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The Great F-150 Suspension Debate Pt 2: Stepping Up to High-Performance Suspension  A while back we put together our original Great Suspension Debate: F-150 Version, comparing some of the most popular suspension upgrades for the F-150. That article focused heavily on kits like the Bilstein 6112/5160, Eibach Stage 2R, Ford Performance, and FOX 2.0. For a lot of F-150 owners, those kits still make perfect sense.  But what happens when you want to take the next step?  Over the last few years, there have been a lot more options hitting the market in the larger-body performance shock category. We're talking 2.5-inch and larger shock bodies, remote...

As an off-road shop, we’ve built plenty of trucks designed for dirt, rocks, and everything in between. But this time, we wanted to take a slightly different approach — creating a hybrid build that’s just as comfortable commuting every day as it is putting power down on demand or hitting the trail on the weekend. While we’ve spent years building capable off-road trucks, we know there’s a massive group of F-150 owners who lean just as heavily into performance. This build is for them. The goal here is to create a well-rounded daily driver — something that’s comfortable on the...

Upper control arms might not be the flashiest part of a suspension build, but on a 2021+ Ford F-150, they’re one of the most debated—and misunderstood—upgrades out there. If you’ve spent any time researching lifts, leveling kits, or bigger tires, you’ve probably run into the same questions over and over: Do I really need aftermarket upper control arms? Why do some setups rub and others don’t? Is billet actually better than tubular? Why do my stock wheels suddenly cause problems after a lift? Welcome to the infamous upper control arm debate. In this guide, we’re breaking it all down—without the...

It has been a long 4 (ish) years since Diode Dynamics launched their SSC2 LED pod line. When these pods hit the market they were a game changer. At the time no one else had a true 2 inch pod that could pack the punch like the SSC2s did. Making waves in the industry has always been a focus with Diode Dynamics. And 2025 is yet again a year that Diode is coming hot.  Earlier this year they started off by releasing their brand new D-Switch (review to come very soon). Taking on a similar concept to some of the...

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...