California
Trends
Why can’t girls have a cool truck?
We’ve checked out Fabtech
Motorsports, the largest original two wheel
drive after-market performance suspension
manufacturer for the SUV/light truck
industry, for the answer on how to get one.
They say that the “lowered look” is
passe in Southern California and the new
trend is the higher riding suspension lifts,
with Fabtech the leaders in the two wheel
drive industry for over 10 years.
They have incorporated their off road
racing technology into the design of their
suspension systems.
We had a chance to talk with owner
Dave Winner on what a racerchick can look
for in improving her truck.
First of all we asked Dave – why bother?
“A suspension lift increases
suspension travel and ground clearance of
the truck/SUV, allowing for a larger tire as
well. The
over all look of the vehicle is enhanced
- “remember a 37 inch tire absorbs
a hole better”.
Although we know he meant out in the
desert off-roading, we know of some
incredible Michigan pot holes that pose an
even bigger danger.
But why not a “body lift”
wouldn’t you get the same look?
“A body lift can stretch hoses and
wires and not give the same performance as a
suspension lift”.
 Using
computer aided design (CAD) and computer
numerical control (CNC) equipment to help
design and build performance suspension
systems, Fabtech provides products that are
above and beyond the demands of off road
enthusiasts.
Design, testing, manufacturing and
quality control are strictly monitored
to ensure the quality of their
products.
One look at the facilities and I’m
hooked – whether it’s dirt, sand or
snow!
The cost of these systems depends on the
type of vehicle and how drastic the change.
From simple kits to long travel kits,
for desert and off road applications, the
prices can range from $500 to over $2000.
An increase of female customers has
been noticed.
Since the “pre-runner” look
trucks are now chic.
Pre-runners are the trucks that
pre-run the off road race course before the
actual race.
Don’t be fooled, this is done at
high speed.
A full service manufacturer, they
also offer fiberglass fenders, brake lines
and any other item that goes with creating
the look and feel of a desert off road race
vehicle.
In the old days it was monster trucks
– but for today’s trends check out www.fabtechmotorsports.com
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