03/08/2026 7:35 pm
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Finally picked up a Canyon AT4X last month and man, this thing is a beast right out of the box. Ive been hitting trails out here in Colorado for years in my old Tacoma, but the stock DSSV dampers on this GMC are on a whole other level. I took it out near Moab last weekend just to test the limits and it ate up everything I threw at it, though I definitely felt a bit nervous about the rockers on a couple of the tighter switchbacks.
Since Im planning a pretty long overlanding trip through Utah come late summer, I really need to dial this rig in before I head out. I have a budget of around 2k to 3k set aside for upgrades, but honestly I dont want to go overboard with stuff I dont actually need. Im thinking some solid rock sliders are a priority after that last trip, but I keep going back and forth on whether to go with a full bed rack setup or just stick with a low-profile tonneau cover for now. I also saw some folks mentioning skid plate upgrades but the factory ones look halfway decent for the light to moderate trails I usually run.
Also, has anyone messed with aftermarket lighting yet? The factory LEDs are okay but could be way brighter for those late night drives back to camp. Im kinda stuck on what actually improves the capability versus what just looks cool for the gram. Should I prioritize upgrading the recovery points or maybe look into a different tire setup if the stock MTs start wearing down too fast? What are you guys running that actually holds up when the going gets rough?
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03/08/2026 7:50 pm
Jumping in here because I actually disagree on skipping the armor. Those factory plates are fine for gravel, but once you start catching rocks on the trails around Moab, you will wish you had more coverage. For the rockers, definitely get the 589 Fabrication Rock Sliders installed. They are steel and actually frame-mounted, so they handle impacts way better than the stock plastic trim ever could. Regarding your storage setup, I ran a high rack for a season but hated the wind noise and the hit to my fuel economy. I switched to a BakFlip MX4 Hard Folding Tonneau Cover and it keeps my gear dry and secure without the extra drag. If you need lighting, dont bother with cheap bars. Just swap the factory setup for Baja Designs Squadron SAE Fog Light Kit because they give you actual usable beam patterns instead of just blinding oncoming traffic. Keep the stock tires for now tho, they are surprisingly tough.
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03/08/2026 9:10 pm
Finally someone says it. Ive been thinking this for a while but wasnt sure.