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Truck Suspension Buyer’s Guide - Part 3
Edelbrock Extreme IAS Shocks
Towing something with your truck or heading off-road? No problem with these Extreme IAS shocks. These shocks include the same features as the company’s popular IAS Performer shock line, but are made for lifted trucks and SUVs. For more tech info on these Edelbrock products contact 800-416-8628 or www.edelbrock.com.
Rancho 4-Inch Suspension For ’04 Ford F-150
Rancho’s 4-inch F-150 system features ultra-high-strength cast nodular iron knuckles to maintain precise O.E. steering geometry and a re-engineered single-piece welded sub frame, which ensures optimal strength and appearance. The system is available in red or black and uses shock absorbers, including RS9000X nine-position fully adjustable units on the front and Rancho Pro Series adjustable remote reservoir shocks on the rear. The gas-charged Pro Series shocks combine the nine-position compression and rebound tuning of RS9000X units with a remotely mounted reservoir and additional fluid capacity to provide more consistent performance over a longer period of continuous operation. For more tech info contact 734-384-7805 or www.gorancho.com.
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Explorer Pro Comp MX6 Reservoir Shock
Pro Comp’s latest offering in their Robby Gordon Signature Series line is an MX6 Reservoir Shock. Based on the original MX6 it’s the only monotube reservoir shock available with six way external adjustability. Simply turn the one-piece billet adjuster to your desired setting and go. This 2” monotube shock has anodized aluminum bodies and is nitrogen charged to 300 PSI. The MX6 design is improved by adding a 10” anodized aluminum reservoir. It also features high quality components like, gun drilled 14 mm hardened chrome shaft, 4000 PSI 6” braided stainless steel hose, precision 46 mm single piece banded monotube piston and one-piece anodized billet cap. This race quality shock is built to take anything you can throw at it. For more tech info contact 800-776-0767 or www.explorerprocomp.com.
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Fabtech 6” Performance System For Dodge
Fabtech’s new Dodge Ram system for ’02-04 Dodge 1500 Ram 4WD uses their IFS technology consisting of extended length cast steering knuckles and high arched crossmembers for increased height with excellent on and off-road performance. The rear lower control arm crossmember features preinstalled OE style vulcanized rubber bushings to aid in a fast install time while providing a factory like ride. The system includes a 1/2” thick differential skid plate, impact struts, heavy-duty tie rods, torsion bar mounts and more. Allows use of 315/70R17 tires with 17 x 8 wheels. For more tech info contact 909-597-7800 or www.fabtechmotorsports.com.
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Firestone Inflation Station Portable Air System
Firestone offers a complete selection of air-suspension products for increased load carrying capacities and their “Inflation Station” portable air compressors provide serious air whenever and wherever it’s needed. Users can get up to 150 psi and 100 cfm of air power instantly. These kits are so powerful one can inflate a 35” tire in under two minutes. These stations are available in two models and come with everything needed to inflate anything from a tire to an air mattress and more. They include a heavy duty 150 psi air compressor, 12’ power cable with brass alligator clips, 25’ coiled air hose, tire inflator tool with gauge, 2 blower nozzles, needle valve tool and an extra heavy duty canvas carrier 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.
Rancho ‘Triple-Adjustable’ Coil-Over Suspensions For Light Trucks & SUVs
Rancho now offers “triple-adjustable” coil-over suspensions that enable drivers to easily upgrade their late-model vehicles to 35-inch tires and achieve unprecedented control of rebound and compression damping. The new systems are available for ’04 Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan. Future applications will be for Ford Explorer and Expedition, Toyota Tacoma and Tundra, and Jeep Liberty. The new triple-adjustable coil-over systems combine “on-the-fly” in-cab damping adjustability and the performance and handling precision of a true tri-tube (reserve/ intermediate/ primary) damper. They allow both on-vehicle adjustable ride height and nine-stage adjustable damping control and this new tech lets you put 18-inch wheels and 35-inch tires under your truck, and do it for a lot less money. For more tech info contact 734-384-7805 or www.gorancho.com.
Daystar Dodge 4WD Suspension Lift
Daystar offers a complete 2.5” front lift kit for Dodge 4WD trucks from ’94-05. This inexpensive kit will allow 33” to 35” tires while maintaining the stock ride and load ratings. The kit features durathane progressive polyurethane spacers and hardware. Extended shocks are recommended on 2500 & 3500 models. Applications Include: ’94-01 Dodge 1500-3500 4WD, ’02-05 Dodge 2500-3500 4WD (including V10 & Cummins). Not recommended for off road packages. For more tech info contact 623-907-0081 or www.daystarweb.com.
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Superlift Super Duty 1”, 2”, 2.5”, 4”, 6” And 8” Lift Systems
Superlift offers numerous ’05 F-250/F-350 4WD lifts. The modest 1” lift uses urethane coil spacers. At 2” and taller, caster-angle correction and track-bar location are addressed. For 4” and 6” lift heights, there are two choices for correcting caster: radius-arm lowering brackets or unique Caster Brackets that allow optimum ground clearance. The 8” lift incorporates both methods. Most lift heights feature new engine-specific coil springs and include everything required to correct alignment, steering geometry and suspension travel control. Rear lift is accomplished via lift blocks or replacement springs. Shock choices include Superide gas/hydro, or optional Select Series (SS) monotube shocks by Bilstein. Those who want look and performance of a monotube with a remote reservoir select Superlift’s new SSR shocks. Accessories include bulletproof brake hoses, logo stainless-steel logo skid plate and dual steering stabilizer, stainless rail wrap frame panels, radius armor panels for radius arms, Torque Max traction bars and eXtreme Ring diff protectors. All Superlift products are covered by a “limited lifetime warranty.” For more tech info contact 800-551-4955 or www.superlift.com.
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Air Lift Digital Onboard Air Spring Management
Air Lift Company offers a SureSet Load Controller System for monitoring and adjusting air pressure in air helper spring systems. This digital electronic air management system features an automatic set-point memory, that “remembers” and maintains driver-selected air pressure. Change your load and reset your pressure conveniently with the dash-mounted control unit and it will automatically maintain the new pressure setting. It’s like having cruise control for air springs. Installation time is cut in half with a plug and play quick-connect design. There are no air pressure lines to run to the cab — just one electric cable. The digital-display dash control unit is small, lightweight and easy to mount — about the size of a deck of cards. It can even be installed without screws. The system is designed to work with any air helper spring system. Package includes all installation components: 12V compressor, solenoid block, cab control unit and all lines and fittings + an illustrated installation manual. For more tech info contact 800-248-0892 or www.airliftcompany.com.
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3-Tube Positional Bypass Shock By Racerunner
RaceRunner’s series of 2-1/2 and 3 inch: 3-Tube Bypass Shocks are available with up to 18” of travel for off-road buggies, trucks, pre-runners and street trucks. Features include 360-degree positional nickel plated cylinder, O-ring style Schrader valve, and a 7075 T6 alloy high flow piston. These shocks have 2-stage compression and 1-stage rebound adjustments for precise dampening capabilities. The shocks can easily be rebuilt and revalved. For more tech info contact 818-700-9712 or www.swayaway.com.