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Pickup truck bed dimensions. How to measure and choose bed covers
If you own a pickup truck, it’s likely for one of three reasons: you enjoy large vehicles, you engage in a lot of outdoor activities, or you simply need a lot of space for transportation. Even if your truck bed is filled with random items, you probably don’t want them to get wet or end…
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Quality of handling after a lift. Does raising the suspension affects ride comfort?
A suspension lift will always impact the driving experience. After all, you’re probably doing it to change how your off-road vehicle handles. However, have you considered that off-road driving and regular driving prefer different handling characteristics? Keep this in mind when modifying your car and learn how to maintain or increase driving comfort in every…
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Classification and types of pickups by manufacturer. Regular, Extra, Double, or Crew Cab?
Pickup trucks make up a significant portion of the off-road vehicle segment. They are valued for their work capabilities and also for their off-road performance. Their biggest advantage is the large cargo space, which allows for additional customization and vehicle equipment. However, the variety of pickup truck sizes can sometimes cause confusion, particularly due to…
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How to lift a pickup truck? Suspension lift on leaf springs
In modern vehicles, leaf springs are becoming rare. Still, they remain an integral part of the suspension system in many classic off-road vehicles, especially pickup trucks. The most famous example of a car that still uses leaf springs is the immortal Corvette. Popular models like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Amarok, Ford…
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Body Lift. Method for raising the vehicle’s body
A body lift is a way to raise the body of an off-road vehicle without changing the factory suspension system. It seems simpler than a full lift because it doesn’t require major changes. But is it really that simple? What benefits does a body lift provide and what are the potential consequences? Learn our perspective…
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Full Lift Kit. Types of suspension modifications
A full suspension lift is a modification that often involves changing stock parts and the factory structure of the vehicle. It also changes the way it handles and behaves off-road. That’s why it’s a key element in preparing for advanced off-roading. If you’re wondering what lifting a vehicle means and what it involves, keep reading.…
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Spacer Lift. Types of suspension modifications
You’re planning to improve your car’s off-road capabilities, so you’re looking for the right suspension modification. You come across a suspension lift kit. What is it all about? How do you install it? How does it affect the car’s driving conditions? Is it worth it? And finally, how does it differ from a leveling kit,…
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Leveling lift. Types of suspension modifications
The topic of lift types and ways to install them is as wide as a six-lane highway or your horizons before turning 40…years old. Ok, the second example might be confusing. It just means very wide. Therefore, we present the most popular types of lifts. First, we start with the simplest one, the leveling kit.…
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Free-standing awning 270 gen2 from OFD: review and insights
When you’re planning to equip your off-road vehicle, an off-road awning is rarely on the list of the most essential items to buy. After the first trip, however, you’ll quickly change your mind. How does the awning perform outdoors and why is it worth having? Check out the review of the freestanding 270-degree 2nd generation…
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How to measure a lift – off-road vehicle suspension height
You’ve just installed a lift kit, but do you have any idea how high your off-road vehicle now stands? Maybe you’ve bought a modified car, but want to add some inches to it? That’s not the right way. Don’t start lifting from the end. First, make a proper measurement. Why? The answer is quite simple…
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