A Chevy truck is excellent off-road, but you can turn it into an all-terrain dominator with a few great modifications. Check out what you could add.

Suspension Lift

One of the most essential modifications for off-road use is a suspension lift. Lifting the suspension increases ground clearance, allowing you to tackle deeper mud or ruts than you could with the stock suspension. In addition to mud and ruts, you can ford deeper water due to the truck’s increased height. As most off-road enthusiasts know, water is your number one enemy and if any ends up in your motor, it can cause catastrophic damage. A lift of four inches is best, enabling you to further your Chevy’s off-road capability without sacrificing too much of the factory-spec ride and handling.

Larger Wheels and Tires

While a suspension lift is a great off-road mod, you should consider bigger wheels and tires to complete the look and function. One of the main advantages of a lift with bigger wheels and tires is a further increase in ground clearance. Another perk is larger off-road tires usually have a much more aggressive tread pattern than your average highway tire, giving it a considerable boost in grip when you’re on the trail. Function aside, having larger wheels to go with your lift makes your truck look even more aggressive than stock. Without them, your lifted truck might take on a car-on-stilts look, and no one thinks that’s cool.

Reinforced Skid Plate

Some of the most critical parts of your truck reside just under your feet. Things like the transmission, differential, fuel, and brake lines require protection during your off-road excursions. While Chevrolet provides a skid plate for its trucks and a slightly larger one for trucks outfitted with the Z71 package, it still leaves much to be desired regarding protection. You can find several examples of reinforced and enlarged skid plates on the market today, which are made for serious off-roading and provide great protection. Even with your new lift and wheels, you might find yourself bottomed out on a steep hill or in a deep rut, and the last thing you need is a rock to puncture a brake line or a thick, unfortunately placed branch to bend something.

If you’re interested in any of these mods but don’t want to do all the hard work yourself, check out Rocky Ridge Trucks. They can professionally install any of these three mods and many more without voiding any remaining factory warranties on your Chevy truck, so check out their website and see what they offer.

Our list of the three best off-road mods will help you decide how to turn your Chevy into an off-road machine. Which one do you want on your truck?