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.

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!!! It could be 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. Also 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.