One of the great things about owning a truck is the range of upgrades available. You can alter your truck to fit practically any need you can imagine, whether it’s for the exhilarating fun of off-roading or racing, the leisurely enjoyment of fishing, or the practicality of hauling. In this article, the team at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Walla Walla will take you through some of the most common adjustments you could consider to give you an idea of how you could upgrade your truck.
Exterior Upgrades
Lift kits could be a great option if you want to give your truck a more aggressive look and improve its off-road capabilities. This is a suspension modification that can boost the ride height of your vehicle by increasing the distance between the chassis and the ground, which allows you to use larger tires and wheels. This can involve smaller lift kits that raise the height slightly to more comprehensive jobs that can increase the height by over a foot or more.
A new lighting upgrade is an excellent way of improving visibility and enhancing your truck’s appearance. There’s an array of options in this area, such as LED light bars, taillights, and headlights, all of which are useful additions. If you’re doing a lot of night-time hauling or off-roading, strong lighting upgrades are essential improvements to consider.
LED light bars are a good idea for when you’re camping or need extra night-time visibility. They can be mounted on the roof, front bumper, or rear bumper, and they come in different sizes and brightness levels. This kind of addition comes with a warning, however, and it’s best to make sure you’re aware of the local laws regarding their use before you fit them to your truck.
You could consider a custom paint job to give your truck a unique look. You can supplement this with a graphic or design that reflects your own personality and can even help protect your truck’s paintwork. Remember to get it done professionally, and make sure that you protect your fresh coat with a clear or ceramic coating.
You could also add custom wheels and tires to your lift kit. With larger wheels and tires, you can explore new looks and additional features, such as chrome alloy spokes, or you could explore specialist wheels for off-roading or racing. This can make your truck stand out and improve its handling and appearance.
A winch is a great upgrade to consider if you’re often off-roading or working in challenging terrain. This can be a vital piece of equipment if you find yourself stuck in mud or snow, and it can also make you the hero if someone else gets into trouble on the road. Winches come in different power types, such as electric or hydraulic, as well as various power levels to suit different vehicle types.
Performance Upgrades
If you want to improve your truck’s overall performance, there are a number of options available. Consider a cold air intake system, which you can put in place of the stock air filter to increase the air flow available to the engine. Increased airflow means greater horsepower and torque. This could be combined with a turbocharger, which forces more air into the engine, further increasing its power. This could require some modifications to the engine, so it’s best to make sure that they’re done by a professional.
This modification can be the finishing touch on an improved exhaust system. A new exhaust can give your truck a stylish look, improve its sound or resonance, and boost its performance by ensuring that the flow of the gases is more efficiently distributed. This can add to your truck’s overall power, enabling you to tackle tougher obstacles.
You can also improve your truck’s performance through the use of a tuner, which is a device that you can add to the truck’s computer system. It can then modify various parameters, such as improving the fuel and ignition timing. The tuning can improve your truck’s power and fuel efficiency. You can also consider adding some suspension upgrades that will help improve the handling and ride of your vehicle, with some types being better suited to off-roading activities on Walla Walla trails.
Interior Upgrades
Upgrades to the interior can really improve the feel of your truck and make it more comfortable. They can also offer protection that can increase the longevity of your cab. Custom seat covers personalize your seats while protecting the original upholstery. Likewise, custom floor mats are more than just a fashion icon, as they help keep dirt and moisture from damaging the vehicle’s interior.
Some of the other interior upgrades on offer can also significantly improve your comfort and enjoyment, such as an upgraded audio system. New speakers, a head unit, and a sub-woofer can really give you the audio fidelity to enjoy your music, whatever the outside conditions, and allow you to hear your tunes clearly when you’re out in the middle of nowhere.
Interior lighting upgrades can also be a good addition, with ambient strips or custom LEDs brightening your truck’s interior and making it unique to you. Other upgrades you might consider could be more practical, such as adding a GPS navigation system. Overall, these improvements can all add up to make your truck smoother to drive, more comfortable to travel in, and safer and steadier when you’re off-roading.
Truck Upgrades at CDJR of Walla Walla
These are just some ideas to get you thinking about how to improve your truck. You should bear in mind that there are many more options available — you can let your imagination run wild. If you need any guidance in terms of what’s available, further details on costs, or recommendations for additional upgrades, simply contact us online, give us a call, or come and see us at CDJR of Walla Walla. We’re always happy to hear from fellow truck enthusiasts, and we’ll give you any help you need as you take the next step in your off-roading journey.
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