The Most Common Suspension Mistake: Ignoring Your Gear Weight Lifting a 4x4 vehicle isn’t just about fitting bigger tires, but properly supporting your vehicle. Many beginners will buy a basic lift kit, then bolt on heavy steel bumpers, a winch, a rooftop tent, and a fridge. This causes brand …

Expect the Unexpected: Getting the Ultimate Off-Road Recovery Gear Getting stuck is a rite of passage for any off-roader in the Pacific Northwest, thanks to the deep mud, slick clay, and steep forest inclines of these trails. Many beginners head out with just a cheap tow strap and hope for the best …

Upgrading your vehicle’s front bumper to get it trail-ready is like a rite of passage for off-road drivers, and it’s one of the most functional mods you can get. The real question isn’t whether or not you should get a new bumper, but whether you should make use of the maximum cle …

Escape the Pavement: The Best Off-Road Trails Near Beaverton, OR Beaverton locals are fortunate to be just a short drive away from some of the best off-road trails in the Pacific Northwest! Whether you have a stock daily driver or a fully-built rock crawler on 37-inch wheels, the Oregon Coast has s …

Which is the Best Rooftop Tent For Overlanding? When it comes to overlanding, it’s important to have a quality sleep system that can benefit your needs. There are two main types of rooftop tents you can use for these needs, being hard shell and soft shell rooftop tents. It’s a big decis …

The DIY Self-Assessment Installing a lift kit at home can be a rewarding project, but it’s important to know your own limitations and knowledge base before getting started. Our team at Iron Rigs 4x4 is fully prepared to take you through the skills and equipment you’ll need to install a …