LGE-CTS MOTORSPORTS

Easter Jeep Safari

2019

EASTER JEEP SAFARI 2019
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OVERLAND Series: PART 1

2020 FORD SUPER DUTY F250 BAJA FORGED Edition

We are starting our series off with our BAJA FORGED Ford F250 4wd. This was the perfect platform for what we needed but it can be a pretty big truck for most. We wanted a vehicle that could handle the weight we were adding, still be able to tow our 32 ft fifth wheel, and act as a chase truck with a good ride. So we chose the F250 as the platform since it checked all the boxes on our list.
I want to start off by talking about what is underneath this truck and what it takes to support the heavy load that was added. The number one thing that gets overlooked when someone is setting up their vehicle is their suspension set up. When building these amazing vehicles to go out and do what you need it to do, a lot of people focus on the camping set up first and not what is supporting you getting there and back. Adding that new heavy load is one of the number one things that affects the way your vehicle handles as well as adding wear and tear in a different way.
Your stock suspension is set up to carry your factory weight and most are set up to handle mostly street with light off-roading. When adding this new weight it puts a lot of stress on your suspension, steering components, and much more that can break or fail when you are out on a trail.
We have been on wash boards roads that have done more damage than a more technical sections. This is why retorques are extremely important before AND after going on a trail. Also, always make sure to BRING TOOLS with you when heading out.
On our F250, we installed the ICON Vehicle Dynamic 4.5″ stage 5 kit …this kit includes 2.5 Shocks, Dual Rated springs kit, adjustable trac bar, Dual Steering stabilizer and Upper and Lower 4-link system. We get asked a lot by our customers why we push ICON so much and the truth is we believe in their product! ICON offers a holistic engineering style, which means they build all their components to work together for the best possible engineered product. We offer may different suspension brands and are familiar with most of them out there and all brands offer different pros and cons. When we suggest a brand to our customer, it’s because we know it’s the best one for your set up, even if we don’t sell the brand.
In addition to the ICON kit we added the Hellwig Product front and Rear Sway Bars, plus their Bigwig Airbags and the Viair OBA (On Board Air) system as well as the Transfer flow midship Tank to get that extra mileage range we were looking for.

4.5″ ICON VEHICLE DYNAMIC KIT INCLUDES :

  • DUAL RATE SPRING KIT
  • REAR LEAF SPRINGS
  • FRONT 2.5 VS PB CDCV PAIR
  • REAR 2.5 VS PB CDCV PAIR
  • ADJUSTABLE TRACK BAR KIT
  • DUAL STABILIZER KIT
  • 4 LINK FRAME BRACKET KIT
  • FRONT UPPER LINKS

