Sexton Offroad

The 2026 RAM 1500 BackCountry is a solid platform, but to us, it’s a blank canvas.

If you're looking to turn one into a serious dirt machine, here is the Sexton blueprint:

• Carli Suspension: To overhaul ride quality and handling.
• Yukon Gear & Axle: For the torque and reliability required on the trail.
• Mickey Thompson Tires: For maximum traction across Utah’s varied terrain.

With over 30 years of experience building Broncos and 4x4s, we know how to get these rigs dialed. Visit our SLC or Park City locations to get your build started.

Moab summer doesn't play. Before you hit the red rocks in 100-degree heat, run through these 5 hidden failure points we see in the shop.

1. Fan Clutch & Shroud: If your fan isn't pulling air at low speeds, you're toast. Check the clutch for fluid leaks or lack of resistance when the engine is warm.
2. Gear Oil: Hard crawls in high temps cook your oil fast. Check for a burnt smell or heavy discoloration before the trip: high heat breaks down viscosity.
3. Battery Health: Heat kills batteries faster than the cold. Clean your terminals and load test your battery if it’s over three years old; high temps increase internal resistance.
4. Steering Bushings: Dry desert heat makes old rubber brittle. Inspect track bar and control arm bushings for cracks or play that lead to death wobble on the highway home.
5. Transmission Temps: Slow trails with no airflow are trans killers. If you aren't running an auxiliary cooler, now is the time to install one before you’re stuck in limp mode.

Don't find out the hard way at the top of Hell's Revenge. Swing by the Salt Lake or Park City shop if you need a pro eyes on your rig before you head south.