7 Mods To Turn Your Tax Refund Into Off-Road Gains
January 13, 2025
Tax season is the perfect time to invest in upgrading your truck or SUV into the perfect off-roader you’ve always dreamed of. Utilizing your tax refund for upgrades for your rig allows you to make meaningful upgrades that enhance its style, functionality and performance without feeling like it’s coming directly out of your pocket. Not to mention that we’re offering 0% API financing for six months, meaning that these upgrades will be even more budget-friendly, allowing you to spread out payments on bigger upgrades without any interest. How can you beat that?
You may be wondering, “what’s the benefit of using my refund on upgrades for my off-roader?” Well for one thing, boosting the mods on your truck or SUV gives it better performance on the trails, creating a better off-roading experience. Upgrades also give you the ability to completely personalize your build, allowing you to create something that is uniquely yours and nobody else’s. So let’s take a look at some of the best mods you can make for your off-roader this Tax Season!
Top Wheel and Tire Options For Your Off-Roader
Slapping a new set of wheels and tires for your truck or SUV can help boost your off-road performance by increasing factors like ground clearance and stability/handling. Not to mention they improve your traction and help your rig look even tougher and more aggressive. Our inventory at TrailBuilt Off-Road has all the best brands for tires and wheels you could ask for. Some of our favorites for tires are the Falken Wildpeak AT4W, Toyo Open Country A/T III, BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T, but there are so many options, so just choose your favorite!
When it comes to wheel choices, the Vors TR4, Alloy Ion Style 171, Arkon Off-Road Caesar and Moto Metal MO970 are all excellent options. Not sure what wheels or tires would be a good fit for your rig? You can check out our buying guides for both our tires and wheels tires to see what our most popular options are, or head to our gallery to see what they’d actually look like on your rig’s make/model!
Top Suspension Options For Your Off-Roader
When it comes to making changes based on improving your rig’s off-road capabilities, giving your suspension a much-needed boost is always an excellent place to start. Lifted or leveled trucks and SUVs have improved ground clearance, meaning less risk of damaging your undercarriage when trying to clear uneven terrain or obstacles like rocks and underbrush.
Improved suspensions also offer enhanced shock absorption, reducing the stress on the chassis and components, allowing them to last longer. They also help accommodate larger and more aggressive tires, that in turn help provide better traction for your off-road adventures. Not to mention a great lift or leveling kit gives your rig a commanding presence both off the road and on it. Check out our Suspension Buyer's Guide to see some of our favorite suspension brand options like Rough Country, BDS, or ICON Suspensions to see what’s available for your specific Make/Model.
Top Custom Lighting Upgrades For Your Off-Roader
Customizing the lighting options on your truck or SUV is a great way to make use of your tax refund, it’s a critical component of all vehicles that doesn’t get the same recognition as some other available mods, but make all the difference for your off-roading experience. Obviously custom lighting improves visibility in low-light situations, but can also give better trail awareness by allowing you to see important areas around the vehicle like wheel placement and surrounding terrain.
Not only does improving the lighting options on your rig help improve your performance, but they also enhance the aesthetics of it as well. Adding in color-changing LED strips or different colored spotlight options help your vehicle turn heads as well as conquer trails. Some of our favorite lighting brands at TrailBuilt Off-Road include Baja Designs, Rigid Industries, and KC HiLites.
Top Custom Safety and Storage Accessories For Your Off-Roader
Safety and Storage accessories might not be the first thing you think of when looking at upgrades for your off-roader, but their practicality is something that should never be overlooked. With the right gear, you can navigate tough terrain and difficult situations, stay self-sufficient and handle almost any kind of emergency that happens while you’re out on even the most remote trails. Storage accessories make it easier to pack essential gear without cluttering your off-roader, making it easier to stay prepared for any kind of situation.
Body Armor 4x4 and Rough Country are some of our favorite brands for safety/storage equipment, making roof racks and under-seat storage containers, while Fishbone makes a lot of great cargo baskets and different mounts for your vehicle that are sure to come in handy in a variety of situations. No matter what situation comes your way, TrailBuilt Off-Road has something for everything.
Top Overland and Camping Gear For Your Off-Roader
Camping and overland excursions require the right gear to maximize your vehicle’s functionality, self-sufficiency and comfort, helping make your off-road adventures more comfortable and efficient. Whether it’s a rooftop tent, tailgate table, awnings, or even just a nice portable refrigerator/cooler, there’s something for every need or situation to make your overland or camping experience enjoyable.
For the brands we love, check out Rough Country, Go Rhino, or Body Armor 4x4 for your specific needs. The right gear takes your off-roader and transforms it into an adventure machine that’s comfortable and safe, allowing you to set up camp even in the middle of nowhere.
Top Off-Road Bumpers and Tire Carriers For Your Vehicle
Tire carriers and off-road bumpers are important upgrades for serious off-roaders, but not something that everyone always thinks about. They offer great utility and protection for your rig, which is nothing to sneeze at, considering that both casual and serious off-roaders invest a lot of time and money into their vehicles to get them exactly how they want.
Off-road bumpers help protect your vehicle’s front and rear ends by offering enhanced durability against impacts from rocks and other debris. This better protects your vehicle’s grille, headlights and even the radiator while on the trails. Tire carriers are pretty self-explanatory, designed to hold oversized spare tires for your vehicle, they guarantee that you’re prepared for an emergency tire issue, even while you’re in some pretty remote areas. There’s a lot of great brands on our store that carry what you need like Go Rhino, Rough Country and Road Armor. Take a look, it’s better to be prepared than sorry!
Top Bed Liners For Your Vehicle
Bed liners are a must-have upgrade for your off-roader, they provide added protection and durability, so no matter if you’re hauling tools, gear or other equipment, a good liner will ensure that your off-roader’s bed stays in the highest quality, no matter what environment. Bed liners improve your bed’s durability and longevity, not to mention the textured surfaces help your cargo sliding around as much during transportation.
Bed liners serve a critical purpose for your off-roaders, giving you peace of mind knowing a critical aspect of your truck is well protected to serve whatever purpose you need it to. ADD Offroad, BedRug and Rough Country are some of our favorite bed liners, take a look at our inventory at TrailBuilt Off-Road, we’re sure to have what you need!
Find the Perfect Mods For Your Off-Roader At TrailBuilt Off-Road!
Using your tax refund as a way to invest in upgrades for your off-roader is an excellent way to enhance your off-road excursions and maximize your rig. No matter if you’re upgrading your wheels and tires, lighting, or suspension, any modifications can make your vehicle unique and capable of handling any kind of terrain.
At TrailBuilt Off-Road, we have the vast inventory that has everything you could dream of for building your own custom off-roading rig. Take a look at what we’ve got, there’s sure to be something you love! And in addition to 0% APR for 6 months, we also offer free shipping and quick delivery for all orders. Not to mention that if you bundle a set of tires and wheels, we also throw in free mounting and balancing. What more could you ask for? Let’s get started on your off-roader today!
