TESTED, MEASURED, AND EXPLAINED.

What “tested” means at RCGarageX

A product is marked tested only when the listed configuration has been installed or checked on the identified vehicle. We do not treat metal construction, added weight, or a marketplace rating as proof of better trail performance.

1. Record the baseline

Before changing the truck, we record the relevant stock configuration: vehicle version, body, wheelbase, wheel and tire setup, existing modifications, and any condition that can affect fitment.

2. Check physical fit

• Mounting points and included hardware
• Tire diameter, width, offset, and steering clearance
• Body, bumper, link, portal, and suspension clearance
• Wire routing, connector access, and serviceability

3. Document the installation

We record the tools used, approximate installation time, difficult steps, extra parts required, and whether instructions are adequate. Installation time is a reference from our build, not a guarantee for every user.

4. Measure the relevant change

Depending on the setup, we may record stock and upgraded weight, front/rear balance, tire dimensions, ground clearance, body clearance, and other directly measurable values. We do not publish precise performance percentages without a repeatable test that supports them.

5. Drive in stated conditions

Trail notes identify the surface and conditions used. A setup that works well on dry rock may behave differently on loose dirt, roots, snow, or mud.

6. Publish the trade-offs

Every modification changes more than one thing. Added weight can improve stability but increase steering and drivetrain load. Larger tires can add clearance but create body rub and change gearing load. Our recommendations include the reasons to buy and the reasons to skip.

Evidence labels

Tested: installed or checked on the stated configuration. Compatibility reviewed: dimensions and manufacturer information checked, but not yet trail-tested. Development build: evaluation is still in progress and the setup is not represented as a finished recommendation.