Best Spark Plugs for 396 Chevy: Several Optimal Options
It’s the Chevy 396, baby - one of the early darlings in the Mark IV engine family. Sure, it’s more niche than its brother, the ever-popular 454. So what? A 396 is still as exciting and high-performance to base your retro-revival project on. Let’s talk spark plugs...
Best Spark Plugs for Hyundai Elantra & Sonata: What Fits
Spark plugs are one of those replacement parts. Inexpensive, but essential to how your vehicle behaves. I know, a boring intro - but it’s true. I’ll be frank: the best spark plugs for Hyundai Elantra and Sonata are NGK or Denso. Both of these brands have been Hyundai...
FCS Struts Review: Here’s What to Expect
When it comes to struts, knock-off brands are dime a dozen. Some pop up just to disappear in a few years. One of the more persistent economy suspension darlings is FCS. Are these any good, considering their huge success on RockAuto or Amazon with products like this...
Sensen Struts/Shocks Review: Not Quite the Buy
A few years ago, Sensen’s struts and shocks were an alright buy. They were inferior, but way cheaper Monroe or KYB knock-offs promising OE-style suspension. This Sensen set is a good example of what the brand’s all about. Things have changed a bit, though. Sensen has...
Best Lift Kit for Jeep XJ & TJ: For Every Budget
Say what you want to say, but the XJ and TJ are my favorites. There’s something about mid-80s to late-90s Jeep design that simply nails it. Both are also great off-road beasts if you slap a lift kit on them. Based on what I’ve seen in my social circles, there are 8...
Best Shocks for Chevy Avalanche & Colorado: What Works
Ah, the Avalanche and Colorado. Two jewels from Chevy’s wild early 00s. I feel a bit sad we could never see Avalanche’s full potential - two gens were far too little. Thankfully, the Colorado still marches on, well into its 3rd gen after very successful 2nd gen sales....
