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SCORE-Journal-July-2020

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SCORE SUSPENSION GUIDE 2020 By Mike Vieria Conquering off-road terrain is all about the ability to maintain traction. While larger tires help, experienced off-roaders know that wheel travel is a crucial factor. Throw in some high-speed sections of terrain and parts get abused and broken. This is why serious mid and long-travel suspension systems are built big and tough. SCORE fans look for kits that provide increased wheel travel as well as ride height for larger tires, so we’ve contacted many suspension and shock manufacturers who build some of the toughest, hardcore suspension components available. Here are some of the latest that can help make your vehicle tough enough for Baja. King Shocks kingshocks.com 2.5 Electronic Fluid Management System King Shocks offers a new electronic fluid management system that allows for quick in-car adjustments that independently control front to rear shocks for proper vehicle optimization. An optional LCD screen upgrade is available with hose remote options and upgrades to your existing hose remote shocks. A Swivel Piggyback option is also available for simple install. MSRP N/A. King Shocks kingshocks.com 2019+ RAM 1500 Adjustable Shock Kit Easily upgrade the shock system to 2019 an up Ram 1500 trucks with King’s newest system. The kit replaces the factory shocks with no modifications and offers an increase of 30% front wheel travel and an adjustable ride height. Optional Compression Adjuster is available. MSRP N/A. 2019+ Ford Ranger Shock Kit Completely 100% bolt-on, this performance shock kit adds a 40% front wheel travel increase and allows for an adjustable ride height. Large 2.5” shock bodies are factory tuned and include finned reservoirs with an optional compression adjuster. MSRP N/A BAJA KITS www.bajakits.com LONG TRAVEL 2019+ CHEVY/GMC 1500 PRERUNNER KIT Baja Kits Long Travel Prerunner Kit for the 2019+ Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 is engineered as a complete suspension system to improve off-road performance while retaining on-road handling and comfort with the optional anti-sway bar mount. It is a direct bolt-on for 4WD Chevy and GMC trucks and includes boxed upper and lower arms with Trophy Truck-grade Uniballs and hardware, CNC steel steering extensions, high-strength extended axles, high-density custom bushings, crush sleeves, and Zerk fittings. Kit increases track width 3+ inches per side, while lift height is 3 to 4 inches. Compatible with readily available bolt-in shocks. MSRP is $3999.00. LONG TRAVEL 2019+ FORD RANGER PRERUNNER KIT Baja Kits Long Travel Suspension Kit for the 2019+ Ford Ranger provides 11.5 inches of wheel travel, 6+ inches of track width, and 3 to 4 inches of total lift. Bolt-on kit includes boxed upper and lower arms, CNC steering extensions, extended heat-treated axles, 1-inch Uniballs to replace ball joints, Delrin high-density bushings, 4130 crush sleeves, Zerk fittings, and other necessary hardware. Designed to be paired with 2.5 coil-over or bypass shocks. MSRP is 3,699.00. FOX FACTORY https://www.ridefox.com/ Chevy Silverado 2.0 Performance Series Coil-Over IFP This bolt-on front IFP shock features an extruded aluminum body for rust resistance and increased cooling capacity. Fits 2019 + GM 1500 trucks and comes with a composite top bushing. Locking coil spring preload rings allow for easy ride height adjustments and the mono-tube design features an internal reservoir with a high-pressure nitrogen-charged gas chamber. Applications are available for stock and lifted trucks using factory shock lengths. MSRP 489.95 2.0 IFP GM 1500 Rear Shock Using race-proven damping control, the Fox Factory Performance Series 2.0 rear IFP shocks feature a high-pressure nitrogen charged gas chamber and race developed high-flow damping piston with a 5/8-inch hard chrome plated and heat-treated alloy steel shaft. Nitrile rubber bushings allow for quiet operation for increased articulation. MSRP $170 2.0 IFP Ram 1500 Rear Shock The Fox Factory Performance 2.0 Rear IFP shock for 2019+ Ram 1500 pickups uses the same race-proven damping control and high-pressure nitrogen charged gas chamber. The race developed high-flow damping piston features a 5/8-inch hard chrome plated and heat-treated alloy steel shaft. Nitrile rubber bushings allow for quiet operation for increased articulation. MSRP $170 FOX FACTORY https://www.ridefox.com/ Ram 1500 2.0 Performance Series Coil-Over IFP Fox Factory’s front IFP shock for 2019+ Ram 1500 pickups features a CNC machined 6061-T6 extruded aluminum one-piece body for rust resistance and increased cooling capacity. The shock comes with a composite top bushing. Locking coil spring preload rings allow for easy ride height adjustments and the mono-tube design features an internal reservoir with a high-pressure nitrogen-charged gas chamber. Applications are available for stock and lifted trucks using factory shock