Posts by Kathryn Ullmann Reynolds
Truck Alignment After Lowering: A Complete DIY Guide
DIY Alignment After a Lowering Kit: How to Do It Yourself We get a lot of calls about bad alignments. It’s one of the most common issues customers run into after installing a lowering kit, and honestly, most of it comes down to the same problem: the alignment shop doesn’t understand lowered trucks, or they’re…
Read MoreHow to Set Differential Pinion Angle: Complete Guide
Adjustable Pinion Angle on Many DJM Flip Kits Many DJM Suspension rear flip kits feature a two-piece axle flip bracket with a fully adjustable pinion angle. This allows you to fine-tune the pinion angle during installation for proper driveline alignment after lowering, rather than relying on a fixed bracket design! More truck owners are looking…
Read MoreSway Bar End Links Explained: What They Do & How to Choose
When you’re upgrading your truck or SUV’s suspension, it’s easy to focus on shocks, springs, or a new lowering kit and overlook one of the most important connection points in the system: sway bar end links. These small components link the sway bar to your suspension’s control arms. They play a critical role in how…
Read MoreTruckin Magazine does a 2010 GMC Sierra 4/7 kit
Lowering a truck takes more than changing the stance. A properly designed suspension system needs to maintain ride quality, alignment control, and everyday drivability. When Truckin’ Magazine was still in print, its editors partnered with DJM Suspension for a 2010 GMC Sierra project featuring the DJM Suspension 4/7 kit. This behind-the-scenes build gave truck enthusiasts…
Read More1979 Ford F-150 Revival: How to Get an Old Truck Running Again
A classic truck revival starts with a simple question: how to get an old truck running? In this case, the subject is a 1979 Ford F-150 that sat untouched for a full decade. The goal was straightforward: free the brakes, wake up the engine, and try to drive it home. The truck was never meant…
Read MoreChevy Suspension Parts Guide for C10 Upgrade: Components, Fitment, Upgrades, and Installation
Every Chevy truck and SUV on the road depends on its suspension to handle weight, absorb bumps, and keep tires planted. Whether your goal is a Chevy C10 suspension upgrade or getting new parts for a late-model Silverado, the components you choose will decide how confident or sloppy your ride feels. You have no shortage…
Read MoreWhat Is a C-Notch Kit and When Does Your Truck Need One?
Lowering a truck is one of the most popular modifications among classic truck owners and custom builders. A lower stance can improve appearance, handling, and overall road presence. However, lowering your truck beyond a certain point creates a new challenge: reduced suspension travel. That is where a C-notch kit comes in. If you are planning…
Read More1966 Ford F100 Budget Makeover: Completing The Rear Drop (Part 4)
Welcome back to the last part in our four-part series about the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover. We have already completed the front end lowering kit installation in the third part, while the first and second parts covered everything from planning and measurements to front suspension removal. After finishing these three steps in this makeover,…
Read MoreHow Springs Affect Alignment on a 1965 Ford F-100: Suspension Geometry Explained
When it comes to upgrading your 1965 Ford F-100, the front coil springs play a pivotal role in ride quality, alignment, and tire wear. Many owners purchase aftermarket Ford F100 coil springs expecting a simple drop-in solution, only to find their trucks misaligned or wearing tires unevenly. The reason is simple: not all coil springs…
Read MoreUltimate Guide to Truck Suspension: Upgrades, Maintenance, and Performance
Pickup trucks handle a wide range of jobs, from daily commutes and family hauling to towing, off-road driving, and custom builds. In fact, out of the sixty million pickups on the country’s highways today, just one in eight was bought for work purposes. Since you would use your pickup for almost any job, you need…
Read MoreThe Complete Truck Lowering Kit Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
You know the look you want: a truck that sits lower, rides with confidence, and has the stance you pictured. The hard part is knowing where to start. With so many truck lowering kits, drop numbers, shock options, and fitment details, it can be easy to buy the wrong setup. This guide answers the questions…
Read More1966 Ford F100 Budget Makeover: DJM Lowering Kit Install (Part 3)
By now, you’ve already tackled the first two stages of the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover. Part One covered prepping and stripping the front suspension, while Part Two guided you through cleaning, inspecting, and prepping the I-beams and bushings. In this third stage, we focus on reassembling the front suspension and installing the DJM lowering…
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