I think of mods as a necessity more than a nice to have.
Light bar is not a necessity and unless you go out by yourself often, you wont use it. Why, because you'll probably be in a group and you dont want to blind the people in front of you.
Only time I have used my "behind the grill" lights is when I have been alone at night, which I can count on one hand.
Also, now that my truck is out of warranty... I would rather save for repairs than unnecessary mods.
With that said, maybe invest in a nice first aid kit? HAM radio comms or GPS phone? Recovery, like you mentioned traction pads.... Check out Tred pros
Just my Friday input
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2010 LE > TE Conversion, Fox 2.5 DSC Front W/ Camburg BJ UCA's Fox 2.5 Resi rear W/ Icons. Method 701's, Cooper S/T Maxx 285/70/17. Shrockworks sliders.
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