How To Make Your Pickup Even More Capable
Pickup trucks are already pretty capable. These vehicles are designed to put up with the worst treatment possible on farms and building sites.
But you can always improve on them with some clever additions that make them even more useful. Here’s what to do :
Install A Winch
Installing a winch is handy if you are taking your pickup off-road or want to be able to help other people. Winches can get you out of all but the most challenging situations, dragging you through thick pools of mud and helping you heave your vehicle up steep, rocky banks.
When installing a winch, ensure you get it fitted to the vehicle’s frame. Fitting it to a non-secure part of the car will cause massive damage and will mean that the system won’t work properly either.
Get A Bedliner
If you don’t have one already, you might also want to install a bed liner. Most manufacturers offer these after-market, even if you didn’t get a model where they fit it as standard.
Bed racks are helpful if you want to bring bikes, kayaks, and surfboards with you on your adventures. Get one with a sturdy frame that can withstand whatever you throw at it.
Add A Tonneau
Tonneaus protect your cargo from the rain, dust and dirt while you’re flinging mud everywhere off-road. They limit the height of the cargo, which can be annoying, but other than that, most people find that they benefit from them.
A retractable tonneau is an even better option. These systems give you supreme versatility, letting you use your vehicle your way.
Get Double Tires At The Rear
You might also want to visit the Dually Shop and get double tires for each of the rear wheels, like a conventional truck. Having more surface area provides you with more grip, helping you overcome wet or icy terrain and enabling you to scale steep banks.
The dual-rear-tire approach requires extensive vehicle modifications, but it’s all done in a single job when you go to professionals. The result is a far more capable vehicle that goes where you want it to go and does what you want it to do.
Add Skid Plates
Adding skid plates to your vehicle’s underside is essential if you are going off-road. These protect the components against large rocks, debris, and sudden changes in gradient. The ground scrapes against them, preventing them from coming into contact with delicate systems like the engine or suspension.
Use A Lift Kit
Manufacturers are generally quite conservative when it comes to pickup ride height. You get quite a bit of clearance, but not as much as you often need.
That’s why it’s often worth investing in a lift kit to raise the suspension. These improve clearance while reducing the impact on handling at the same time. The more room you have under the vehicle, the less likely you are to hit it on the ground.
So, there you have it: some of the ways you can make your pickup even more capable.
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