FRONT LOWER LINKS

In this article, let’s focus on suspension. This kit comes with a Dual Rate spring…If you notice from the picture above that the top of the spring has a tighter coil than the bottom of the spring. This is how you can tell it is a dual rate, otherwise the coil spring will look the same from top to bottom. The top of the coil is the 1st phase of the spring, this is for street driving. The bottom half where the coil starts to change is called the 2nd phase and this portion is used for the heavier conditions or off-road. I always recommend going with a dual rate spring to give you the best of both worlds. Some companies also have a heavy duty spring that can help with that added weight, like a roof top tent or the extra gear, but those are mostly for vehicles that have a rear coil spring set up.
This suspension set up has a 2.5 VS PB CDCV shocks…. Now for the average person that is a mouth full of acronyms, but here is the break down of what that all means. 2.5 is the diameter size of the shock body. VS means “Vehicle Specific”, this is more important than most people think because not all shocks are VS. Some companies will have the correct length and ends you need for your vehicle but only offer a few options for the valving… and the valving in how the shock works is everything! PB means “Piggy Back” which is talking about the reservoir that is located on the side of the shock body ( you can have a PB or a RR, “Remote Reservoir”, which is attached by hose that can be mounted away from the shock body or to another location of your choice.) CDCV is short for “Compression Damping Control Valve”. CDCV technologies allows for 10 different compression damping levels that can easily be adjusted by a knob located on the reservoir. This allows you personally to adjust how you would like your vehicle to ride due to the terrain or load you have on your vehicle. Say your vehicle is a daily driver, so you set the CDCV knob to the softer settings. Now if you want to hit the trails on the weekend, you can get out and adjust those knobs to a harder setting. We played with ours a few times while going out to see what setting we liked ours set to and now we know when we head out just where we want to set them for the perfect ride. So we just used the word “Compression” . Compression is self explanatory, its when the shock compresses from a bump or force. The opposite motion of compression is “Rebound”. Rebound is when the shock returns to its original state after being compressed.
Lets dive inside the shock for a minute. The valving of the shock is what helps control the flow oil inside the shocks. There are small flat valve stacks that sit on top of the shock shaft that is located inside the shock body. The oil for the shock get pressed through the valve stacks and depending on the size of the valve stacks, it regulates how fast the oil flows through it. These shocks have a combination of oil and nitrogen. When you are told your shock has a 210 psi, “Pounds per Square Inch,” they are talking about the nitrogen charge. This is something you have to check every once in awhile. You don’t want to run your nitrogen below 100 psi because it could cause the nitrogen to leak out and then you have no nitrogen and a shock that will not work at its full potential. Check with your shock manufacturer to see where they recommend to set your shocks psi at. We normally charge $10 per shock to recharge them. We check ours before every off-road trip.
Next, at the very top of the photo above, there is a long black bar that has a heim joint at one end, this is the adjustable trac bar. The trac bars job is to center the axle underneath the vehicle correctly. When lifting a vehicle it is recommended to go with an aftermarket adjustable trac bar to make sure that adjust for the shift in the axle position from it’s new ride height.
Honestly… when getting into shocks and all the different types it can get to be overwhelming! So even though I might cover some of the tech lingo and the basics on how it all works, there are some really great videos out there that will cover the more in depth discussion on how a shock works and all the differences. I included some videos below that ICON provided and I suggest checking them out…..
In this article I covered some of the basics on the suspension set up we have on our Ford F250 Super Duty and wanted to help you understand more of the tech lingo as well as the function of it. But really this series is about the importance of your vehicle set up. There are reasons these companies spend so much time and effort to create these products that work. They really do make a huge difference and we want to make sure when you are making this investment into your vehicle that you are making the best decision for your set up. We’re always here to help you select the best suspension combo for your set up.
Overlanding series: Part 1 was all about suspension… but if you follow the rest of the series, I will cover some more products and the importance of them as well as help guide you in setting up the perfect rig for you and your needs!
In this 6 parts series, I will try to cover all the different suspension platforms, but let me know if there is something you would like to see covered in this blog series and I will make sure to include it.
Thanks for reading, till next time…
-Sara Morosan-
Sara@lge-cts.shop

BUILD SHEET

For a complete build sheet on our Ford Super Duty and a part list, visit our website where you can view the complete gallery of the build process, purchase all the products and learn more about the complete build!

CHECK OUT ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHOCK VIDEO’S HERE

ICON1K ‘Test & Tune’

Take a seat and ride along with ICON’s R&D team as they put in some off-road miles for new product testing and validation purposes. Taken straight from the dash cam of ICON1K test sessions, these videos are perfect to play in the background while enjoying some chill beats and off-road driving

HOW TO: MAINTAIN YOUR ICON SHOCK ABSORBERS.
ICON shock absorbers are high quality, rebuildable, race style shock absorbers designed for optimal performance. A unit of this caliber on your vehicle does require some routine maintenance to ensure that they continue to look and perform at their highest level.
HOW TO: ADJUST ICON CDC VALVE SHOCKS
Tune in with Scott from ICON Vehicle Dynamics as he explains what the ICON CDC Valve is, how it works, and provides recommendations on adjusting the shocks for your vehicle setup and driving style.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED DESTINATION IS…

