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How does a shock work? What types of suspension modifications are out there? What exactly is an LS engine? With these technical articles, we've made it our goal to shed light on the technical aspects of the automotive world, from OEM to aftermarket. Read up!

Lifting Your Rig 101: What to Consider

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Top 10 Air-Cooled Porsches

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Off-Road Suspension Tech: Shock Reservoirs and Bypass Valves

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Online Car Buying – The Next Big Thing?

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Canyon Carving on a Budget

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The Big Squeeze: High Compression vs. Low Compression

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The Differential Difference

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Layin’ Frame

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Don’t Call It a Comeback: The Resurgence of the Compact Truck

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Build an Off-Road Truck With a $10K Budget

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Getting Ratio’ed

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Mid Travel vs. Long Travel Off-Road Suspension

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What is VTEC?

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You Bought a New Track Car – Now What?

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Hot Swaps

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Springs vs. Coilovers vs. Bags: What’s the Difference?

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Black Jeep JK with 35 inch tires

Are 35 Inch Tires Right for Your Rig?

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What Is a Supercharger?

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'56 task force

Engine Swap Fundamentals: Trucks

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Picking Your Ride Height: Lifted vs. Lowered

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Does Tire Compound Even Matter?

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Long Wheelbase and Short, The Pros, and Cons.

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X/T vs A/T R Tires: Which Patagonia Tire Is Better for Your Application?

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Brake Kit Upgrades for Racing Applications

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The Rotary Revolution

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air cooled porsche in los angeles

Old School Cool: All About Air Cooled Engines

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UTV with independent front suspension

Understanding Independent Front Suspension (IFS)

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Is the Future of Automotive Fully Charged? Electric vs. Internal Combustion Engine Debate

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dragster with blower and nitrous kit

Spray to Play: Nitrous and the N2O Need-to-Know

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Exhaust 101

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SVC Offroad Ford Raptor doing a jump

Leaf Springs vs Suspension Links

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Camaro ZL1 with an LT4 v8 engine

LS Is More: Everything You Need to Know About Chevy LS Engines

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Understanding Straight Axles

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Silverado with Method 305 NV Cast Wheels and Milestar Patagonia M/T Tires

How It’s Made: Cast, Forged, and Flow Formed Wheels

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The Top 5 Underrated Off-Road Mods

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What Are Beadlocks?

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What Is A Turbocharger?

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What’s a Hemi?

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On a Dime: Brake Tech – Brake Rotors

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Choosing the Right Tire

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On a Dime: Brake Tech – Theory and Warping

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Bias Ply vs. Radial Ply Tires: What Is the Difference?

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Is There an Ultra High Performance Tire Right for You?

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Going Big: A General Guide to 40-Inch Off-Road Tires

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38 Inch Special: A Guide to 38 Inch Tires

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Driving on Air: Why You Should Drive on Air Suspension

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Milestar Tires Introduces the MS932 XP+

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All Surfaces, All Traction, Patagonia A/T W

All Surfaces, All Traction – What Is an All-Terrain Tire?

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Max Traction – What Is a Mud Terrain Tire?

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Shocking Results - The Shock Absorber Theory

Shocking Results – The Shock Absorber Theory

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What Are LED Lights?

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What Are Halogen Headlights?

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What Are HID Lights?

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What Is an Intake Manifold?

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What is EFI and How Does it Work?

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What Is a Carburetor?

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Carburetor Terms You Should Know

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