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SCORE 2022 SUSPENSION GUIDE Products Designed For Articulation, Wheel Travel, And Traction By Mike Vieria For people wondering why a person would spend thousands of dollars on shocks and suspension components, they most likely have never driven off-road at high speeds. Gaining more traction is key on difficult terrain, but it also takes the right components to handle the extreme abuse and with the ability to smooth out the ride. We’ve contacted many off-road suspension and shock manufacturers who build some Baja tested suspension components available. Here are some of the latest that can help make your vehicle tough enough for Baja or any serious adventure. King Shocks kingshocks.com PERFORMANCE SERIES COIL-OVER KIT FOR RAM 1500 TRX King Shocks’ Performance Series Coil-Over Kit for the Ram 1500 TRX features King’s 3.0 Internal Bypass coil-over shocks. The monotube design uses a full-diameter piston and full-size valving for precisely tunable velocity and position sensitive damping. 3.5-inch Pure Race Series external finned reservoirs with a Wide Range Compression Adjuster greatly increase fluid capacity for better heat dissipation and consistent performance in demanding conditions. Shocks are fully rebuildable, serviceable and tunable. MSRP is TBA. King Shocks kingshocks.com REAR SHOCKS FOR RAM 1500 TRX King’s 3.5-Inch Pure Race 4-Tube Bypass Shocks and 2.0 Rear Axle Shocks provide big performance upgrades for the Ram 1500 TRX. The fully adjustable Pure Race Bypass features a 3.5-inch diameter body and 1-inch diameter shaft, along with a Pure Race external finned reservoir for higher fluid capacity for better cooling and consistent performance in demanding conditions. The 2.0 Rear Shock replaces factory units with a 100-percent bolt-on, high-quality, rebuildable, tunable shock that reduces axle hop and provides consistent damping action. MSRPs are TBA. REAR BUMP STOP KIT FOR RAM 1500 TRX King’s Rear Bump Stop Kit for the Ram 1500 TRX replaces the original equipment foam bump stop to allow better bottoming control and comfort. The 100-percent bolt-on units are constructed with the same quality materials, precise tolerances, and advanced seal technology as King’s race shocks to provide maximum performance. A nylon contact patch provides long-lasting, quiet operation. MSRP is TBA. ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS www.iconvehicledynamics.com Stage 4 Ford Bronco Coil-Over Suspension System The ICON Coil-over Suspension Systems for Bronco are available in various stages to upgrade the front and rear suspension on 2021 and up Ford Bronco SUVs. The Stage 4 System features precision-manufactured, custom valved 2.5 Remote Reservoir coil-over shocks and a billet Upper Control Arms which provide caster correction and feature ICON’s patented Delta Joint PRO. Front ride height increases 3-4” and 2-3” rear, providing 11.5” of front, and 14” of rear suspension travel. MSRP $5900.79 BAJA KITS www.bajakits.com 2021+ FORD BRONCO +3 PRERUNNER KIT Baja Kits offers its 2021+ Ford Bronco +3 Prerunner Kit providing a 6-inch wider track, a lift of 3 to 4 inches, and more than 11-inches of wheel travel. The kit includes CAD designed billet upper control arms and boxed lower control arms, Delrin bushings with grease fittings, 1-inch hi-angle Uniballs to replace ball joints, and all fittings, adapters, brake lines, and hardware needed for installation. MSRP is $4,599.00 for kit. 2021+ FORD BRONCO BILLET TRAILING ARMS Baja Kits’ Billet Trailing Arms for the 2021+ Ford Bronco are significantly stronger than stock arms and provide additional tire clearance. The CNC-machined aluminum arms use 1-inch hi-angle Uniballs to replace rubber factory joints for maximum articulation and durability, and also provide a replaceable bolt-on skid plate for extra protection. MSRP is $1,725 per set. 2021+ FORD BRONCO STOCK WIDTH BILLET UPPER ARMS Baja Kits’ Stock Width Billet Upper Arms are constructed of machined billet aluminum, and provide improved strength and durability over standard arms, while maintaining stock track width. They use 1-inch Uniballs to replace ball joints and are designed with increased caster angle to maintain proper alignment for stability and handling on lifted vehicles. MSRP is $1,499 per set. FOX FACTORY https://www.ridefox.com/ 2.5-INCH RADIUS ARM LIFT SYSTEM FOR FORD SUPER DUTY