[FJ_Glassy79]

Things I got the most out of early. 1.5" lift (went to 3" a couple years later) and better tires for gravel and crushed rock roads. A little larger tires help with the ground clearance too. Lift might require upper control arms (UCA). I put side steps like yours to help the better half get in. Probably the first thing I did.

I wish I had done the 3" lift the first time . Just remember, opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one. Read a lot and ask questions, good people and info in here.

Thanks for the advice! Forgot to mention just bought new tires that are good for mudding and gravel and all that jazz. Definitely gonna lift it but probably won’t be for a couple years.

 

[Munch]

Always curious, what did you end up paying for it, and location? Welcome!

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

Always curious, what did you end up paying for it, and location? Welcome!

Thanks! And I got mine for 20k I live is southwest washington

 

[Dakota65]

Welcome from MN. Just picked mine up 2 weeks ago. They look like they could be related 🤔

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

Welcome from MN. Just picked mine up 2 weeks ago. They look like they could be related 🤔

Seriously 🤔 they lookin sexy tho

 

[Phillip Justin Garces]

Hello community! Glad I am finally apart of this forums. Just got my first car and first Fj. What would y’all recommend as a first good mod? View attachment 1203540

Hey man congratulations! There are so many mods buuuuut if you ask me maintenance, sun protection and deer protection are at the top of the list. Maybe rust protection if you're on the north side. Got to protect her!
Here's a link to the best and only wind shield shades https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVW4QTB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4PGGSRNGFNMGVWFNMB8Y

 

[SeanFJ]

Welcome!
I’ve gone through quite a few mod recommendations over the last several months and most of what I ended up doing were catching up on general maintinence (water pump, valve &timing cover seals, etc)

However; One of the most impactful upgrades I’ve found was an upgrade of the interior lights. I bought these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JRH8916?psc=1&smid=A2HOOKPEX3GKZL&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_titleToDp

They light up the cabin and I love it. Almost too bright but because I have window tint installed so the light is contained. Speaking of which…

I also had high end ceramic window tinting (about $200 for both front windows) installed and the difference in cabin temp was very noticeable. Heat on my arm from sunlight through the window was cut down by at least half. I don’t regret it.

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

Hey man congratulations! There are so many mods buuuuut if you ask me maintenance, sun protection and deer protection are at the top of the list. Maybe rust protection if you're on the north side. Got to protect her!
Here's a link to the best and only wind shield shades https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVW4QTB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4PGGSRNGFNMGVWFNMB8Y

Thanks I will look into that!

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

Welcome!
I’ve gone through quite a few mod recommendations over the last several months and most of what I ended up doing were catching up on general maintinence (water pump, valve &timing cover seals, etc)

However; One of the most impactful upgrades I’ve found was an upgrade of the interior lights. I bought these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JRH8916?psc=1&smid=A2HOOKPEX3GKZL&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_titleToDp

They light up the cabin and I love it. Almost too bright but because I have window tint installed so the light is contained. Speaking of which…

I also had high end ceramic window tinting (about $200 for both front windows) installed and the difference in cabin temp was very noticeable. Heat on my arm from sunlight through the window was cut down by at least half. I don’t regret it.

Thank you for the suggestions! will look into that!

 

[Sanderhawk]

I would change all the fluids and do all the maintenance, so you know everything is fresh

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

I would change all the fluids and do all the maintenance, so you know everything is fresh

Already done 😉

 

[Dakota65]

What's the difference ceramic tint and regular?

 

[land.crusher]

Welcome from Indiana!

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

What's the difference ceramic tint and regular?

not sure

 

[FJ_Glassy79]

Welcome from Indiana!

Thank you