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Modernized Air Suspension
With all the debate out there focusing on suspension setups, we figured it was about time to put some suspension myths to the test.
Suspension Surgery
Everyone has done something to his or her truck that took a bit of courage to initiate, and many people have succeeded in making great strides with their projects by doing much of their own...
Smooth Ride
Airbagging your truck doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice ride quality and handling. We understand wanting to go as low as possible and laying your frame smack on the ground with big rollers, but you definitely don't have to lose good ride quality.
Devious Methods
A few years ago, if you had a set of airbags under your ride, that was cool. Today, it takes a whole lot more to achieve the kind of performance and wow-factor that most custom compact truck enthusiasts are looking for.
Weekend Buildup - Part I
Mini Truckin' shows you how to fabricate your own custom linked airbag suspension in your own driveway!
Weekend Warriors, Part II
Is it worth it to build a 4-link from scratch? We gave it a shot. See what we learned.
Tubs For Dubs
When you lower your ride to the extreme with or without a body drop, you're going to run into the problem of having your tires come into contact with the limited amount of space that's available in the factory rear wheelwells.
Flare Tactics
When you buy a truck, you're never quite sure what parts you will need to build it correctly. When it comes to wheels and tires, you have to measure just right or your truck won't be able to lay out when you 'bag it.
Totally Hammered
This month, we'll pick up where we left off. As you recall, Totally Polished is body dropping this Chevy S-10 a full 4 inches while still retaining the factory air conditioning and hood.