5 Useful Additions to Your 4×4

Owning a four wheel drive is a matter of great pride for fans of this type of vehicles. Back in the old days, people used to have horses they were strongly connected to, and today it is all about horsepower and robust bodies of their good old SUV’s.

However, whether you as a 4×4 owner would like to admit it or not, the basic configuration of your vehicle leaves a lot of room for improvement. Fortunately, the market is full of useful additions which can both make your life comfortable and improve your vehicles safety and stability. The process of making your 4×4 sturdier and generally better is a fun and rewarding one, so read on to discover some of the most popular and common additions.

Navigate

Let us first go through the things which exist to make your driving experience a more pleasant one. Among available 4×4 accessories which you can find online or in your local shops, probably the most popular one is the navigation device. And this is for a reason, too, because the importance of good navigation only becomes completely obvious when you start using your 4×4 for what it is meant to be used – off road trips to wilderness and visiting remote destinations where you cannot count on your ability to properly orientate in space.

Make yourself comfortable

For better trip experience, also consider purchasing an mp3 player, especially if you are planning to go to solitary trips. You would not believe how much a little bit of music at the right time can help you deal with solitude.

In order to increase your comfort level, you will also need to find accessories which will help you organize your available inside space better. Cargo area is a weak spot of every car – we always need to put a few things more, which in the end usually results in the complete chaos in the back of your vehicle. The solution to this problem is compartmentalization, which you can easily achieve by installing drawers into your storage area. A car fridge will help you both store and preserve your drinks and food, and cup holders will hold your drinks safely to avoid possible spillages.

Improving your vehicle

Two main concerns when it comes to keeping your 4×4 fully functional in extreme conditions are engine cooling and physical damage protection. The best way to cool your engine is to install airflow snorkels, which will ensure your engine always gets fresh supplies of cool air. The damage protectors are available for both the front and the back of your car (for the sides too) and, apart from having the obvious effect of increasing the general safety and looks of your vehicle, they also tend to look cool and add a level of robustness to the general look of your 4×4.

Some other performance improving accessories worth giving a chance to are mud tires and diff locks, both of which are a must have in off road conditions because they improve directional stability and traction of your vehicle. These can be real life and time savers when the need arises.