The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new ...

Towing heavy loads can make a vehicle's rear start to squat as its rear suspension compacts under the added weight. This can cause a variety of problems, from increased braking distance to the vehicle ...

For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel. That’s why International Truck and ...

As air suspensions become more and more popular for 4x4s, you may be thinking about converting your solid-axle truck from coil or leaf springs to air springs. We're not referring to air shocks or ...

How quick do you think you or your favorite fabrication shop could take a stock second-generation Chevy S-10 and lay it out on 18s and 20s? A week's time is a fair assumption to complete the tasks of ...

Air bag suspension are great for getting that slammed look, but if you want real handling performance then an adjustable shock setup is the way to go. There was a time when all the cars owned by the ...

A sea-change in hot-rod suspensions is sweeping across the scene: replacing conventional metal suspension springs with air springs, often controlled by sophisticated air compressors and self-leveling ...

A well-maintained suspension system is one of the most underrated aspects of vehicle performance. While most drivers focus on the engine, tires, or fuel efficiency, the suspension quietly works in the ...