by Matt Konkle
Managing Editor
From green to yellow, red, orange and brown. Tree leaves undergo a stunning visual journey this time of year before finally floating to the ground in a soundless spiral of finality.
It is one of the many reasons to enjoy the fall season.
A time filled with crisp, comfortable weather and days spent relaxing with family, friends, or your fellow Jeep enthusiasts — all before the hectic holiday period arrives.
Well, besides those leaves undergoing their change, it may also be a time to think about modifications for your Jeep.
Things like lighting, interior adjustments, vehicle protection and comfort enhancers are all great things to add on your vehicle during the fall months.
So, whether your plans are to tackle some off-road trails, or just cruise through some colorful autumn landscapes, here are some of our top trending product recommendations.
Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop
There are plenty of people out there who love the cooler fall weather. But anyone with a hardtop on their Jeep can struggle a bit this time of year.
Chilly morning temperatures can rev up to very nice conditions later in the day, creating a hearty desire to open up the cabin for some nice, fresh air.
Softop owners can simply flip back the front of their tops to accomplish that task if they do not feel like taking the top entirely down.
And, well, with a Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop, you can do the same thing.
This is one of our top-selling fall products and allows hardtop owners to set aside those bulky Freedom Panels for a simple to operate flip back mechanism.
Bestop offers its Sunrider for Hardtop in two materials, a 30 oz. ultra premium Twill fabric, or 28 oz. premium fabric. Both are waterproof, airtight, quiet and latch down to the windshield like the Freedom Panels.
Additionally, it comes fully assembled and installs to factory mounting positions without drilling or other modifications.
So, the next time that frosty morning air gives way to a warmer afternoon, don’t stress about removing and storing your top’s Freedom panels. Instead, just unlatch the front of the Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop and flip it back.
Generation 2 Stealth Interior Light Bar
Shorter days and longer nights. While the autumn season may bring crisp, refreshing air after a hot summer, it also ushers in plenty of time you’ll be driving in lower-light conditions.
So, having some quiet, reliable auxiliary lighting to supplement the Jeep’s headlights can be an excellent way to augment visibility during off-road trail expeditions, foggy conditions, or other inclement weather situations during these months.
Perhaps that is why the Generation 2 Stealth Interior Light Bar is a top-selling product.
This unique light solution utilizes a low-profile design that securely mounts across the top of the windshield and bolts into place with no drilling or other modifications. Plus, the wiring harness easily connects to the back side of your cigarette lighter.
Other exterior light bars, while providing more than adequate light, sit above the cab and can be noisy at higher road speeds. They also require longer mounting brackets, which could be an issue while off-roading — not to mention the whole aerodynamic thing.
The Generation 2 Stealth Interior Light Bar throws out up to 14,200 lumens of light and features a toggle switch to alternate between white or amber LED light — both in a 90-degree flood pattern.
One thing to note: please check with all local regulations regarding forward-facing auxiliary lighting.
Diver Down Seat Covers
A little more mud, some rain, wet leaves. Fall sure brings in a few extra things that usually find their way into your vehicle to potentially compromise its seats.
So, protecting where you sit can mean just a bit more this season if you want the factory seats to last. This is why Diver Down Neoprene Seat Covers are an excellent solution to provide that protection.
These weather-absorbing, comfortable neoprene covers neatly fit over factory seats and are designed to repel all kinds of stuff like water, dirt, grime and mud. Plus, that material also absorbs heat during these cooler days so they stay warmer.
Each cover is custom fit for your vehicle and attaches with elastic straps, buckles, and hook and loop straps so they can be tightened exactly how you want. Then, when cleaning time rolls around, they easily slip off and can be hand-washed and then air-dried.
Additionally, with multiple center insert color choices, you can personalize these covers to match other applications in your vehicle or to fit whatever style you prefer.
Boom Mat Hardtop Insulation
For many, the fall season really begins when that hardtop replaces a soft top or summer soft accessories on the Jeep.
Sure, some out there rock a soft top all year long, and that’s fine, but countless others depend on a hard top during autumn and winter months.
And for those who do, a Boom Mat Sound Deadening Headliner offers the perfect way to augment the top’s insulation while reducing noise and adding visual appeal to the vehicle’s interior.
This headliner is Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machined for perfect fitment and utilizes marine-grade acoustical foam that is mildew and mold-resistant. It also securely applies to the hardtop with peel-and-stick adhesive.
Besides providing that extra insulation against heat loss, its sound-deadening properties reduce noise levels up to four decibels, making music and conservations much more enjoyable.
QuadraTop Soft Top Storage Hanger
As we said, many people choose to remove their soft tops this time of year. And when that happens, they really need a place to store it so the thing doesn’t get damaged or meet some other bad ending.
Somewhere safe and protective, and not just tossed into the garage or backyard where anything could happen. By protecting that top now, you’ll definitely be able to seriously enjoy it when warmer weather comes back on the calendar.
So the heavy-duty QuadraTop Soft Top Storage Hanger is an excellent solution to that storage question as its space-saving design ensures the top and windows are located in one place, off the ground, and away from danger.
