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You will be happy in the long run, if you don't modify your Pajero. As with extensive modification plans reliability goes down and that is the number 1 thing needed while off-roading to come back home in the same car. For Pajero, maximum I think body mods like a front bash plate and rear bumper skid plate are good to prevent sand scooping. If you plan to lift, do not exceed more than 2 inches, as it will increase the risk of rollover in dunes. Again this area is very subjective if you learn to drive properly only, otherwise with stock height you can roll if you are taking the wrong lines, or fighting gravity extensively without the rolling momentum. The bottom line, with stock height, most mistakes will be forgiven. With 2-inch height - some mistakes will be forgiven. Above 2 inches lift - most mistakes will not be forgiven. If you plan to off-road a lot with this car, opt for a slim profile and lightest roof rack and not big and bulky, as any added weight and height over the roof, will disturb the center of gravity and you will feel very tipsy on dunes and even on mountains. The paint job is always my personal preference over a wrap, as it's permanent, durable and looks real unless you intend to change color and try it out with a wrap. This is purely personal preference, nothing wrong with wrap tbh. 3.8 + SWB on Pajero is your good enough starting point, so don't overthink as that much power-to-weight ratio is reasonable and respectable among most good off-road-worthy cars.

Thanks all! Looking forward to the new level and improving my skills. Absolutely agree @Batuhan Kulac. Will definitely take it easy on the first few FB+ drives until I feel comfortable with the drive level Sadly can't come out to play this week but will be back in action next weekend. See you all on the sand soon

Hi everyone, I’m new here and looking for some professional advice on modifying my 2010 Pajero for light off-road use in the mountains and desert. I’m not interested in extreme off-roading or dune bashing, just something suitable for weekend family adventures and camping trips when the weather improves. I also need suggestions for adding more storage on the roof, as I have a 2-door Pajero. Additionally, I’m planning to give my Pajero a new paint job but am unsure whether to go with traditional paint or vinyl wrapping. I’ve been considering this project for a long time and was initially unsure if I should sell my Pajero and get a newer model to modify. However, I decided to stick with my current 3.8 because the newer models don’t have the same engine. I’d really appreciate any professional advice and recommendations for a good garage. Thank you so much!

Thank you for this wonderful drive, @Ale Vallecchi My first experience with driving into sandstorms and rainfalls... made this a very unique experience!

Congrats on the promo!

Looking forward to drive the 392s together on FB+ drives with you. 😀

Eeeeasy Peeeeasy. Well done and deserved mate. Time to unleash the horses. Remember to stay humble but enjoy the new pace. Dig and Claw!

@Ale Vallecchi While we enjoyed the drive with the sand storm challenge, it was still easy for us as we were following the tail lights & tracks of the vehicles ahead of us, but as for you, @Ale Vallecchi, leading through almost nil visibility into the unknown was an awesome show of skills and spirit. Thank you for the wonderful drive, & thank you, @Davie Chase for the sweep and the great pictures.