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 ...

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 ...

How low can you go? If you own a Honda S2000 roadster and run Air Lift Performance’s new suspension kit for both the AP1 and AP2 chassis, the answer is a remarkable four inches, at least – FOUR INCHES ...

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 ...

Pneumatic suspension, more commonly called air suspension, has been around since its first patented design the early 1900s. There are many questions about its existence and how it relates to towing.

Pickup trucks have to do many things; unfortunately, given the limitations and design characteristics of traditional leaf- and coil-spring suspensions, sometimes the rough-riding tradeoffs are too ...

After World War II, Americans were on the move. Many loaded up their belongings and headed west — kicks along Route 66 and all that. Others simply were heading out on vacations, often pulling travel ...

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 ...

Air springs have only been part of the mainstream rodding scene for about a decade, yet they're already almost as common as dropped axles and whitewall tires. This is not too surprising, considering ...

Modern pickup trucks offer incredible features for smoother, quieter and more capable trucks, like the 2019 Ram 1500 with optional four-corner air suspension, but having modern features also means the ...