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Lifts
There are two types of lifts. There are suspension and body lifts. Body lifts are the most common because they are cheap and relatively easy to install. Adding a body lift is simply adding spacers up to 3" between the chassis and the body of the vehicle. There are people that say it gives the vehicle a bad look. On a good note this type of lift potentially gives you better performance compared to a suspension lift. Suspension lifts still give you up to 3" of lift and manage to give the vehicle a good look. This type of lift is harder to install and more expensive. Unlike the body lift suspension lifts not only raise your vehicle but it improve the flexibility and overall performance of an off-road vehicle. There is also a way where both types of lifts can be added to the same vehicle giving it a 6" lift. This type is for off-road purposes, because it gives the vehicle a high clearance. This is a very expensive way to lift your vehicle and it is not recommended. It can be very dangerous because with to much lift the vehicle starts to become top heavy. If you add this type of lift to your vehicle be aware because it could void any warranty on your vehicle. Also you must get a body and a suspension lift kit that can work together.

Tires
Tires are a major factor for an off-road vehicle. They can range in many different sizes and types. Tires can be measured in 4 ways, tire height,tread width,tread depth,and rim diameter. You can also buy a tire based on the terrain. Terrain is the type of driving conditions the tires will be driving on. There are many different types of tires, there are mud,sand,snow,all-terrain, and pavement tires. These are just the basic or the most common tires for an off-road vehicle.

Jacks and Spares
It is very common for not only jeeps but all vehicles to have a spare tire. The difference between a jeep's spare tire and a car's is that the jeep will have a spare the same size and type as there primary tires. Also the are concealed in or under the vehicle. With most jeeps like the wrangler they are attached to the rear. Some jeeps like Cherokee's will have them stored inside. If your jeep has a lift or over sized tire your not going to be able to use the stock jack. You will have to buy a specialized jack which on most jeeps is also stored on the outside.

Snorkel Kits
Snorkel Kits are an upgrade you can make to your off-road vehicle to allow it to drive in semi deep water. These kits are made out of a very strong plastic commonly know as LLDPE (Linear Low Density Poly Ethylene). A snorkel kit simply attaches to your intake hose and your exhaust pipe. This hoses rise above the vehicle height by about a foot, depending on the style. It allows you to drive into water without ruining your vehicle. Also it helps your fuel economy because it allows you to get cleaner air.

Tops
A "top" or roof of the vehicle come in two different types. There are hard and soft tops. A hard top is simply made out of strong plastic. It is nice to have if your jeep is going to be on the road allot. It blocks out a majority of the sounds and insulates the interior well. Unfortunately they take some time to remove. The soft top is very easy to take off and put on. A con would be that it is very noisy if your are traveling and it does not insulate the interior the greatest. Compared to hard tops they are not that durable. Hard tops cost more but you get more out of them.

Winches
Winches are a very common upgrade when it comes to off-road vehicles. A winch is A cable and a hook that is powered by a motor on a rotating cylinder. The winch is used to pull your vehicle out when it becomes stuck. Winches for off-road vehicles range primarily from 8,000 to 12,000 torquing pounds. Winches are place on the front bumper of an off-road vehicle.

Lighting
Lights are used for when you want to go off-road in the dark. Otherwise most people who buy extra lights and mount them on the bumper in other places use them for looks. There are a number of different styles of lights that you can purchase. They range anywhere from circles to rectangle and in some cases squares. There are also two different types of lights. There is the older type called halogen lights and there is the new and improved version which is called LED lighting.

Fender flares
Fender flares are simply trim pieces that are place above each wheel well and they flare out from the body. The purpose of fender flares are to keep a majority of the mud and debris that comes off the tire from getting onto the body of the vehicle. Most professional off-road drivers use fender flares to add style to there vehicle. Because once you get over sized tires there is no stopping the mud from flying.

Bumpers
Bumpers can be upgrades in so many ways. There are plenty of styles to choose from. But they all serve the same purpose unless you get one that has a bracket specifically made fro a winch or one that has a stinger bar. A stinger bar is a bar that is a U-shaped steal tubing that comes out from the front bumper at a 45 degree angle. Stingers serve a great purpose if you go off-road in areas that have steep hills. The stinger bar not only protects your wench and front end of your vehicle but it helps prevent the vehicle from a forward roll over.

Performance Chips
Jeep Performance Chips can add more power to your jeep. They can add horsepower, torque and even improve your fuel economy. These chip can assist you in whatever type of terrain you roll on. Jeep Performance Chips are easy to set up and once you unplug the chip your jeep will go back to the default setting on its own. Performance chips your change your torque and horsepower to help you get through anything.