Posts by Kathryn Ullmann Reynolds
What 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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