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2011 Chevrolet/GMC 2500HD/3500HD 1.5" - 2.5" Front Leveling Kit w/Shock Extenders 2WD/4WD.
Fat Bob's Garage announces our new addition to the GM family of Leveling Lift Kits with the release of our highly anticipated 2011 Chevrolet/GMC 2500HD/3500HD leveling kit package. Included is the most heavy duty shock extension brackets on the market, that allow optimal shock absorption. This package including everything needed for a great suspension lift while maintaining the vehicle’s...
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Sky Jacker At Skyjacker, we believe our relationship with Jesus Christ has been the driving force in the success of our company. Since our pioneering days in the early 1970's, Skyjacker's fieldproven expertise is suspension systems; lift kits and systems along with all the necessary components and accessories you need. People have always enjoyed heading out into the great outdoors to satisfy their sense of adventure. With everything, there are always some people who want to go farther and conquer more territory. These are our customers...and the customer is always right. Throughout Skyjacker's over 30-year history, we have never backed down from our dedication to our pure passion of off-roading, and we never will. Skyjacker's philosophy has always been to Provide the best designed, advanced engineered, and most innovative suspension that the 4x4 industry has ever seen and used. We engineered the definition of what a quality suspension should be: a suspension system that works in form and function to the highest level of achievement possible with the highest quality of materials and resources available. At Skyjacker, we're listening! By hosting, sponsoring, supporting and participating in a vast array of outdoor events, Skyjacker is extending a helping hand to the total sport of off-roading. Look for our Rock Ready Tour Team at the events. That's right, We Test Where You Ride. By designing, testing, up grading and then more testing, Skyjacker is surpassing the demands of both our customers and the harshest terrain.
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We believe in providing the customer with more than just a product. We want each visit to our site to be both enjoyable and informative.We work hard to bring you as much information as possible about each product that we sell. We are constantly striving to provide up-to-date information, and increased options. If you check back often, you'll see that we add new products to our site every day.Can't find the part you need? Give us a call.We'll do our best to get you the...
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Lift Kits - Suspension A suspension lift is a modification to raise the ride height of their vehicle. Suspension lifts enable steeper ascent, descent and break over angles, higher ground clearance, and helps accommodate larger wheels and tires.
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Leveling Kits A leveling kit is used to lift the front of the truck, eliminating the factory rake. This gives the truck a more aggressive stance and allowing clearance for larger tires and wheels.
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Leaf Springs Leaf Springs bolt directly to the frame of the vehicle on one end and to a shackle on the other end. We have quite the selection available. We offer factory replacement, heavy duty for more weight capacity when towing, and lifted heights. we have quite the selection available.
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Lift Blocks & Block Kits A Lift Block goes in between the axle and leaf spring of the vehicle acting as a spacer to add height to the rear of a vehicle. U-bolts are used to attach the leaf spring to the axle and are an extended length to compensate for the lift height
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U-Bolts U-Bolts are used to hold the axle against the leaf spring, attaching it to your vehicle. Available in factory or custom lengths to work with blocks, add-a-leaf kits, or other custom configurations.
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Add-A-Leafs An add-a-leaf is a separate leaf that is added to an existing leaf spring pack giving more arch to the spring. When the leaf spring has more arch it will lift the vehicle and add more weight capacity to the spring pack.
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Misc Lift Kit Parts Pitman arms, brackets and other miscellaneous parts used for lift kits.
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Shocks for Lift Kits Shocks for lift kits are extended length shock absorbers to compensate for the lift height. They are available in many different variations for anything from a smooth ride to an aggressive offroad shock.
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Build Your Own make your own additions to your truck with our do it yourself parts
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Bracket & Bump Stops Protects the suspension and vehicle from violent "bottoming" of the suspension, caused when an obstruction causes the suspension to run out of upward travel without fully absorbing the energy of the stroke
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Shackles Lift shackles are connected between the leaf spring and the frame to add extra lift to the truck.
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Shock Extenders Shock extensions are designed to give you extra length for applications were shock mounting has changed.
