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Lifting your vehicle for off-roading or aesthetic purposes is fairly common today, and there are ways to do it, all of them of varying costs. One of the cheaper ways you can do it is to install a...
The GM line of trucks has been around since the beginning of the automobile and has produced several different body styles with lots of different brand names, including Chevrolet, GMC and...
The Toyota pickup is known for its reliability and longevity, which makes it a vehicle widely seen on roads across the country. As a result, customizing the trucks by lifting them higher for...
There are several ways to lower your vehicle, and one of the more popular ones is to replace the lower control arms with a dropped set of control arms, lowering the spring pocket in relation to...
Building a custom truck is about taking the function and utility of your truck and modifying it to meet your needs. One popular method is lowering your vehicle closer to the ground. Lowering a...
A properly working suspension is designed to handle well and provide a smooth ride. One option that not every vehicle has is a sway bar, which not only helps restrict side-to-side swaying motions,...
Lowering cars has been popular ever since the car was introduced, and it hasn't changed much since then. Each make and model has some specific ways to get them lower, and a Buick is no different....
Lowering a truck or a car that has a leaf spring suspension isn't uncommon and can be done in your own garage in a few hours. To do this, use longer u-bolts and lowering block. A u-bolt is a...
Adding a leaf spring to your vehicle can add height and weight capacity, making it more versatile and functional. In this case, the vehicle getting an add-a-leaf kit is a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado.
One of the more popular modifications on a car or truck is to adjust the suspension, be it to lower the vehicle or raise it. Both of those methods involve changing out the front coil springs, and...
The Chevy S-10 pickup was very successful in its 24-year run, and several aftermarket parts are available for them. Swapping the coil springs on these trucks can be done to lower the vehicle or...
Most cars and trucks are designed with a slight rake in their stance, meaning that the rear end is a bit higher than the front. That's because whenever a car gets loaded down with weight, be it...
Coilovers are really popular nowadays, because they provide a good ride as well as height adjustability, making them very versatile. Whether you want your car set up for street or strip, there are...
Custom cars have many suspension options, but one of the more popular ones is a coilover. It replaces the existing shock and coil combination with an adjustable spring. It's easy to adjust, and...
Lifting a truck 3 inches using a suspension lift requires changing the front springs and shock absorbers in the front and installing shocks and a block in the rear. The kits differ according to...
Today, I will be rolling my car fenders. Why should I do this? It’s because when you put big tires on your car, it robs on the fenders. So I will solve that problem by rolling my fenders. So let’s...
The suspension on your automobile controls the handling of your vehicle. It also acts as a damper from the road vibration. The ride height of your vehicle generally goes hand in hand with the...
So you want your Dodge Grand Caravan to have the ability to tow a trailer? Well then you need a trailer hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.
S-10s are no longer being made by Chevrolet, but are still very popular with the after-maket and custom truck crowd. Most S-10s that are modified are lowered close to the ground. The best way to...
It would be nice if you change that old boring color on your brake calipers. Make it look cooler, more stylish. You will need a couple of items to paint your brake calipers. So let’s get started,...
Lowering or lifting your truck is a popular thing to do, but on a 2005 GMC truck, taking out the front springs can be a bit of a chore. It's doable at home with a few tools, but it can be...
Coil spring boosters are generally used to compensate for weak or collapsed springs. There are several types on the market. One style is a screw in. This is a large twisted piece of metal that has...
Harley Davidson Dyna engines are 96 cubic-inch engines that are fuel-injected and fuel-efficient with an electric ignition. The Dyna comes on a whole family of Harleys including the Street Bob,...
Competition engineering springs are designed for a smooth and stable ride and to give excellent weight transfer to the rear wheels. This action of weight transfer gives far superior traction and...