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FLEXING YOUR OFF-ROAD MUSCLE 2026 Suspension Components & Kits By Mike Vieira SCORE fans take their suspension systems very seriously. Only the best and Baja tested suspension components are good enough for their own daily drivers that see some serious off-roading on the weekends. We contacted several manufacturers who wanted to showcase their latest shocks, coil springs, control arms and much more, manufactured for a variety of popular make and model vehicles. KING SHOCKS www.kingshocks.com KING SHOCKS 3.0-INCH BUMP STOP King Shocks’ 3.0-Inch Bump Stop uses a bolt mount, and has 6 inches of travel, with a 14.2-inch compressed length, and 20.2-inch extended length. It’s fully adjustable and comes with external reservoirs. Call for pricing. KING SHOCKS www.kingshocks.com KING SHOCKS 3.0-INCH IBP COILOVER SHOCK FOR 2022+ FORD BRONCO RAPTOR King Shocks’ 3.0-inch Coilover Shocks for the Front and Rear of the 2022+ Ford Bronco Raptor are custom tuned to provide optimal damping and spring rates for maximized handling and ride over all types of terrain. The bolt-on shocks offer adjustable ride height, dual-rate springs for fine tuning adjustments, and velocity and position sensitive damping control. Constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum, with externally finned reservoirs. The fully serviceable units feature threaded end caps and new Schrader valve protective cap. Kits include two shocks, reservoir mounts and necessary hardware. Call for pricing. FOX www.ridefox.com FOX LIVE VALVE AFTERMARKET KIT The FOX Live Valve Semi Active System senses terrain and driver input 400 times per second to adapt your suspension to the best performance settings each and every moment. The system consists of an Inertial Measurement Unit to track the vehicle’s pitch, yaw, and roll, and an ECU that interprets the data and signals a solenoid on each Factory Race Series Internal Bypass shock to adjust to the appropriate damping level for the situation. With continuous adjustments to damping at each wheel, brake dive, cornering lean, and squat are controlled to maximize performance under all conditions, on all types of terrain. The system offers 3 driver-selectable modes to further tailor your ride and handling. FOX Connect additionally provides an interface with your vehicle to record and review real-time telemetry to track the performance of your settings. Present applications are available for the 2021+ Ford Bronco, 2018+ Jeep JL Wrangler, 2020+ Jeep JT Gladiator, 2024+ Toyota Tacoma, and 2021+ Ford F-150 SuperCrew. MSRP starts at $7,495.95 for system, depending on application. BILSTEIN https://offroad.bilstein.com BILSTEIN M 9400 BLACK HAWK SERIES COILOVER SHOCK Bilstein’s M 9400 Black Hawk Series Coilover Shock was developed for off-road and UTV applications, and features 4-way adjustability and multiple stroke lengths. Patented Zone Control technology provides five independently tuned damping zones including Jounce Cut Off that acts as a two-stage hydraulic bump stop, and Rebound Cut Off that engages in the last stage of droop for better control and shock protection. Constructed of aluminum with gold-finned reservoirs. Shocks are fully serviceable. Springs and coilover hardware sold separately for custom performance in each application. MSRP is $1,578 each. BILSTEIN BLACK HAWK POWERSPORTS COILOVER SHOCK PACKAGE Bilstein’s Black Hawk Powersports Coilover Shock Package is specifically engineered to vastly improve performance of UTVs. The direct-fit coilovers offer position-sensitive damping and 4-way adjustability with five independently tuned damping zones. Package includes Dual Rate Coils and crossover nuts for easy ride height and spring preload adjustments. Shocks are fully serviceable and constructed of aluminum with gold-finned reservoirs. MSRP is $2,025 each. CAMBURG www.camburg.com KINETIK SERIES BUMP STOPS Camburg’s Kinetik Series Bump Stops are available in 2.5x2.5 