1949 Ford F1 Chassis and Suspension Parts

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

In this Tech Tip, a customer asked about finding a set of disc brakes for his 1949 Ford F1 pickup, with one caveat. He wants to use the factory wheels.

Our Tech Expert installs an F1 steering box in his roadster to give the steering a traditional feeling. Follow his process from testing fit to welding.

Check out these 1937-'48 Ford spindle diagrams and advice on how to assemble them!

Charlie and his brother come from a multigenerational family of hot rodders. They both enjoy building projects that are a little unique, and this '39 Ford Pickup Hotrod is no exception.

This drag and drive '49 Mercury is not at all what you'd expect from a chopped Merc. It's part custom, part hot rod, and built to do it all.

In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about finding the right axle length for his 1931 Model A.

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.

In this Tech Tip, John makes a few suggestions for a customer looking to update the braking system on his ’51 Deluxe.

Speedway Motors Product Manager Jeff K. talks about how to really make your engine bay stand out from the crowd with just a little patience, and some Speedway products.