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The overwhelming need to win is a primal urge pumping through the DNA of racers everywhere. It’s triggered the nanosecond after your first victory and doesn’t stop until the nanosecond after your last breath. Once you’ve tasted it you’re ruined for life. You’ll do whatever it takes to chase and catch that feeling again. Racers are constantly altering, transforming, revolutionizing, inventing and innovating whatever they can to subtract precious time off the clock. Ingenuity...
read more » Innovation has always been AEM’s core competency. As J.C. would say “if you can’t make something better, why make it all?” This “make it better” drive combined with our commitment to the sport compact market continues to distinguish AEM from the many company’s offering “Me Too” copycat products. Our innovations are inspired by a passion for engineering excellence, being there and getting our hands dirty, the only way to really understand technology enough to make it...
read more » Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc. (aFe) produces high flow, high performance air filters & intake systems for the automotive industry. Founded in April, 1999, aFe was created to address an obvious need in the automotive aftermarket industry: a lack of choice for a high performance aftermarket air filter.
We are a team of engineers, machinists, production and sales people who believe in the product we design. We each have years of experience in our respective positions and together...
read more »Air Lift Company is fortunate to lay claim to a lengthy and prestigious history of product development devoted to the singular purpose of engineering light vehicle air suspension products. Air Lift’s now legendary products began to dominate the marketplace beginning in the 1940’s. Post-war fascination with the automobile was at an all-time high and Air Lift was busy pioneering the use of air spring inserts in coil spring suspensions providing a safer, more comfortable ride...
read more » Are you looking for an axle or ring and pinion rugged enough to match your off the beaten path sense of adventure? Alloy USA™ axle shafts and Precision Gear™ ring & pinions have been propelling muscle cars, trucks and four wheel drive vehicles down highways, drag strips, back roads and over the world’s roughest terrain for nearly a decade. With the recent asset and intellectual property purchase of Alloy USA™ and Precision Gear™ by Ultra Axle LLC, an affiliate of Omix-Ada®...
read more » Today, we supply and manufacture a complete selection of the most highly regarded 4WD accessories in the world. ARB thoroughly researches and tests each product before releasing it to the 4x4 public. We consider many factors during this analysis, including specific vehicle characteristics, the conditions the product will work in, and the overall quality of the product itself.Take suspension systems for example. ARB's Old Man Emu suspension division employs a very different...
read more » Fat Bob's Garage is a BDS Suspension Authorized Distributor BDS Mission Statement The mission of BDS Suspension, a company dedicated to reliability and customer satisfaction, is to produce high quality products at affordable prices. Our warranty reflects our mission and our confidence in every product we manufacture. No Fine Print Warranty This unique warranty proves our commitment to the quality and reliability of every product we make. The No Fine Print warranty does not...
read more » Founded 1950's About Born in the 1950s, we're an aftermarket company who makes soft tops, bumpers, flares, and a bunch of other cool stuff. Company Overview Jeep soft tops, sure. But also bumpers and flares, truck accessories and tonneaus. Covers for your UTV. Mission Sell some aftermarket accessories.
Bestop has been in...
read more » Throughout the world, the name ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Suspension stands for innovation and high-tech solutions in chassis engineering. With its competitive chassis engineering solutions and with production facilities in Europe, North and South America, and Asia, the company supplies a complete range of damping and suspension products. Moreover, ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Suspension has for many years, been a preferred partner in motor sports and vehicle tuning.
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read more » At California Supertrucks Inc. it is not just about designing and manufacturing a quality suspension product. The driving force of our team is its desire to bring innovative ideas that extend beyond the standards of any suspension lift. With this in mind Chris Robinson, president and owner of California Supertrucks Inc., has been designing, building, and driving off road race trucks, as well as running off road fabrication shops for the past 30 years. With Chris' vast knowledge and...
read more » Daystar has been Designing and Producing Precision Plastic Components for Four Wheel Drive Trucks, Motocross Bikes, Passenger Cars, and Mountain Bikes since 1977. We produce millions of plastic injection molded parts every year on micro processor controlled Van Dorn molding machines ranging in size from 85 to 400 tons. The design and production of elastomeric boots or bellows is a Daystar specialty. We have developed proprietary design software, specialized injection molding bases,...
