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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!

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!

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?

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.

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

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

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...

Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Is Getting Some Massive Suspension Upgrades

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 front suspension get some...

Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Is Getting Custom Front Shock Mounts.

In this video from the collaboration 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 front...

Newbern Body Swaps His Postal Jeep! Putting A Newer TJ Chassis Under This Mail Jeep Will Make It Way Better Than Ever!

Postal Jeeps, aka Jeep DJs, were two wheel drive units that were marketed as light delivery vehicles starting in 1955 and continuing through the mid 1980s. There was even a time when a convertible...

Suspension Tech: How To Install ADS Direct Fit Shocks On Your 2021-2024 Ford Bronco. An Easy Install And Big Performance Improvements!

When the new Bronco’s came out for the 2021 model year, everyone quickly realized how capable they were and aftermarket parts were quickly available for everything from cosmetics to performance....

Fords Make The Best Jeeps? What Is Dirthead Dave Talking About? Fixing His Ford F-350 Problems So Its Ready For Jeeping!

Last spring Dave broke his Jeep and it has NOT been fixed for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. It isn’t like he can’t fix it, but since he’s been wheeling with, and working on,...

Extended Cab Land Cruiser Pickup Build Part 1: Simple But Trick Chassis Mods For This Ambitious And Rad Off-Road Project.

This new project from the guys at Designed and Built is one that I really dig. I’m a fan of FJ Land Cruisers and if you are too then you are going to like this one. It’s not a typical FJ...

Murder Nova Burnout Truck – Build Series Part 2: It’s Going Back Together After Paint, And Then It’s Time For The Power!

It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got that part in the works and now it’s time to get some suspension under it! It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are going to...