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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

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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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KW Suspensions, Now Available at Shock Surplus

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KW Suspensions, Now Available at Shock Surplus

We are excited to announce a huge new addition to the Shock Surplus catalog: KW Suspensions! KW has been at it for over 25 years and hails the bold claim "The perfect suspension for every demand". Is this a stretch? Not at all. KW delivers on all promises and is one of the best suspension companies in existence. Various car manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota, and many more focus on KW automotive's suspension technology in their customer sports programs. Racing teams across the globe depend on KW’s patented technology to snag consistent wins at some of the most...

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Old Man Emu BP-51 Tacoma Review

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Old Man Emu BP-51 Tacoma Review

Before putting the BP-51 Internal Bypass shocks to the test, our ICON Vehicle Dynamics Stage 8 setup took the most abuse on the Tacoma, by a long shot. It excelled at taking hard hits at high speeds, handling abuse and unpredictable terrain, becoming smoother as the Tacoma went faster. Yes, race shocks get smoother as you go faster, its awesome. After thrashing on the ICON setup for 60k miles, it was time for a rebuild, and a new shock setup. Baseline The baseline for this review is 270,000 miles on the Tacoma, and 5 different shock absorber types. Factory TRD...

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Power Wagon, Solid Axle Fun

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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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