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 ...
Hot rodding isn’t always exclusively about speed; sometimes it’s also about style and grace. Whether you’re into tire-smoking street machines, lowriders, or rat rods, there is a powerful statement in ...
Towing can be a tense task, and there are plenty of different products on the market that are supposed to help. Some modern trucks are rated to tow upward of 25,000 pounds, so it's vital to the safety ...
Every vehicle has its own suspension system, a collection of springs, shocks, and bars that keep the vehicle level and keep the tires on the pavement at all times. Remove a vehicle's suspension, and ...
Why does choosing the right suspension for your fleet matter? Choosing the best suspension for a fleet’s application is vital for vehicle longevity and driver satisfaction. Applications can change ...
Every vocational truck suspension option comes with its own unique performance trade-offs. The best choice requires an understanding of how the trade-offs match up to your application requirements.
After many years and thousands of miles towing trailers, I've come to a few realizations. Always add one more safety chain, rope, ratchet strap than you think you need. Grease your bearings more often ...
Kenworth‘s proprietary AG400L tandem rear suspension is now standard equipment for the Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship. The four-bag suspension, disc brakes-compatible Kenworth AG400L is rated at 40 ...
International Truck and Engine has relocated the cab suspension system outboard to deliver improved comfort and stability on its 9000 Series sleeper cabs. The newly designed system allows for less cab ...
If you use your pickup for hauling more than just tail, then you’ve likely noticed the rear will squat or sag under heavy loads. While you should never exceed your pickup’s GCWR (gross combined weight ...
Way back in 1986, long before custom truck owners ever dreamt of swapping torsion bars and coil springs for air springs, the military, recreational vehicle, and commercial trucking industry were the ...
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 ...