The 2.5-Inch Radius Arm Lift System for the 2011-2022 Ford Super Duty features ProRide coil springs or FOX 2.5 RR Coilovers, FOX 2.0 IFP, or NX2 gas shocks for improved performance and ride quality. Heavy duty BDS radius arms offer improved strength and caster correction, and a high-strength, adjustable track Bar allows re-centering of the front axle. Kit lifts and levels vehicle stance and provides clearance for up to 35-inch tires. MSRP $1,935.00. FOX FACTORY https://www.ridefox.com/ TOYOTA TACOMA 2-3-INCH COIL-OVER SYSTEM The 2-3-Inch Coil Over System for the 2005+ Toyota Tacoma features FOX Performance Elite 2.5 Coilovers for “bolt-in” damping improvement up front, and a choice of FOX 2.0 Performance Series or FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series shocks for the rear. High-strength BDS upper control arms allow more suspension travel, and retain ball joints and rubber bushings for long life and quiet operation. The system is designed to work within the parameters of the factory suspension geometry to maintain proper suspension and driveline angles, while providing clearance for aftermarket 33-inch tires. MSRP is $3,744.00 to $5,080. 2-3-INCH COIL-OVER SYSTEM FOR RAM 1500 The 2-3-Inch Coil Over System fits 2019+ Ram 1500 4WD trucks and features FOX Performance Elite 2.5 Coilovers for improved damping up front, and choice of FOX 2.0 Performance Series or FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series shocks for the rear. High-strength BDS upper control arms allow more suspension travel, and retain ball joints and rubber bushings for long life and quiet operation. The system works within the factory suspension geometry to maintain proper suspension and driveline angles, while providing clearance for 33-inch tires. Progressive rate rear coil springs offer an improved ride, increased load capacity, and improved performance on varied terrain. MSRP is $3,452.00 to $4,803.00. SWAY-A-WAY www.swayaway.com CUSTOM OFF ROAD SWAY BAR KIT Sway-A-Way’s Custom Off Road Sway Bar Kit is a ready-to-install, custom kit manufactured to your own specifications. Kit contains everything you need improve the handling of your specific vehicle, including a precision CNC machined solid 4340 heat-treated bar built in custom length and diameters, pocketed billet aluminum adjustable sway bar arms, custom drop links, flanged bronze bearings, and grade 9 hardware. Just send them the measurements you require and they do the rest. MSRP is $1,399.00 per kit (1 ½ - 35 spline) and $1,199.00 per kit (1 ¼-48 spline). CAMBURG www.camburg.com KINETIK SERIES REAR TRAILING ARM KIT FOR 2021-2022 FORD RAPTOR Camburg’s Kinetik Series Rear Trailing Arm Kit for the 2021-2022 Ford Raptor provides much stronger upper and lower arms than OE, and allows maximum travel and articulation. Constructed of CNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum, and utilizing FK 1-inch Uniball bearing pivots, the kit is an easy bolt-on installation and includes all necessary hardware. MSRP is $3,995.99. CAMBURG www.camburg.com KINETIK SERIES BILLET UPPER CONTROL ARMS FOR 2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA Camburg’s Kinetik Series Upper Control Arms for the 2022 Toyota Tundra are constructed of CNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum, and feature 1.25-inch Uniballs for maximum travel, articulation, and strength. Designed to give 1 to 3 inches of lift, and to provide adjustability for proper camber and caster. No drilling or modifications are needed for installation, and all hardware is included. MSRP is $1,599.99 per set. PERFORMANCE SERIES LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH SLAPPER 2.5 BUMP STOP FOR 2017 -2022 RAPTOR Camburg’s Performance Series Lower Control Arms with Slapper 2.5 Bump Stop System for the 2017 – 2022 Ford Raptor provide additional caster to improve handling and give better bottom-out control. The lower arms are stock length to work with original upper arms and coil-overs, yet add a bit of wheelbase for additional tire clearance, allowing full use of suspension travel. Arms use FK 1-inch Uniballs to replace bushings at the frame attachments to avoid binding and flexing. The slapper bump stop design allows free suspension movement with more effective operation. MSRP is $2,995.99 to $4,965.99. