Suspension Lift Kits Explained: Types, Benefits, and Considerations
There are three main types of suspension lift kits: body lifts, which raise the body off the frame using spacer blocks; leveling kits, which raise only the front end to match factory rear ride heig...
Off-Road Suspension Kits: What to Know Before You Upgrade
Off-road suspension kits typically include upgraded shocks, longer coil or leaf springs, and often control arms or track bars to correct geometry at the new ride height, all designed to increase wh...
Shock and Spring Assembly Kits: A Complete Buying Guide
Before choosing a shock and spring assembly kit, evaluate five things: exact vehicle fitment, load rating and spring rate, corrosion coating on the components, warranty terms, and whether a pre-ass...
What Is a Quick Strut Assembly and How Does It Work?
A quick strut assembly is a pre-built replacement unit that combines the strut, coil spring, upper mount, and related hardware into a single component, so the entire strut corner installs as one pi...
What Are Performance Shocks and Do You Need Them?
Performance shocks are gas-charged shock absorbers engineered with more sophisticated, often multi-stage valving than the hydraulic units most vehicles ship with from the factory, and they're built...
Truck Shocks and Struts: A Beginner's Guide to Heavy-Duty Suspension
Truck shocks and struts differ from passenger car components in three concrete ways: they're built for higher load ratings, they use firmer, multi-stage valving to control weight transfer under tow...
