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Mod Mania: What’s on Jeep Enthusiast Wishlists
Extreme Terrain Staff
/ May 30 2024
Attention Jeep enthusiasts! We recently took to Reddit to uncover the most desired modifications among Jeep owners. From lift kits to off-road tires, join us as we explore the top upgrades based on almost 8,000 posts and comments across leading Jeep forums. Get ready to discover the mods that these drivers can’t get enough of.
Key Takeaways
- Based on the number of mentions, the most common mods among the Jeep community are wheels/tires, lift kit/suspension/shocks, and winches.
- Hard tops are the most desired mod in the Jeep community, based on the sentiment score of posts and comments mentioning them.
- Bumpers and lift kit/suspension/shocks are the Jeep mods that Wrangler fans discuss the most often.
Most Common and Desired Mods
- The most common mods discussed among those in the online Jeep community are:
- Wheels/tires
- Lift kit/suspension/shocks
- Winches
- Jeep hard tops are the most desired mod in the Jeep community, based on the sentiment score of posts and comments mentioning them. Bumpers and wheels/tires ranked as the second and third most desired mods.
Wrangler fans most often discuss Jeep bumper and lift kit/suspension/shocks mods. Aftermarket bumpers offer increased clearance for larger tires, mounting points for accessories like winches and light bars, and more durable construction to withstand impacts on the trail.
Adventure Calls
The lure of the trail calls to Jeep enthusiasts, who crave vehicles capable of conquering even bigger adventures. From hard tops and tires to heavy-duty bumpers, the most desired mods allow owners to confidently venture further off the beaten path. The overlanding lifestyle trend aligns perfectly with enhancing Jeeps’ rugged capabilities through suspension lifts and off-road armor. For today’s fans, modifications unlock the ultimate in off-road readiness and adventure.
Methodology
We analyzed 7,968 of the top posts and comments from the following four subreddits: r/Jeep, r/JeepDIY, r/JeepWrangler, and r/Wrangler. We created a list of common Jeep mod terms and then performed frequency analysis to explore the most commonly mentioned mods in these online communities. Only keywords with 10 or more occurrences were included. We then determined the average frequency per 10,000 subscribers for each subreddit analyzed.
We used the VADER sentiment analysis tool from NLTK to determine sentiment scores. Scores range from -1 to 1, with -1 being the most negative, 1 being the most positive, and 0 being neutral. For sentiment analysis, only keywords that appeared in at least 10 posts or comments were included. We also used Pinterest Predicts to gain insights on 2024 Pinterest trends.
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