read more » Founded in 1999, Edge Products has become the premier name for aftermarket performance electronics. Initially, the company was built on the production of performance electronics for diesel-powered trucks. Over the years, however, Edge has expanded its offerings to include innovative game-changing products for diesel and gas car, truck, and Jeep markets. Edge has been named three times to the Inc. 500's fastest growing privately held companies, and was noted as Utah's fourth fastest...
read more »Energy Suspension is a self-contained company with all services in-house–in order to maintain the highest quality control possible. They have over two decades of in-house experience in innovating, engineering and formulating a wide selection of polyurethane components for many different industries. This has qualified Energy Suspension as a premier manufacturer of the highest quality polyurethane products available today. Excellence is company policy, from the initial design...
read more » Located in Chino, California our headquarters spans across five acres. The custom building was constructed to Fabtech’s specification for in house development, manufacturing, distribution and administration. The 100,000 square foot facility is divided into designated departments that can operate as a single unit or collectively as a group. This allows Fabtech to function 24 hours a day as needed without compromising security, capacity or quality of the operations. Fabtech’s...
read more » More than seventy years ago, Firestone started developing a full air-based suspension for passenger cars. Firestone Airide air springs were installed on the new line fo general Motors buses in the late 50's. Later that decade, air springs began to gain popularity in luxury vehicles. Over the next 20 years, technology improvements in other suspension components, such as compressors and valves, helped support the growth of air suspension. In the 1970's, Ford Motor Company incorprated air...
read more » There's only one company that can say they invented the automotive shock absorber – Gabriel®. And we didn't just create a revolutionary product, we created an industry. Since our start in 1907, Gabriel has been a company of “firsts” creating the first automotive hydraulic shock absorber, the first adjustable shock absorber, and the first air-adjustable shock absorber.
And in 2011, we’re still the same innovative, independent American company – building...
read more » If you want us to install your lift, kit we can! We have skilled mechanics and multiple bays to install your parts in a timely manner. We can also do emission and inspections for your car, truck or motorcycle. If you are not sure what you want come check out our ever improving showroom, where we sell a wide selection of tires, wheels and accessories for your vehicle as well as lift kits, level kits and other parts. If you have questions you can talk with any of our knowledgeable...
read more » Our name says a lot about our company - Inventive. We are problems solvers and are always looking to create products that are a solution. We are a full-capacity manufacturing company and have the ability to go from a concept on a piece of notebook paper to a physical prototype in a matter of hours. From our CNC Laser that makes precision cuts as small as a human hair to our robotic welding system, we are equipped to go to work for you.
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read more » In an industry diluted with products that fail to meet the elevated standards of today's Jeep enthusiasts, JKS Manufacturing remains true to its unyielding commitment to deliver superior quality, value and performance.
Since 1989, when JKS first introduced the original swaybar Quick Disconnect system, the company's reputation for excellence and innovation has become well known and widely respected.
Today, both recreational and competitive Jeep enthusiasts around the world...
read more »K&N Engineering, of Riverside, California, is the inventor and leading innovator of reusable cotton gauze filter technology for automotive applications. From humble beginnings as a family run business over 40 years ago, K&N Engineering, now a truly global company with offices in the U.K. and the Netherlands, continues to exist as a family owned business with an enthusiast mindset and a direct connection with motor sports that carries over throughout all levels of management and...
read more » Light Racing is the offroad and mobility solutions arm of Specialty Products Company. Since 1972 Specialty Products Company has been designing, testing and manufacturing world class alignment and suspension solutions.
Specialty Products Company excels as the market leader, premier designer and manufacturer of profitable world class automotive products. we are driven to provide timely innovative solutions, unsurpassed quality and service with focus on the values of out trade...
read more »Behind these walls are people as obsessed as you with the quest for the ultimate in performance exhaust. For over fifteen years MBRP inc. has been delivering performance enthusiasts the most in power, the most in product quality and the most in customer responsiveness. It all began with the now famous B&B Eliminator, which soon achieved the status as the best selling performance snowmobile silencer of all time. Starting from little more than a vision and an absolute passion for all...
