Check out this Andy's Auto Sport TV video we made that explains why stainless steel brake lines can be a valuable item to get for your vehicle.

There are lots of reasons to install a lift kit on your truck or SUV, including aesthetics and performance. In this video, we'll show you the basics of how lift kits work, as well as typical lift kit components. Highlights include:

*At 0:43, we explain the benefits of increased ground clearance and suspension articulation.

*At 1:10, we talk about lift blocks and how they can raise the rear of your truck.

*At 1:48, we go over lifted leaf springs and add-a-leafs, which essentially convert your existing leaf springs into lifted springs.

*At 2:09, we explain lift crossmembers, which essentially lower the mounting points of your suspension, effectively raising the front of your truck or SUV.

*At 2:17, we talk about how lift spindles/knuckles raise the front of your truck by changing the location of the front hub mounting points.

*At 2:22, we talk about how lift springs are a simple way to raise a truck or SUV with an IFS or IRS suspension.

*At 2:28, we explain how lift torsion keys replace factory torsion keys to raise the front of your truck or SUV.

*At 2:37, we talk about coil spacer kits, which are an economical way to lift many trucks and SUVs.

*At 3:09, we talk about other options when lifting your vehicle, including straight axle conversions and coilover conversions.

*At 3:30, we discuss upgrading your wheels and tires to complement your new lift, and how installing a taller tire will give you even more ground clearance.

*At 5:02, we talk about how to determine what type of lift components to buy for your vehicle, and we begin the installation of a RevTek coil spacer lift kit on our project Toyota 4Runner.

*At 6:33, we install a Fabtech eight-inch lift kit on our project Ford F250.

*At 9:42, we explain how to shop for lift kits here at AndysAutoSport.com.

*At 10:07, we finally get to have some fun with our F250 and 4Runner by running them through some mud and tough terrain!

This episode of Andy's Auto Sport TV explains all the popular ways to lower your truck, including:

*Lowering Spindles
*Coil Springs
*Flip Kits
*Block Kits
*Hangers
*Shackles
*Leaf Springs
*Lowering Control Arms

We also explain how do an economic "leveling" drop, and we explain how you can combine different drop components if you want to slam your truck.

For the last 20 minutes of the video, we show a step-by-step installation of these parts on our project truck, and at the 34:06 mark we show the finished product.

In this video, we explain brake fade and how to avoid it. Highlights include:

*At 0:20, we tell you what brake fade is and the conditions under which they occur.

*At 1:00, we tell you how to reduce brake fade by upgrading your braking components.

Keeping all four tires on the ground is important for safety, and in this video we show you how to tell when your shocks or struts are no longer doing their jobs. Highlights include:

*At 0:14, we show you the quick and easy way to tell if your shocks or struts are blown.

*At 0:35, we show you other indications of worn-out shocks and struts.

Drop spindles and drop knuckles are an effective way to lower your vehicle. Video highlights include:

*At 0:11, we explain the advantages of drop spindles and drop knuckles, including the facts that the factory suspension geometry and travel are unaffected.

*At 1:44, we explain that it is possible to combine drop spindles/knuckles with lowering springs to achieve an even lower ride height.

In this video, we explain the fundamental differences between shocks and struts by showing you how each of them work.

*At 0:18, we explain what shocks and struts actually do.

*At 0:28, we give you an overview of strut style suspensions.

*At 0:58, we explain the placement and function of shocks compared to struts.