Suspension Buyers Guide

Airbagit
Airbagit’s custom-built bolt-on air suspension for the ’10 to ’11 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 four-wheel-drive pickup drastically increases ride comfort and allows adjustability of ride suspension for better turning and towing performance.

Airbagit.com
800/842-8789
www.airbagit.com   |   suspension Guide airbagit BDS Suspension
Eight-inch-long arm suspension kits from BDS for the ’03 to ’11 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks come complete with a number of overbuilt components, including Pro-Ride coils, extended upper and lower arms, T-case indexing, upgraded shocks, and more. Clears up to 39-inch tires.

BDS Suspension
517/279-2135
www.bds-suspension.com   |   suspension Guide bds Bilstein
The new 5160 series shock absorber enhances the industry-leading monotube construction with the increased wheel travel, greater heat dissipation, and damping sensitivity provided by a remote reservoir. Easily installs into the factory shock location.

Bilstein
800/537-1085
www.bilsteinus.com   |   suspension Guide bilstein Bulletproof Suspension
The new ’11 Chevrolet 2500HD 12-inch kit uses only A36 steel plate (-inch thick or more) and heavy-wall DOM seamless steel tubing in its construction for unmatched quality and strength.

Bulletproof Suspension
909/389-0444
www.bulletproofsuspension.net   |   suspension Guide bulletproof CST Performance
Attain clearance for a 35-inch-tall tire and a perfect height to pull any trailer comfortably with the ’11 Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350 4.5-inch lift kit. CST Performance front coil springs, a Panhard bar drop mount, and drop pitman arm ensure proper alignment of the front axle and steering components.

CST Performance Suspension
951/571-0212
www.cstsuspension.com   |   suspension Guide cst Carli Suspension
The Super Duty Performance 2.0 was developed and tuned to be the daily driver’s dream. The system comes complete with multi-rate coil springs, a six-leaf add-a-pack, Carli’s custom chromoly track bar, and radius arm drop brackets with a crossmember. Bumpstop drop brackets and extended brake lines are included as well as sway bar endlinks.

Carli Suspension
888/99-CARLI
www.thecarlisuspension.com   |   suspension Guide carli Daystar
The ’11 Chevy 2500/3500HD trucks lack proper ground clearance for even mild off-road use. This 2-inch leveling kit addresses the ride height and allows for taller tires, too. All-new forged torsion keys have been re-indexed to allow for more ride height adjustment. Includes shock extensions.

Daystar
800/595-7659
www.daystarweb.com   |   suspension Guide daystar Cognito
Check out this leveling kit for ’11 Chevrolet/GMC eight-lug trucks from Cognito Motorsports. These control arms have a corrected ball joint angle to withstand higher control arm operating angles. When used with Cognito Motorsports’ exclusive shocks, 28 percent more suspension travel can be achieved over stock. Extra caster in the steering geometry provides a more stable driving experience.

Cognito Motorsports
866/426-4648
www.cognitomotorsports.com   |   suspension Guide cognito DJM Suspension
If you want to lower your HD, the Calmax Lower System from DJM will do the trick. The popular 6/8 kit for ’01 to ’10 HDs is a show-stopper, while a lot of people are satisfied with the more mild 3/5 kit. Don’t forget to add Calmax SuperShoxshock absorbers designed for lowered trucks.

DJM Suspension
310/538-1583
www.djmsuspension.com   |   suspension Guide djm Fabtech
A patent-pending bracket system keeps the torsion bars raised up in the stock location on this 6-inch RTS kit from Fabtech. This feature allows for superior ground clearance at the frame and allows for up to 37-inch tires. No cutting of the front differential is required.

Fabtech
909/597-7800
www.fabtechmotorsports.com   |   suspension Guide fabtech Firestone Industrial Products
No-drill Ride Rite air helper spring kits are available for ’11 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350s for both gas and diesel trucks. Mounted between the truck’s frame and suspension, the kit uses air pressure to help maximize the truck’s safe load-carrying capacity, stability, and ride quality.

Firestone Industrial Products
800/888-0650
www.ride-rite.com   |   suspension Guide firestone Full-Traction Suspension
This four-link I.C.G. conversion is offered for late-production ’99 through ’04 Ford F-250 and F-350 four-wheel-drive trucks. Available in different heights, these lifts are a complete engineered system that convert the Super Duty’s conventional leaf spring suspension to a four-link front axle mounting with I.C.G. (instant center geometry).

