Let's face it: Many of us can't afford a complete suspension kit without selling a kid to a Chinese sweatshop ("Bob, I thought you had three kids..."), or else we'd be running complete systems from thesame company. Or maybe there are just some guys around who are as stubborn as we are, who think they can piece together what they want, and almost always refuse to buy entire kits. Well, this suspension parts guide is dedicated to you, the stubborn I-can-do-it-better-guy, to help you in your quest to Frankenstein a suspension together with some bad-ass parts. Good luck, and don't screw up your truck!
What it is & why it's cool: Electronic display/ controller and air compressor for electronic in-cab adjustment of RS 9000 shocks, comes complete with air compressor and digital control box.
Company: Digital Suspension
Contact: 877.742.1030, www.digitalsuspension.net
What it is & why it's cool: '66-'77 Bronco and F-150 radius arms, bolts to existing front C-cap off stock radius arms; can be ordered with weld-on axle mounts for use with any solid axle; can also be used for solid-axle swaps for '80-'96 Broncos, Toyotas, TTB Rangers/Bronco IIs, and Explorers; 2x5/16-inch wall tubing.
Company: Cage Off Road
Contact: 866.587.2243, www.cageoffroad.com
What it is & why it's cool: Adjustable spring spacer for Jeep Cherokees, gives 1 3/4 to 3 inches of lift, zinc-plated, comes with Rusty's spanner wrench.
Company: Rusty's Off-Road
Contact: 256.442.0017, www.rustysoffroad.com
What it is & why it's cool: Antisway bar kit to bolt onto classic Cherokees and Comanches, utilizes factory holes, installs without frame modification.
Company: T and J Performance
Contact: 714.633.0991, www.tandjperformance.com
What it is & why it's cool: Bolt-in bedcage for Ford Rangers, uses existing bed hardware anchoring to frame, allows for 16-inch reservoir or bypass shock, four eyelet hooks welded on for cooler or crate tie-down, mounting location for spare tire.
Company: Giant Motorsports
Contact: 949.369.7223, www.giantmotorsports.com
What it is & why it's cool: Steering stabilizer for '03+ 2500 & 3500 Dodge trucks, billet-machined mounts attached to high-end Fox 2.0 steering dampener that increases absorption of forces created at the wheels.
Company: K.O.R.E.
Contact: 760.749.8687, www.koreperformance.com