Jeep JK upgrade list
Jeep Wrangler JK Parts & Mods List
Every part and tool I’ve used on my JK and JKU—from grab handles to the gas cap I returned—with a quick note on each and links to the full reviews.
Xprite gas cap cover
Owner-tested review
A wheel-pattern cover for the JK’s exposed gas cap. It looks awesome on my JKU, and I pair it with a plain gas cap—not the locking one I returned.
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Kiwi Master floor mats
Owner-tested review
I swapped my WeatherTechs out for these. Perfect fit, a great tire-track pattern, and about a year of Minnesota slush later they’re holding up awesome.
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AWESAFE wireless CarPlay & Android Auto radio
Owner-tested review
My favorite JK upgrade—I have one in both Jeeps. CarPlay and Android Auto bring modern maps, music, and calls to the older dashboard. The backup camera wiring is the real work.
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HWSTAR 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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KMFCDAE 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. The spring mechanism felt janky, so I took it out—they’ve worked great since.
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Rydonair stubby Wrangler antenna
Owner-tested review
I liked it on my first Jeep, so I bought another for my other JK. It cleans up the profile without the tall stock whip, and the swap takes about five minutes.
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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.
Check on Amazon → (paid link)Replacement gas cap (non-locking)
Garage
The plain cap I run under my gas cap cover. Inexpensive, easy to put on, and it fits my 2015 JKU just fine—no lock to fight at the pump.
Check on Amazon → (paid link)Full review →Posi-Tap connectors
Garage
I used these to tap the HWSTAR turn signal wire without cutting the factory harness. They’re beginner-friendly, and you can pull them out later with nothing permanent done.
Check on Amazon → (paid link)Full review →Butt connectors
Garage
Let’s face it—you may need a butt connection. This pack covers the common wire sizes. I only needed one, for the red camera wire on my radio install.
Check on Amazon → (paid link)Full review →Wire stripper / crimper
Garage
I kept needing one, so I finally bought it. It got the most use on the Jeep radio install.
Check on Amazon → (paid link)Full review →Spare-tire backup camera bracket
Garage
My wheel has an odd spoke pattern, so I needed a bracket that angles the camera out. It’s OK quality, and you have to take the spare off to install it.
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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.
Check on Amazon → (paid link)Topfire Hood Latches Aluminum Hood Catch for Jeep Wrangler JK
Garage
Eliminates Hood Flutter
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