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Truck Suspension Buyer’s Guide - Part 2
Daystar ’04-05 Ford Truck Suspension Lift
Daystar offers a 2.5” front lift kit for the ’04-05 Ford F-150 and ’03-05 Expedition. This inexpensive lift will allow 33” to 35” tires while enhancing the factory ride and handling characteristics. This kit features new isolators, upper strut spacers and hardware. OEM shocks and struts are retained. For more tech info contact 623-907-0081 or www.daystarweb.com.
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Sway-A-Way Toyota Tacoma Front Suspension Kit
Sway-A-Way’s 2005 Tacoma High Performance Suspension Kit for 2 and 4 wheel drive features newly designed big 2.5” RaceRunner Shocks (coilovers) and a replacement sway bar. The kit provides 0-3” of lift, a built-in hydraulic droop stop (to prevent hard bottoming out), durable nickel-plated finish, and 6061 aluminum end caps. For more tech info contact 818-700-9712 or www.swayaway.com.
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Racerunner Shocks For Nissan Titan
Sway-A-Way has released a new 2.5” Diameter RaceRunner Shock for ’04-05 Nissan Titans, providing 0-3” of lift. This bolt-on replacement upgrade provides true race-performance suspension, with a 7/8” hard chrome shaft, 6061 aluminum end caps, built-in hydraulic droop stop (to prevent hard bottoming out), and show quality nickel finish for durability. Shocks are owner rebuild-able and revalve-able). For more tech info contact 818-700-9712 or www.swayaway.com.
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Hellwig LP-25 Helper Spring
Hellwig’s load leveling steel leaf LP-25 Helper Springs help to manage your load more efficiently. Their quality, precision arched spring steel kits provide maximum strength and long term durability. The progressive action spring allows for a smoother ride while empty, and is perfect for heavy hauling or towing tasks Also offered is a constant rate LP-25 kit for full-time suspension support, ideal when heavy loads are part of your everyday lifestyle. They’re fully adjustable, require little or no maintenance and include a lifetime warranty. Kits require no drilling and are an easy, bolt-on installation. LP-25 Helper Spring kits are designed for full-size pickups, sport utility vehicles, vans and RVs. Applications include Dodge, Ford and GM. For more tech info contact 800-435-5944 or www.hellwig.com.
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Fabtech 6” Basic System for ’04 Nissan Titan 2 & 4W
High arched lower control arm crossmembers with extended length cast steering knuckles and steel coilover shock spacers provide lift with a factory like ride. Lower control arm crossmembers utilize eccentric cams for easy alignment. The factory rack and pinion steering does not need to be relocated for installation. System includes a 1 /4” thick differential skid plate, sway bar links, impact struts, and more. System allows use of 315/70R17 tires with 17x8 wheels. For more tech info contact 909-597-7800 or www.fabtechmotorsports.com.
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Superlift 6”-7.5” Bracket-Style Lift For Chevy/GMC 1/2-Tons And SUVs
Superlift’s bracket-style lift system for ’99-up GM 1/2-ton pickup and ’00-up Tahoe / Yukon / Escalade / Avalanche and Suburban provides 6”-7.5” of lift, and clearance for most 37” tires. New knuckles are not required since factory upper control arms are relocated. System allows maximum height while maintaining correct steering linkage and CV-axle geometry. Vehicles equipped with Auto-Trac require a replacement front drive shaft, also available. Factory-offset wheels can be retained, and alignment angles stay intact throughout suspension cycling. In the rear 3 leveling solutions are offered: tapered blocks, block/add-a-leaf system, or replacement rear springs. Shock choices include Superide gas/hydro, or optional Select Series (SS) monotube shocks by Bilstein. Those that want look and performance of a monotube shock with a remote reservoir can opt for new Superlift SSR series shocks. All Superlift products include a “limited lifetime warranty. For more tech info contact 800-551-4955 or www.superlift.com.
