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GenRight is just one of the manufacturers offering armor, suspensions, and fuel tanks that allow you to stretch the wheelbase on your Wrangler without resorting to in-cab fuel cells.

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A flat skidplate between the framerails not only provides greater ground clearance, it will also slide across rocks more easily and allow you to continue forward progress.

Larger fender openings allow the fitment of larger tires without the need to add additional body or suspension lift, resulting in a lower center of gravity and better stability at angles.

A transfer case that can engage only the front axle can be useful for making tight maneuvers on the trail and regaining some of the compromise in mobility caused by a longer wheelbase.

Notice the lack of windshield, top, doors, spare tire, and rear seat on this YJ. Dan Pierce's Wrangler has pretty much all of the tricks we outline in this article, and it outperforms some buggies on a regular basis.

Sticky tires like these competition-spec BFGoodrich Krawlers can turn an average vehicle into a superhero on the trail. Just make sure your tires don't write a check that your drivetrain can't cash. Something other than traction is likely to give when you reach an obstacle you cannot scale.

Connecting your winch to the front axle gives you control over the ride height and can be used to preload the front suspension. This technique takes practice though, and you don't want to run with the winch compressing the suspension at all times. Keep it in reserve for those steep climbs.

GenRight is just one of the manufacturers offering armor, suspensions, and fuel tanks that allow you to stretch the wheelbase on your Wrangler without resorting to in-cab fuel cells.

Spend enough time behind the wheel of your Jeep and you can easily show up the guy who threw down his American Express card for a rock buggy.