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Truck Suspension Buyer's Guide - Part 1
Pro Comp’s New 2”, 5” & 7” SD Performance Systems
Newly designed 2”, 5” and 7” kits for the ‘05 Ford 4WD Super Duty F250-F350 has something for everyone—mild lift or big and bad. Kits offer a variety of options to get the right altitude for your rig and keep it driving factory smooth. Want to run a bigger tire? The 2” kit effectively levels the stance of the Super Duty while providing clearance for 33” tires. Features: 2” Track Bar Relocation Bracket; 2” Billet Front Coil Relocation System; 1” Rear Billet Blocks & U-bolts; ES 9000 Shocks. The ultra-heavy duty 5” & 7” kits provide ample clearance for aggressive 35”-37” tires. Stage I and II versions available with a variety of options: Stage I: Front Coil Springs (Motor Specific); Forged Pitman Arm; Track Bar Relocation Bracket; Sway Bar Brackets; Rear Radius Arm Drops; Grade 8 Hardware. Stage II—Same as Stage I but also features: Replacement Radius Arms; MX6 or MX6 Reservoir shocks; Rear leaf spring assemblies. Additional accessories: Carrier Bearing Shim Kit; Alignment Cam Kit. For tech info call 800-776-0767 or www.explorerprocomp.com.
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Daystar Ford F-250 4WD Suspension Lift
Daystar offers a complete 2.5” front lift kit for ’05 F-250 Super Duty 4WD. The kit levels the front of the Super Duty giving greater ground clearance and an aggressive stance. It allows for 33” to 35” tires while maintaining the stock ride and load ratings. Features include durathane progressive polyurethane spacers and hardware. Extended shocks are recommended. Kit is available in black and red. For more tech info contact 623-907-0081 or www.daystarweb.com.
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Trailing Arms Deliver Better Suspension
Edelbrock has designed its lower trailing arms for trucks and SUVs with a spherical ball at the axle to maximize articulation without binding. The CNC-machined spherical joint assembly is greasable and delivers better suspension, articulation and a long, trouble free life. For more tech info contact 800-416-8628 or www.edelbrock.com.
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Superlift 2”-6” Systems For Ram Heavy Dutys
Superlift has three systems for ’03-05 Dodge 3/4-ton and 1-ton Rams. The 2” system includes new Superide coil springs and compression travel stops. 4” and 6” kits feature gas or diesel-rated Superide coil springs for excellent ride quality, compression-travel control hardware, replacement link-arms to maintain factory alignment and handling, a dropped pitman arm, track bar bracket, and four Superide shocks. The 6” system also includes a transfer-case lowering bracket to eliminate driveline vibration. Rear lift is handled via blocks so the well-designed factory leafs can be retained. The 4” system easily accommodates 35” tall tires, and 6” kit clears 37” tires. Options include high-articulation Rockrunner link-arms, a dual steering stabilizer with logo, stainless Rail Wraps frame panels, Torque Max traction bars, eXtreme Rings diff protectors, TruSpeed speed signal recalibrator and upgraded SS monotube shocks by Bilstein or Superlift’s new SSR remote-reservoir shocks. All Superlift products are covered by a “limited lifetime warranty”. For more tech info contact 800-551-4955 or www.superlift.com.
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EZ-Ride Lifted Suspension Air Bag Adapters
EZ-Ride Concept’s “Lift-Rite” air bag adapters are designed to allow the correct use of air bag helper springs on lifted trucks and SUVs. These air bag spacers easily mount to existing Firestone and Air Lift air bags with simple hand tools. Made of 1/4” re-enforced tubing. They are available in 2”, 3”, 4”, 5” & 6” sizes. For vehicles equipped with tapered lift blocks as a component of an aftermarket lift kit, tapered adapters are also available. For more tech info contact 559-592-6462 or www.ezrideconcepts.com.
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Fabtech 6”/8” Radius Arms For Superduty
The heart of this suspension system is Fabtech’s patent pending Radius Arms design featuring a full tubular structure strengthened by dimple die side plates. Unique to these compared to stock units are adjustable alignment cams at the axle to allow for caster adjustment. Front spring lift options for ’05 Ford Super Duty 4WD include a 6” or 8” replacement coil springs or Fabtech’s 6” / 8” Dirt Logic 4.0 Coilover Shock conversion. System includes a trac bar relocation bracket, pitman arm, billet sway bar links, steering stabilizer brackets and more. Rear lift options include a block and U-bolt kit or replacement leaf springs. 6” system allows use of 35” tall tires while 8” system allows use of 38” tall tires. For more tech info contact 909-597-7800 or www.fabtechmotorsports.com.
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Rancho Off-Road Performance For Hummer H2
Rancho Suspension’s exclusive 4” performance suspension systems for ’03 and ’04 Hummer H2s provide a good look and a 4-inch lift to both the front and rear — and like their other products, these systems are engineered for fast, uncomplicated installation. Both coil spring-equipped and air spring-equipped applications are offered — and include full alignment to OE specification and ultra-precise and durable on and off-road performance. Each system features their trademark one-piece welded and reinforced subframe, heavy-duty sub frame braces with urethane braces and front differential/rear suspension link drop brackets. For more tech info contact 734-384-7805 or www.gorancho.com.
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Skyjacker’s® Two New 3” GM Kits
Along with their “6” No Destruction kits” for ’99 and newer GM’s, Skyjacker offers a 3” suspension lift for 1500 Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade, Denali, Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban. Another 3” lift system kit recently released for GM is for K1500s. Both kits feature new heavy-duty steering knuckles, front cross member, rear cross member brackets, differential brackets, and front sway bar end links and much more. Rear is lifted using their Softride® coil springs. GM K1500 rear lift options also include add-a-leafs, or a 2” Block and U-bolts. Kits are designed to clear 32” tires and feature a durable powder coated chrome finish. For more tech info contact 318-388-0816 or www.skyjacker.com.
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