Take on the Off-Road With Authority: The 3 Essential Parts and Accessories

If you’re a Nissan owner who wants to take their vehicle off the beaten trail without adding any extra protection to it, then think again. The Australian outback can be incredibly unforgiving, and you’re one kangaroo away from being stranded in the middle of nowhere with help being hours away. For this very reason, every experienced off-roader should understand the importance of properly protecting their Nissan with aftermarket accessories, as well as carrying a few pieces of recovery equipment.

Contrary to popular belief, most of the accessories and the recovery equipment aren’t all that expensive, and if you’ve got decent skills with tools, you won’t have to spend money on installation either. With that being said, some of the protective equipment you should consider includes rock sliders and a bull bar, while some of the recovery equipment you absolutely must have are recovery tracks.

You can easily find Nissan rock sliders as Nissan is very popular in Australia and there are many dealerships and online stores that sell model and make specific parts and accessories. That being said, Nissan rock sliders protect the sides of your vehicle from impact, rocks and all kinds of flying debris that can seriously damage it. Furthermore, rock sliders act as an extra step that adds convenience when getting in an out of your vehicle.

Bull bars are even more widely available, and arguably the most important piece of protective equipment. They protect the entire front of your vehicle where all of the valuable, yet fragile parts are located. Most bull bars are made of some sort of steel, and they allow you to install other accessories onto them. If you’re getting a bull bar, make sure it has rated recovery points, as that basically means it’s been independently inspected and certified by third-party engineers. Additionally, this means that you can safely mount and use a winch if you choose one as your preferred recovery method.

And lastly, recovery tracks are the most compact and versatile pieces of recovery equipment. MAXTRAX recovery tracks are the most popular ones, and they double down as shovels. They give your tyres the traction and momentum they need to get out of mud, snow or anything in between. They take up very little storage space, as they work on both sides. This means that if you wear out one side, you can always turn them and use the other.