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com 2016 – 2022 TOYOTA TACOMA LONG TRAVEL +3.5-INCH RACE SERIES SUSPENSION Total Chaos’ Long Travel +3.5-Inch Race Series Suspension for the 2016 – 2022 Toyota Tacoma provides 12.5 inches of wheel travel with 4WD and a 3.5-inch track width increase per side. Kit features extended 4130 chromoly upper control arms and boxed lower control arms, and heat-treated stainless steel 1-inch Uniballs with military grade fabric liners replace ball joints to allow maximum wheel travel and provide component strength and durability. Also included are urethane bushings to reduce deflection, DOT approved stainless steel braided brake lines, stainless steel hi-misalignment spacers, and Grade 8 mounting hardware. MSRP is $3,906.94. NOTE: Kit requires the use of extended fiberglass fenders. 2007 – 2021 TOYOTA TUNDRA +2.5-INCH LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION The Total Chaos’ 2.5-inch Long Travel Suspension Kit for the 2007 – 2021 Toyota Tundra provides 14.5 inches of wheel travel with 4WD, and a 2.5-inch track width increase per side. Kit features chromoly boxed lower control arms with sway bar mounting tabs, and chromoly tubular upper control arms designed for dual-shock capabilities, along with heat treated stainless steel 1-inch Uniballs with PTFE liners replace ball joints for maximum wheel travel and durability. Also included are DOT approved stainless steel braided brake lines, urethane bushings, stainless steel hi-misalignment spacers, and Grade 8 mounting hardware. MSRP is $3,796.39. NOTE: Kit requires the use of extended fiberglass fenders. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com 1986 -1995 TOYOTA PICKUP +3.25-INCH LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION The Total Chaos’ 3.25-Inch Long Travel Suspension Kit for the 1986 – 1995 Toyota Pickup provides 12 inches of wheel travel on 4WD trucks, and a 3.25-inch track width increase per side. Designed to replace the factory torsion bars with 2.5-inch coil-over shocks, the kit features chromoly upper control arms and boxed lower control arms with dual shock tabs, and 1-inch Uniballs to replace the upper ball joints. Kit also includes urethane bushings, DOT approved stainless steel braided brake lines, stainless steel hi-misalignment spacers, and grade 8 hardware. MSRP is $3,247.00. NOTE: Kit requires the use of extended fiberglass fenders. COGNITO MOTORSPORTS www.cognitomotorsports.com 3-INCH ELITE LEVELING KIT FOR 2020 - 2022 SILVERADO/SIERRA 2500/3500 Cognito’s Elite Leveling Kit for 2020 - 22 GM 2500/3500 gives 3 inches of front lift, and includes their Upper Arm Control Kit, Pitman and Idler Arm Support Kit, Torsion Bar Adjuster Key Kit, and Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Series Reservoir Shocks. Designed with improved ball joint angles and adequate droop travel for optimized handling and ride characteristics. For 2WD and 4WD. MSRP is $3,919.75 per kit. COGNITO MOTORSPORTS www.cognitomotorsports.com FORGED PITMAN IDLER ARM SUPPORT KIT FOR 2011 – 2022 SILVERADO/SIERRA 2500/3500 Cognito’s Forged Pitman Idler Arm Support Kit for 2011 - 2022 GM 2500/3500 uses an innovative, patented design to replace the problem components on 2WD and 4WD GM vehicles in order to provide better handling, improved fuel mileage, and longer tire and steering component life. Kit uses forged steel and CNC-machined support brackets and F.K. rod ends, and has a durable black finish. MSRP is $259.95 per kit. 3-INCH PERFORMANCE BALL JOINT LEVELING LIFT KIT FOR 2019 - 2021 GM Cognito’s 3-Inch Performance Leveling Lift Kit for 2019 - 2021 GM 1500 provides 3 inches of front lift and 2 inches of rear lift, and comes with everything you need to improve the function and clearance of your truck. Included are a Ball Joint SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit, front ELKA 2.0 IFP Coilover Shocks, rear ELKA 2.0 IFP Shocks, 2-inch Block and U-bolt Kit, and a 1.5-inch Rear Bump Stop Spacer Kit. Designed for improved ball joint angle and adequate droop travel for optimizing ride and handling characteristics. For 2WD and 4WD. MSRP is $2,534.86 per kit. BDS https://bds-suspension.com/ 3-INCH UPPER CONTROL ARM SYSTEM FOR GM 2500HD/3500HD The 3-Inch Upper Control Arm System for 2020+ Chevy/GMC 2500HD and 3500HD features BDS Performance upper control arms to provide increased strength and increased suspension travel. FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series shocks offer greatly improved damping abilities. The system is also designed with high-strength, indexed, cast torsion bar keys for additional ride height, sway bar relocation for proper clearance, and differential relocation for proper CV operating angles. Rear block and u-bolt kit provides lift while maintaining spring function and load capacity. MSRP is $4,192.00. 