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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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Bilstein 8112 Shocks Review

If there’s one 2nd gen Tundra that needs the beefiest suspension on the market, it could be Buzz’s Tundra. Buzz can be seen around all the socal desert spots, Big Bear, and of course Mammoth Lakes, his stomping grounds when the winter hits and the fresh powder dumps. First day was a dream, exactly what i expected, super soft... but stiff in the right places Suspension Journey The Tundra reportedly wasn’t stock for long, the first suspension upgrade the Tundra saw was a spacer lift on the stock strut. But spacers dont improve performance. Needing more damping required a real...

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Fox Shocks Frequently Asked Questions

Fox Shocks (Truck & Jeep) FAQ This is an assortment of Frequently Asked Questions that we receive around Fox shocks. These are mostly introductory and helping drivers establish a baseline of what to expect out of Fox. We dont get into the more advanced topics like spring rates, custom valving, or custom setups for race vehicles here. Do Fox shocks really make a difference? Do Fox shocks improve ride quality? One of the main differences noticed immediately when equipping Fox shocks on your vehicle is how much better the suspension will handle the every day bumps and irregularities. Potholes and...

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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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Bilstein 8112 and 8100 New Applications

The release of the Bilstein 8112 & 8100 setup for the Tacoma back in 2017 lit a fire in the off-road industry, new technology in a compact package for the adventure enthusiast. Bilstein has heard the calls of “More applications please!” and are slowly rolling out options for other Toyotas, Lexus, and now Jeep models. Bilstein’s state of the art shock design and manufacturing here in the USA has resulted in one of the leading shock offerings for the below applications. 8112 Zone Control Coilovers - Independent Front Suspension (IFS) trucks like the Tacoma, 4Runner, and Tundra use these in...

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