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Shock Shakedown at King of the Hammers 2022

4runner, 4x4, 5100, bilstein, camping, chevy, desert, events, ford, Hauling, King of the Hammers, KOH, off-road, overland, overlanding, performance, ram, ranger, rebel, rock crawl, silverado, suspension, trail -

Shock Shakedown at King of the Hammers 2022

The Johnson Valley desert is as good as any to shake down some new vehicle upgrades, specifically 4 new suspension setups. But not the crazy race-setups on a lot of these rock crawlers and race-rigs. We’re talking basic upgrades for the everyday-driver-guy. Off the shelf, bolt-on-basics. Change the game with a few hundred dollars basic. We’ve been to this event a number of times, and each year it keeps getting bigger and bigger. One of the things we were most impressed with this year, which was brand new, is the FPV drone coverage of nearly every major Hammer obstacle, sometimes...

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Fox Shocks Ride Review

2.0, 2.5, 4x4, adjustable, Buying Guide, desert, faq, fox, frequently asked questions, Hauling, joshua tree, off-road, overland, overlanding, performance, power wagon, ram, ram1500, rebel, review, ride height, shock guide, suspension, trail -

Fox Shocks Ride Review

Since there were numerous team members currently equipped with Fox, along with Kingston’s Rebel, we took the opportunity to go get a feel for all 3 platforms. All three vehicles handled well with the Fox Shocks installed but there were some slight differences in the ride quality depending upon which type of terrain you drive over most often. 2020 Ram Power Wagon - Fox 2.0 Performance The 2020 Power Wagon has a new Carli Suspension 2" kit riding on Fox 2.0 Performance Shocks. The Power Wagon doesn't see too much high speed environments, but the Carli system can definitely handle...

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Power Wagon Carli Update

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Power Wagon Carli Update

The Power Wagon got some new legs. The Carli Suspension Commuter kit was installed and taken immediately to the dirt. Fox shocks are one of the main components to this kit which establishes superior handling on a heavy duty vehicle like this. Immediate differences were noticed both in every day driver comfort, along with off-road performance on some of our favorite trails. Carli’s kits are known for their amazing capability, starting with their unique spring rates that match up to specifically tuned Fox and King shocks to match. Suspension capability improves as the shock systems advance; the standard Fox 2.0...

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The Lowdown: Rancho RS9000XL Shocks

4x4, adjustable, bilstein, desert, Hauling, Heavy Duty, off-road, overland, overlanding, performance, power wagon, ram, Rancho, review, Ride Rundown, RS9000XL, suspension, Towing, trail, Truck, Update -

The Lowdown: Rancho RS9000XL Shocks

One of Shock Surplus’ best-selling shock series warranted a full-ride test and review on our vehicle. We knew that heavy-duty customers, towing vehicles, and drivers that wanted some versatility in their ride would opt for the adjustable Rancho RS9000XL shocks. So what did we do? Got a heavy-duty vehicle! If you didn’t see previously, we picked up a Ram 2500 Power Wagon, to further our own experiences and education in the solid front axle space, towing, and dealing with a lot of weight on the road. This truck came equipped with factory Bilstein shocks, specifically ones equivalent to the 4600...

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Washboards and Deep Snow. Testing the Limits of Our Daily Driver and Power Wagon

camping, Civic, Daily Driver, eastern sierras, Heavy Duty, Honda, Lowering Springs, off-road, overland, overlanding, performance, power wagon, ram, ride height, Sportline, street, suspension, Truck -

Washboards and Deep Snow. Testing the Limits of Our Daily Driver and Power Wagon

You can’t find the limits if you don’t push them, right? Taking advantage of the free dispersed camping available via the Bureau of Land Management is pretty easy in a high clearance vehicle like a truck or SUV, but what about a passenger car? And what if that car is lowered on Eibach springs? Ridiculous or genius? Well I was determined to find out as I headed North along the gorgeous Highway 395 from Los Angeles to Reno in my Civic hatchback. I was set to explore the snow covered terrain in the Tahoe National Forest with Sean in his...

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