Top 5 Must-Have Upgrades for Your Honda Rubicon

July 18, 2025

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Top 5 Must-Have Upgrades for Your Honda Rubicon

Whether you're blasting through mud holes, crawling rocky trails, or cruising your property, the Honda Rubicon is a beast—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be better. At Vessel Powersports, we push our machines to the limit, and we know exactly what upgrades can take your Rubicon from capable to unstoppable. Here are the Top 5 Must-Have Upgrades for Your Honda Rubicon in 2025

1. Dual Wide 8” LED Headlights

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Factory lights just don’t cut it when you’re deep in the woods or on night rides. Our Dual Wide 8” LED Headlightsoffer massive light output with a sleek, aggressive design that fits directly into your OEM mounts. With better visibility and a modern look, this is an easy plug-and-play upgrade you’ll notice on your very first ride.

Why it’s a must-have:

• Huge increase in visibility

• Fits 2014–2024 Honda Rubicon

• Clean factory-style installation

2. Heavy Duty Rack Mount Tabs

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Bent, cracked, or missing rack tabs are a common issue for Rubicon owners, especially when you're hauling gear or trail riding hard. Our Heavy Duty Rack Mount Tabs are laser-cut from thicker steel to handle serious abuse and keep your front rack secure no matter how rough the terrain gets.

Why it’s a must-have:

• Replaces weak factory tabs

• Keeps your front rack mounted strong

• Ideal for hauling coolers, gear, or trail tools

3. Dash Mount for Accessories

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If you’re like most riders, you’re running accessories like light bars, winches, or sound systems. Our Dash Mountreplaces your factory headlight pod and gives you a sleek, functional spot to mount switches, radios, or GPS units. It comes bare metal so you can powder coat or paint it to match your build.

Why it’s a must-have:

• Replaces unpopular OEM headlight pod

• Works with OEM and aftermarket bars

• Perfect for custom electrical setups

4. Demon Powersports Heavy Duty Axles

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When you throw on bigger tires or a gear reduction, your stock axles can’t always keep up. Demon Powersports Axlesare built for riders who don’t hold back—offering a 20% diameter increase, dual plunge design, and heavy-duty CV joints.

Why it’s a must-have:

• Perfect for lifted Rubicons or mud builds

• Handles more power and articulation

• Proven durability under stress

5. Rear Rack Cooler Mounts

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Don’t let your cooler bounce off during a rough ride. Our Rear Rack Cooler Mounts are designed to secure your cooler or storage box firmly to your Rubicon's rear rack—no straps, no shifting, just solid performance.

Why it’s a must-have:

• Prevents movement on trails

• Makes accessing gear easier

• Sleek, welded look with durability to match

Final Thoughts

The Honda Rubicon is already one of the most dependable ATVs on the market—but with the right upgrades, you can make it fit your riding style perfectly. Whether you're building a mud monster, trail explorer, or weekend workhorse, Vessel Powersports has everything you need to gear up.

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Chris Nichols