This hanger utilizes powder-coated steel for long-lasting durability whether you mount it to wall studs inside a garage, shed or basement. Each bracket also offers numerous mounting locations for all the soft top hardware pieces.
Additionally, it includes 12 straps of varying sizes to help securely hold the top and all other hardware items to the mounting locations.
Ultimate Floor Liners
Your Jeep’s factory carpeting does a pretty good job holding up to water, mud and other debris during the autumn months. So do aftermarket versions. But just because your carpeting has that ability doesn’t mean it will over the long run.
Like anything else, the more you expose carpeting to the elements, the faster it shortens the product’s lifespan.
So to give your Jeep carpeting its best chance at long-term survival — especially for all of you continually on the go — Quadratec’s Ultimate Floor Liners come highly recommended.
The floor liners comfortably fit over the existing carpet in the driver and passenger foot area, and are available for back passenger footwell coverage and cargo area protection. This means most exposed carpeting areas now will have a ‘shield’ designed to keep just about anything off it: rain, mud, dirt. These liners also keep your feet from rubbing against the carpeting and prematurely wearing out the material.
These Ultimate Floor Liners are engineered with thermoplastic rubber that is chemical and stain resistant, and include extra tall siding to prevent excessive spills from sliding off the floor liner and into the carpet. Additionally, they feature a 5/16” deep tire tread pattern for superior traction and liquid retention.
Quadratec’s Ultimate Floor Liners are custom molded to fit your Jeep’s interior and offer a nibbed bottom to help keep them securely in place, while remaining easy to remove and clean when necessary.
Lost Canyon Underseat Storage Box
If you’ve had your Jeep any length of time, you know how limited cargo space and security is inside the vehicle. And while the four-door Wrangler Unlimited does offer a bit more room, you may still struggle to find the space you need. Also, if you sport a soft top and come across a warm fall afternoon, safely securing valuable cargo can get worrisome if you need to leave the Jeep unattended.
Sure, the factory console has a lock, but so does your front screen door, and you wouldn’t feel safe just using that to protect your house when you go on vacation. Right?
So, for a sturdy interior cargo solution, Lost Canyon’s new Under Seat Storage Box is a great way to store your valuables in a secure, out-of-sight location.
This handy lockable storage box discreetly fits beneath the passenger seat without compromising legroom and utilizes durable, powder-coated 16-gauge steel for superior theft protection as well as corrosion resistance.
It easily installs using the factory seat bolts, so there is no drilling or other modifications needed.
Additionally, its 7.5” x 9.5” size is perfect for things like smartphones, wallets, important documents and other small valuables.
Carnivore Side Steps
Whether your fall plans involve off-roading adventures, overlanding weekends, or just everyday driving, one of the smartest things you can do is remove any factory side protection (if equipped) and replace it with beefier Carnivore Side Steps.
These side steps not only make it easier to get in and out of the vehicle, but they also can assist with removing a hardtop’s Freedom Panels and adjusting a soft top, as well as providing superior protection against off-road obstacles and everyday driving impediments.
Each side step features a dimple die-tread design for secure footing in all weather conditions, and the step itself is 2 mm of thick carbon steel connected to 5 mm steel brackets that install to factory mounting positions with no drilling or welding required.
Additionally, the Carnivore Side Steps have a powder-coated black finish for excellent corrosion resistance.
Quadratec Paracord Grab Handles
A grab handle for your Jeep may not seem like the coolest modification to make during the autumn months, but your passengers may disagree with you when the weather gets rough or that off-roading adventure becomes extra bumpy.
Quadratec’s Paracord Grab Handles can provide that added safety for you and your passengers in all those conditions — even helping offer extra support when entering and exiting the vehicle.
These handles utilize hand-wound lightweight nylon rope that matches suspension lines on military parachutes. And that all nylon construction gives it remarkable strength compared to other handles, while retaining elasticity and a comfortable grip.
Installation is simple and they attach to factory-provided mounting locations on the roll bar. Plus, the Quadratec Paracord Grab Handles feature eight different colors so you can personalize them to your needs.
Quadratec Dead Pedal
It is just a piece of metal placed slightly to the left of your Jeep’s brake. And yet, the Quadratec Dead Pedal can be one of the more impactful upgrades you can make to your vehicle this fall season.
The pedal itself is not flashy, and it won’t help mitigate off-road damage or turn heads, but this accessory definitely will improve your driving comfort no matter where your travels lead.
Quadratec’s Dead Pedal is a bolt-on application that neatly fits between the brake and left wheel well. It is designed with rugged 304 stainless steel to provide a durable, non-slip surface for the driver’s left foot.
It is a convenient, ergonomic spot that helps reduce muscle fatigue during fall driving and off-roading, ensuring you stay comfortable and focused.
Installation is simple, and the pedal fits to factory-provided mounting locations without any drilling. Additionally, the pedal includes a hinge mechanism so you can pull it up and out of the way when cleaning the Jeep’s carpet or floor liners.
Also, there is an optional rubberized pad for the pedal that helps keep your foot in place, even in muddy or wet conditions.
It is really a must-have product this autumn and something you’ll really miss when driving other vehicles.
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