Spotlight on Matt Wilkin & His GX460 At Ride Shocks, we love seeing how our customers push the boundaries of what’s possible. Few do that better than Matt Wilkin of Triple Locked Adventures. Based in Western New York, Matt has earned a reputation for sharing honest insights about overland builds, gear choices, and the realities[…]
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Why We’re Standing With Johnson Valley—and Why It Matters
At Ride Shocks, we don’t usually get into public land policy. But when something affects the trails we test on, ride on, and care about—it’s worth speaking up. If you’ve ever wheeled through Johnson Valley, you know how special it is. Wide-open lines, rock gardens, camping spots that feel like your own slice of nowhere—it’s[…]
Conquering the Cleghorn Trail
Some adventures are worth the early start. This past July, our team and a group of San Diego-based off-roaders headed out at the crack of dawn to take on the iconic Cleghorn Ridge Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest. Known for its mix of challenging obstacles and scenic, winding fire roads, the Cleghorn Trail[…]
Gold Mountain Trail + Crab Flats Campground: A Weekend on the Trail
There’s nothing quite like loading up your rig, hitting the road with friends, and spending a weekend on the trail in 4wheel drive. This past weekend, our adventure centered around the scenic Gold Mountain Trail, which offered breathtaking views and exciting challenges. The trip had a little bit of everything—scenery, challenging obstacles, minor hiccups, and[…]
Chasing the Shot: Zac Asato’s 4Runner Built for the Wild
For photographer Zac Asato, that challenge was part of the adventure. Determined to reach these remote locations with ease and comfort, he built his Toyota 4Runner into the ultimate overland photography rig—complete with Sherpa roof racks, C4 Fab bumpers, and a full load of camera gear. When it was time to take the suspension to[…]
Baja-Ready Bronco: Jason Costello’s Ride Shocks Suspension Upgrade
Jason Costello, founder of Canyon Coolers, is no stranger to the outdoors or building a capable Ford Bronco. Whether it’s for fun or to promote his brand, Jason jumps at any chance to hit the trails, exploring everything from the Cinders in Flagstaff to Johnson Valley and Baja Mexico. We recently caught up with him[…]
Baja Weekend on Ride Shocks: From Fiesta Island to San Quintin
At Ride, we’re not just building suspension systems—we’re out here putting them through hell. Every valving tweak and hardware change gets tested on real trails before it ever ends up under your rig. So when the crew needed to dial in new tuning for our Tacoma suspension kits and Toyota 4Runner suspension systems, we pointed[…]
Off-Road Suspension: One Year of Ride Shocks on Collin Riley’s Tacoma
If you’re hauling camping gear, chasing sunsets, or crawling rock gardens with a heavy weight rig, your off-road shock suspension better be up to the job. Just ask Collin Riley—@Bugoutoverland who’s been running Ride Shocks on his 3rd Gen 2017 Toyota Tacoma for a full year now. Let me tell you, this isn’t your average[…]
Ride Shocks 2022 Ford Bronco Build Breakdown
Our 2022 Ford Bronco Sasquatch has seen it all—from intense R&D testing to conquering brutal trails across Baja and the California desert. Battle-tested and ready, it’s time for some well-deserved upgrades. Here’s a look at the latest mods boosting its performance and capability. Front Bumper and Lights The focus of this build has always been[…]
Ride Shocks 2020 Toyota Tacoma Build Breakdown
Our 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road has been through a lot – from rigorous research and development (R&D) testing to tackling some of the toughest trails and terrain from Baja to the California desert. With its proven durability and resilience, this truck is overdue for some exciting new upgrades. Let’s take a closer look at[…]