Ride along with us as we go behind the curtain at TCI (Total Cost Involved) and learn about their high-quality coil-over suspension components for restomod pickups. While there, we got a sneak preview of their newly developed full chassis for Chevy C10 trucks.
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We also squash some of the debate about airbag suspension vs. coil-over supsension as we get some expert viewpoints on the differences of these different suspension systems commonly used or restomods of all sorts.
Afterwards, they let us drive their R&D squarebody Chevy known as Ivey League. We even drive it to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA to test the suspension at the NMCA West autocross event.
Though we love the bold bodylines and real style of classic pickups, their suspension components don’t compare to the modern systems we are used to. Back in the day, these trucks were workhorses built to get the job done. Comfort wasn’t a priority. Hauling loads was the primary goal and these trucks were given a higher stance to cope with unpaved roads.
If you’re like us, you dig seeing these trucks with a hammered stance. There are lower budget methods for getting your classic truck to sit low, but you do get what you pay for. Simply bolting on a few parts might give you the look you want, but they won’t help your truck drive any better. In fact, budget lowering parts can actually cause your truck to perform even worse. Safety is also a concern, because rotted, old suspension parts can fail and put you in a dangerous situation.
Fortunately, there are companies like Total Cost Involved providing solutions for tired, old trucks. TCI offers a wide range of products from basic independent front suspensions (IFS) to complete chassis with numerous options. These systems accommodate disc brakes for stopping power and rack-and-pinion steering to ease turning. The different kit levels also provide options for running dropped springs, Ridetech coil-overs and even airbags.
Covering all the bases, are many options on TCI’s full chassis like notched rear rails for axle clearance on lowered heights, rear sway bar, rear torque arm, and larger Wilwood brakes for better stopping power. These also come with a Currie 9-inch rear end and you can have it equipped with a limited-slip differential and varying widths as well.
The company was started back in 1974 and has a solid reputation for bringing new life to old trucks. TCI came from humble beginnings but has expanded to become a huge competitor in the classic truck aftermarket. We decided to head to TCI’s headquarters in Ontario, California, to see the 32,000-sq-ft facility. As we were guided through the grounds, we quickly discovered that TCI makes all of its products directly on-site. Better yet, the majority of the components that make up the kits are fabricated on-site as well. Making products in-house, like TCI does, allows for improved quality control.
With over four decades of creating suspension systems for classic vehicles, the crew at TCI knows their stuff. Everyone at the facility was hustling to get multiple orders done to meet the demands of their customers. Best yet, the staff is very helpful and well experienced in helping classic truck owners modernize their older pickups. Watch as we talk about their revolutionary products and how they are formed.
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