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Power Wagon, Solid Axle Fun

It wasn’t easy stepping into the full size truck realm when you’re used to being nimble in a Tacoma. Growing wants of more capability, mixed with the evolving needs of a family on the road meant we had to make a decision. Not to mention the obvious part about the Tacoma blowing a head gasket and being out of commission until an engine rebuild happens. Narrowing down the options. During our research for the next vehicle, we looked at all sorts of options ranging from the Gladiator, the new Ranger, F150s and Super Duties, and of course the new Ram...

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Avoid Issues with Preventative Maintenance

If you're about to get new struts or shocks it's a great time to do a quick inspection of all your suspension components. As the summer months approach us and travel restrictions are being lifted more of us will be out on the road and hitting the trails so you'll want to make sure your vehicle is safe to operate. We removed our coilovers to do this inspection, but you can perform this check by simply removing the wheel. Be sure to safely jack up the vehicle and use jack stands. Ball Joints Checking your ball joints is a fairly simple task....

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