Holcomb Valley in Big Bear, Ca
Holcomb Valley is located in the mountains of Big Bear, CA
just off of Highway 18
Since this is right in our back yard, it’s one of the places that we visit the most during the summer! You will notice that we do a lot of trail rides up here and camp outs. Big Bear has a lot of outdoor activities to offer including ….a lake for fishing and boating, horse back riding, camping, off-roading, and great history. Make sure to check it out.
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Get out and Explore…. Overlanding, our new series

Overlanding seems to be a huge topic these days and I completely understand why. For many years people have been exploring our great land and seeking adventures that are beyond the pavement. With the way that our world has been changing we’ve seen a huge increase in the Overland and camping scene.
We’ve been in the off-road industry for over 37 years and every year we continue to grow in this marketplace. As fellow adventure seekers we get a lot of customers that ask us for our opinions on many different topics, that is why we started these blogs. So if you ever have questions about something we mentioned or didn’t mention, reply to this email and we will try to answer it as best of possible.
On this series we will be talking about our Overlanding adventures. There is nothing like getting out there and just soaking it all in and expanding our Horizons….When I am out on a trail and discovering something new that just gives me this a feeling that reminds me that we are all part of something that is so much bigger. There is this great big world out there that is just waiting to be discovered…well discovered by us.
So you are like YES, lets do this!! I am READY! Packed up and ready to head out of town…. BUT are you ready for this great adventure?
I have done blogs about “Are YOU ready to off-road” and it had some great tips but setting up your rig for overlanding is a different game. This month we will be talking about Overlanding and some basics to start with, but there is a whole big world when getting into this subject. For now I wanted to start with the foundation.
This will be a 6-part series to make sure that you understand everything you need before heading out. Each week we will cover one Vehicle and the set up on that vehicle. Each featured build vehicle has a completely different set up for a different life style, use, or specific Rigs. We will also include one product review for an essential camping item and a recommendation for a destination point.
The first section about the vehicle may get a little technical but I want to make sure that I cover everything to make your adventure the best it can be.
The proper set up is very crucial and often overlooked. This could make or break your trip. There is so much to talk about on this topic, so I am going to dive into mostly suspension and the basic lingo that you need to know, if you want more technical tips, just email me and I will answer them the best I can.
The product I will go over will also be on our website at LGE-CTS.com and you can purchase directly from our website. If you need help building your off-road or overland rig and getting set up, Let us build it for you! Contact us and make an appointment.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy our series about Overlanding.

-Sara Morosan-
LGE-CTS Motorsports

Photos by Aaron McKenzie

FEATURED PRODUCT

METHOD RACE WHEELS BEAD GRIP TECHNOLOGY

I picked the Method Race Wheel Bead Grip as our featured product on this newsletter, mainly for the reason that it’s great technology and not a lot of people know about it and they should. When off-roading the first thing we do when hitting the trail head is air down our tires and make sure they are at the correct PSI for the terrain we are about to hit. What some people might not know, is you can’t go below a certain PSI on most wheels, otherwise you will pop a bead and no one wants that. You may hear about beadlock wheels and if you are a serious off-roader you have them on your vehicle. Bead locks are great and you can air down to low as you need. The issue with beadlocks, they are not D.O.T basically they are NOT street legal and beadlocks require maintenance they can loose air and you need to check your bolts. The BEAD GRIP Technology from Method Race wheels, allows you to run a street legal wheel and to still be able to air down to that lower air pressure that you need for the dirt road. Plus, they cost less then a BeadLock wheel. Check them out on our website, HERE for more information and pricing.
Check them out on our website, HERE

FEATURED DESTINATION

LONE PINE/ALABAMA HILLS, CA

Our featured destination is Lone Pine/Alabama Hills area located in California, located in east of Sequoia National park and Death Valley National Park.

We were introduced to this location from the Nitto Tire, Driving Line Team when they invited us to be in episode 3 of their new series “On The Trial” all the photos above are from our trip when we were there last November.

