If you’ve been down the suspension upgrade rabbit hole, you’ve probably hit the same fork in the road that every truck owner eventually reaches: air shocks vs coilover shocks. One promises adjustable ride height and load-leveling capability. The other promises precision handling and a clean, all-in-one package. Both have die-hard fans. And both have specific … Read more
Been turning wrenches on trucks for over 20 years, and if I had a dollar for every time someone walked into my shop asking “should I upgrade my shocks or my springs?” — well, I’d probably retire. The truth is, a proper truck suspension upgrade isn’t always about picking one or the other. It’s about … Read more
If you’re shopping for replacement shock absorbers, you’ve probably hit the same wall every truck owner does: heavy-duty vs standard shocks. The parts counter guy says you need HDs, your buddy says standards ride better, and the internet just makes it worse with a thousand opinions and no straight answers. After 20+ years wrenching on … Read more
Monotube vs Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers: Which Is Better for Your Truck? If you’ve ever shopped for replacement shocks, you’ve probably run into the terms monotube and twin-tube without much explanation of what they actually mean for your truck. I’ve been wrenching on trucks for over 15 years, and I can tell you — this isn’t … Read more
Not all trucks are built the same—and neither are shock absorbers. Whether you’re daily-driving a half-ton pickup, hauling heavy loads in a three-quarter-ton work truck, or hitting the trails in a dedicated off-road rig, the wrong shock absorbers can turn a capable truck into a handling nightmare. After 15 years under trucks in commercial fleets … Read more