Jeep Wrangler Off-Road Capabilities
There are plenty of vehicles on the market that offer good off-road capability, but how many can you name that actually do? Enter the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler may not offer the most in terms of luxury appeal, but for serious off-road adventure, it’s definitely Boss. To ensure your Wrangler is ready for the most rugged terrain, here are some useful tips.
Check Your Tires. Current Jeep Wranglers, like the 2016, edition tend to sit lower as well as ride on street tires. Before heading for an off-road thrill, ditch the street tires and replace them with off-road tires. Off-road tires are built to roll over anything they encounter, so if you want to venture out with the hopes of returning home in one piece, make this essential tire switch.
Tweak Suspension. Off-road tires are heavier and wider, so when worn by your Wrangler, it may be much closer to the road then acceptable for an adventure off the beaten path. Potholes, sudden dips, and pointy rocks are just some of the problems you have to worry about. To avoid scraping your Wrangler against damaging terrains, be sure to crank your suspension as high as possible. This way you’ll have more ground clearance to conquer even the most rugged of trails.
Extra Protection. There are a number of things that can hurt your Jeep Wrangler when off road, and the more rugged the terrain, the bigger risk of damage. If you are looking for some serious off-road driving, be sure to protect sensitive parts like the undercarriage. Run over a boulder that’s too large and it may eat your Wrangler for breakfast! Skid plates, step ups, and roll bars are all good investments to ensure your Wrangler goes off road with the essential armor.
Skid plates are by far the ultimate protection on damaging terrains. Made of an abrasion-resistant material, they affix to the underside of your Wrangler to prevent damage to its undercarriage when making contact with the ground.
Nerf bars can also save your Wrangler from a lot of serious damage by protecting the sides when crossing mega rocks. Nerf bars also act as a step, which makes entering and exiting your heightened Wrangler much easier.
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