Modified Mitsubishi Strada: Elevate the good old rugged truck

Aside from sedans and coupes, pickup trucks are some of the best vehicles to work on for a modification. One good example of extreme pickup truck modification is a monster truck. This type of truck modification has created a world of its own and is recognized by a lot of people around the world.

Mitsubishi Strada

However, you don’t need to build a monster truck to get started with modifying pickup trucks. Even commercial trucks in the market such as the Mitsubishi Strada can look even more aggressive and perform ruggedly with a few modifications. To note, the final product will depend on how much you are willing to hand out.

With the being said, here are some Mitsubishi Strada modified you can consider for your next project.

Mitsubishi Strada Modified: King of the hill

Mitsubishi is known to dominate in the off-road scene especially with the all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution – and the Strada is no exception. The Japanese pickup truck is designed to be capable and ready to conquer any obstacles on the road with ease. But, there will always be room for off-road improvements.

To make your Mitsubishi Strada become more off-road capable, you can start by installing dedicated off-road tires. A good set of off-road tires can provide a better grip on surfaces such as mud, dirt, gravel, and sand. Also, this mod creates a more rugged finish to your pickup truck especially if you bring it to the city.

Need a lift? [Photo: wildoffroad]

If you feel like the ground clearance rated at 220mm is not enough, then consider getting a suspension lift. Around 50mm to 75mm lift is a good place to start. For safety measures, you might want to install skid plates underneath your Strada. This will protect some of the parts of your truck, saving you some money for repair.

A cargo bed is something exclusive to pickup trucks. With this, you can take advantage of its uniqueness and improve the roll bar. This type of modification can also be installed with other cars. However, only a pickup truck like the Mitsubishi Strada gets to showcase it openly on the road.

Off-road goes well with the Strada [Photo: Cars Zone]

All the said modifications for your Mitsubishi Strada can transform your pickup truck to become the king of the hill. If you opt for this type of modification, the adventure to unpaved and unknown roads is endless. Plus, you won’t have to worry about getting your truck stuck or receiving a lot of damages.

Mitsubishi Strada Modified: Low truck rider

The beauty of car modification is that you can bring something new to the table. With that being said, one of the projects you can consider doing for your Mitsubishi Strada is lowering its ground clearance. This modification will depict a distinct appearance considering that people are used to seeing high riding trucks.

To complement the lower suspension, you can consider installing wide-body kits. A lowered ride height plus wide body kits have been a conventional modification normally scene in the mod world. Lastly, pair this modification with a brighter paint job just to give your truck a proper daring look.

Few trade-offs for that distinct look [Photo: The Ajerul]

There are risks in lowering your truck, which normally revolves around the body hitting the ground. As such, there are things you need to consider first such as the speed bumps or road conditions near your home and how many passengers do usually ride with you. Once checked, then you can never go wrong with a lowered Strada.

If you decide to go for the low life, expect that the hauling capabilities of your modified Mitsubishi Strada will be compromised – especially if you install a large speaker system on the cargo bed. Fully loading your Strada with passengers and cargoes will likely end up damaging the lower parts of your truck’s body.

But if you can accept all the trade-offs this type of modified Mitsubishi Strada will give you, then you can consider a low riding truck. If you have the budget, you can consider adding air suspensions so you can alter the ride height on the go. The only downside of this suspension is that it is usually more expensive than other suspensions.

Mitsubishi Strada Modified: Athlete

If you’re planning to modify a brand new Mitsubishi Strada, we don’t recommend that you get the top-of-the-line Athlete. The Japanese pickup truck’s flagship model already possesses a modified look, defeating the purpose of working on your vehicle in the first place.

Mitsubishi Strada Athlete

The Mitsubishi Strada Athlete comes with variant-exclusive features including a blacked-out roof, alloy wheels, styling bar, rear bumper, tailgate grip, and radiator grille. Moreover, it gets body graphics which can be an issue if you want to repaint your truck with the colorway that you desire.

You should start with a blank canvas that can include the GLX and GLS variants. After choosing a variant, you can either go for an off-road look or a city truck as seen above. In terms of powertrain, the truck’s 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine should be more than enough for your daily hauling needs.

Mitsubishi Strada: Accessories

Fortunately, you can avail of Genuine Accessories from Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation (MMPC) for your Mitsubishi Strada. With this, you can be guaranteed that trained Mitsubishi technicians will make your pickup truck look more fuller. See the list of accessories with the pricing below as of November 2021:

• 17-inch alloy wheel (one pc.) – Php 10,212
• Scuff plate – Php 4,493
• Side door garnish – Php 18,188
• Black front bumper garnish – Php 17,412
• Graphite gray front bumper garnish – Php 17,412
• Black roll bar – Php 22,254 (compatible with all Strada variants except GL and Cab & Chassis)
• Hood protector – Php 4,265

What you can expect from getting Mitsubishi Genuine Accessories is a good quality that should last until the end of the pickup truck’s lifetime. If none of the accessories from MMPC fancy you, then you can consider visiting e-commerce platforms to choose a wide variety of Mitsubishi Strada accessories. You can even get discounts from time to time if you order online.

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