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N-FAB is the industry leader in making quality Nerf-Bars, Pre-Runners and other Off-Road accessories. We design and manufacture the strongest, most durable and best looking Nerf-Bars available in the industry today. At N-FAB we are committed to building a heavy duty, high end, high quality tubular parts for all the latest trucks and SUV's dating back to the 80's. When others are using thinner and thinner tube to cut cost we still use heavier gauge .084 wall steel, with an...
read more » Omix-Ada is the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesale only company with a full line of Jeep parts and accessories. With over 16,000 Jeep parts in stock, with a retail value over $30 million, we are the company behind almost all Jeep parts retailers and warehouse distributors in USA and over 50 countries worldwide. Moreover, Omix-Ada is the top business partner to many Jeep parts retailers, warehouse distributors, installers and Internet...
read more » Built by hard core off-roaders for the off-road enthusiast our products are trail tested tough right here in the mountains and deserts of Arizona. Form, fit and functionality are just a few of the areas we take into consideration when manufacturing our complete line of tubular body protection products for Jeeps and two and four wheel drive vehicles which include: Sport Cages, Rock Slider Front and Rear Bumpers, Rock Slider Rocker Protectors, ORF Rock Doors, Swing-Away Tire Carriers/Gas...
read more »For the past 25 years Performance Accessories has continued to set the industry standard for truck and SUV body lifts. We have the most comprehensive line of body lift kits available on the market today for two and four wheel drive vehicles and continue to dominate the market share with over 90% of all body lifts sold being Performance Accessories.
Body lifts came into the market approximately 30 years ago to fill a much needed gap that suspension lifts could not provide. ...
read more » You paid thousands of dollars for your 4-wheel drive! Shouldn’t it work when you need it? Whether you use your 4-wheel drive once a year or daily, 4x4 Posi-Lok is the only sure thing.
What is 4x4 Posi-Lok?
4x4 Posi-Lok is a permanent replacement for the failure prone O.E. vacuum and electric front axle engagement systems.Allows you to engage the front axle from inside the cab.Engagement every time because you are in direct control.A one-inch pull of the...
read more »Since 1992, Pro Comp USA has been manufacturing high-quality, durable products for on and off road enthusiasts including tires, wheels, suspensions, shocks, and more. Suspension systems were our original foundation and they continue to be one of our strongest departments as we develop innovative new suspensions to this day.
Starting in 1998 we took on tires and have since become one of the top tire-manufacturing contenders in the aftermarket industry. This has been supported by...
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Putco is the industry leader in automotive accessories including chrome trim, LED lighting, step bars, truck accessories, and stainless steel fender trim.
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Rancho® – a popular brand of suspension, shocks and more worldwide – was born in the 1950s in Long Beach, Calif., as Rancho Jeep Supply, and quickly grew into a thriving off-road and performance suspension components manufacturer. In 1988, Rancho launched what would later become its best-selling shock absorber: the RS5000™.
In 1990, Rancho was purchased by Tenneco Inc. and quickly expanded to include the world's first five-way adjustable shock absorber, allowing...
read more »Started in Lake Forest by Roland Trudel being an aficionado himself in the truck lifestyle, he began marketing the brand RBP in all the local shows and events. He started with custom exhaust and quickly began to get the attention of the Offroad enthusiast as being the new breed in the Offroad lifestyle. In 2005 RBP caught the eye of the crew at Lexani and a new marriage was formed, RBP was moved into the Lexani corporate offices and became part of the Lexani family of brands....
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Revtek Industries was founded in 2000 to market Toyota suspension lift systems. Since then, we have introduced suspension lift systems for Chevrolet trucks and SUVs; Ford F150s Super Duty trucks and Excursion SUV's; Dodge Rams, Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee, and Commander; and the Nissan Frontier. Our personnel has been professionally involved in the suspension market place for over 15 years.
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We strive to provide the Ultimate In On and Off...
read more » Rough Country provides lift kits and off-road products consumers are looking for by focusing on consumer satisfaction, ease of installation, ride quality, and value.
Founded in the early 1970's, Rough Country Suspension Products was one of the founders of the off-road industry. Rough Country maintains its market leading brand status with the continuous design and redesign of lift systems and off-road products.
We offer a Rough Country suspension lift for most...
