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In the world of winches, there are a quite a few options out there that you can go with, but not all winches are created equally. Just like with any other product or brand; you have to do something that sets you apart without sacrificing quality. Well thats exactly what Borne Offroad set out to do with their new winch series.  Born (pun intended) from the Mishimoto family comes the 10k & 12k synthetic winches. Borne has created an IP68-rated winch delivering the best in wet and weather protection. They have designed this winch to be able to adhere and...

We are frequently asked what the differences are between the Bilstein 6112/5160, Eibach Stage 2R, Ford Performance Kits, and the Fox/Roush 2.0 suspension lifts for the Ford F-150. They have become our most popular kits as they have grown in popularity across the F150 platform as a whole. These are some of the best performing kits you can get for the money, and they land around the same price point. Like any other kit out there they each of their differences, and that is what we are tackling here in this article. We want to be able to let customers...

Electric Valving, that is.  This February, the Hotshot Offroad Tremor went back into the shop to get a new shock set up put on. If you’re here to learn about the New Icon CDEV Kit for the Ford Tremor, then buckle up – we’re going for a rip.  In 2023, we decided to put some rumors to the test. We were told that the Icon CDCV Stage 5 Kit, made to fit the Ford F150, was not compatible with the Tremor. Despite these allegations, we were able to disprove these claims by successfully running the Icon CDCV Stage 5 Kit on our 2022 Tremor, rigorously...

UPDATE 11/2024 - In November of 2024, Ford Performance announced a revision of the FP Bilstein suspension system. We will be updating this post with the changes and impressions as soon as possible! So, you are looking to upgrade the suspension on your 21+ F-150, and the Ford Performance kit by Bilstein has caught your eye. You find yourself calling around... Every place you call is out of stock for the foreseeable future (including us), and you begin to wonder, "What's the difference between this kit and the standard Bilstein 6112/5160 setup?"  You're in luck, as we're going to help you...

So I have a lot of items on the list to put into here, but I am finding myself very busy. That said, do you have knowledge on a specific topic, are you willing to do an install and record it, something else? I am looking for support in the documentation area here, and would be willing to work with you on compensation! Please reach out to info@hotshotoffroad.com if you'd like to be a contributor!