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What are Rock Sliders and What do They do?

Rocks and ruts are a few of the occupational hazards that your well-equipped off-road model will contend with on each run, and they provide the thrills and spills factor that everyone who ever took a long peek at aftermarket parts daydreams about! Rock sliders and Rocker guards are there to protect your beloved truck or UTV from various rocks and stumps while creating the necessary stronghold of a pivot point to avert obstacles.

What's the Difference Between a Rock Slider and a Rock Guard?

Rock sliders usually stick out from the body of the vehicle after being attached to the frame. They are composed of extra-durable materials to assure that the vehicle endures grade-A protection, and help to keep the vehicle out of harm's way from anything that could impact itself forcefully into the rocker panel. Rocker guards are designed to run handily

4Runner Lift Kits:

If you are in the act of swapping stories with anyone who has a serious penchant for going off-road, we guarantee that the Toyota 4Runner is bound to come up as a hot topic! It's easy to drive, but is still amazingly capable of handling anything in its path, and placed number five is a study last year by iSeeCars.com deciding upon the longest-lasting vehicles in the United States. Its multi-terrain select, locking rear differential, and crawl control allows you to fully command your surroundings while holding down precision driving ability.

Big tires and lift kits offer up a great chance to take on challenges such as enormous boulders, but they are a bit tricky to fit under fenders or steel truck bumpers without a bit of friction. When you put a lift kit to use, the fenders are appropriately raised up to give large and knobby tires the clearance they need to do the job right, and the installation process is

Top 10 Recovery Equipment Must Haves

While fully engaged in an off-road adventure that is raising your heart rate, constantly seeing you check your clearance level, and may render you suddenly stuck, the “kit-packed” essentials are always standing by to free you. There are a number of items in the off-road realm that will see you gracefully out of some of the toughest spots you can imagine, and get you quickly moving again. These are some of the best offerings out there to bring along to make sure that your off-road outing doesn't end before the most thrilling dips and turns take place.

1. Recovery Kit

An off-road recovery kit comes equipped with a powerful strap and bow shackles that make way for another vehicle to properly hook onto yours and get you moving again after sinking in sand or otherwise spinning your wheels. Many come with a very han

With the right winter tires, your truck can blast through the toughest conditions without breaking a sweat. But do you really need winter tires? When should you make the switch, and which tires are the best option at Toytec Lifts? Find out in this blog now, and make sure your truck is ready for the season.

When Should I Switch To Winter Tires?

In general, it’s recommended to switch to winter tires when temperatures are consistently below 45° F. This is when “all-weather” and summer tires may begin to lose some grip. You will also definitely want to switch to your winter tires before the first major winter weather event brings snow, sleet, and ice to the roads.

Why Do I Need Winter Tires?

Because both summer tires and “all-weather” tires don’t perform very well in the cold and the icy, snowy conditions that blast m

Winter is just over the horizon, and you need to make sure your truck is ready. A dependable, reliable, and safe truck ensures you always get where you’re going, even in the harshest weather conditions. So read on, and use this guide from Toytec Lifts to winterize your truck and make sure it’s prepared for even the toughest weather conditions.

Winter Checklist – How To Winterize Your Truck

Ready to prepare your truck for winter? Here are 5 simple steps you can take to get your truck ready for the cold weather and inclement conditions of winter driving.

• Get winter tires – Winter tires ensure your truck can grip the road properly and blast through slush, snow, and ice. Investing in a good set of winter tires means you’ll be able to avoid getting stuck, spinning out, slow braking, and a number of other dangers in the winter.
• Change your oil and a

Once the snow starts to fall and the days are noticeably shorter, many who love their time spent outdoors are forced to be patient for warmer days and tough it out. Fortunately, if off-roading happens to be your forte, you can be equipped adequately enough to plow through the white stuff in a blaze of adrenaline-laced glory! You'll want to make sure you contact the local authorities in parks and ranger positions and other winter off-roading experts to see if the trails are open, because a few feet of powder dumped on a snow packed base may foil your plans for just a few days.

Tips For Winter Off-Roading

One of the most common mistakes made by newbies is assuming that having a 4-wheel-drive will allow them to tighten their steering around corners so drastically that they lose control. It's always best to find a large parking lot after business hours and get used to just how different the ice is on a flat surface before hitting the hazard-filled

Determine Which Type of Off-Roading You Want to do

When you are daydreaming about heading off-road and kicking up dirt while pushing your truck's abilities to the limit, the urge to run right out the door quickly may overtake you! While it would be fantastic if off-roading was a very “turn-key” and minimal prep activity, that is not the case. Having a firm knowledge of what type of terrain is close to your region can steer you in the right direction of which type of vehicle to acquire.

Light Trails are an excellent entry-point to learn handling and angling minus the solid presence of concrete, and fire roads are one example. Some of the recently released crossover family SUVs claim to have the capability for these locations, but a well-equipped off-road number is most ideal in case there happens to be washed-out sections and

If you want to improve off-roading performance, a lift kit or a leveling kit is a great option, and will allow you to raise your vehicle further from the ground for better clearance. Some of these kits also let you get more space to mount large, knobby tires that handle tough off-road conditions. But what’s the difference between the two, and what’s the right choice for your 4x4? Find out!

What’s A Lift Kit?

A suspension lift kit, or a “lift kit” for short, consists of a variety of different suspension components like shocks, struts, replacement leaf springs, new control arms and trailing arms. The specific parts may vary depending on the truck or SUV, and the height of the lift.

These suspension parts replace your existing suspension, lifting the body of your truck higher from the road.