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As a Division of OMIX-ADA, the leader in replacement parts for Jeep vechicles, the Rugged Ridge pedigree is well established in the market. Rugged Ridge has created over 500 products that are custom designed to fit Jeep vehicles and even more are in the pipeline.
Omix-Ada is the world’s largest independent manufacturer and wholesale-only company with a full line of Jeep parts and accessories. With more than 16,000 Jeep parts in stock and a retail value exceeding...
read more »Skyjacker® Suspensions is bigger and better than ever offering Leveling kits, Sport lifts and Suspensions kits. For over 35 years Skyjacker® has proven to be the innovator in the suspension market. This commitment to cutting-edge technology has enabled Skyjacker to deliver a huge selection of products to you, our customers. Please feel free to browse the site.
At Skyjacker, we believe our relationship with Jesus Christ has been the driving force in the success of our company....
read more » In 1956, Basil Smith, also known as "Smitty", started a small machine shop in his garage, called Rock-ett Products. Being one of the original four wheel drive enthusiasts, his chief concern was to develop four wheel drive equipment for trucks and small SUVs (Jeeps). Over the years, Smitty's son Tom worked at Rock-ett and then with the newly named "Smittybilt". Having been exposed to the four wheel drive lifestyle all his life, Tom was able to create new and innovative product...
read more »Superchips of Sanford, Florida is the industry leader in automotive tuning for late model cars and trucks. Founded in England in 1983, Superchips was one of the first companies to specialize in tuning vehicles with computer controlled fuel-injection systems. While Superchips originally focused on serving the British racing community with high-end solutions, the Company eventually began to provide power to enthusiasts throughout the world. Now, Superchips sells tens of thousands of...
read more »Formed in 1975, Superlift remains a pioneer in the industry. Today, Superlift is one of the few suspension companies that is owned and operated by actual four wheel drive enthusiasts! Our company philosophy and product line reflects this passion.
Over the past thirty years we have enjoyed continued success by providing the truck / SUV owner functional products that perform as advertised. Superlift's Product Development Department staff -- arguably the industry's most talented group...
read more »We at T-Rex have been designing and manufacturing quality aftermarket grilles for well over 10 years. Known widely for our Traditional Billet Grilles, Mesh Grilles and our extreme "X-Metal Series" grilles.
Computer precision laser cutting, CAD engineered forming process and state of the art designing produce a foundation for the highest quality product. Each grille is hand assembled into a custom jig and precision welded with a process called "T.I.G." to ensure a strong and clean...
read more » TeraFlex has been professionally involved with Jeeps since the 1950s and our experience has taught us how to make them perform their best. Since the beginning of TeraFlex we have constantly added unique and innovative products to make our line what it is today. TeraFlex was started in the fall of 1996 to meet the needs of the growing market for heavy duty off road equipment and suspension enhancements. Since that time TeraFlex has had a dominant hold on the Jeep market.
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read more » With a combined 34 years of manufacturing experience under our belts, we at Bridgeway Enterprises know how to make a quality tonneau cover. TonnoPro stands head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to offering high value and high quality tonneau covers at low prices. Truck cover users agree. Internet reviewers have consistently placed Bridgeway Enterprises, Inc.’s covers on top in terms of exceptional value.
TonnoPro truck tonneau covers are made with marine grade...
read more »trail master™ Suspension is an old and trusted name within the industry. For close to 30 years now we have been known for our innovative development of suspension systems, leveling kits, shock absorbers, steering stabilizers and accessories for two and four wheel drive vehicles. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of engineering excellence and continually improving the quality and performance of our products.
Value and performance are what our consumers have come...
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Volant cold air intakes are made with stainless steel hardware and high-temperature silicone sleeves that do not flex or distort, even under extreme temperatures. Since more air is not an advantage for your engine unless it's clean air, the Volant air filter and box is designed larger than factory units, to allow greater air volume without sacrificing the filtering function of the filte
The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATV's and utility vehicles. In addition, the company's Industrial Division markets electric and hydraulic winches and hoists to commercial, industrial and severe duty customers around the world. The company also has a line of utility winches and hoists that are specifically designed for professional trade workers and do-it-yourself...
read more » Why buy Zone Offroad Products?
