With winter officially here, preparing your 4×4 for winter travel should be a priority. As well as adjusting your driving technique for wintry roads, introducing the upgrades and accessories that will make negotiating ice, snow, sleet and freezing temperatures a little easier is another must.
To help you on your way to safer trips (and even the odd adventure) come winter, we’re here to share the top seasonal upgrades you need to buy right NOW!
Underbody protection
Protecting your pride and joy from the rigours of off-roading is vital. Winter roads offer their own challenges, not to mention a pressing need for underbody protection.
Known for protecting the delicate underside of your vehicle from rugged terrains, rocky landscapes and hazardous road conditions, underbody protection promises better durability and vital protection from any obstacles you could encounter both on the road and off. As a result, it is a wise investment, especially during the winter months.
Here at 4×4 Works, we supply underbody protection products from the world’s best brands. Read our guide to toughening up your 4×4 for the complete package.
Winch
For an extra confidence boost when travelling through the toughest terrains, you need to choose the right 4×4 winch. It’s your ticket to smoother recovery should the worst happen as A Man and His Gear explains:
“A winch is a tool that is most commonly installed on the vehicle itself and is used for hauling and lifting. It works by using a rope or steel cable that is looped around a horizontally rotating drum that is turned by either a hand crank or a motor. They are often used by tow truck operators where they are mounted onto the bed and used to pull cars off of the road and onto the truck itself. To someone going off-road, they can be a game-changing tool that saves them from ever having to call for help.”
With road conditions extra risky during winter, your winch will be even more appreciated should you become stranded far from home. Browse our selection of winches for further details.
Recovery kit
The winch and those accompanying winch accessories aren’t the only recovery gear you should have on board when driving your 4×4 this winter. Our recovery kits provide all you need to get your 4×4 out of the stickiest situations, whatever the season.
In addition to being able to build your own recovery kit with the purchase of individual products, our complete recovery bags feature a selection of supplies, including but not limited to snatch straps, tree trunk protectors, D-shackles and snatch blocks.
Throttle controller
Some upgrades can even be used to alter your vehicle’s response to challenging road conditions, such as winter snow and ice.
As top performance upgrades, our throttle controllers can be called upon to create a truly customised driving experience. The award winning evcX modules use Bluetooth to their advantage to ensure the responsiveness of your 4×4’s throttle can be modified with the best results and toughest conditions in mind. During winter for instance, the throttle response can be dulled down so your vehicle can take slippery conditions in its stride.
Our throttle controllers are easy to install and compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including petrol and diesel models with manual or automatic transmission.
Discover more 4×4 upgrades and accessories that are made for winter by exploring our complete collection here.