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Ride-Rite® No-Drill System For 5TH Wheel/Gooseneck Hitches
Firestone Ride-Rite offers new applications for ’99-04 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with fifth wheel or gooseneck hitches. These products require no drilling for installation; they utilize existing factory holes and don’t interfere with any part of the hitch system. Ride-Rite air helper spring suspension systems provide increased ride comfort and superb handling, whether towing or not. They utilize double convoluted air springs for leveling and load carrying capacities of 5,000* pounds per set. They improve ride and load-carrying characteristics, mount between the frame and axle and are easily installed in less than two hours. Applications are available for most trucks. Firestone offers a complete selection of air-suspension products for increased load carrying capacities. For more tech info contact 800-888-0650 or www.riderite.com.
(*Firestone Air Bags do not alter a vehicles gross vehicle weight ratio. Never exceed the Manufacturers GVWR).
Skyjacker® Suspension Lift For Super Duty
Skyjacker’s 8.5” Class II Suspension Lift system for ’05 Ford Super Dutys replaces the factory radius arm with new upper and lower control arms. By changing to a 4-Link design, wheel travel, and handling characteristics are improved. Pinion angle and caster will also change less throughout suspension travel. System includes new track bar relocation bracket, bump stops, Softride® front Coil Springs, heavy-duty greaseable upper and lower control arms, single steering stabilizer, control arm mounting brackets for the frame and axle, plus Softride® rear springs. This easy bolt-on system requires no welding and easily allows for clearance of 38” tires. The improved handling characteristics allow for better on and off-road performance and control. Available accessories include a dual inline steering stabilizer. For more tech info contact 318-388-0816 or www.skyjacker.com.
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Explorer Pro Comp Multi Shock Hoop Kit For Chevy/GMC 4WD ’01-04
For hard charging Chevy drivers Pro Comp offers a multi shock hoop kit (w/o shocks) to keep the power on the ground, while keeping it smooth on the rough stuff. The use of multiple shocks provides greater damping for more control and comfort. Multiple shock applications also allow shocks to perform with less heat and help eliminate the chance of shock fade. This set up spreads the suspension work around to keep the shocks performing at their best. This system is for use with Pro Comp shocks only and requires the additional purchase of 4 Pro Comp ES Series, MX6 or Pro Comp Reservoir shocks. For more tech info contact 800-776-0767 or www.explorerprocomp.com.
Max Suspension With Edelbrock Rear Panhard Rod
Designed for the H2 and other GM trucks, this new tubular panhard rod compliments Edelbrock’s new spherical ball lower trailing arms. The improved design resists unwanted flex and twisting, keeping the axle properly located under the chassis for improved cornering and drivability under all conditions For more tech info on these Edelbrock products contact 800-416-8628 or www.edelbrock.com.
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Rancho Nissan Titan Suspension System
Rancho’s performance suspension for ’04-05 Titan combines a variety of innovative design features that offer performance and durability. Easily accommodating 35-inch tires, it allows for reuse of truck’s stock wheels. Available in red or black powder coat finish, key features are heavy-duty ductile iron steering knuckles that enable the installer to maintain optimal steering geometry and allow for easy alignment to O.E. specs. The design also maintains stock position of steering gear, which significantly reduces installation time and protects steering system integrity. Brand new two-piece cross-member design ensures maximum ground clearance, good looks and exceptional strength. Precise repositioning of the vehicle’s differential corrects all drive train angles for vibration-free performance. No cutting or welding required. Additional system components include extended sway bar end links, extended brake lines, rear spacer blocks, and all required hardware. Rancho also offers new RS9000X Pro Series adjustable remote reservoir shocks for Titan. For more tech info contact 734-384-7805 or www.gorancho.com.
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Air Lift Smart Air Automatic Leveling System
The Air Lift Company introduces automatic leveling “on board” air management for air springs — the SmartAir Leveling System. It automatically adjusts the pressure in the vehicle’s air bag system to compensate for changes in load conditions. Old -fashioned automatic level systems used a lever between the frame and axle to determine level and ride height. The levers were hard to mount and calibrate, and prone to failure. This product solves the problem with an electronic system that has no contact arm. It’s quick and easy to install, and has no lines at all to the cab. The system senses when the vehicle is not level — and automatically returns to the desired set ride height. It works under any road or load conditions to keep the vehicle level, no matter what. This technology is compatible with their existing load assist air spring kits, and with competitive air springs. The system can be installed in less than 1 -1/2 hours, and includes wiring harness, compressor, and sensors. For more tech info contact 800-248-0892 or www.airliftcompany.com.
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