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The Nuts and Bolts of 100k Mile Maintenance

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments 100k Miles, Basic Maintenance, Car Maintenance, Crown Automotive, Dorman, Driveshaft U-Joints, Exhaust Parts, Exhaust System, Maintenance, Monroe, MOOG, NGK, Shocks, Spark Plugs, Steering Components, Struts, Valvoline

With new and used vehicles giving car buyers a classic case of sticker shock (not to mention those gas prices!)

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Monroe Gas Magnum Shocks and Struts
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How Do You Know When Your Vehicle Needs New Shocks or Struts?

March 3, 2021October 4, 2022 Brian Stone 0 Comments Monroe, Shocks, Struts, Suspension, Suspension Upgrades

Imagine this: you’re driving down a bumpy road and you notice some new noises coming from the suspension. It almost

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Exciting New Aftermarket Goodies for Your Jeep Gladiator

March 24, 2020April 18, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments AFE, Exhaust, Exterior Protection, Fabtech, Falken, Fox Racing, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, Injen, Jeep Gladiator, Mickey Thompson, Shocks, Skyjacker, Suspension, Teraflex, Wheels and Tires, Yokohama

It’s about the journey, not the destination. Does any brand embody that ethos better than Jeep? For more than 75

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Replace worn-out shocks and struts with monroe
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Worn-Out Shocks and Struts? Feel the Difference with Monroe

March 14, 2020March 3, 2020 Brian Stone 0 Comments Monroe, Shocks, Struts

Spring is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me you’ll find that you have several new projects

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When shopping for shock upgrades, it's smart to have a basic understanding of how they affect a vehicle's weight, traction, and suspension travel.
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What You Need to Know About Shock Upgrades

May 14, 2019May 2, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments coilover, Fox Shocks, Monroe Shocks and Struts, Ridetech, Shock Absobers, Shocks, Suspension

All roads lead here. It doesn’t matter what you’re driving or where you live, when you start upgrading a vehicle,

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With over a century spent fine-tuning and innovating its ride control products, Monroe is a brand name that carries serious weight in the auto industry.
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Shocking Comfort and Strutting Pride: Monroe Has a History of Excellence and Quality

February 8, 2019April 20, 2022 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Monroe, Monroe Shocks and Struts, OEM, Shock Absorbers, Shocks, Struts

Brand names in the automotive industry carry weight. They are indicators of quality. Windows allowing you to see exactly where

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Superlift suspension
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Living “La Vida Lifted” – SUPERLIFT Suspension Available Through KAO

July 30, 2018July 31, 2018 Blake Bonser 0 Comments Chevy, coilover, Ford, Jeep, KING, KING off road, lifted, RAM, Shocks, Superlift, Suspension, Truck Hero

SUPERLIFT knows that suspension parts themselves aren’t as sexy or exciting as what you can do with them. They don’t

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Small upgrades make a big impact!
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Top 10 Simple Upgrades to Consider in a Lull

June 27, 2018May 29, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Carbs, Exhaust, Headers, lighting, Programmer Intake, Quick Upgrades, Shocks, Simple Mods, Wheels and Tires

Sometimes you just hit that point when you want to make modifications but don’t want to get too involved. You’re

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Rancho Shock Absorbers
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Tech Corner: Selecting Shock Absorbers, Preference and Priority

May 23, 2018January 21, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments Adjustable Shocks, Daily Driver, Remote-Reservoir Shocks, Shock Absorbers, Shocks, Suspension

Shock absorbers are one of the most important components of an automobile. Their purpose is simple: keep the vehicle’s springs

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Towing a Boatload
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Upgrades to Consider When Towing a Boatload

April 29, 2018March 21, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Air Lift, Bilstein, Brakes, Cargo, differential, dynamic suspension, Edge, Exhaust, Firestone, hauling, Hellwig, Helper Springs, Hypertech, Programmers, Shocks, Supersprings, Towing, Upgrades, Weight

Towing trailers is a job that trucks and SUVs have been destined for since their creation. Cargo needs to move

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Learn what’s new on Jeep’s menu for the 2023 model year. With the recent launch of several new and majorly

Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind
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Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind

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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars
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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars

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Auto Industry News: November Sales, New Vehicles, More Gift-Giving Ideas, & Whispers of a Corvette Sub-Brand
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System

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