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Building a Custom Metal Table Pt.2 -- Welding, Sandblasting, and Beveling the Edges

In This Guide Finish-Welding the Base Off to Sandblasting Powder Coating the Base Tabletop Prep: Epoxy Experiments and Beveling Beveling the Aluminum Edges What Is Next: Sanding, Polishing, and the Bi...

Behind the Scenes

Apr 18, 2025 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Building a Custom Metal Table Pt.1 — Design, Machining, and Welding the Base

In This Guide The Plan: A Table the Team Built Themselves The Aluminum Tabletop Starting from the Ground Up: Adjustable Feet Machining on the Haas Lathe Day One: Welding the Legs Day Two: Grinding, th...

Behind the Scenes

Apr 11, 2025 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

How to Replace Rear Axle, Bearing & Seals on a Ram 1500

In This Guide What Caused the Problem Step 1: Remove the Brakes Step 2: Drain and Open the Rear Differential Step 3: Remove the C-Clip and Pull the Axle Step 4: Remove the Old Bearing and Seal Step 5:...

Maintenance & Repair

Apr 4, 2025 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Who Is Core 4x4? Adjustable Control Arms, Track Bars, Steering and Off-Road Parts -- All Made in the USA

In This Guide Quality Over Quantity The Core 4x4 Philosophy What Does Core 4x4 Manufacture? In-House Manufacturing: From Raw Steel to Finished Product Tested on the Trail, Not Just in the Lab Vehicle ...

Behind the Scenes

Jan 13, 2025 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Bump Stops Explained: What They Do and Why They Matter

In This Guide What Is a Bump Stop? Why Bump Stops Matter After a Lift What Happens When Bump Stops Are Wrong How to Choose the Right Bump Stop Length Bump Stop Materials: Rubber vs. Polyurethane vs. H...

Product Education

Jan 13, 2025 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Control Arms Explained: What Happens When You Lift Without Them

In This Guide The Hidden Cost of Lifting Without Control Arms What Are Control Arms and What Do They Do? How Caster Loss Affects the Way You Drive Wheelbase Loss: The Other Problem Nobody Talks About ...

Product Education

Jan 13, 2025 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Ram 2500 Complete Overhaul Pt. 2 — 3" Lift and Front Suspension Install

In This Guide Whats Going on This Truck Why Upgrade the Factory Radius Arms? Tools and Supplies Step 1: Prep and Order of Operations Step 2: Teardown Step 3: Install the Radius Arms Step 4: Coil Sprin...

Install Guides

Sep 13, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Ram 2500 Complete Overhaul pt.1 Lift kit & Rear Suspension - Core 4x4

In This Guide The Build Plan: What Goes on the Rear Aluminum Series vs. Steel Series Control Arms Tools Youll Need Step 1: Prep and Teardown Step 2: Set Control Arm Length Step 3: Install Control Arms...

Install Guides

Sep 5, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Offroading Forest Lake Trail -- Testing the JK, JL, and Tacoma on Utah's Alpine Loop

In This Guide Getting Trail-Ready: Tops Off, Tires Aired Up Air Down and Disconnect The Most Important Trail Prep The Rock Garden Where the Tacoma Stayed Behind Testing the Bump Stops in the Real Worl...

Off-Road Adventures

Aug 30, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

When to Get Bump Stop Extensions + How to Install Them

In This Guide What Is a Bump Stop and Why Does It Matter? When Do You Need Bump Stop Extensions? How to Measure for the Correct Bump Stop Length Frame-Side vs. Axle-Side Extensions Available Sizes Rea...

Product Education

Aug 23, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Ram 2500 2.5T Tie Rod & Drag Link Steering Upgrade and Installation

In This Guide Why Your Ram 2500 Steering Needs an Upgrade Whats in the Core 4x4 2.5T Steering Kit Tools Youll Need Step 1: Soak Everything and Measure Step 2: Tear Down the Factory Steering Step 3: In...

Install Guides

Aug 16, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Toyota Tacoma Front Upper Control Arm Upgrade & Install Guide

In This Guide Three Problems Every Lifted Toyota Faces How the CORE 4X4 Upper Control Arms Solve All Three Fitment Guide Step-by-Step Installation What You'll Notice After the Install Frequently Asked...

Install Guides

Jul 19, 2024 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

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