Slapper Eyelet, 2.5x2.5 Stem/Striker, and 2.5x3.75 Eyelet/Striker styles for a variety of applications. Designed to meet the most demanding racing conditions to improve bottoming control. They feature nitrogen pressure adjustment from 50 to 250psi to allow specific tuning for your needs. Constructed with heat-treated cylinders, CNC machined 6061-T6 components, hard-anodized, tapered port pistons, induction-hardened, hard chrome shafts, and a Cerakote finish. MSRP is $499 to $599 each. KINETIK SERIES BILLET X-JOINT XL UPPER CONTROL ARMS FOR FORD BRONCO RAPTOR Camburg’s Kinetik Series X-Joint XL Upper Control Arms for the 2022 – 2025 Ford Bronco Raptor provide increased wheel travel and articulation, improved strength, and corrected geometry for improved handling. Constructed of CNC-machined 6061 billet aluminum with FK 7/8-inch heim joints for maximum strength, adjustability, and elimination of flexing and deflection. Fully sealed joints allow for better greasing and higher angles for better performance and longevity. Kit includes all necessary hardware for bolt-on installation. MSRP is $1,899.00 per set. CAMBURG www.camburg.com UNIBALL RADIUS ARM KIT FOR FORD F-250/350 4WD Camburg’s Uniball Radius Arm Kit for the Ford F-250/350 are designed to correct geometry to improve handling, increase ground clearance, and provide higher strength. Bolt-on arms allow for 3-degrees of caster adjustment for use with leveling kits while improving stability and cornering precision. They feature boxed construction for increased rigidity and lighter weight. Rear pivots use FK 1-inch uniballs to eliminate binding and flexing, and maximize articulation. Kit includes all necessary hardware. MSRP is $1,799 for kit. SLAPPER LOWER ARM KIT FOR 2024 – 2025 TOYOTA TACOMA Camburg’s Slapper Lower Arm Kit for the 2024 – 2025 Toyota Tacoma is designed to provide maximum wheel travel and optimized shock motion, along with a slapper bump stop system. The arms use internally boxed construction for increased strength, and include bolt-on aluminum skid plates for further protection. FK 1-inch uniballs at the frame eliminate binding and flex, and heat-treated, high-angle ball joints offer more travel and better steering response than OE joints. Arms are stock length, so upper control arms, existing shocks, and stock fenders can be used. Bolt-on kit includes all necessary hardware. MSRP is $2,595. ADS www.adsshocks.com DIRECT FIT MBR RACE SUSPENSION KIT FOR CAN AM MAVERICK R/R X/R X RS ADS’ Direct Fit MBR Race Suspension Kit for 2024 - 2025 Can Am Maverick R, R X, and R X RS models uses a Multi-stage Bypass Ring System to allow independent adjustment for each shock travel zone. Features 4-way adjustable reservoir for further independent adjustments, a dual hose system to maximize fluid cooling, hard-chrome plated steel shock shafts, eye mounts with machined rod ends and high strength spherical bearings, and temperature-stable synthetic hydraulic fluid. MSRP is $9,749.95 for kit. BILLET RADIUS RODS FOR POLARIS RZR ADS’ Billet Radius Rods for Polaris RZR models are stronger and lighter than OE rods, and are fully adjustable. The CNC-machined rods are constructed of aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum with military specification anodized finishes, and have stainless steel rod end spacers and PTFE-lined rod ends. MSRP is $579.95 per set. ADS www.adsshocks.com DIRECT FIT 3-INCH FRONT RACE COILOVERS FOR 2017 – 2025 FORD F-150 RAPTOR ADS’ Direct Fit 3-Inch Adjustable Reservoir Front Coilovers for the 2017 – 2025 Ford F150 Raptor are designed for maximum stability and control in the toughest terrain. The fully rebuildable, bolt-in shocks feature black anodized billet top and bottom caps, hard-chrome plated steel shafts, eye mounts with machined rod ends and spherical bearings, Cerakoted zinc-plated steel shock bodies, and temperature-stable synthetic fluid. MSRP is $3,599.95 for pair. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com UPPER CONTROL ARMS WITH ADJUSTABLE COILOVER 2.5-INCH SHOCKS FOR 1996-2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Total Chaos’ Uniball UCA with King Coilover Kit for the 1996 – 2002 Toyota 4Runner provides 2 – 3 inches of lift and 1 additional inch of droop for improved handling. The bolt-on kit includes extended travel King 2.5-inch coilover shocks, chromoly tubular control arms with 1-inch uniball joints designed with extra caster to maintain factory alignment specs, and all necessary hardware. MSRP is $2,594.46. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com MID TRAVEL SUSPENSION KIT FOR 3rd GENERATION TOYOTA TUNDRA Total Chaos’ Mid Travel Suspension Kit for the 3rd Generation Toyota Tundra is a bolt-on performance package designed to maximize wheel travel and allow customized ride characteristics, along with providing overall handling and durability improvement. Kit includes Uniball upper and lower control arms, King 3.0-inch IPB extended travel coilover shocks with remote reservoirs and compression adjusters, misalignment spacers, and other necessary installation hardware. Provides 2 – 2.5 inches of lift and 1 inch of front droop travel. MSRP is $10,432.66 per kit. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com MID TRAVEL SUSPENSION KIT FOR 2025 –CURRENT TOYOTA 4RUNNER Total Chaos’ Mid Travel Suspension Kit for the 2025 – current Toyota 4Runner provides 2 – 3 inches of lift, and 1 inch of additional droop travel for better off road and on road performance with customizable ride characteristics. The bolt-on kit includes chromoly tubular upper control arms with 1-inch uniball joints, extended travel King 2.5-inch coilover shocks with remote reservoirs and compression adjusters, billet front and rear swaybar end links, and other necessary hardware. MSRP is $8,322.84 per kit. TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION www.chaosfab.com MID TRAVEL SUSPENSION KIT FOR 1996 – 2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Total Chaos’ Mid Travel Suspension Kit for the 1996 – 2002 Toyota 4Runner provides 2 – 3 inches of lift and 1 additional inch of droop for improved handling off road and on road. The bolt-on kit features extended travel King 2.5-inch coilover front shocks, King 2.5-inch rear shocks with remote reservoirs and compression adjusters, upper and lower control arms designed for extended travel and to maintain proper alignment, and all necessary hardware. MSRP is $6,200.14 per kit. RADFLO www.radfloshocks.com WORKS SERIES 3.75-INCH EXTERNAL BYPASS SHOCKS Radflo’s WORKS Series 3.75-Inch External Bypass Shocks feature a low-friction Viton dual-seal system with a brass/Teflon-coated rod guide, Hi-Flo 9-hole racing pistons, CNC-machined rod ends with FK spherical bearings, and multi-stage, velocity-sensitive valving with independent rebound and compression adjustments. Choice of steel check valve sizes, 2.5-inch or 3.0-inch reservoirs, and high-pressure hose sizes. Finish is clear-coat bright zinc or Cerakote. MSRP is $2,555 each. WORKS SERIES INTERNAL BYPASS COILOVER SHOCKS Radflo’s WORKS Series Internal Bypass Coilover Shocks use proprietary Dynamic Ride Technology to provide both velocity sensitive and position sensitive damping and adjustability to provide race-level control while delivering excellent ride quality in less demanding driving. They feature a multi-zone inner tube design to create distinct damping zones within the stroke, Hi-Flo billet aluminum pistons, and heat-treated steel FK spherical bearings. Available in 2.5-inch or 3.0-inch sizes. MSRP starts at $1,205 each. 2.5-INCH HYDRAULIC BUMP STOPS Radflo’s 2.5-Inch Hydraulic Bump Stops are designed to maximize effective suspension travel while reducing peak impact loads transmitted to the vehicle by preventing hard contact at full compression. Available in 2.0-inch and 2.5-inch sizes, 2-inches to 4-inches of bump travel, and a variety of mounting styles, for use in a wide range of vehicles. MSRP starts at $315 each.