Essential mods for taking on off-road trails

300bhpton wrote: There are no real 'right' answers to this. Although probably a lot of not so good ones.


As to what mods, really depends on the terrain where you will be going, your driving style and if you are venturing alone or with people.

The Suzuki guards are pricey. Check out Jimnybits for much cheaper and likely better options:
www.jimnybits.com/jimny-18-on/guards-protection.html

Some of the underbody guards you listed look way over the top. I'm not really sure what use they would be. The sump is unlikely to be a risk for most off roading, due to where it is located in the vehicle.

From experience I would say the transfer box is vulnerable and the radius arm brackets. The rock sliders/side sill bars are a very good idea too, but make sure you get some that fit well and are strong. I've seen some YouTube vids of them wobbling about and not doing much.

Diff guards, really depends on the terrain. If you are likely to be hitting the diffs against rocks, then yes. If not, you probably don't need them.


Other things you may want to consider:

- a kinetic recovery rope and shackles
- a radio of some kind (CB etc)
- first aid kit

If you are going as only one vehicle. Then something like a winch would be sensible. And maybe some waffle boards.

Depending on the terrain, suitable tyres may well be advisable too. If it is slippery mud, a set of Mud Terrain tyres will be vastly more affective.

A 'good' 2" lift will also give you more clearance under everything bar the axle casings. Most good lift kits will also improve the suspension flex and off road ride too.