3-INCH RADIUS ARM SYSTEM FOR RAM 2500 The 3-Inch Radius Arm System for the 2014+ Ram 2500 4WD features BDS heavy duty tubular radius arms for improved strength, better ground clearance, and correct caster angle. FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP gas shocks or BDS NX2 gas shocks provide improved damping abilities. Kit allows clearance for 35-inch tires, and includes high-strength progressive front coil springs, adjustable front track bar and rear relocation bracket to correctly position both axles, and front and rear sway bar links and bump stop extensions for proper function. MSRP is $2,264.00. BDS https://bds-suspension.com/ 2-INCH COIL-OVER SYSTEM FOR FORD F150 4WD The 2-Inch Coil-Over System for the 2014+ Ford F150 4WD features BDS high-strength upper control arms to provide increased suspension travel and durability, along with FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series coil-overs in front, and FOX 2.0 Performance or FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series shocks for the rear. Kit retains ball joints and rubber bushings for long life and quiet operation, and works within the parameters of the factory suspension geometry to maintain proper suspension and driveline angles, while allowing clearance for 35-inch tires. MSRP is $3,602.00 to $4,942.00. BILSTEIN https://offroad.bilstein.com BILSTEIN M 9200 COILOVER SHOCK Bilstein’s M 9200 Coilover Shock was developed for off-road racing and is available in stroke lengths from 8 to 16 inches, with 46mm or 60mm monotubes, and with multiple valving choices for a variety of applications. Constructed with machined billet aluminum components and featuring a case-hardened 22mm piston rod and 3-stage high temperature seal. Threaded body with dual-rate coilover hardware allows quick spring and preload changes to suit the terrain. Shocks are owner-rebuildable. MSRP varies by specific application. BILSTEIN M 9200 BYPASS SHOCK Bilstein’s M 9200 Bypass Shock is available with stroke lengths from 10 to 18 inches, with 60mm or 70mm bodies, and 4 and 3 tube external bypass offering position-sensitive damping with independent adjustment for rebound and compression. Constructed with machined billet aluminum components, 1 1/8 –inch case-hardened piston rod, and 3-stage high-temperature seal. Shocks are owner-rebuildable. MSRP varies by specific application. BILSTEIN https://offroad.bilstein.com BILSTEIN M 7100 and M7100 CLASSIC SHOCKS Bilstein’s M 7100 and M 7100 Classic Shocks feature a 46mm monotube design, high-flow piston, and self-adjusting deflective disc valving. The M7100 Classic offers 5 to 10 inches of travel, while the M 7100 offers 8 to 14 inches of travel, and both are available in multiple lengths and valve settings for a variety of vehicles and uses. M 7100 is owner-rebuildable, M 7100 Classic is sealed and serviceable by the factory. MSRP varies by specific application. AGM www.agm-products.com SUSPENSION SLIDERS AGM’s Suspension Sliders hold springs truer in tough conditions to prevent damage and excess wear. Constructed with an insert using a blend of proprietary materials and a 6061 hard anodized two-piece outer housing, these sliders protect against the premature wear, breakage, and deforming common to OE sliders in off-road driving. Available in 2-inch, 2.5-inch, 2.5-inch with 3.75-inch spring adapter, and 3-inch sizes. MSRP starts at $125.82 each. EIBACH www.eibach.com Eibach 3.75” AWD Race Springs Now available in new lengths and rates to accommodate the requirements for AWD equipped Trophy Trucks. The 3.75” AWD Race Springs come in lengths from 20” to 26” ranging from 650 lb-in to 900 lb-in. MSRP $160-$650 Spring Bags (Pair) Available in lengths from 18” to 32” and diameters in 3” and 3.75”, Eibach spring bags protect your springs and dampers from external debris. MSRP $42-$108 Eibach 8” and 10” Tender Springs Eibach’s expanded rate range of tender springs are available in 3” and 3.75” diameters and come in rates ranging from 550 lb-in to 700 lb-in. MSRP $90-$120