Buy your lift kits and off road products factory direct from Zone Offroad Products. Before you buy your offroad products from the other guys, compare their products and service to Zone Offroad Products.
Zone Benefits
Experience - We've been involved in designing and selling lifted suspension systems for over 20 years
Excellent customer service - Contact us through live chat or call us at 888-998-ZONE and talk to a knowledgeable,...
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The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over six decades. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It was the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 24 years and has been the best-selling truck for 34 years.
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The next major redesign for the F-Series came for the 1980 model year. The new truck had a squarer look, with sharp lines and flat panels; the trucks were designed with improved fuel efficiency in mind, and to this end, Ford added its new AOD automatic overdrive (four-speed) transmission as an option on light-duty models. (Text from Wikipedia)
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Ford took the aero styling further for 1997 with a rounded nose on the new F-series. Since it was the F-150's first major redesign since 1980, the redesigned truck went on a nation-wide 87-stop tour to Ford plants and the external part suppliers in October, 1995 prior to its release. To build anticipation for the redesigned truck, the 1997 model was released in January 1996 with the first ad campaigns airing during Super Bowl XXX. (Text from Wikipedia)
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read more » In 2004, Ford redesigned the F-150 using the new P2 platform. The side windows also changed to a Kenworth "Daylight Door" and Ford Super Duty-like appearance; dipping towards the front of the door. Initially, only Ford's 4.6 L Triton or new 3-valve 5.4 L 3V Triton V8 engines and four-speed automatic transmissions were offered to the retail public on the new trucks. In 2005, Ford's 4.2 L Essex V6 and manual transmission became available and standard on base models after they were...
read more » Ford revealed the next generation 2009 F-150 design at the North American International Auto Show in January, 2008. Production of the series began in October 2008 at Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant.[17] The truck features a larger and more flexible interior, an updated three-bar grille, and additional choices of cab styles and trim levels. The chassis includes lighter-weight, high-strength steel for better fuel economy and safety and improved payload and towing capacity. Three engines...
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The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over six decades. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It was the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 24 years and has been the best-selling truck for 34 years.
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The Toyota 4Runner is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Toyota and sold throughout the world from 1984 to the present. In Japan it was known as the Toyota Hilux Surf. The original 4Runner was a compact SUV and little more than a Toyota pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone significant independent development into a cross between a mid-size and a full-size SUV.
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read more » The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro-style SUV produced by Toyota introduced as a concept at the February 2003 Chicago Auto Show and in production form at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in early 2006 as a 2007 model and features styling reminiscent of the original Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers from the 1960s (particularly the front fascia, white roof and wrap around rear windows) and is based on the Land Cruiser Prado platform. The FJ Cruiser was not...
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The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck produced and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation since 1995. The Tacoma was a compact pickup until a model redesign in 2005 when it was reclassified to a mid-size. The second-generation Tacoma was Motor Trend Magazine's Truck of the Year for 2005. The Toyota Tacoma is named after the City of Tacoma, Washington, USA
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The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck introduced by Toyota in the year 2000. It was widely considered to be the first full-size import-brand truck built with an American look and feel and a refined V8 engine. The Tundra was eventually nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008. Currently the Tundra is assembled in San Antonio, Texas where production was consolidated in 2008.
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read more » There are a number of models of light-duty Silverados and Sierras, including the half-ton, SS, and Hybrid.
The light-duty trucks generally use the 1500 name. They are available in three cab lengths, 2-door standard/regular cab, 3 or 4-door extended cab, and front-hinged 4-door crew cab. Three cargo beds are available, including a 69.2 in (1,758 mm) short box, 78.7 in (1,999 mm) standard box, and a 97.6 in (2,479 mm) long box. The short box is only available with the extended or crew...
read more » Although General Motors introduced its first pickup truck in 1930, the term "Silverado" was a designation used only to detail the level trim for the Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks and Suburbans from 1975 through 1999. GMC used a few variations of the "Sierra" name (Sierra, High Sierra, Sierra Grande, Sierra Classic) to distinguish the different trim levels through 1987, though the "C/K" nomenclature was continued through 1999. "C" (or "R" for 1987) trucks had rear-wheel drive while "K" (or...
