What I Wish I Knew Before Modding My Off-Road Truck

Let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than thinking your truck is ready for the wild—only to bottom out halfway through your first muddy trail. Been there. Years ago, I thought tossing on some rugged tires was all I needed for weekend off-roading. Turns out, there's a whole lot more to it. After scraping my oil pan, spinning helplessly in deep mud, and limping home with a busted shock (all in the same month), I realized it was time to get serious about mods.