Posts by Kathryn Ullmann Reynolds
Chevy 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 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 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…
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: Front Suspension Removal (Part 2)
If you followed Part One of the 1966 Ford F100 budget makeover, you spent time planning your budget. You’ve also measured the ride height, checked alignment, reviewed caster settings, and mapped out the budget before lowering the truck. With that groundwork complete, it’s now time to tackle the 1966 Ford F100 front suspension, remove the…
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