read more » The Dodge Ram (currently known as the Ram in the United States and Canada) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. However, the word "DODGE" still exists on the dashboard. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D Series pickup trucks. The truck is named...
read more » The Dodge Ram (currently known as the Ram in the United States and Canada) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. However, the word "DODGE" still exists on the dashboard. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D Series pickup trucks. The truck is named...
read more » Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler. The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle (SUV) brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second oldest 4-wheel-drive brand. The original Jeep vehicle that first appeared as the prototype Bantam BRC became the primary light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army and Allies...
read more » The Willys CJ (later Jeep CJ) (or Civilian Jeep) is a public version of the famous Willys Military Jeep from World War II.
The first CJ prototype (the Willys CJ-2) was introduced in 1944 by Willys, and the same basic vehicle stayed in production through seven variants and three corporate parents until 1986.
A variant of the CJ is still in production today under license. The last CJs, the CJ-7 and CJ-8, were replaced in 1987 by the Jeep Wrangler.
Also available were two-wheel-drive...
read more » The 2007 model year brought the complete redesign of the Jeep Wrangler, in both two and four-door models. The TJ platform was replaced by a new JK platform. This next-generation Wrangler was significantly larger than the existing model, with a 2-inch (51 mm) longer wheelbase and 3.4-inch (86 mm) wider track, though the two door model is actually 2.5 inches (64 mm) shorter in the overall length than the TJ, allowing for a 44.3 degree approach angle and a 40.4 degree departure angle.[10]...
read more » The YJ gave way to the TJ for the 1997 model year (note that there was no 1996 model year; the 1997 TJ was released in Spring 1996). This updated Wrangler featured a coil-spring suspension (based on that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee) for better ride and handling, and a return to the classic CJ's round headlamps. The engine is the same 4.0 L AMC 242 Straight-6 used in the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. A 2.5 L AMC 150 Inline-4 motor was available on entry-level models until 2003 when the 2.4...
read more » The redesigned WJ 1999 Grand Cherokee shared just 127 parts with its predecessor (mostly fasteners). The spare tire was relocated from the side of the cargo compartment to under the floor. The two heavy pushrod V8 engines were replaced by Chrysler's then-new PowerTech. New V8 engine produced less torque than the old pushrods, but was lighter, offered better fuel economy, and provided similar on road performance figures (the 23-gallon fuel tank was replaced with one of a 20.5-gallon...
read more » The all-new WK Grand Cherokee debuted in 2004 for the 2005 model year. Features available for the first time in a Jeep included Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive, rear-seat DVD player and optional 5.7 L Hemi V8. The 3.7 L V6 engine replaced the 4.0 L Straight-6.
The design still emphasizes power and luxury, with significant work done on improving noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). However, for the first time, Jeep also emphasized on-road performance to a similar extent as the...
read more » The Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is a unibody (monocoque) compact SUV. It shared the name of the original full-size SJ model, but without a body-on-frame chassis, it set the stage for the modern SUV. Its innovative appearance and sales popularity spawned important imitators as other automakers began to notice that this model began replacing regular cars.[3] It was built in Toledo, Ohio, in Beijing, China, in Ferreyra, Argentina and Valencia, Venezuela. The XJ platform provided the mechanical...
read more » The Jeep YJ, sold as the Wrangler, replaced the much-loved but slower-selling Jeep CJ in 1987 and was built in Brampton, Ontario, Canada until the plant closed on April 23, 1992. Production was then moved to Toledo, Ohio using the same plant that produced the Willys Jeeps back in WWII. The American Motors Corporation (AMC) had designed the new jeep to be more comfortable on-road in an attempt to attract more daily drivers.[3] It was a new design with a wider track, slightly less ground...
read more » The ZJ models, manufactured from 1992 to 1998, originally came in three trim levels: Base, Laredo, and Limited. The Base model offered core features such as full instruments, cloth interior, a standard five-speed manual transmission, while soon gaining the moniker SE name in 1994. Creature comforts like power windows and locks were not standard equipment on the SE, although conveniences like these were finally included in 1995; a somewhat contrasting pricetag with minimal production...
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