1966 Jeep CJ5 Radius Rods

Speedway Motors employee Jess M. talks about customizing the rear radius rods she installed on her '33 5-Window coupe.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

Jeff demonstrates how to install a high quality rear trailing arm kit for his 1967 Chevelle. Learn more about the a-body rear suspension and its unique set of requirements. Find out how to eliminate wheel hop and promote “forward bite”.

Learn how replace lower and upper rear control arms. Read up on racer Steve's A-body control arm replacement and the bushings included kit he recommends.

Looking for a cost effective way to upgrade the front of your car? This article shows the steps to replace upper and lower stock control arms with tubular control arms for added suspension strength.

Now that the control arms have been replaced on Jeff's 1967 Chevelle, the next step is to prep the control arms for use with coil-overs. See how to apply shock absorber mounts and the steps it takes to complete this conversion.

Follow along as Jeff chooses redline radial tires and steel wheels to get the perfect fit for his Chevelle. Learn how redlines are added to a set of Real Rodder mags for a consistent 60's theme.

Next up is the suspension on Jeff's 1967 Chevelle project. Learn how to properly disassemble and remove components, such as the spindles and brakes. See tips on replacing the control arm bushings and using the right tools to get the job done.

Jeff chooses Redline Radial Tires and black powder-coated steel wheels for his 1967 Chevelle. See how he installs the tires with some helpful tips along the way.

Tim demonstrates the brake assembly with a Wide 5 drum brake and Speedway's new self-energizing backing plate.