The traditional coil spring independent front suspension design could easily be considered the industry standard when it comes to upgrading a truck's stock suspension. And though IFS was commonplace ...

The most common coil-spring front suspension uses two control arms (also called A-arms because of their shape) per side, mounted to the frame, and a coil spring between them that exerts force on only ...

Jeep TJ and JK Wranglers aren't the only rigs out in the backcountry, but they do represent a big, fat chunk of the rigs you'll find there. We decided to assemble a collection of suspension systems ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Everyone knows that if you want to build something solid and reliable, you have to start with a good foundation. That’s why, almost without exception, pickup truck makers tend to make significant ...

The race (or should we call it war?) to make the loudest, fastest, most capable off-road pickup truck has really come to a head in the past 12 months. Though Ford went largely unchallenged with its ...

You didn't learn to drive without some basic fundamental knowledge, so why would you attempt to lift your 4x4 without at least knowing some 4x4 suspension basics? Take a peek at the following ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

For the first few decades of the 20th century, pickup trucks were pretty primitive machines. Spartan cabs with little in the way of creature comforts, simple, torquey drivetrains, and solid axle front ...

Conventional wisdom says the more expensive the parts of a car, the better they are. This is especially true if the parts in question are installed on high-end cars. Technology in the car industry ...

For 2027, RockShox introduce a new downhill-specific suspension platform. We have already tested the new RockShox BoXXer and matching Vivid Coil shock.