By Ashley Reyes
The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) named Skyjacker Suspensions as the council's newest spotlight member. Get to know the company's story in the SEMA News interview with Malerie Pike, Skyjacker Suspensions director of marketing, below.
SEMA News: Tell us the story of your shop.
Malerie Pike: Lonnie McCurry's 4-Wheel Drive Center began in a shop in the backyard of the husband-and-wife team, Lonnie and Nell McCurry. It started as a passion for growing the hobby that he and his friends enjoyed, which was racing and mud digging.
In 1974, Skyjacker Suspensions was established. Today we have more than 80,000 sq. ft. of facilities, more than 50 employees, and three generations working in the business. We just celebrated our 50-year anniversary.
SN: What was your breakthrough moment?
MP: Lonnie McCurry Sr. is known for the drop pitman arm. He worked with Ford Motor Company and their OE supplier in 1980 to develop the first aftermarket drop pitman for lifted trucks. This innovation helped correct and control bump steer, allowing for additional suspension travel and lift heights.
In the early days we were known for lifting trucks and using softride leaf springs. Then in the '90s, Rock Read Long Arm Kits were born for the Jeep market; these helped put us on the map.
SN: Tell us about your business in 2025.
MP: We are a three-generational company forging forward while keeping our same small-town values. We just expanded our ADX Shock line which now includes aluminum-body coilovers and stabilizers, which we are really excited about.
SN: Tell us about a package/product that you are proud of.
MP: Right now, it would be the ADX Adventure Series Shock line.
SN: What advice do you have for young professionals contemplating a career in the automotive aftermarket?
MP: Always ask the question; knowledge is power, and if you do not know something, do not be afraid to ask the question. The worst you can get is a 'no'.
Fill out a PRO member spotlight form to highlight how you or your company are contributing to the automotive restyling industry. Selected candidates are eligible to be featured on PRO's social media, SEMA News and future PRO-member updates.