I’ve blasted through a canyon that cut straight through a granite wall, the kind of place that makes a new 4x4’s lift and torque feel like a dream. The trail was slick with loose stone and the ridge lines were tight enough to send a lazy trail guide running. If you want to keep that kind of road on your map, you’ll need a chassis that can keep its balance on uneven ground and a suspension that won’t bite every time you hit a rock. But that’s the point – a custom build that can turn a jagged ridge into a straight‑up walk is worth the sweat.

That sounds about right. Lift it enough to clear the rock, but keep the center of gravity low so the frame stays solid. Long‑travel shocks and a decent sway bar will let you hit those bumps without the chassis going limp. Wide tires give traction, but keep the tread pattern aggressive enough to grip the loose rock. The key is a frame that can take a punch and a suspension that doesn’t shudder like a snowmobile. Stick to that, and the canyon will be a walk in the woods, not a war zone.