Truck Modification: For The Best Looks Or For The Best Performance
Truck modification has been increasingly popular nowadays. Heavy modification is not limited on cars you see on the streets everyday; it is very much applicable to rigs as well. However, why do people modify their cars? It does not take a genius to find out why people put accessories or change the original look of their trucks. (more…)
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If you are thinking of buying lift kits its important to understand first what it is. A lift kit is a vehicle modification that is used to lift either the suspension or the body. Installing lift kits will make the wheel wells of your vehicles to become higher so you can install bigger tires that are at least two sizes larger than stock. Currently there are two types of lift kits in the market, the (more…)
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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…
Cars Choosing the Right Lift Kit for Your Teenager’s Truck or SUV
Although a little more expensive than many of the other manufacturers, these companies build kits for hard-nosed off-road fun. With quality components and multiple packages, (more…)
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When you want to lift your four wheel drive up you have two options. The first option is the more common, and is known as a suspension lift. This involves replacing the springs and shock absorbers currently in your vehicle with larger springs and shock absorbers. Most people will get a heavier duty set as well, to cope with driving on uneven terrain for hours at a time. The only issue with this type of lift is that if you go much more than 4 inches, you get a lot of sideways movement, especially when you go around a corner on the road. Your car no longer steers or brakes as well as it used to, and you get considerably more wind resistance.
The alternative then is a body lift. Many people prefer to lift the body and a the suspension, as lifting the body is done with solid blocks (meaning the car won’t move sideways because of it). A body lift involves fitting little blocks (usually 2 inch) in between the body and the chassis. The bolts that hold the two together are replaced with longer ones and your car now sits 2 inches higher. The only issue is that everything attached to the chassis stays where it was originally; the radiator, bull bar, rear bar, sidesteps and anything else that was attached. You can move this up too, but it can be a lot of work.
Some vehicles don’t require anything to be done after a the lifting of the car’s body, but others may. A good combination to go with is a body lift and a suspension lift as you will limit the sway when going around corners. A body lift is much cheaper, but it means you still have the original suspension, which may need replacing anyway.
I have written more about the Body Lift Kit and the Suspension Lift.
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Truck lift kits are some of the most popular accessories used in customizing pickup trucks and other vehicles. A lift kit is an aftermarket vehicle accessory that is installed to raise the suspension or the body of a vehicle and give it a higher profile.
Truck lift kits are usually used by enthusiasts who want to create a more imposing look to their pickup trucks. When a lift kit is installed, the (more…)
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Lift Kits – The Raised Truck Craze Gone Wild
There was a day when trucks were a working man’s vehicle and scratches were expected. Shells protected valuables and tonneau covers protected tools. Those days are over and truck enthusiasts are souping up their rides more than ever before. With the addition of popular movies featuring fancy cars and popular television shows that glorify plasma (more…)
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Are There Specific Heavy Duty Suspension Systems For Off-road Trucks?
Some of you might be interested in off-road trucks. When you say off-road trucks, you must prepare yourself and your truck to handle all kinds of terrains and roads. Heavy duty suspension systems ensure smooth journey and so make sure that your truck is installed with the best heavy duty suspension systems to handle all kinds of roads and terrains; in short, your truck should be well equipped as a heavy military vehicle would to face all terrains, roads and climate.
Well, if you are contemplating off-road trucks with a combination of long-term survival and self-sufficiency, reliability, durability, safety, capability, and comfort, then the following points might help you.
How does it Work?
Heavy duty suspension systems for heavy duty, off-road trucks incorporate unique axle connections that distribute the load more evenly, over a wide footprint. They are designed for durability and a better ride and are engineered for all standard heavy duty trailer applications, including platforms and drop decks, dump trailers, and fixed-axle vans. Its tri-functional bushings at pivot points improve ride stability and driver comfort. An induction hardened camshaft system produces less suspension wear and longer operational life.
These heavy duty suspension systems are manufactured for heavy-haul vehicles such as those used in logging and mining, but the suspension is also appropriate for tankers, livestock and grain trailers, and container chassis. Its beams and axles are designed to live longer in off-road and other applications.
Braking systems are critical components with heavy duty, off-road vehicles and these customized suspensions include brake shoes as standard equipment. The suspension lift kits also minimize front-end dive caused by heavy braking. I
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t is extremely important for it to have front lift kits which increase the off-road trucks center of gravity and cause extra body-roll.
For a street-driven application emulsion shocks are more than enough, but in off-road conditions a reservoir shock is recommended which subjects the shocks to excessive heat by increasing the oil capacity. The four corner shafts will help give more resistance to compression and act more like an air spring in heavier trucks whether it is in the desert, dunes, mud, or on the trail.
Coil over shocks are customized shock absorbers for desert cars, pre-runners, sand rails, rock crawlers, dune buggies, and many more off-road and racing conditions. A coil over shock has more easily adjustable features than standard suspension, and the reason they are so popular is that they can be finely tuned and adjusted accurately. Most people like the smooth ride a coil spring can provide.
If you have larger tires or upgraded power and gearing, you will probably need the optional replacement leaf springs. It all depends on how you like your truck to look. If you prefer it to be level, then stick with the 5″ rear blocks. If you prefer the raked look, then you can choose shorter blocks.
Bump stops are a great way to smooth out even the harshest hits while protecting your chassis from the extreme energy transfer impact.
Generally, off-road racing shocks need to be charged with nitrogen only. DO NOT USE compressed air as it can cause a number of problems. The oxygen and moisture in compressed air will corrode ferrous materials. Not only that, nitrogen is more stable through a greater pressure and temperature range.
With the significantly increased oil volume and a large diameter piston head these shocks can just about take any suspension!
Beat all terrains, roads and climate with the best suspension systems. Make your journey a smooth one with an intelligent choice of suspension systems.
By: Garry Allen
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Gary Allen is the co-founder of All Cape Spring Co. He specializes in heavy duty suspensions and off-road trucks and has an experience of over a decade. All Cape Spring Co. serves Cape Cod, Sagamore Beach and Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.allcapespringco.net
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In my business, I get a lot of calls from moms and dads. People whose sixteen to eighteen year old sons are begging them to put a lift kit on their trucks or SUVs. People who want to know if it’s safe, economical and responsible to lift their teenagers’ vehicles for recreational or visual purposes. If you’re having these or similar questions, be assured that you are not alone.
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Truck Wheels And Jeep Wheels: Which Ones Are Right For You?
Performance Truck Wheels and Jeep Wheels: Which Ones Are Right for You?
There is no better way to transform your rig into a head-turning, eye-catching, style-packing rock star than with a sparkling set of custom truck wheels or Jeep wheels. But contrary to what you might believe, while they may be the most stylized of all truck (more…)
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Pickup Truck Accessories
No matter what make of pickup truck you own, chances are you want to change it from the way the factory supplied it. Whether you use your vehicle for work, off-road play or some of both, you can find performance parts, accessories and customization products to make your pickup truck unique. When you want your pickup truck to look and perform better, accessories will (more…)
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