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The Ultimate Off-Road Shock Guide for Trails, Dunes, and Deserts
Off-Roading Nuances When we’re talking about off-roading, we’re essentially focused on 3 different terrains: fores...
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Shock & Suspension Buyer's Guide - What is Control, Comfort, and Performance
Our product is Knowledge, gained through Experience. Your vehicle and driving style is unique, what someone thinks ...
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Definitive Shock Guide for Towing & Hauling
How Good Shocks Help Towing & Hauling Factory suspensions are notoriously oversprung and under-damped (not enou...
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KYB Truck Plus Complete Performance Assembly
Truck-Plus Benefits From KYB: Complete Assembly Already assembled with the correct spring, top mount and ...
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4runner
Bilstein 6112 vs. 5100 Shocks, what are the major differences?
To get straight to the point, these shocks are for different types of drivers and vehicles. The 2.65" body and 60m...
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Bilstein vs Rancho Shocks - Comparisons and Real World Advice
The Debate Continues We cover the "Rancho vs Bilstein Shocks???" debate that rages on across numerous automoti...
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How to Troubleshoot Suspension Behavior with Compression & Rebound Adjustment
By including both features of compression and rebound damping response, a driver is able to precisely tune their s...
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You Don't Need $5k in Suspension & Shocks to Overland or Off-Road
We’re here to tell you not to spend all that money with us just to get off-road. Stage 14 Extreme Cle...
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Lifted Shocks and Leveling Struts vs. Strut Spacers - Pros, Cons, and Risks
Pros and Cons of Strut Spacers There are pros and cons to each option, the biggest factor for people going with a...
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How Much Does It Cost to Replace Shock Absorbers? Answers from an Insider
If you have a general feeling of uneasiness or being thrown around on the streets or highways, or you're hearing a ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falcon Shocks
Are Falcon shocks any good? Falcon shocks are designed and built by the team behind Teraflex Suspension. Teraflex ...
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The Lowdown: Bilstein 6112 vs. Fox 2.0 Performance Coilovers
With the release of Bilstein's newest suspension setup for late model trucks, the incredibly thick and beefy 60m...
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Skyjacker Black Max Shocks are Tuned for Comfort
A lot of customers call in with similar stories, “I put a lift on my truck and the shocks that came with it ride so...
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FOX’s Adjustable Height Shocks - SNAP RING IFP 2.0
FOX has delivered their challenger to the Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable shocks that are one of the most pop...
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FOX Won't Warranty Your Shocks? Here's the Solution.
You spent a good deal of money on some high performance Fox shock absorbers, expecting them to last a good amount o...
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Fox Dual Speed Compression (DSC) Adjustment in the Real World
What is Dual Speed Compression (DSC)? FOX has some of the best off-the-shelf adjustable shocks available for your t...
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The Bilstein 5100 Shocks vs 5160 Reservoir Shootout
Which shock for my truck??? If you’re considering either one of these shocks for your rig, one of the main things ...
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Bilstein 4600 vs 5100 Series Shocks - The Subtle Differences
The Bilstein 4600 series is the industry standard for factory replacement shock absorbers for trucks, SUVs, and Jee...
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Rancho Quicklift vs Bilstein 6112 vs Fox 2.0 Coilovers vs KYB Truck-Plus
These 4 popular shock & spring options for leveling kits and performance suspension are comparable in looks, b...
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Rancho vs Fox Shocks - Comparisons and Real World Advice
We cover the "Rancho vs Fox Shocks???" debate that rages on across numerous automotive forums. There are so ma...
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Bilstein 6112 Shock and Spring Completed Assemblies
Why do I need to assemble my Bilstein 6112s? The Bilstein 6112 shock & spring kits need one final piece to comp...
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