Albert Lea Auto Repair

What to Know About Lift Kits and Suspension Modifications Is your stock vehicle just begging you for bigger tires and a lifted suspension! I get it. Some vehicles just look wrong when left in stock form. Especially when vehicles with big tires are everywhere once you start looking for them. It seems like it would be an easy thing to order up a lift kit and a set of big tires so you can be the coolest cat on the block! Just Google a lift kit for your truck and many options will likely pop up. Some of those options are much better than others. Do you know what to look for and what to stay away from? Well, you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we are going to talk about here. When you know the right questions to ask, you can ensure that you don’t end up wreaking a perfectly good vehicle and turning it into something you hate to drive. In most cases, vehicle suspension modifications will be required to fit those big tires under the vehicle. Vehicle manufacturers spe ... read more

The One Tire to Rule Them All! Is there one perfect tire for off-road? There must be, right? Just ask your buddies or the internet and they will all tell you what they think the perfect tire is. The one that is better than all the other choices out there. Personally, I think they are just trying to justify their choices. Just like the off-road terrain varies from location to location, so do the tires that work best for that application. Each tire design shines in a specific terrain or under certain conditions. There are some generalizations that can be made about each tire design. First, let’s look at the parts of an off-road tire, then we can explore different tire designs. Finally, we can look at specific tires that I have found works best on different types of terrain. Types of Off-road Tires All Terrain or AT - Good for vehicles primarily used on the road with only occasional off-road use. They work well on forest roads, unimproved roads, or farm fields. Generally goo ... read more

Welcome to the Sanderson Auto Repair Off-Road BLOG! This fun new BLOG will focus on all aspects of the off-road industry. Including trail riding, exploring, trail repair, vehicle building, trail recovery, and general outdoor fun. Along the way I will share hard earned knowledge and maybe tell some stories for your enjoyment. Follow along as we delve into the world of off-road adventuring. The Most Profound Off-Road Vehicle Modification! What does this title make you think of? Maybe some big tires or a lift kit? How about a winch, or lockers, big bumpers, lights, seats, recovery gear, or a buddy with a tow rope? Nope, none of the above! The most profound improvement you can make to your vehicle when you go off road is lowering your tire pressure! Really?! Yes, it sounds simple and way too cheap but it’s true! The difference between tires at street pressure, 35 PSI and up, and trail pressures, 15 PSI and down, is dramatic. Check out the key reasons why it is so important. Pros of ... read more