Full Traction Suspension
800/255-6464
www.full-traction.com   |   suspension Guide full Traction Hellwig Products
The new Big Wig series of rear sway bars are built specifically for heavy-duty trucks with a high center of gravity (campers, heavy loads, towing) that need the extra control the Big Wig provides. Available for Chevy, Dodge, and Ford HD trucks.

Hellwig Products
800/367-5480
www.hellwigproducts.com   |   suspension Guide hellwig Products Fox Racing Shox
The all-new 2.0 Factory Performance Series shocks give you legendary Fox performance in an ultra heavy-duty, bolt-on package. Features a high-flow piston, deflective disc technology, and an internal floating piston that creates a perfect separation of the racing oil and air to provide fade-free damping performance and precise handling.

Fox Racing Shox
831/768-4523
www.foxracingshox.com   |   suspension Guide fox Racing Shox Kelderman Manufacturing
Go big with a 5- to 6-inch or 8- to 10-inch air suspension system from Keldermannow available for the ’10 Dodge Ram 2500/3500. The factory leaf springs, coils, and sway bars are replaced with a durable four-link system and long-travel, high-capacity airbags. Options include Sway-A-Way shocks and advanced electronic four-way self-leveling with TouchPad interface.

Kelderman Manufacturing
800/334-6150
www.keldermanmfg.com King Shocks
From bolt-on leveling kits to monster trucks, King Shocks has a solution for your performance damping needs. Every shock is made from the finest quality billet materials and has adjustable internal valving that can be modified with simple handtools.

King Shocks
714/530-8701
www.kingshocks.com   |   suspension Guide king Shocks Pro Comp
The new 6-inch suspension system for the ’11 GM 2500HD features all new CNC-machined steering knuckles, superstrong crossmembers, nitro-charged shocks, an integrated differential skidplate, and heavy-duty hardware. It maintains the factory turning radius and is 100 percent compatible with the factory StabiliTrak electronic stability control system. No driveline mods are requiredno cutting or drilling, either.

Pro Comp
800/776-0767
www.procompusa.com   |   suspension Guide pro Comp McGaughy’s
McGaughy’s uses a one-piece, bolt-on spindle that maintains the factory front end geometry and alignment specifications.Each lift kit piece is designed so that the parts bolt on withease.

McGaughy’s
559/277-0457
www.mcgaughys.com   |   suspension Guide mcgaughys Rancho
The new Rancho ’10 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension system is compatible with 37-inch tires, and the 4-inch lift kit includes a forged pitman arm, new front track bar relocation bracket, and heavy-duty tubular-style front links. The system maintains proper driveshaft angles and aligns to OE specs.

Rancho
734/384-7806
www.gorancho.com   |   suspension Guide rancho Race Car Dynamics
This new 6-inch lifted suspension system for ’88 to ’00 Chevy/GMC four-wheel-drive, old body-style, torsion bar-equipped vehicles is unique in that it is the first subframe and spindle system on the market for the OBS eight-lug Chevy and GMC trucks. This kit uses CNC-machined replacement steering knuckles. Also included are extended-length stainless steel braided front brake lines and billet steel sway bar links.

Race Car Dynamics
619/588-4723
www.racecardynamics.com   |   suspension Guide race Car Dynamics Performance Accessories
This new body lift system for ’11 Chevy/GMC 2500HD pickups raises the vehicle 3 inches without modifying the factory suspension. Nylon-reinforced body mounts and high-grade hardware provide proper tire clearance to run 33-inch-diameter tires. Includes CNC-machined steering extension and heavy-duty steel bumper brackets.

Performance Accessories
928/636-7080
www.p-a-g.net   |   suspension Guide performance Accessories ReadyLift
A new line of products to lift the ’11 Ford Super Duty includes the Stage 1 2.5-inch kit that allows for 35-inch tires and a smooth ride. The leveling kit includes powdercoated steel coil spring spacers, sound isolators, shock extensions, and sway bar frame spacers.

ReadyLift
888/922-2215
www.readylift.com   |   suspension Guide readylift Revtek Suspension
Give your ’94 to ’02 Dodge HD a lift with a 6-inch system that incorporates an adjustable track bar conversion to eliminate the wear problems associated with the stock setup. New coil springs and shocks are included. Will allow for 37-inch tires.

