Suspension
Rear Lift Options: Leaf Packs, Add-A-Leaf, and Blocks
Height and load capacity are separate problems, and blocks, add-a-leaf, and a new spring pack solve them very differently.
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Monotube, Twin-Tube, and Remote Reservoir Shocks Explained
Most of the difference between shock designs comes down to one failure mode: heat. Everything else follows from how well a shock sheds it.
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When a Lift Needs New Upper Control Arms (and When It Doesn't)
Upper control arms get sold as a styling upgrade and bought as an afterthought, but they are what keeps a lift from quietly eating your alignment and ball joints.
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Coilovers vs. Spacer Lifts: What You're Really Paying For
A spacer and a coilover can produce the exact same ride height, which is why people compare them on price and end up disappointed by one of them.
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How to Spot Cheap Suspension Before You Buy It
A cheap lift kit rarely announces itself on the product page, but it tells on itself in the spec sheet, the parts list, and what the seller refuses to say.
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How to Choose a Lift Kit: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Most people buy a lift kit twice - once for the look, and again after they learn what it actually takes. Here's how to skip the first purchase.
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