Car Aftermarket Options

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...

The S-10 Blazer had a pretty good run, with models built from the mid '80s until 2004, and there are a lot of different variants out there, from four-wheel drive to prerunners (two-wheel drive...

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,...

The Chevrolet Silverado truck is manufactured with a front torsion bar suspension system on four-wheel-drive models. The system is used to provide room for the transfer case, which is not required...

Modern Chevrolet trucks use torsion bar suspensions for four-wheel-drive models. These front springs have the advantage of size and can be adjusted with small bolts where the bar meets the frame....

Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are manufactured with torsion bar suspension springs, which have the advantages of adjustment bolts and compact size. The adjustment bolt can raise the idle height of the...

Installing a cold air intake into your Dodge Neon is one of the most affordable and effective ways to instantly increase the performance of your car. Cold air intakes are a small and easy upgrade...

Lifting a truck such as the Nissan Titan is a popular modification, mostly because of the extra functionality it gives the owner. You can drive over larger obstacles, have a commanding view of the...

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...

In the world of racing, every second counts, including the small amount of time it takes to shift a vehicle into gear. Adding a short shifter can substantially improve 1/4-mile times, so it's a...

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...

The Jeep is one of those iconic vehicles that's been popular for decades. But like all vehicles, Jeeps require maintenance. One of the parts that tend to wear out is the heims joint mounted to the...

Coilovers are very popular suspension components, because they allow the owner to fine tune the vehicle's height with a few turns of a wrench.

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...

Anti-roll bars, also referred to as anti-sway bars or sway-bars, perform exactly the function that their name implies, which is reduce the amount of roll that a car experiences during cornering....

Designing a car that handles well isn't an easy task; it's hard to figure out which of the many possible things to tweak first. One of the easiest things to do, which gives you lots of room for...

Having a small collision in your vehicle can easily cause damage and dislodge your front bumper. Maybe you have just decided to upgrade your factory bumper to a sleek chrome masterpiece. Either...

Lowering springs will greatly change your car's appearance and handling. Stock Neon's look like their rear end is up in the air - lowering springs will solve that.

Using this DIY article will help you successfully install the AEM Cold Air Intake (CAI) on your Scion tC (2005-2007). For those of you who are doing this for the first time, don't be...

The Dodge Charger is a full-sized automobile made by the Dodge arm of Chrysler. Originating in 1964, the Charger has been a longtime success of the Dodge brand. One of the strengths of the...

Refinishing the alloy wheels on your Corvette might be necessary after years of use. Over time, the wheels tend to get beat up by everything from road debris to accidental curb checking (parking...

10.5-inch rims on a Ford Mustang Cobra are typically used on the rear wheels to increase the contact patch of the tire. Thankfully, the wheel well is large enough to accommodate the wheel....

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...

Alloy rims help to keep tires uniform and rigid. Over time, you may end up scuffing the surface of the rims. A less common occurrence is spilling battery acid on the surface of the rims. This...

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...

Rod ends have many different uses. Some people use them for building custom 4-links, others for tie rod ends and linkages. They're pretty versatile, and depending on what you want to build, you've...

Rims serve a function and purpose in that they hold the tire in place and provide weight to the wheel assembly. However, rims also have an aesthetic value. Hazed clear coat rims look unsightly and...

On an automobile, the "rim" actually refers to the wheel of a vehicle. On many modern production vehicles, new automobiles are fitted with aluminum or alloy rims. The tire fits over the rim and...

Lifted trucks allow you to go off road and drive over any bump you encounter. Lifting two-wheel-drive trucks is easy, and the procedure is similar in all two-wheel-drive trucks. For this article,...

Scuffed alloy refers to the wheels on your automobile being scuffed due to curb-checking or some other miscellaneous damage to the rims. This typically happens when cars or trucks are parked too...

Rims come in different shapes and sizes, though the most common size is from 15 to 17 inches. The most common way for rims to become damaged is by parking too close to a curb. Curb-checking, or...

Undercoating on a vehicle can prevent rust from developing and protect your car's undercarriage for several years. Undercoating a car is especially important if you live in a snowy climate where...

Wheel spacers are helpful for several different reasons and situations. Wheel spacers are used in many different applications, such as performance racing, custom wheels, show cars, imports, show...

Coilover shock absorbers use a metal coil wrapped around the outer shock casing to provide assistance to the suspension when towing or hauling heavy loads. The shocks on most trucks can be...

The ABS (anti-lock-brake) system in a Chevy Venture is a safety measure to help the average driver control the vehicle in certain weather conditions. When the ABS system activates, the driver will...

Protecting alloy rims involves polishing and waxing them on a regular basis. Brake dust, sun and salt (if you live in the northern hemisphere) are just some of the things that can damage your...

Ted Halibrand started Halibrand Engineering in 1946, in Culver City, California; eventually the company moved to Torrance, California. Halibrand created products like torsion bars, locking fuel...

The term "rim" actually refers to the wheel of a vehicle; the tire fits over the rim and makes the wheel/tire assembly possible. While Honda rims come in a variety of styles and colors, you may...

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...

Car rims take a lot of abuse by some drivers. Parking too close to a curb, driving through potholes and even having accidents in the driveway while playing basketball can scuff up just about any...

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.

Cars can be noisy, and sometimes you want to quiet down the noise a touch. There are lots of different options out there, from interior sound dampening to exterior engine work.

The rims on your vehicle are what the tires wrap around. A "rim" is slang for a wheel. The wheel and the tire are actually two separate components. The tire is the physical rubber that wraps...

Four-wheel-drive (4x4) vehicles are usually built on truck platforms that come with standard braking systems designed for both the two- and four-wheel-drive models. As a result, they are sometimes...

Drivers who customize their cars love Hondas, as there is a huge range of available aftermarket upgrades for Hondas, many of them created with aesthetics in mind, but you can just as easily make...