Revtek Suspension
877/LIFTTOY
www.revtek.com   |   suspension Guide revteck Skyjacker Suspensions
This 7-inch lift kit for the ’11 Chevy 2500HD received the GM Design Award for Best New Accessory during the 2010 SEMA show. This kit reinforces and strengthens the truck’s capabilities.

Skyjacker
318/388-0816
www.skyjacker.com   |   suspension Guide skyjacker Rize Industries
An 8-inch Quad Link suspension system for the ’11 Ford from Rize Industries solves the problem of excessive caster and pinion angle change throughout the suspension cycle that is inherent in the stock three-link system. No welding, grinding, or drilling is required to install.

Rize Industries
619/447-0110
www.rizeind.com Sulastic Rubber Springs
Sulastic Rubber Springs are an elastic suspension that dramatically reduces the vibration and shock caused by leaf spring suspension by about 75 percent. Installation is easy and does not require any modification or alteration of the leaf springs or hangars. Designed for specific make and models of trucks, the rubber springs do not affect the load-carrying capacity, and the ride height will remain within inch of stock height.

Sulastic
210/492-4469
www.sulastic.com   |   suspension Guide sulastic Rubber Springs Rough Country
Level your ’11 Chevy HD with this 2-inch torsion bar leveling kit. These forged torsion keys are 25 percent larger than many other kits. A complete bolt-on installation makes the setup quick and easy.

Rough Country Suspension Products
800/222-7023
www.roughcountry.com   |   suspension Guide rough Country Superlift
Covering the full range of lifts for the ’11 Ford Super Duty, Superlift has 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch kits available, with the bigger kits including gas- or diesel-specific coil springs, front compression travel stop relocation brackets, a dropped pitman arm, and more.

Superlift
800/551-4955
www.superlift.com   |   suspension Guide superlift Suspension Maxx
The Maxxcam 3 from Suspension Maxx for ’11 Silverado/GMC Sierra HD trucks is capable of delivering up to 2.5 inches of lift or drop with no degradation in handling or ride quality. Investment-cast to exacting standards and constructed solely from 4140 heat-treated alloy steel, the Maxx Cam 3’s strength and durability exceed that of even the toughest one-piece OEM torsion bar lever.

Suspension Maxx
888/629-9226
www.suspensionmaxx.com   |   suspension Guide max Velocity Off-Road
Billet Leveling Suspension Kits from Velocity Off-Road maintain your truck’s factory ride but allow for 35-inch tires and 20-inch rims. Velocity includes a precision CNC-machined coil suspension lift spacer specific to your Chevy, Dodge, or Ford pickup. It’s constructed of solid T-6 6061 aluminum anodized stealth black and laser-etched with the Velocity badge, and you can expect a lifetime of quality.

Velocity Off-Road
888/951-5438
www.velocityoffroad.com   |   suspension Guide velocity Off Road Tuff Country
Level the front of your ’11 Chevy Silverado 2500/3500HD with the rear using EZ-Ride torsion bar keys from Tuff Country. These easy-to-install replacement torsion keys re-index the factory torsion bars, lifting the truck without cranking up the factory torsion bars.

Tuff Country
800/288-2190
www.tuffcountry.com   |   suspension Guide tuff Country Trail Master Suspension
This 6-inch suspension system for ’11 Ford F-350 Super Duty pickups includes strong tubular radius arms and new performance coil springs to raise the truck up enough to fit most 37-inch-diameter tires. Carefully designed to provide the proper suspension geometry, the kit includes items like a new drop pitman arm and track bar drop bracket that eliminates any bumpsteer.

Trail Master Suspension
928/636-7080
www.p-a-g.net   |   suspension Guide trail Master Zone Offroad
This 4-inch lift kit for ’11 Ford Super Duty gas and diesel pickups features a 1-inch solid steel track bar with oversized, high-durometer urethane bushings and gusseted ends to keep your axle in check. Diesel- and gas-specific coils ensure consistent ride height and a comfortable ride. The factory alignment and handling is maintained with radius arm drop brackets.

Zone Offroad
888/998-9663
www.zoneoffroad.com   |   suspension Guide zone Offroad