lengths. MSRP 489.95 EIBACH www.eibach.com PRO-TRUCK COILOVER 2.0 SHOCKS Eibach’s Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Performance Ride Height Adjustable Shocks are designed to provide maximum control and compliance on the trail or on the road. Shocks use off-road race-winning ERO spring technology and allow ride height adjustment of up to 4 inches. They are direct bolt-on installation and designed to work with factory control arms to increase ride height without accelerated wear to ball joints and bushings. All necessary hardware and adjustment tools are included. Applications for a variety of full size and compact trucks. MSRP is $943.33 per pair. CAMBURG www.camburg.com KINETIK SERIES BILLET UPPER CONTROL ARMS Camburg’s Kinetik Series Billet Upper Control Arms are available for the 2019 to 2020 Chevy/GMC 1500, 2004 – 2020 Ford F150, 2005 -2020 Toyota Tacoma, and 2007 – 2020 Toyota Tundra. Arms are designed for 1 – 3 inches of lift, and increase usable wheel travel while correcting camber and caster. They use PTFE-lined FK Uniballs that replace weak factory ball joints, and FK 7/8” Chromoly Heim joints allow additional adjustment of camber and caster. CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum with anodized finish. MSRP starts at $1395.00 per set. REAR BUMP STOP MOUNT KIT Camburg’s Rear Bump Stop Mount Kit easily bolts on to the 2007 -2020 Toyota Tundra to provide additional control to maximize entire suspension travel. Designed to work with Fox 2.0 x 2.5 stops the kit mounts bolt to original factory mounting holes. Raptor version Includes a bolt-on frame X-member for added torsional strength and a thick bump pad to provide a flat impact surface. Mounts are MIG welded, powder-coated, and include all necessary Grade 8 hardware. Available with or without bump stops. MSRP is $425.00 per pair for Tundra and $995.00 per pair. CAMBURG www.camburg.com PERFORMANCE SPINDLE KIT Camburg’s Performance Spindle Kits for the 2005 – 2020 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner and 4WD, and 2005 – 2020 Toyota Tacoma 2WD Prerunner provide improved strength and precision to stand up to off-road pounding. The CNC machined spindles are MIG and TIG welded, then powder-coated. 2WD 4.0 Prerunner kit is available with or without sway bar mounts, and provides 4 inches of lift and ¾-inch wider track on each side. 4WD and Prerunner kit maintains stock height and width and does not include sway bar mounts. All kits include two spindles and all necessary hardware. MSRP is $1,495.00 for 4-inch lift Tacoma kit, $1,795 for 4WD Tacoma kit. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com TOYOTA TACOMA LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION Total Chaos 2-inch Expedition Series Long Travel Suspension Kit for the 2016+ Toyota Tacoma provides 11.5 inches of travel and a 2-inch per side track width increase with extended chromoly upper and lower control arms, while maintaining factory steering angles. 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. Kit includes urethane bushings with steel inner sleeves to reduce deflection, DOT approved stainless steel braided brake lines, stainless steel hi-misalignment spacers, and Grade 8 mounting hardware. MSRP is $3,699.00 for standard kit or $4,135.00 with Heim Pivot upgrade to allow maximum tuning of caster and camber. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com TOYOTA TUNDRA LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION A 2.5-inch Long Travel Suspension Kit for the 2007 to 2021 Toyota Tundra features chromoly tubular upper control arms and boxed and plated lower control arms designed for dual-shock capabilities. Heat treated stainless steel 1-inch Uniballs with PTFE liners replace ball joints for maximum wheel travel and durability. Kit includes D.O.T. approved stainless steel braided brake lines, stainless steel hi-misalignment spacers, and Grade 8 mounting hardware. NOTE: Fiberglass fenders are required for use of this suspension. MSRP is $3,796.39 for standard kit or $4,259.45 with Heim Pivot upgrade to allow maximum tuning of caster and camber. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com UPPER CONTROL ARMS Offering 2-inches of additional travel with extended length shocks, these Upper Control Arms for 2008 to 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser maintain factory alignment specs on vehicles with 1.5 to 3-inch lift kits. Converts factory ball joints to 1-inch heat-treated stainless steel Uniball for added component strength and maximum wheel travel. The tubular bolt-on arms are constructed of powder-coated 4130 chromoly and include custom-profile misalignment spacers, urethane bushings, Grade 8 hardware, and Zerk fittings. MSRP is $874.02. REAR CHANNEL BED STIFFENERS These Rear Channel Bed Stiffeners for the 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacoma reinforce factory bed channels to prevent bed flex that causes tearing and cracking under added weight and during off-road use. Powder-coated 