop visit.
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Retainer clips
Garage
Cheap insurance for any grille or headlight job, in case you're missing a factory clip or snap one during removal. The pack includes a few different types, which is handy.
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Dog badge
Fun stuff
A small, purely-for-fun badge for anyone whose dog rides along.
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Door hangers
Fun stuff
Keeps the doors off the garage floor once they're off the Jeep.
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Keyhole cover
Fun stuff
A magnetic cover for the door keyhole—a nice-to-have if you use keyless entry and rarely touch the physical key.
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LED dome light replacements
Fun stuff
A quick interior freshen-up: swaps the stock dome lights for LEDs.
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