The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new ...

Towing heavy loads can make a vehicle's rear start to squat as its rear suspension compacts under the added weight. This can cause a variety of problems, from increased braking distance to the vehicle ...

Pickup trucks have to do many things; unfortunately, given the limitations and design characteristics of traditional leaf- and coil-spring suspensions, sometimes the rough-riding tradeoffs are too ...

Hot rodding isn’t always exclusively about speed; sometimes it’s also about style and grace. Whether you’re into tire-smoking street machines, lowriders, or rat rods, there is a powerful statement in ...

A sea-change in hot-rod suspensions is sweeping across the scene: replacing conventional metal suspension springs with air springs, often controlled by sophisticated air compressors and self-leveling ...

In terms of versatility, reliability, availability, and all the other ilities you can think of, it's hard to make a better choice than a Toyota Tacoma, no matter what you're going to be asking of your ...

Truck, Jeep and SUV owners are always looking for the best way to customize their vehicles and stand out in a crowd. Off-roaders know how important the right suspension lift kit is for crawling over ...

The Toyota Tacoma is great for a lot of things. From towing and hauling heavy loads to going on trips with your family, the Tacoma can do it all. It can also go off-road, especially with the right ...

Lift height is the number everybody fixates on, but the questions that actually decide whether a lift works come down to geometry: how the axles flex over uneven ground, how tires clear obstacles ...

If you’re thinking about building an overland rig, chances are pretty high that one of the first modifications you’ll consider making to your vehicle is upgrading its suspension. It’s the single ...