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Bello’s Is Working On A 1950 Chevy Pickup Truck: Part 3 Means It Is Time For A Custom 4-Link!
Dec 15, 2024Chad Reynolds0
It’s time for an update on this cool 1950 Chevy pickup project they have recently started over at Bello’s Kustoms. It’s time fo the custom 4-link, which Mike keeps simple and effective, but...
Bello’s Is Working On A 1950 Chevy Pickup Truck: Part 1 – Installing an Independent Front Suspension And Engine Mounts
Dec 03, 2024Chad Reynolds0
The Bello’s crew are back at it again, with another customer project in need of the perfect stance, power, and reliability. While Mike and the crew build cars and trucks that have a more...
The Custom Bed On The Two Front Jeep Project Is Almost Done – Part 3: Will The Rest Of The Jeep Be Done For Unreal Adventure?
Nov 13, 2024Chad Reynolds0
Dave has gotten most of the Jeep rebuilt, converted, and maintained so that he can get it to the 2024 Unreal Adventure, and the bed is coming along nicely. But will it all be done in time for him to...
Featured Product: ADS Mesa 2.5 Series Shocks – Built Tough for Every Trail!
Nov 01, 2024Chad Reynolds0
If you are looking for a new set of shocks for your truck or SUV, and want increased performance without breaking the bank, then these new MESA 2.5 Series shocks from ADS are the answer. These shocks...
40 Years Of Sport Trucks: Behind The Scenes With Belltech. The People, And Company, That Changed The Truck Scene Forever.
Oct 20, 2024Chad Reynolds0
California has been in the middle of the car scene since anyone knew there was a scene. We all know that SoCal in particular has a particular infatuation with automobiles, and the car culture there...
Halfass Kustoms $0 1951 Ford Rat Rod Project: Can You Really Build Something Cool On A Zero Dollar Budget? Can He Pull It Off?
Oct 19, 2024Chad Reynolds0
It’s kind of crazy to think you can build something with a zero dollar budget, but if you have the amount of “stuff” sitting around that Brent has, maybe it’s not that crazy...
Get It Right: Here’s The Proper Way To Measure For Custom Shocks From The Crew At Ridetech
Sep 10, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Get It Right: Here’s The Proper Way To Measure For Custom Shocks From The Crew At Ridetech
You want to install custom shocks on your car. Maybe you just want to make a simple change with a single adjustable tube shock or maybe you are going bigger with air suspension or perhaps multi-way...
Do The Jeep Brand Proud, And Improve Your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT’s Off-Road Performance With ADS Direct Fit Shocks.
Aug 14, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Do The Jeep Brand Proud, And Improve Your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT’s Off-Road Performance With ADS Direct Fit Shocks.
Jeeps have been capable off-road machines since their inception and that prowess has led to a reputation in the off-road world that is second to none. And with an insane following, aftermarket...
Vice Grip Garage’s Chopped Top 1935 Ford Truck is Back: Dirthead Dave And Derek Work On Engine, Transmission, Rear Suspension REMOVAL Because IT’S SO BAD!
Jun 20, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Vice Grip Garage’s Chopped Top 1935 Ford Truck is Back: Dirthead Dave And Derek Work On Engine, Transmission, Rear Suspension REMOVAL Because IT’S SO BAD!
Okay gang, it’s time to start working on this thing. Derek and Dave decided to get their thrash on to see how finished they can get this thing for Derek to take it to the Nashville stop on Hot...
Vice Grip Garage’s Chopped Top 1935 Ford Truck is Back, But It Is Time To BUILD IT BETTER This Time!
Jun 12, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Vice Grip Garage’s Chopped Top 1935 Ford Truck is Back, But It Is Time To BUILD IT BETTER This Time!
Who doesn’t love a chopped 1935 Ford pickup truck? Well whoever owns it when it doesn’t run or drive well enough to be fun, that’s who. And in this case it’s Derek from Vice...
IT’S GOING DOWN MORE! FINNEGAN IS SUSPENDING THE BED OF HIS SEMA 2024 OBS TRUCK PROJECT WITH ZIP TIES?
Jun 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on IT’S GOING DOWN MORE! FINNEGAN IS SUSPENDING THE BED OF HIS SEMA 2024 OBS TRUCK PROJECT WITH ZIP TIES?
Well he’s back at it, but nothing can be simple with Finnegan. Well at least the suspension install will be as he’s working on the rear of his OBS truck this time. The rear needs lowering...
IT’S GOING DOWN! FINNEGAN IS STARTING HIS SEMA 2024 OBS TRUCK PROJECT RIGHT NOW.
May 27, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on IT’S GOING DOWN! FINNEGAN IS STARTING HIS SEMA 2024 OBS TRUCK PROJECT RIGHT NOW.
In case you missed it, we’ve got the link to the video showing Finnegan getting this truck here in Texas and driving it home below, but if you did see it then you know this super clean low...
Ford Bronco Suspension Tech: How To Install ADS Control Arms For Your 2021-2024 Ford Bronco
Apr 26, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ford Bronco Suspension Tech: How To Install ADS Control Arms For Your 2021-2024 Ford Bronco
We’ve shared the ADS Coilover systems for newer Broncos here on BANGshift before, and if you’ve even seen one of their systems installed on a rig you know they are pretty bad ass. Not only do...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Is Getting A Custom Built DIY Rear Swaybar
Apr 25, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Is Getting A Custom Built DIY Rear Swaybar
In this video from the Fire Truck turned Ramp Truck, where Make It Kustom and HalfAss Kustoms have gotten together to thrash on Karl’s Make It Kustom rig, you’ll see the rear suspension get some...