Discover essential winter maintenance tips for lifted trucks, Jeeps, and UTVs. Learn how to protect your suspension, prevent rust, and fight road salt to keep your lifted vehicle in top shape all season long.

Winter brings its challenges, especially for off-roaders. Snow, ice, and road salt can be tough on any vehicle—but lifted trucks, Jeeps, and UTVs require extra care to keep them running smoothly and looking sharp. Taking a proactive approach to maintenance can save you a lot of trouble (and money) when spring rolls around.
Here’s our guide to maintaining your lifted rig through the harsh winter months.

Winter Care for Lifted Vehicles: Suspension, Tires, and More

Start 2025 with a fresh perspective and new overlanding adventures. Explore top destinations, essential gear, and practical planning tips to make this year unforgettable. Ready to hit the trails? Let’s get started.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about where you’ve been—and where you want to go next. If overlanding is on your radar for 2025, it’s time to map out new destinations, prepare your rig, and make this year one for the books. Let’s dig into why 2025 is the year to expand your horizons and explore the trails waiting for you.

New Year, New View: Overlanding Adventures for 2025

Rough Country’s rolling out a versatile platform rack designed to handle whatever your next adventure throws at it. Whether you're gearing up for a weekend camping trip or setting up a rooftop tent for your next overlanding adventure, it’s the ultimate gear-hauling solution for any trip.

Rough Country’s new platform rack is in production and coming soon! Tough, lightweight, and adventure-ready, it’s perfect for camping, overlanding, or hauling gear. With durable aluminum construction, a modular design, and fitments for popular rigs like the Toyota 4Runner and Ford Bronco, it delivers premium performance at a great price.

Coming Soon: A Game-Changing Platform Rack for Trucks and SUVs

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