7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Upgrading Your Truck Upgrading a truck sounds like a dream, until a wobbly lift, mismatched wheels, or a voided warranty turns that dream into weekend repair duty. Plenty of owners start with big plans and end up with bigger invoices. The difference between a build that runs clean and one that sits on stands? Knowing what not to do before any wrench gets turned. This article covers: The most common planning and budgeting errors Compatibility and installation mistakes to watch for Legal, safety, and insurance risks with truck mods Real-world examples and expert tips for smarter upgrades Before jumping into neatly boxed advice, … Tread Staff February 16, 2026
Purpose-Built 2012 Jeep JK Overlanding Setup Going the Distance in a Purpose – Built 2012 Jeep JK Last updated: July 10, 2025 Driving in Afghanistan is pure 4WD. The northeastern countryside […] Continue Reading Anthony Orona February 13, 2026
TBT to Jeep Beach 2025: The Best Builds on Vendor Row Best of Vendor Row If you’ve never been to Jeep Beach in Daytona, Florida, it’s something you need to add to your calendar. Over the […] Continue Reading Chris Hamilton February 12, 2026
This 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny Is Unlike Anything Else on the Trail The Story Behind Jake Winterton’s 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny When it comes to unique builds, few can top what Jake Winterton has done with his […] Continue Reading Devan Ence February 11, 2026
News Which Load Rating is Best for Your Truck? 10 Ply vs. 12 Ply Before you buy, learn about tires: 10 ply vs. 12 ply It’s not just about how tough 10-ply or 12-ply tires are; it’s also about […] Sky Coleman February 10, 2026
News Why standard truck lighting is not sufficient in extreme conditions Foto: TRALERT® Driving in dark, remote, or demanding environments places high demands on a vehicle’s lighting. Whether it involves night transport, off-road operations, construction sites, […] Tread Staff February 10, 2026
Features Off-Road 2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road Build by ARB 4x4 Purpose-Built and Ready for Anything 2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road The 2023 Toyota Tundra, finished in Lunar Rock paint, is more than just a off road […] Devan Ence February 10, 2026
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Features Jeeps This 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Was Built for Serious Exploration Rich Manley’s Adventure-Built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Describing what Rich Manley is all about is difficult in the sense of knowing where to even begin. Those […] John Mata Jr. February 06, 2026
Features How-To's What You Need to Know About Water Crossings in a 4x4 Vehicle What You Need To Know About Water Crossings There are two unalterable facts you need to know about water. First, it is incompressible—thus, if sucked […] Jonathan Hanson February 05, 2026
Features A Nissan Frontier Prerunner 10+ Years in the Making Nissan Frontier Prerunner Build: 10+ Years in the Making A Nissan Frontier prerunner is built to dominate desert terrain with long-travel suspension, lightweight bodywork, and […] John Mata Jr. February 04, 2026
Camping Features How to Build the Right Campfire for Any Outdoor Situation Brighten Your Night, Cook Your Food, Keep You Warm: A Fire Lay for Every Occasion After an exhilarating day wheeling down the Shaffer Lake trail […] Ryan Lee Price February 03, 2026
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Features Off-Road A Family-Built 4Runner With No Compromises 4Runner Of Exotic Features Meet Adam Nguyen, a Southern Californian based out of Fountain Valley. Adam is the builder behind this Nautical Blue Toyota 4Runner. […] Chad Dougla S January 30, 2026
