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Do I need to upgrade my brakes when lifting
my truck?
Yes, Yes, Yes! Do most people overlook this? Yes they do! The
best-looking truck in the world doesn’t look too good when the front
end is smashed from rear-ending someone. Slotted or crossdrilled
rotors are a great start, but good pads, oversized calipers, and
plus sized rotors are also a great idea. Brembo - Big Bite - SSBC
(Stainless Steel Brake Company), Baer - EBC - DBA - Hawk - Powerslot
– just to name a few of the suppliers we have at our fingertips.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Bigger brakes not only look good and
function well, but also are important for stopping your vehicle!!!
Chips - Programmers - What are their
functions?
If the vehicle is lifted or running larger tires, the speedometer is
going to be off. Also, on newer vehicles, the speed sensors – shift
sensors will be out of calibration. By installing a chip or
reprogramming the computer, you cannot only improve horsepower,
torque, etc., but also gain fuel mileage and save a soon to come
transmission issue or speeding ticket!!! Some brands we offer are
Banks, Superchip, Bully Dog, Edge, Hypertech, SCT, Unichip, Jet,
Diablo Sport, just to name a few.
Do I need gears with my lifted truck?
Yes, gears are always important anytime extra tire size and weight
is added but it is an overlooked item. Gears are not immediately
needed but are the only way to get 100% back to correct factory
power and torque.
Do most have gears installed when they lift
their trucks?
No, most don’t but many do come back to us to add them after the
fact, which is fine. It takes a lot of strain off the drivetrain,
etc. and also gives us a chance to completely overview the internals
of the differentials ie: axles, bearings, lockers, positive traction
units (posi units), etc. All of these can be replaced or upgraded
while we are in doing the work requested. It’s also a great time to
upgrade differential covers to something custom and get synthetics
added for additional life.
How often should I rotate my tires?
Every 3-5,000 miles is a perfect point to rotate. This depends on
the type and style of tire you have. The more aggressive, the more
often you have to rotate. Some All Terrain designs are fine for up
to 10,000 miles before rotation. Also, don’t forget to torque your
wheel at this time.
How often should I check over my suspension
or body lift?
After the first 50 miles on a new install, but after that we
recommend at least a yearly lift evaluation. We schedule these to be
as convenient as possible and in most cases they only take one day.
Catching a potential problem before it happens can save you
thousands in repair costs or maybe even save your life.
My steering wheel shakes or shimmy’s? Or
When I hit a bump the truck gets out of control? AKA The Deathwobble
This answer could take all day but the simplest answer is…Do not
ignore this problem!!! Death wobble can start from something as
simple as tire balance, but it could also be something getting ready
to come apart. Loose tie rods, ball joints, wheel bearings, improper
alignment, bad steering stabilizer, all of this can cause these
symptoms but a quick check and we can tell you for sure. We have
fixed more of these vehicles, after everyone else says they can’t be
fixed, than you could imagine!!!
How often should I torque or tighten the
lug nuts on my wheels?
Again, approximately 50 miles or sooner after a new install; roughly
every 1,000 miles afterwards. Any time tires or wheels are
rotated;check them after approximately 50 miles. Lug nuts have to
“seat” themselves in and sometimes they can be stubborn. It only
takes a second to double check things and be on the safe side. If
this isn’t done, theresult you receive is ruined wheels or loss of
your wheels. Retorque is a very important thing to do!!!
How can I get quote on a job I want done?
You can simply step in our office or send an email. Email sometimes
works best due to the overwhelming amount of walk-in customers. Feel
free to do either one; we are always here to help. |
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