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August 2024 Archive

Using an Air Suspension for Towing

The air suspension, sometimes called a pneumatic suspension or air bag suspension, has been around for a long time. Its first patented design came out in the early 1900s. Obviously, the design has advanced quite a lot since the early days, but the idea remains the same.

Your suspension is a hard-working system that supports your vehicle's weight, absorbs rough roads, and keeps your tires on the pavement -- or off the pavement if you happen to be riding the trails.

Another place where your suspension comes into play is towing. Towing is pretty rough on your suspension and can wear parts out faster than if you weren't towing. An air suspension is designed to take some of that pressure off your vehicle and aid in controlling it.

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Floor Mats vs Floor Liners for Your Truck

In order to properly protect the interior of your truck, it’s important to have either floor mats or floor liners in place. Oftentimes the terms “liners” and “mats” are used interchangeably when discussing floor protection, however, there are key differences between the two.

Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of floor mats vs. floor liners will make it less confusing as you prepare to make a buying decision.

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Guide to the Drop Hitch for Towing

Towing is one of those things that seems straightforward and simple at first glance, but there are a lot of considerations that go into it to ensure it's done safely and securely. If you hook your trailer up to your truck or SUV and the trailer isn't level with the ground, then you need to invest in a drop hitch.

Let's take a look at why you need a drop hitch in this situation. When towing a trailer, the trailer must be as level with the ground as possible to ensure that it's stable while towing.

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