I picked this location for a few different reasons. One, It’s beautiful here, cold but beautiful. with the Sequoia National Park mountain range as your back drop you can’t get a bad view from any angle.

  1. The history in this area is unreal! Beside the countless movies that feature this area. It is also the home of the famous Manzanar National Historical Site which was a Japanese internment camp, which is a part of our history.
  2. The off-roading and exploring in this area is amazing….so many different terrain and some many areas to go and visit. We checked out the rewards Mine which is this crazy mine that you can drive inside of….My sister drove the Ranger in, I walked. lol.

This was such a beautiful trip and the drive was easy to get up there. I highly recommend adding this to your todo list of trips to explore.

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SERIES….PART 2
2020 Ford Super Duty F250 BAJA FORGED Edition
SERIES….PART 3
Hellwig Products 2020 Ford Ranger “Attainable Adventure Ranger”
SERIES…PART 4
BAJA FORGED 2018 Ford Expedition
SERIES…PART 5
Advanced Accessory Concept 2020 Ford Ranger
SERIES…..PART 7
AUTO REVOLUTION 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER “OVERLAND RUNNER”
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BIG BEAR TRAIL DAY A HIT

So I am sure you have heard me say this before and I will say it again…. We love off-roading and we love to have people join us! A few times a year we will invite our friends and customers to hit the trails with us. We do different levels of trails and yes sometimes we push people to go a little bit beyond what they are use to… but I always say it’s better to go out and learn how to handle these terrains with people that know what they are doing for your first time then. Whenever we are invited to go out with Off-Roaders that are more experienced then us, we also try to say yes… It’s were we learn the most. So, if you are ever nervous about joining one of our trial days, don’t be, we are here for you!
So, a few weeks ago we hit the trials of Big Bear, Ca. We met up in Fawnskin, CA at 9:30 am on a pretty warm Saturday for our local mountains where we briefed the group on trail etiquette for those new to the scene. Wheels were up at 10:00 am as we departed north on Rim of the World Drive to the trail head at 3N14. We had 33 vehicles join us from all over southern California show up for a fun (unofficial) trail day on a early Saturday morning. From modified Jeeps, stock Jeeps and SUVs to Raptors, full-size trucks and daily drivers. Of course we took our 2019 Ford Ranger to lead the group, and our Gen 1 Ford Raptor for our recovery/Chase vehicle.
We had a pretty amazing group…. large, but amazing mix. A lot of new faces joined us and some familiar faces attended to also lend a hand and support the group including Sean Holman and Jay Tilles from The Truck Show Podcast, the team (Cody, Matt, and Jose) from Trail Chasers Podcast (talk about some fun radio banter), Funshine Jeep Girls Club, Jason and Marcel from Auto Revolution, AJ and the Team from Paramount Automotive and Dave Cole, creator of ULTRA4 Racing and King of the Hammers. Make sure to check out the links below from Trail Chasers and Truck Show Podcast to hear what they had to say about our adventure.
We followed the planned route that we pre-ran a few weeks before using our OnX GPS app and can confidently report that everyone had a great time, even the few vehicles that had to decline the hill climbs because their vehicles just weren’t quite equipped to make the obstacles. Maybe they’ll take advantage of our July Summer Sale going on now (shameless business plug 😉 – details below).
In the end, everyone tackled their fears and did a great job out on the trail. We can’t wait to do it again soon. Hopefully we will see you out in the dirt with us!
Many thanks to everyone who attended and thank you for supporting our small business during this time! We appreciate you!
Thanks!
-Sara-

Missed out on our Trail day…..Here is the Route that we took

HEADING OUT AND DON’T WANT TO GET LOST….DOWNLOAD THE OnX GPS APP.

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Get ready to hit the Dirt……

Get ready to hit the Dirt……
This Saturday ? Trail Day, July 11th
We are excited you are JOINING US in Big Bear! We will be heading out for a mild day of off-roading in the Big Bear Mountain area on July 11th!

