Unless you want to spend the evening try to dig your vehicle out of the mud, you should invest in some basic modifications before taking it off-roading. Most modern-day vehicles are designed for city driving rather than back-woods trails and mud holes. And going off-roading in a factory vehicle could literally leave you stuck in the mud. So, what are some effective off-road modifications to incorporate into your vehicle?
Body Lift Kit
The first essential off-road modification that we're going to cover is a body lift kit. By raising the height of your truck or SUV's body, you'll gain some valuable clearance for passing over rocks, downed trees, and anything else the trail has to throw your way. While there are several ways to raise a vehicle, body lift kits are inexpensive and relatively easy to use, making them the preferred choice by many off-roaders
Off-Road Tires
We really can't talk about off-road modifications without mentioning tires. If you only have the time and money into invest into a single modification, you should purchase new tires. The difference between off-roading with factory tires and off-roading with high-performance trail tires is like night and day. The stronger traction and surface area translates into greater control, which is especially important when you're trying to tackle a patch of mud or soggy earth.
Note: if you prefer mudding, you'll want to stick with either balloon tires, mud terrain tires or paddle tires for the highest level of performance.
Lighting
Time flies when you're having fun, and off-roading is no exception. It's easy to let the hours slide by when you're barreling down the trails. Once the sun begins to go down, however, you might struggle to find your way back to civilization.
Installing high-performance lighting on your vehicle will provide a superior level of illumination in the dead of night, allowing you to see potential hazards on the trail that would otherwise go unnoticed. Rigid is one leading manufacturer of off-road lighting, offering a wide variety of high-performance floodlights, spotlights and flood/spot hybrids.
Winch
Last but not least on our list of essential off-road modifications is a winch. No matter how hard you try to prevent it, you're bound to get stuck at some point or another. The good news is that you can usually pull yourself out of situations like this with the help of a winch.