3/16” mild steel with Grade 8 mounting hardware, stiffeners include 6 eyelet tabs as additional cargo tie-down points, and additional flat tab for antenna or accessory mounting. MSRP is $170.83. COGNITO MOTORSPORTS www.cognitomotorsports.com PREMIUM UPGRADED PACKAGE FOR 2017-2020 FORD F250/F350 Cognito’s 4-Inch Premium Upgraded Package for the 2017-2020 Ford F250/F350 contains all the components you need for improving the suspension performance of your truck. The package is preconfigured with Cognito’s front suspension parts, a block and U-bolt kit, Fox 2.0 Performance Series IFP front and rear shocks, and progressive rate coil springs. The kit includes SM Series caster-adjustable radius arms, SM Series LDG Traction Bar Kit, and the HD adjustable track bar. MSRP is $5,742.80. PREMIUM UPGRADE PACKAGE FOR 2011-2019 GM 2500HD/3500HD The 4-Inch Premium Upgrade Package for the 2011-2019 GM 2500HD/3500HD contains all the components you need for improving your truck’s suspension performance. The package includes Cognito’s front suspension parts, a Deaver Spring Mini Pack and U-bolts, Fox 2.0 Performance Series Remote Reservoir IFP front and rear shocks, and Cognito’s patented Pitman and Idler Arm Support Kit. Also included are a Uniball SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit with shock extenders, and an SM Series Traction Bar Kit. MSRP is $6,296.80. COGNITO MOTORSPORTS www.cognitomotorsports.com PREMIUM UPGRADED PACKAGE FOR 2017-2020 FORD F250/F350 Cognito’s Premium Upgraded Package for the 2017-2020 Ford F250/F350 is preconfigured with their 2-inch coil spring kit, front brake line bracket kit, 1-inch bump stop spacers, and Fox 2.0 Performance Series IFP front monotube shocks. Also included for additional strength and adjustability are Fox 2.0 Performance Series IFP rear shocks, SM Series caster-adjustable radius arms, SM Series LDG Traction Bar Kit, and an HD adjustable track bar. MSRP is $4,835.80. PERFORMANCE KIT FOR 2020 GM 2500/3500 The 4-Inch Performance Kit for the 2020 GM 2500/3500 is preconfigured with Cognito’s front suspension lift components, a block and U-bolt kit, Ball Joint SM Series Upper Control Arm Kit, Pitman and Idler Arm Support Kit, and Fox 2.0 Performance Series Remote Reservoir IFP front and rear shocks. MSRP is $3,768.37. ICON www.iconvehicledynamics.com/ 2007-UP TOYOTA TUNDRA STAGE 10 SUSPENSION SYSTEM ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2007-UP Toyota Tundra suspension systems are designed to increase wheel travel (with gains of over 25%) and damping ability, which translates into outstanding vehicle control and ride quality both on and off-road. This Stage 10 system goes a step further in delivering ICON performance to the Tundra with the addition of fully adjustable billet aluminum upper control arms and rear suspension components that include ICON RXT multi-rate leaf springs and unique RXT-specific 2.5 Series bypass shocks. MSRP $6,315.49 OffRoad Design www.offroaddesign.com Front Coil-Over Conversion Systems Offroad Design offers front and rear coil-over conversion systems for 1969-‘91 GM straight axle full size trucks with an emphasis on handling, ride quality and durability. Lift heights range from 2.5 to 12” with wheel-travel increases from 10-18-inches with coil-over/bypass packages as well as bump stops. Vehicle specific bracketry and coil-over specifications are set to suit the customer’s needs whether it’s a nice handling resto-mod, off-road only desert truck, tow/pit or long ranging camping (overlanding) truck. MSRP $3,484.50 Radflo Suspension Technology http://www.radflo.com 2.5” Front Coil-Over Shocks for 2019+ Ford Ranger Radflo 2.5” Ford Ranger Coil-over shocks are the ultimate in performance for your Ranger. These shocks are custom built to order and feature the same technology that goes into the company’s championship winning race shocks. The shocks feature Eibach springs and a CNC machined 6061 aluminum body cap and eyelets on an SSID alloy steel tube body. MSRP $1,300. Bilstein www.bilstein.com B8 8112 (ZONECONTROL® CR) The Bilstein Zone Control shocks are now available for 2003-20 model Toyota 4Runner as well as ’07 –’14- FJ Cruiser and ’03-’08 Lexus GX470. These shocks include Bilstein’s damping technology with a vehicle-specific coil-over spring that provides an additional two-inches of ride height adjustment. The shocks feature 60mm remote reservoirs for enhanced cooling capacity and are a direct fit for these applications. MSRP N/A B8 8100 Jeep Wrangler JL These direct-fit motorsport inspired shocks feature a position-sensitive damper and a dual-tube external bypass with independent adjustment for rebound and compression. Features vehicle specific tuning for Jeep JL models that are lifted 3” to 4.5.” An 18mm piston rod provides height tensile strength and reduces internal gas force ramp-up. The shocks with billet rod-end and vulcanized mounts are an exact OE fit and the B8 8100 are rebuildable. MSRP N/A

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