How Shock Absorbers Affect Truck Braking Distance If you’ve ever wondered why your truck seems to take longer to stop after a few years on the road, your shock absorbers might be the culprit. Most truck owners think about brakes when stopping distance comes up — pads, rotors, brake fluid. But here’s the thing: your … Read more
Every truck owner asks this question eventually. Most wait too long to ask it. I learned this the hard way after a 2003 Ford F-250 taught me that neglected shocks don’t just make your ride uncomfortable—they create real safety hazards on the highway. So here’s the straight answer from someone who’s replaced hundreds of shocks … 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
When your truck starts driving differently—bouncing over every pothole, pulling to one side, or making strange noises—you might blame the tires, the brakes, or just “bad roads.” But often, the real culprit is hiding in plain sight: your shock absorbers. Shock absorbers are one of the most abused components on any truck. They work constantly, … Read more
# Bilstein vs Rancho Shocks: Which Brand Should You Choose? When it comes to upgrading your truck’s suspension, two names consistently rise to the top of every mechanic’s recommendation list: Bilstein and Rancho. Both brands have earned rock-solid reputations in the truck suspension industry, but they take different approaches to solving the same fundamental problem—how … Read more