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New Buyer's Guide - 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss & 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4

In 2019, Chevrolet and GMC arrived on the scene with their new Trail Boss and AT4 packages, respectively. These trucks came equipped with some trim-level upgrades, and base-level upgrades including a performance-oriented suspension package. These trucks do require their own specific part numbers to achieve desired lift heights or performance gains, whereas previous models were able to share part numbers across the wide range of trims. We get into all the specifics of these new GM models, what suspension systems are being offered, and what to expect in terms of lift & leveling kits, part numbers, and aftermarket support. View...

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Rancho Performance Suspension & Shocks FAQ

How is height adjustment made on the Quicklifts? I have a 2007 Silverado and only want one inch of lift. The Quicklifts unfortunately are not going to be ride height adjustable, when we say that the quick lifts are adjustable what we're referring to is the valving. The Quicklifts have adjustable valving, but not adjustable ride height. What they're meant for is to get your truck level with the rear at a fixed height depending on whatever whatever truck you have that lift height is going to be a little bit different. How long is the Rancho Warranty? The good...

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Ride Report: 2021 Silverado 1500 Z71

Time for Something New The odometer on my Tacoma has been climbing. All those miles using the truck to take me to and from work everyday, towing the CanAm, and hitting the trails on the weekend are beginning to take their toll on the old trusty Toyota. It was when I found out that I have a new baby on the way that I decided that I not only needed a newer, larger truck, but one that was also more comfortable, more apt to handle towing duties, and also be a bit more fuel efficient. I took a few months...

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KONI STR.T LT Series for your Light Duty Truck

KONI is entering the light truck market with their tried and true shock absorber design, and legendary ride control history. Aiming to provide an alternative to the performance oriented damper options currently in the aftermarket, the new STR.T LT (Street Light Truck) series promises to be more comfortable for the daily driver and tow rig. Current Applications 2002-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD & 4WD 2002-2018 Dodge Ram 2500 / 3500 4WD 2004-2008 Ford F150 2WD & 4WD 2009-2014 Ford F150 2WD & 4WD 2015-2018 Ford F150 2WD & 4WD 1999-2004 Ford F250 & F350 4WD 2005-2016 Ford F250 & F350...

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2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Spotted in Dearborn, Michigan

While the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor was officially announced earlier in the year for the Australian and international market, this is the first confirmed spotting of the mini-beast here stateside. Ford's World Headquarters is in Dearborn, Michigan, the campus is currently undergoing a 10-year rennovation project, "Ford Motor Company is transforming its more than 60-year-old Dearborn facilities into a modern, green, high-tech campus. The project will colocate 30,000 employees from 70 buildings into primarily two campus locations over a 10-year period." Ford knows that it needs to bring out the big guns in order to compete in the midsize pickup...

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