by Matt Konkle
Managing Editor
We’ve all been there before. Your holiday gift list appears complete and everything you’ve purchased is either wrapped up or on the way from wherever the internet took you shopping.
And then you realize there are some names you forgot who are Jeep owners. And now time is dwindling.
Well, for anyone out there who fits this profile, there are still plenty of things you can get for those you’ve forgotten on your annual holiday gift list.
So here are the top 10 in-stock items under $50 that you can order today (or by Friday, December 18th) and have in time for the holiday weekend:
Quadratec 23-Piece Classic Lug Nut Kit
Whether that person remaining on your gift list just received new wheels, or still rides with the factory ones, a shiny new set of factory-sized lug nuts is a great way to freshen up a Jeep’s appearance.
That’s because most people never really give lug nuts a second glance — preferring to just reuse the stock ones when new wheels are applied to the vehicle.
However, this fresh set of lugs not only displays a new appearance, they also hamper any corrosion or rusting that those old lugs may have started.
Plus, this set is enough to cover all four wheels as well as the rear spare tire.
Quadratec 16” Hi-Performance Stubby Antenna
This reduced-length antenna won’t create symphony-like sound quality inside anyone’s Jeep. However, its shorter length does reduce the antenna footprint which helps keep the thing from getting bent (or sheared off) in places like car washes or off-roading on tight trails.
It utilizes a durable, fiberglass mast with copper windings and has a plated brass base that is fully covered in a static-reducing water-tight (and UV-shielded) pigment stabilizer.
Plus, it is simple for anyone on that gift list to install as it screws into place by hand, and then can be tightened down with a 7/16” open-ended wrench.
Performance Tool OBD2 Scanner Tool And Code Reader
Some people can go their entire Jeep driving experience without ever seeing any dash warning lights pop up, but most will eventually see a check engine light illuminate the dashboard. And when it does, it helps to have a code reader to plug into the vehicle and find out the issue.
Yet, there are so many people out there who simply do not carry one of these inside their Jeep. Probably even someone remaining on your gift list.
So grabbing one of these easy-to-use tools will help them quickly and accurately diagnose any issue and figure out what to do next.
The device simply plugs into the OBD port and then reads the vehicle's computer to pull the engine code. Then, a simple search engine check will reveal what that code means.
Res-Q Tire Deflators
Airing down tires before going off-roading, or even through sand and snow, is simply a prerequisite. At least, if someone wants to drive safer in those conditions.
So to help with this, there are many tools out there that will attach to a tire and remove air pressure down to a certain designated point. Unfortunately, many of these tools only work on one tire at a time.
To solve this issue, and to make that deflation time way faster for someone left on your gift list, you can give them a set of Res-Q Tire Deflators.
These handy devices come in a pack of four, so each one can apply to a tire and significantly reduce deflation time.
Plus, they are simple to set and use and once the designated deflation pressure is locked in, they will automatically deflate each tire to the preferred pounds-per-square inch (PSI) mark each time.
Bestop 3-Pack Cleaner/Protectant
Not every Jeep leaves the dealership with a hardtop. In fact, there is probably a higher percentage of soft top vehicles out there than hardtops. That’s because soft top Jeeps are normally less expensive, and the top can be quickly folded down in warmer weather to gain a full open-cabin driving experience.
However, the material used in these tops is also soft and susceptible to dust, dirt, mud, sand, snow and other aspects of Mother Nature throughout the year that can wear down, crack and fade material. The same thing goes for the three back plastic windows.
So for anyone remaining on your holiday gift list, Bestop makes an excellent three-pack of cleaning and protectant applications that help repel all that dirt and grime, as well as providing a nice shield against UV rays and breathing new life into plastic windows.
And the best part — it is a simple wipe-on process that doesn’t take up a ton of time to accomplish.
ARB Tire Repair Kit
New bumpers, winches, headlights and wheels are all fun to get as modification items. However, for anyone left on your holiday gift list, there is something quite a bit more practical that can seriously help out in a difficult tire-deflating situation.
An ARB Tire Repair Kit.
Of course, there are plenty of kits like this around, but the ARB version comes with heavy-duty valve core and reamer tools, 30 vulcanizing rubber cords, insertion needle, pressure gauge, spare valves and valve caps — everything that gift recipient will need should a tire on their vehicle run into a problem.
Tactik Rear Storage Organizer
You may not know this unless you have a Jeep, but the thing really doesn’t have a ton of storage space. Even the four-door versions have somewhat restricted cargo room.
So, many choose to maximize whatever room they can into a dedicated carrying space. This is why these Tactik Rear Storage Organizers are perfect for anyone left on your holiday gift list.
They are sold in pairs and confidently fit right behind the second seat — in the space between the seat and rear roll bar. Additionally, the organizers install without any drilling and provide enough space for tools, some recovery gear and whatever other small stuff your gift recipient wants to remove from the cargo area.
Quadratec 3” Sleek LED Cube Light
With LED headlights, a Jeep’s nighttime visibility is much better than in days of old. But add in some auxiliary lighting like the Quadratec 3” LED Cube Lights and things just get even better.
This pair of super bright cube lights can attach to your gift recipient's front bumper or roof rack, offering a broad flood light pattern for excellent visibility at night, or low-light trail conditions.
Additionally, with an IP67 weatherproof rating, they will perform well all year long, while their die-cast aluminum housing and heat sink fins will protect the lights from overheating during continual use.
Quadratec Tread Lightly! Trash Bag
Pack out what you pack in. That is one of Tread Lightly’s! most important talking points. And if you have someone left on your holiday gift list who is an avid off-roader or overlander, then providing them a way to help easily stow away trash is an excellent idea.
Unlike regular trash bags that take up space inside a vehicle, this Tread Lightly! product wraps tightly around the spare tire and consists of a 31” x 10.5” durable mesh material bag that can be stuffed full of whatever refuse is strewn along the road or trail.
And the best part — it folds up snugly when not in use so the cargo footprint is virtually non-existant.
Tactik Cup Holder Smartphone Mount
Everyone takes their smartphone with them when traveling, right? But not everyone has a great place to put the thing while driving. Sometimes that means it goes into a cupholder, or on the passenger seat. Maybe even the top dash where it can slide off and wedge itself somewhere under one of the front seats. Not a great thing if you need immediate access to the phone.
Well, there are all kinds of phone mount options to solve that problem, but one of the easiest to use for anyone left on your holiday gift list is the Tactik Cup Holder Mount. It is a perfect way to help secure a phone for those who don’t want a dash or windshield option that can restrict driving visibility.
This handy application simply slides into a cupholder and has adjustable side clamps which locks the product in place. Then, another adjustment knob allows your gift recipient to control the mount’s size which makes for easier phone visibility.
Finally, a 360-degree adjustable base helps position the whole thing for an optimum viewing angle.