We love to explore the different tails that are right in our back yard and would like to invite you to join us! This will be a mild to moderate off-road trail day (perfect for beginners). Nothing too challenging, but there will be some narrow, off-camber areas and some loose or mild rock sections; nothing difficult, great for learning and fun for everyone!

Since we are all responsibly practicing social distancing we will keep our stops to a minimum and as such this is an unofficial trail run. That said, we will stop randomly and briefly if there are area we want to explore and you may do so at your own risk. We want to go out and enjoy the great outdoors and its not safe to go off-roading alone, especially if you are new to off-road driving. This is a great way to meet others that love to drive on dirt (like us) and we will be onsite to assist if needed. If you need help on the trail please feel free to ask and we will give you the best guidance we can.

PRELIMINARY DETAILS:

COMPLETE LIST OF DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS:

·     9:30 AM – Meet at Trailhead (gassed up, prepared and ready to go!)

·     Trailhead is in Fawnskin: Rim of the World Drive, Grapevine Canyon

·     GPS Coordinates: 34.27291, -116.95007

·     9:30-10:00 AM – Air Down and Brief Meeting (standard trail guideline and trail etiquette)

·     10:00 AM – (Hard Time) Wheels Up/Depart on Trail

·     12:00 AM – (Approx.) LUNCH BREAK at Lookout Point

·     3:00 PM – (Approx.) end of trail.

·     Kid / Dog Friendly (Leash Required; for your dog, not your kid)

·     BYO Lunch/Water

·     Pack in Pack out….Please do NOT liter on the trails.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:

 

REQUIRED:

·     4WD

·     Seat Belts

·     Good Attitude

RECOMMENDED:

·     MIN 32-Inch Tires

·     OnX Off-Road App (Maps & Coordinates)

NOT-REQUIRED:

·     Lockers

 

We sent out a newsletter earlier this week with some items to pack, if you missed it Click here. for “Tail Day Must Haves” . We have emails with specials go out monthly so make sure to check them, if you ever have any questions about our product we sell, email our sales team at Sales@lge-cts.shop

We can’t wait to see you out on the Trail….If you want to read some more about Beginner Off-Roading, check out our May blog Here.

See you out on the trail!

-Sara-

LGE-CTS

Few more pics from the trail:

Here are a few photos from our Pre-run. We have a couple off-shoot trails that are Black Diamond rated, they are short but for the more experienced drivers that want to try it, let us know if you want to and we will let you know when we come up to these crossroad.
Download the OnX Off-Road App and we will text you the trail map for July 11th!

OnX Off-Road App

We pre-ran this trail run using the OnX Off-Road App. If you have the App (or download and start the 7 day trial) let us know and we will send you the track for July 11th. You will have to email us at sara@lge-cts.shop or you can reply to this email and we will add your info to the text list.

 

Make sure to check out these past videos on other trails we have done with our friends and partners:

For more great videos check out our media page on our Media page!

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Make way for… BAJA FORGED

Make way for… BAJA FORGED

Dear Friends, Family, and Fellow Adventure Seekers,

We wanted you to be the first to know about our exciting news!

We are officially launching our new signature brand and off-road lifestyle products under BAJA FORGED.

 

Since 2010, LGE-CTS Motorsports has been creating BAJA FORGED signature builds for over a decade, featuring them on the SEMA Showroom floor and the trails up and down the west coast. The demand for custom products found on these builds has grown and now we will be able to offer them on a larger scale. We have over 28 part numbers on deck; from our signature bumpers, roof racks and side bars to bed cages, protection equipment and accessories for the off-road truck market. BAJA FORGED’s line of products will be available through our retail website LGE-CTS Motorsports and eventually, other authorized retailers so that we can offer them worldwide.

 

Products available for immediate shipping are as follows:

 

 

” You love LGE-CTS Motorsports for our signature style builds, creating off-road products that enhance the look of the vehicle with contoured designs that functions just as well as they look.   LGE-CTS will continue to be the premier shop to build these vehicles, but we are excited to finally offer our BAJA FORGED off-road product line to those of you all over the world asking about building one of our designs yourself .” – Theresa

 

We want to thank you for your continued support and we are excited to see what the future holds as we forge this new path.

 

Thank you & see you on the trails!

Sara Morosan
President
BAJA FORGED | LGE-CTS Motorsports
BAJA FORGED Signature Builds Built by LGE-CTS Motorsports 

2018 FORD EXPEDITION

This west coast inspired BAJA FORGED “Adventurer Expedition” will take the whole family from the everyday busy life hustle, to the less explored paths in style and comfort that embrace the freedom of the outdoors while taking the family to experience life beyond its boundaries!

VISIT BUILD

2019 FORD RANGER

The BAJA FORGED Ranger has a presence and purpose driven look that gets noticed with its military tough persona and signature style bumpers that is ready to soar off-road.

VISIT BUILD

2020 FORD SUPER DUTY

The BAJA FORGED Super Duty is an all-in-one overland themed mobile command center, workshop and campsite that will be utilized as a chase truck for LGE-CTS Motorsports’ Baja Forged Ford Ranger.

VISIT BUILD

2019 FORD RAPTOR GEN1

The BAJA FORGED Raptor was built to PreRun! Inspired by off-road racing, the first BF Build was born…trust us, it’s a killer-Raptor.

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Trail Day Must-Haves

Trial Day Must Haves

Hey Everyone,

We are super excited about our upcoming trail day on July 11th looks like we are going to have a good size group. We have received a few email with a couple of questions about the big day. On July 8th we will send out an email with all the details for the day…but here are a few items that you can make sure to pack and have ready.

 

Trail Day must haves

  • Spare Tire
  • Jack to change your spare
  • Tools
  • Radios (we use race radio’s)
  • Water
  • Air Gauge to air down
  • Compressor to air back up (you can go to a gas station as well)
  • OnX GPS APP (optional)
  • First Aid Kit

 

We list a few of these items below, they are available for purchase on our website. If you have any questions or need more assistance, you can email us at info@lge-cts.shop

 

Thanks and can’t wait to see you all out in Big Bear!

-Sara-

OnX GPS APP

For our Trail run we will be using the OnX GPS App to track and download our run. We highly suggest that you download this app before you head out on the trail. Make sure to track the run and save it for the next time you want to go back out and see what trails you have already done.
Airing Up or Airing Down….Make sure you have the Right PSI
ARB E-Z DEFLATOR This is one of my favorite gauages to use. We have them in all of our rigs. They are EZ and fast to use.
VIAIR 400PA Air Compressor Kit We have on board air systems on most of our vehicles, but we also have a couple of portable compressors that are great to put in any vehicles for a road trip, on or off-road.
Recovery Gear and More
ARB SPEEDY SEAL PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT SERIES II So if anyone has heard my story about double flatting on Mojave….Good thing the guys brought one of these along.
WARN Heavy-Duty Epic Recovery Kit This recovery kit has everything you need, strap, tree trunk strap, shackles, gloves and carrying bag. For 5 years I didn’t use my recovery kit, then one trip to Moab and i used it 5x’s that trip. So you never know.
Hi-Lift Jack If you have ever taken one of our suspension 101 classes or have been on a trail day with us. I usually talk about Hi-Lift jacks and how amazing they are for so many different reasons. If you buy one from us, let me know if you want me to give you a quick lesson on how to use it properly.
PRO Eagle Jacks This is another item you will find in each one of our vehicles at all time. In fact we had to use it on the freeway today with our Super Duty, you never know when you will get a flat. We were just thankful it was a fast and speedy tire change because we had the right tools.
1Life Trama Kit First Aid kit are a must, but this Trama kit is so much more. A guy named Josh created this kit after being out in the middle of no where and is friend almost lost his life, so josh wanted to make sure to put a kit together that had everything that they could have used. These are a must have for every vehicle.
BOXO Tool Roll Boxo tools are a great tool kit and come with an even better warratny. We have this kit at our shop on display and I love how organized the boxes are. They also come in different color combinations so you can customize them to your liking. I highly recommend them for your garage or vehicle.
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RAD DAD ALERT!

RAD DAD ALERT!

Do you know an adventure-loving-gear-head father (a.k.a Rad Dad) ? Have you been on the hunt searching for the best, most unique, raddest gift for good ol’ Dad? If yes, then this list is for you! We’ve compiled our favorite Dad gifts that compliment any outdoor or garage hobby, priced to fit any budget, in stock and ready to ship anywhere in the US! Time is running out, so hurry up before you become the punchline in a dad joke.

 

P.S. Feel free to shamelessly forward this to your family.

P.S.S. There’s no shame in gifting yourself.

LGE-CTS’ TOP 10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2020
DADS WHO GET LOST, ON PURPOSE

FUNTREKS CA Off-Road Tail Book

CHEERS DAD, YOU DESERVE IT

ARB Elements Fridge / Freezer

DADS WHO KISS BOO-BOOS

1LIFE Trauma Kit

THE HARD WORKING DAD

ARB Touring Camp Chair

BECAUSE DAD’S RACE CAR

BOXO 185pc Metric & SAE Tool Box Set

THE ORGANIZED DAD

WARN Epic Accessory Backpack

DADS WHO SEE EVERYTHING

RIGID RI-800 Lumen Flashlight

RAISING DADS AIR PRESSURE

VIAIR 400PA Air Compressor Kit

COOL DAD CAMO

Fun Trek Off-Road Tail Book

LIFT DAD’S SPIRIT, AND HIS TRUCK

PRO EAGLE 2-Ton Off-Road Jack

Wishing all the Rad Dads out there a great
Father’s Day, including ours, Louie Morosan!
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What is…. SPECIALTY Vehicle Collision Repair?

What is… SPECIALTY Vehicle Collision Repair

What exactly is considered Specialty Vehicle Collision Repair?

We consider vehicles that have any custom modifications like lifted trucks, lowered cars, classic customs, or custom paint jobs that have any type of damage as Specialty Vehicle Collision Repair. Many standard collision repair shops do not work on these types of vehicles. These vehicle repairs take unique skill and require an experienced shop that has the knowhow to get these vehicles back on the road.

Our team at LGE-CTS Motorsports has been repairing specialty vehicles for over 30 years. We are experienced in all facets of the process. Specialized repair can be challenging due to many variables involved in the repair process. Our background allows us to guide a customer from start to finish, including assistance in starting an insurance claim to executing the repairs while providing guidance for any modifications along the way. Our shop is equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to complete repairs on just about any vehicle, and we have many resources that help aid vehicles back to its pre-accident condition.

One of the keys to having a successful repair is having a shop that is capable of guiding the customer, like dealing with the complicated processes from insurance companies and locating the correct parts for repair or replacement. We have relationships with most insurance companies, and can make this part of the service as hassle free as possible. We have a vast network of resources for parts and supplies, however, we know the most important part of the repair process is the customer experience. Our team works directly with our customers to make sure their vehicle is repaired exactly how they want it.

Specialty collision repair is not exclusively processed through insurance claims either. We are able to get a vehicle repaired whether you pay for it or paid for by another third party. There are many different circumstances that we can help you work through as there are many details involved with this type of repair.
If you are looking for a shop to help with your Specialty Vehicle Collision Repair, or if you have questions about the process, were ready to help, call us!
Vehicle accidents happen and we are here for you!
Have a great day, be safe out there!

Jason and the team at LGE-CTS Motorsports

Here are just a few vehicles we have repaired below – BEFORE AND AFTER:
Custom Hot Rods – 1932 Ford Roadster
Classic Cars – 1962 Chevy Corvette
Newer Customized Vehicles – 2018 Dodge Challenger
Lifted and Customized Trucks – 2015 Ford Raptor – Gen 1
We specialize in repairing everything from fiberglass and plastic panels on Chevy Corvette’s to installing Ford Raptor fiberglass prerunner fenders and panels.

EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT: Blowtherm

We use the best spray booth in the business! The Blowtherm USA spray booth is the latest development in spray booth technology aimed at providing exceptional results with minimum environmental impact.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: PPG Refinish

Envirobase® High Performance – This paint system is the leading premium waterborne paint system in the North America. Delivering everything high-production collision centers need. It achieves outstanding color for todays OEM and custom finishes, and also provides a suite of undercoats and clear coats that integrate flawlessly with its advanced waterborne base coat providing best-in-class color accuracy and durability.

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ROAD TRIPS… what memories do YOU have?

ROAD TRIPS… what memories do YOU have?

We’ve all taken road trips…
But what have been your most memorable? Why? Is it because of where you went? Or who you went with? Or what vehicle you drove in? Whatever the reason, there is that one memory you have, and we want to hear it! So reply to this post with yours! Here are a few of mine!

OUR FIRST ROAD TRIPS…
For us, my sister and I were fortunate enough to have family and friends that loved traveling the intercontinental North American region. And whether it be traveling, or just working on them, I would say most of our memories were based around cars, lol! But there is something about road trips!

Since we were a few years old, my moms parents have taken us to San Felipe in Baja. 

All of the grand kids would ride in the camper on our grandpa’s 1980 Chevy Pick up. Then we would hit the beach and ride 3 wheeler’s all day long. Those were the good old days! 

Then, when I turned 12, my sister and I took a cross county trip during summer with my dad’s parents. With the trip being almost 2 months long, we had tons of memories, lol! But I do have a most memorable! You all remember grandpa Lou right?! Well I was always dubbed navigator. For some reason I was good at directions and remembering landmarks. These were the days of Thomas guides and AAA Trip Tik maps. So as my grandpa and I were coming to a crazy big freeway interchange, it got confusing to me, but I finally said … I think you are supposed to go that way grandpa … as I pointed to the off ramp that we almost passed! But he quickly turned the vehicle towards where I pointed because he knew I would be right. And my eyes grew wide as we flew across a few lanes in our Winnebago on to the correct highway. Grandpa didn’t say a word… just kept on driving! Lol! 

And of course… I remember my dads first fully custom painted 1979 Ford F100 Ranger. Standard cab short bed. Bright yellow with custom graphics. Just the right proportions. I remember when we would drive in it, and he’d let me shift! That was the coolest thing! But I really remember just how many cool places that ride took us too. Mostly Pismo beach… I loved driving down that beach! 

Well, it’s amazing how many great memories we have based around vehicles, or where our vehicles have taken us. Truly a vehicle is just that, something that transports you somewhere! And even empowers you by what it looks like and what it can do. ! I always say they are extension of our personalities! I do have a Supercharged 635 hp Raptor, lol! Just saying! And we now have this amazing Super Duty that has already given us enough memories to share for a lifetime! 

Vehicle’s are truly such a huge part of our daily lives. Look at how many memories our vehicles give us! Look at how they impact our lives. Look at the memories you will create with your next generation. 

We know how important those memories are, and we’re happy we can help make them possible. We’re here to help you create that connection, that bond, of using your vehicle to create memories that you will have the rest of your life. 

Each customer’s builds are so special to us. To hear and know why they want to build something and to help them accomplish their dream of doing that means the world to us. A build is an investment that will make memories that last a lifetime. 

Let’s create some memories together, because memories are worth investing in!

LGE-CTS Motorsports loves building it all, but has a strong focus in offroad lifestyle driven designs. We look forward to building something with you and we are also here to repair your custom vehicle. 

We appreciate your continued support and love having you as part of our Motorsports family! Thank you for your referrals! It’s exactly what has made us grow over the years!

VIAR: Your vital air source

Are you PREPARED for your road trip?

Flat tires happen! So we are always prepared with our Viair compressor’s. Below, Sara is using the portable compressor that we highly recommend for any road trip you might be taking!

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